We're edging on nearly three years since Red Dead Redemption blasted its way onto televisions. Over that time it has accumulated, not just awards and critical acclaim, but a magnitude of dedicated fans who are as lively today as they were when they first played the game. One extremely creative fan has created a Red Dead Redemption Edition of Monoploy.
Redditor inspirermeg worked on the board game for a school project:
This was a 2-week project at school, so though I'm happy with the result - I wasn't able to completely finish the project and perfect it (The hotels/houses are the same and better player-bricks? are needed.(The requirements were only the box, the board game itself, Working playerbricks, 3 card examples... though I made them all)) Spent an approximately 8 hours designing and 4 hours printing, taping, glueing and cutting everything. The product contains all the property cards, chance-cards, luck-cards... and the board game, of course.
There are an endless number of official custom Monopoly Edition's out there, but nothing quite as well designed - or as fun - as this one.
As an owner of a fansite, I love nothing more than being able to report on fellow fans creative endevours such as this. Power to you all. Redemption was an emotional horse 'n carriage ride into the wild west, and it's one of those games which we'll continue to play for many years to come.
Major Nelson is reporting that we can expect sales on Max Payne 3 and Red Dead Redemption DLC on Xbox LIVE next week - between the 22nd and 28th January.
Max Payne 3
- Season Pass - 1200 MSP (50% off)
- Local Justice Pack - 320 MSP (50% off)
- Hostage Negotiation Pack - 400 MSP (50% off)
- Painful Memories - 400 MSP (50% off)
Red Dead Redemption
- Undead Nightmare Collection - 800 MSP (50% off)
- Undead Nightmare Pack - 400 MSP (50% off)
- Legends & Killers Pack - 400 MSP (50% off)
- Liars & Cheats - 400 MSP (50% off)
If you're missing any DLC for either game, next week would be the ideal time to purchase.
Just under a month ago, I published an article on a podcast which I felt very passionate about: InRockstarSpect. The podcast looked at the films which inspired, and no doubt continue to inspire, Rockstar Games throughout their development of critically acclaimed games, and fond gaming moments and memories we all share. The podcast wrapped up this past week, be sure to check out any you missed:
Thanks to all the brilliant people behind the podcast for the compressive in-sites, interesting opinions and, of course, taking the time to focus on Rockstar and their games.
I remember my first time playing a Rockstar game. It was Grand Theft Auto III, of course; the game which introduced most of us to the company and their unique, but seriously addictive, story telling mixed with mayhem. I've never been a hardcore gamer, in fact I only like a particular collection of games - all of which just happen to be developed by the very company RockstarWatch has been dedicated to for the past six years.
There is a reason Rockstars' games are the only ones I have an interest in: their games have soul. They aren't just about the graphics, the gameplay, the characters, or the story - their about the whole package. Rockstar tells a story, and they tell it well, and they mix it with unique, memorable, characters along with gameplay that doesn't get old. Plus, the graphics... how many games have the level of detail or the quality of Grand Theft Auto IV? People upgraded their televisions just to play the game, and most modern PC's still can't handle it with the graphics settings maxed out.
Rockstar doesn't just manufacture a game, they don't just crank out another generic mix of pixels; they are selling experiences... and I've been buying up since 2001.
Side-note: Recently brought to my attention via Twitter, End-Gamers published an article on Why Rockstar Games’ Games Rule. Check it out, along with this podcast, and let me know what you love most about Rockstar @RockstarWatch.
Amazon is currently offering Red Dead Redemption for free when you purchase Max Payne 3. The offer is only valid for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 today (July 5th, 2012).
So, if you're looking to purchase Max Payne 3, and haven't played the masterpeice that is Red Dead Redemption, grab the two for the price of one before the day is out. Already own Red Dead Redemption? Give it to a friend, and drop a few hints about wanting a copy of Grand Theft Auto V when it's released...
This weeks episode of The Big Bang Theory had quite a large suprise in-store for Rockstar fans - not just the mention of Red Dead Redemption, but actual gameplay. The 2 minute scene involves Sheldon clearing his head by walking around Armadilo and taking some 'digital alcohol' to drink his troubles away.
Grand Theft Auto even gets a mention in a one-liner that has to be one of, if not the first, cross-Rockstar games jokes I've ever heard. Even if you're not a fan of the show, it's worth a look, I guarantee you'll get a laugh out of it:
Two Rockstar series mentioned in the same episode of a show, a two-for-one deal, I do believe that's a record. Perhaps the best part of all of this is that Red Dead Redemption will be 2 years old this May, and after 2 years the game is still mainstream and popular enough to be mentioned on primetime. Congrats Rockstar!
The free "Myths and Mavericks" DLC pack for Red Dead Redemption is now available on both PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. Here's how to get it:
PlayStation 3
Scroll to the PlayStation Network icon on your XMB and select PlayStation Store. The Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack is available from the Add-On section.
Xbox 360
Go to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and select the Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack from the Game Add-ons section of Marketplace. Away from your 360? You can have the DLC waiting for you in your download que when you get home by going to the Xbox Live Marketplace website and hitting "Download to Xbox 360".
To prepare for the upcoming release of the free "Myths & Mavericks" pack for Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar has released a title update for both Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare. This update includes the following:
- Return of Undead Overrun to original rules (extended sudden death, no explosive spit)
- Fixes for several multiplayer exploits, including invincibility, invisibility, flying, and rapid-fire
- Fix for exploit which resulted in use of Undead weapons in Free Roam
- The addition of an option to exit Undead Overrun without sacrificing XP
- Fix for killing other players in Friendly Free Roam by cooking dynamite
- Fix for a Poker exploit that resulted in rapid accumulation of money
- Fix for occasionally being unable to move after crashing in a wagon
- Fix for Nuevo Paraiso bounties being reset upon loading a save
- Fix for System Link issue on Xbox 360
To get the update, simply be connected to PlayStation Network or Xbox Live and launch the game.
Rockstar has released four new screenshots of the upcoming fan appreciation DLC pack for Red Dead Redemption titled "Myths and Mavericks". The pack will be released for free on September 13.
Itching for some more Red Dead Redemption? Rockstar has got you covered in this one last DLC pack that will be released for the low price of free on September 13, 2011. Titled Myths and Mavericks, the DLC pack will feature multiplayer characters from the single-player story, multiplayer locations and new Stronghold games. A full list of things coming in this fan appreciation pack is below.
Maps/Modes (bolded locations are brand new to multiplayer)
Cochinay – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang Shootout, Stronghold
Nekoti Rock – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang Shootout
El Presidio – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang Shootout
Plainview – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang Shootout
Gaptooth Mine – Shootout, Gang Shootout
Pike’s Basin – Shootout, Gang Shootout
Perdido – Hold Your Own, Grab the Bag
Benedict Point – Hold Your Own, Grab the Bag
Beecher’s Hope - Stronghold
Torquemada - Stronghold
Armadillo - Stronghold
Chuparosa - Stronghold
Rio Bravo - Shootout, Gang Shootout
Tumbleweed - Stronghold
New Multiplayer Characters
Landon Ricketts
Vicente DeSanta
Drew MacFarlane
Deputy Eli
Deputy Jonah
Javier Esquella
Nastas
Uncle
Rockstar has announced the title for the previously announced fan appreciation DLC for Red Dead Redemption. The pack will be titled Myths and Mavericks and features a number of new multiplayer characters by popular demand as well as new multiplayer locations for Deathmatch, Grab the Bag, Gang matches and other online modes. The DLC pack is currently slated for a free release in September.
