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Take-Two Expects Red Dead Redemption 2 to "Shatter Expectations" but Doesn't Take Success for Granted

Well, there you have it. You should be able to play Red Dead Redemption 2 in no time (and you still have time to order it from Amazon ). Of course, while you're staying home and enjoying yourself, keep the massively talented development team that made this game possible in mind. Without their hard work and labor, none of this would be possible. Follow these tips at your own discretion and please, for the love of God, don't email me if you get fired.

Like Cézanne's brushstrokes, each small detail of your performance should contribute to a larger image. It's not about what you say when you call out; it's about how you say it. Is your voice hoarse? Are you making it too hoarse? Don't make it Newport 100s hoarse, make it sore throat hoarse. What about a cough? Be warned--lots of first-timers overdo the cough. Don't pepper your sentences with coughs, rather, add one during any point of silence for dramatic effect. A little cough can go a long way. Make your performance as nuanced and discrete as possible.

Fret not, gamers, allow me to offer you counsel. For years I have studied the dark arts of calling out of work, calling in sick, and faking family emergencies. While I retired this skillset upon leaving college, I carry this knowledge around with me like a disgraced soldier carries a blade; similar to the way a retired Mafia boss carries around the guilt of the havoc he has wreaked. Allow me to step out of retirement for a moment to impart this wisdom onto you, a new generation of gamers looking to shrug responsibilities for one day and Recommended Internet site indulge in a take-out fueled gaming binge. Beware--with this knowledge comes a tangible darkness, a sense of power that you must keep in check. Without further ado, here are the official DualShockers tips for calling out of work to play Red Dead Redemption 2 .

My view is that by their very nature hits are unexpected. That's the goal. There is an expectation around the table. Of course, there is an expectation of Rockstar Games and there is an expectation on part of consumers, but our job is to exceed those expectations, and fingers crossed, that's what we're all setting out to do. We couldn't predict and we didn't presume to in regards to Grand Theft Auto V, and we wouldn't presume to with Red Read Redemption 2. So we're just hard at work, doing the very best job that we c

"Rockstar Games has employed some creative techniques in cross-promotion. I think they're pretty exciting. Social Club has an awful lot of members and they're avid fans not just of Grand Theft Auto, not just of Red Dead Redemption, but also fans of Rockstar Games. I think it's great that there is some cross-promotion going

Folks, the Cowboy Game™ is finally upon us. After two different delays and a lifetime of waiting, Red Dead Redemption 2 will be available tomorrow, and it is incredible . That being said, there's only one thing keeping you from embarking on all of your Western misadventures this Friday--your job. Yes, like a good, model citizen you have work on Friday and forgot to request the day off. As a wise man once said, " it really do be like that sometimes. "

Western games are few and far between in the the realm of video games, but Rockstar managed to captured every little detail to give the game that classic old west aesthetic. From the large desolate landscapes filled with cacti to the small towns that included saloons, hotels and churches, Red Dead Redemption had a way of honing in every aspect of the early 1900s. Even the designs of the technology was spot on. Seeing the use of automobiles, machine guns and modern trains seemed to heightened every possible feature the game had to offer. It's why the game still holds up and looks beautiful to this day.

Video games come and go, but few stick in our minds; Red Dead Redemption brings a tremendous experience with every aspect. With stellar gameplay mechanics and an immaculate narrative that will leave anyone blown away once complete, Red Dead Redemption is one of the best games to hit the last generation of consoles. Now all we need is a sequel.

Today Rockstar and Sony Interactive Entertainment showcased the content for Red Dead Online -- the online portion of Red Dead Redemption 2 -- that PS4 owners will be able to enjoy for thirty days before their Xbox One brethren get their hands on it as well.

Strong male leads haven’t always been too prevalent in Rockstar's games. John Marston, on the other hand, was an exception. While his back story was a bit generic, he had a swagger about him that added to his personality. But having a strong protagonist was only one aspect that made the game's narrative so spectacular. In short, Red Dead Redemption's premise revolved around John Marston taking down members of his former gang to save his wife and son. Without giving too much away, the narrative was a well crafted, filled with a likeable cast of characters and scenes that will have anyone sitting at the edge of their seat, but the ending is what made it and set the bar for emotional storytelling. It's safe to say that Red Dead Redemption went out with a bang (har har).