Morality wasn't just a black and white issue back in the Wild West, you know. There were plenty of gray areas as well, such as: Shoot that outlaw, or don't shoot that outlaw? Shoot that horse, or don't shoot that horse? Shoot everyone in that town, or don't shoot everyone in that town? Rockstar will contextualize this moral ambiguity in Red Dead Redemption, forcing protagonist John Marston to make some difficult choices, as previewed in the trailer above. (As you might have guessed, all decisions are shooting-based.)
As you watch the video, think about what type of gunslinger you'd like to become. We're thinking Gene Hackman from The Quick and The Dead. Or, possibly, Gene Hackman from Wyatt Earp. Or, better yet, Gene Hackman from Welcome to Mooseport.
Red Dead Redemption trailer explains a cowboy's choices
by Griffin McElroy 
on Apr 2nd 2010 11:59AM
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Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:01PM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
You shall be mine!
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:31PM (Unverified) said
Red Dead: Intervention
Anyone wanna form a support group?
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Anyone wanna form a support group?
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 2:11PM Kid Icarus said
Aside from Fallout: New Vegas, this is now my most anticipated game of the year. I love me some sandbox western GTA.
Oh and I picture going through the game Russell Crowe style from 3:10 from Yuma, robbing banks and hearts..without the whole being taken captive part of course. EVERY MAN WANTS TO BE A PART OF A HEIST.
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Oh and I picture going through the game Russell Crowe style from 3:10 from Yuma, robbing banks and hearts..without the whole being taken captive part of course. EVERY MAN WANTS TO BE A PART OF A HEIST.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:05PM (Unverified) said
RDR I love you !
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:07PM Uncle Jesse said
Have to mention Gene in Unforgiven.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:08PM (Unverified) said
I can't believe that each subsequent video released looks like the best one yet, and they must have released about 10 if not more so far!
Hangings, gangs, high noon quick draws, effective face disguises and reactive outfits. Just hurry up and release the damn thing!
Hangings, gangs, high noon quick draws, effective face disguises and reactive outfits. Just hurry up and release the damn thing!
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:09PM HeavyToka said
I can't wait to play this!
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:10PM (Unverified) said
The only cowboy I'm going to have in mind when playing this is Blondie. That will shape my entire ethos and approach to living in the Rockstar West!
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:05PM (Unverified) said
"There are two kinds of people in this world my friend. Those with shovels and those who dig.
You dig."
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You dig."
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:12PM (Unverified) said
Gene Hackman?!
There is only ONE man when it comes to the legendary gun slinger of the west and that man has no name.
There is only ONE man when it comes to the legendary gun slinger of the west and that man has no name.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 9:27PM Freddie Mercury said
You guys CLEARLY haven't seen My Name is Nobody
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Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:14PM Shagittarius said
A cowboy's love is a special kind of love.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:20PM CrimsonRyan said
Gene Hackman? Actually, I met his brother once. But I'm afraid we're on different sides of the same fence, Pilgrim. There's only one man who I'll be playing as.
"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them."
"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them."
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:22PM Venom 73 said
The more I see, the more I want.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:25PM SixShooter19 said
I do not kill with my gun;
He who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart
He who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:13PM itskrislol said
If I wasn't positve you're a dude I'd ask you to marry me. Because that's exactly who I'm going to play as.
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Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 3:08PM (Unverified) said
First come smiles, then comes lies. Last is gunfire. :)
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Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:30PM DredPirateStorm said
I'm going to play as Gene from Blazing Saddles...
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:33PM eat it said
I'm going to shoot everything.
Posted: Apr 5th 2010 9:20AM (Unverified) said
Initiate Program Salivate...
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:36PM Vcize said
It's ridiculous how good those graphics are.
Hopefully the gameplay matches.
Hopefully the gameplay matches.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 12:40PM Hunter2223 said
I buy maybe 1 or 2 games on release day... this one may be my first for the year.
How is it possible that every video makes it look better than the last?
How is it possible that every video makes it look better than the last?
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:12PM Obienator said
I love the showdown at high noon, DRAW!
Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen:I do my killin' before breakfast! Seven o'clock!
Marty McFly: Eight o'clock. I do my killin' after breakfast!
Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen:I do my killin' before breakfast! Seven o'clock!
Marty McFly: Eight o'clock. I do my killin' after breakfast!
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:28PM (Unverified) said
this is the old west game ive always dreamed of!
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:28PM RudyHuxtable said
I love you, Xmas Best Buy Gift Card. I love you so much I'm going to let you buy me Red Dead Redemption.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:34PM aarontuyet said
Is it just me or does the ragdoll physics in this game look WAAAYYYY better than GTA4?
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 6:19PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
Well considering the amount of time between the release of GTA4 and this game, that's a good thing.
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Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:43PM gamepete64 said
GORGEOUS!
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:46PM tubb311 said
how many damn trailers does this game have? there is a new one every other day for god's sake.
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:48PM (Unverified) said
YES GTA with Horses!!!!!Sign me up!!!!
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 1:49PM Mazrael said
American history is a bit boring this side of the pond.. but colour me interested, pilgrim.. I think I'm gonna have to be Optimus Prime crossed with.. and 'Gunslinger', and fighting for the 'Injuns' :P
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 2:13PM Kougeru said
I'd like a space/cyberpunk version
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 2:36PM iceveiled said
Wow this game needs to come out like yesterday. Day one purchase, can't wait!
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 3:08PM HardBoiled2009 said
i wanna Punch a horse in the face and knock it out.
Road House !
errrrr i mean
Blazing Saddles
Road House !
errrrr i mean
Blazing Saddles
Posted: Apr 2nd 2010 4:14PM Deschain said
My face when i saw the serape & telescope crown hat combo
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn180/4chanRus/LOL%20worthy/icame-1.jpg
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