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[banefirelord]

Anyone know the answer to this very good question?

I don't know if there was an official verdict, but this post from Venom Fox at the time (I remembered it being on GTAForums but I guess it was on here) plus the "New Bordeaux" name led me to believe it was fake. The story dried up after that.

 

[kraspkibble]

I thought it a bit odd they do this on a Sunday but I'm now wondering if Westworld has anything to do with it. 3rd episode airs tonight and maybe they are trying to catch the attention of those watching it. Probably a long shot I guess.

 

[Nirolak]

Sounds absolutely nothing like a game Rockstar would make, at least for the single player. They're story-heavy.

Yeah, their games usually try to be more like a traditional film in the genre they're working in, plot wise at least.

 

[El_Cinefilo]

If they did have multiple protagonists I reckon we'd get a female one this time, especially with all the press they got about it being all men in GTA V

 

[kraspkibble]

Red dead redemption is rockstar's best game, and one of my favourite games, and I'm not a GTA fan at all. Of course people are hyped.

Gta was my favourite game by them until i played redemption. I really enjoyed gta v but i think redemption is their best game.

 

[Stiler]

Yeah no, Rockstar games always have set protagonists and thats good. Not everything has to be create-your-own.

Err, Mass Effect is the kind of thing I'm talking about, you can still have a "create your own character" type of rpg while still maintaining a good story/character focus. That's where the different backgrouds come into play, you have different "characters" and then allow the player to pick from one of those and customize it and then tell a story with that character.

Just like how ME shifted some story elements around depending on if you played a female or male and then shifted more depending on choices you made and how it unfolded.

 

[banefirelord]

I thought it a bit odd they do this on a Sunday but I'm now wondering if Westworld has anything to do with it. 3rd episode airs tonight and maybe they are trying to catch the attention of those watching it. Probably a long shot I guess.

Does HBO do external ad spots like that? I always thought they just had internal promotions (I haven't actually watched HBO on TV in like three years so I actually have no idea).

 

[TraBuch]

If they did have multiple protagonists I reckon we'd get a female one this time, especially with all the press they got about it being all men in GTA V

I don't think they really care about that press. The game sold 50 million copies.

 

[st1nk nuts]

I thought it a bit odd they do this on a Sunday but I'm now wondering if Westworld has anything to do with it. 3rd episode airs tonight and maybe they are trying to catch the attention of those watching it. Probably a long shot I guess.

Could be I guess 3rd episode, 3rd red dead, half life 3?

 

[Mideon]

I don't know if there was an official verdict, but this post from Venom Fox at the time (I remembered it being on GTAForums but I guess it was on here) plus the "New Bordeaux" name led me to believe it was fake. The story dried up after that.

Hmmm not long till I'm vindicated I'm sure.

 

[Nirolak]

If they did have multiple protagonists I reckon we'd get a female one this time, especially with all the press they got about it being all men in GTA V

I honestly think Rockstar is one of the few studios that really doesn't care about press feedback, but that they might consider it on the basis that this is something that happens in Westerns more frequently than crime films.

I wouldn't carve it in stone though.

 

[El_Cinefilo]

I don't think they really care about that press. The game sold 50 million copies.

But the all male protagonists was the only controversy that I remember them responding to/trying to justify.

 

[kraspkibble]

Does HBO do external ad spots like that? I always thought they just had internal promotions (I haven't actually watched HBO on TV in like three years so I actually have no idea).

I have no idea. Rockstar ain't daft. Westworld (the original movie) probably had some kind of influence on Red Dead. The new show seems to be hugely popular so far so i wouldnt put it past them to tease their new western game on the day the show airs. Hey you like western tv shows? Here is a cool western game we're doing. I'm no marketing genius but it's a thought.

 

[SneakySneaks]

Wouldn't be out of place? Many runaway slaves ran west and inhabited the area before the us started its expansion, or it could be a mexican soldier if its set pre us mexican war

I'm thinking the game will take place in the late west (1890s-1900s). The McCabe and Mrs. Miller/ Wild Bunch era. I do think it would be interesting to have an ex Rough Rider as a main character. Hell make the battle for San Juan Hill be the opening.

 

[Nzyme32]

Only for the internet nerds

Rockstar games are at a different level. A new announcement from them is an EVENT... no one else comes close, I think.

Some heavy hyperbole there.

 

[Chrome_Age]

Rockstar has always beats to its own drum, they just tend to go with the theme and characters they want to do regardless of any social pressure


if the next Red Dead features 3 white males as protagonists, I can where many might be dissapointed, but i think Rockstar always knows what its doing

 

[kraspkibble]

Rockstar has always beats to its own drum, they just tend to go with the theme and characters they want to do regardless of any social pressure


if the next Red Dead features 3 white males as protagonists, I can where many might be dissapointed, but i think Rockstar always knows what its doing

Yeah they dont care. After GTA III and Manhunt they just do what they want. They are used to dealing with all sorts of stuff.

 

[31GhostsIV]

I can only assume from this teasing that some Red Dead costumes are headed to GTA Online.

 

[kraspkibble]

I can only assume from this teasing that some Red Dead costumes are headed to GTA Online.

This was funny the first couple times.

 

[Chrome_Age]

what are the chances of getting any leaks from reddit, 4chan or anyone here in the next 24-48 hours?

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Give me an RDR remaster and RDR2.

We deserve this.

 

[Rellik]

what are the chances of getting any leaks from reddit, 4chan or anyone here in the next 24-48 hours?

How many real leaks for Rockstar games have you seen before?

 

[chaislip3]

what are the chances of getting any leaks from reddit, 4chan or anyone here in the next 24-48 hours?

I would assume that they're running a pretty tight ship if they're about to announce this, so I'd say odds are pretty low.

 

[joms5]

But the all male protagonists was the only controversy that I remember them responding to/trying to justify.

I can't think of anything worse than shoe horning in a female protagonist simply to appease reviewers or fans or anyone.

If they have an intriguing story with a female lead then great. But don't force it.

It's more likely to have a female protagonist if they keep the 3 characters from GTA5. I wouldn't bet on it if they go with a 1 character game.

 

[Mideon]

How many real leaks for Rockstar games have you seen before?

I can think of at least 1 ;-)

 

[banefirelord]

Some heavy hyperbole there.

Not really. It's a numbers game. Half-Life simply doesn't have the mainstream cross-over appeal that [insert Rockstar game here] does (specifically, Half-Life 2 has sold somewhere in the ballpark of 12-13 million...Red Dead Redemption sold well over 14 million and GTAV has shipped over 65 million).

Sure, Half-Life 3 might crash GAF, but a new Rockstar game will get headlines in the New York Times business section.

 

[JetSetRadio]

day 435 on pc

 

[More_Badass]

Not really. It's a numbers game. Half-Life simply doesn't have the mainstream cross-over appeal that [insert Rockstar game here] does (specifically, Half-Life 2 has sold somewhere in the ballpark of 12-13 million...Red Dead Redemption sold well over 14 million and GTAV has shipped over 65 million).

Sure, Half-Life 3 might crash GAF, but a new Rockstar game will get headlines in the New York Times business section.

Exactly. A Rockstar game gets coverage by everyone, not just gaming sites. Mainstream news outlets will cover a new Rockstar announcement

 

[Sn4ke_911]

I'm so ready.

We need more cowboy games.

 

[Chrome_Age]

this is about to be the longest day isn't it

 

[Randam]

Someone on an other board mentioned that around the same time last year Rockstar started posting stuff for their gta v Halloween event.

Hmm..

 

[Nzyme32]

Not really. It's a numbers game. Half-Life simply doesn't have the mainstream cross-over appeal that [insert Rockstar game here] does (specifically, Half-Life 2 has sold somewhere in the ballpark of 12-13 million...Red Dead Redemption sold well over 14 million and GTAV has shipped over 65 million).

Sure, Half-Life 3 might crash GAF, but a new Rockstar game will get headlines in the New York Times business section.

You've miss inteprated; Not about Half-Life, but Rockstar

 

[Tagyhag]

I selfishly hope it's a new game because I just bought RDR again a few days ago.

 

[Loxley]

What a freaking cock-tease.

 

[GravityInsanity]

You think Rockstar will release this on PC this time?

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Since they posted this on a sunday i think chances are pretty good that they will reveal the game tomorrow.

 

[Chrome_Age]

Since they posted this on a sunday i think chances are pretty good that they will reveal the game tomorrow.

yeah thats the only time they would ever post something on sunday

 

[Sn4ke_911]

You think Rockstar will release this on PC this time?

Without a doubt.

 

[LelouchZero]

A new Red Dead OMFG!

 

[GlamFM]

Someone on an other board mentioned that around the same time last year Rockstar started posting stuff for their gta v Halloween event.

Hmm..

Nope, this is Red Dead.

 

[jon bones]

Maybe it has the same 3 character system as GTA V?

Cowboy
Indian
?

Sheriff
Outlaw
Native American

Good
Bad
Ugly

i feel like a fucking genius for building a PC right now. hype through roof.

 

[Chrome_Age]

one thing though, do you guys think the lack of Benz is going to alter the quality of the game? he really had alot to do with R* success and getting the original Red Dead Redemption in a working condition

 

[Hoo-doo]

Have a feeling this will be announced with the Nintendo NX.

Lol no. Don't do this to yourself.

 

[Yautja_Warrior]

Well the rumours and hints have been floating around the net for a while now and it feels like R* are overdue with something new, GTA 5 was a long time ago afterall.

A remaster and sequel would be amazing please R*.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

A new Red Dead OMFG!

YES MAN!

It's been over 6 long years since the release of RDR.

 

[robotrock]

You think Rockstar will release this on PC this time?

Not on release. I expect a 6 month late port.

 

[Zaheer]

Better yet, no set-protag and instead if works more like an rpg where you can make different ones yourself, with different backgrounds (like being a Native American) which in turn influence how people treat you and the story that plays out changes both depending on what type of character you make and choices you make throughout the game.

No. God no.

 

[GlamFM]

one thing though, do you guys think the lack of Benz is going to alter the quality of the game? he really had alot to do with R* success and getting the original Red Dead Redemption in a working condition

There is no answer because we don't know.

Nobody does.

It's R*

 

[Chrome_Age]

Dear Dan Houser, I respect you and your brother have done, building such a great gaming company and releasing all these great titles

but its time to move on from writing duties, give someone else a shot

 

[oldboss]

One question remains though. Did The Benz approve of this?