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Red Dead Redemption 2

Developed and published in 2018 by Rockstar Games, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an open-world action-adventure. It follows outlaw Arthur Morgan as he becomes disillusioned with the gang life, yet unable to escape it.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 has shipped 23 million units

RDR2 screenshot of sherif yelling at player character for being at the wrong place in the wrong time

Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games' Western masterpiece Red Dead Redemption 2 keeps stringing success after success and the latest one is about sales, as the game has shipped 23 million copies since its launch on 26 October 2018.

Resident Evil 2 races to top of UK charts as the only new release

Promo poster for the 2019 remake of Capcom's classic Resident Evil 2

Just in case you needed a reminder on how highly anticipated Resident Evil 2's remake was, here it is - Capcom's second take at the iconic game has managed to storm to the top, making it their biggest UK launch since Resident Evil 7.

Rockstar Games' crunch hours may not have been optional after all

A horseman approaching a trading station in Red Dead Redemption 2

Rockstar Games have officially responded to the 100-hour work week controversy, claiming that no employee was forced to work the longer hours. Some former employees voiced their opinion on the matter, stating something completely different.

New Mario holds strong as Ace Combat 7 debuts second in UK

Super Mario on the cover of New Super Mario Bros U. Deluxe

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe managed to fend off competition and remain in first place but there's good news for Bandai Namco as Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown debuted in second place, which is the franchise's best UK launch as of yet.

Real-life Pinkertons are taking Rockstar to court over RDR 2

Security company Pinkerton have sent a cease and desist notice to Take Two last month alleging that the publisher has no rights to use the term Pinkerton in Red Dead Redemption 2's story. They also requested payment or royalty arrangements.

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is number one on the UK sales chart

FIFA 19 and Red Dead Redemption 2 have been overthrown from the top spots as New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe physical sales start strong. Nintendo's new release also sold 56 per cent more copies than the original Wii U version at launch.

Sony share ranking of most downloaded PS4 games in 2018

Sony have shared the list of most downloaded PlayStation 4 games in 2018. EA's FIFA 19 took the first spot in front of Treyarch's Call of Duty Black Ops 4 while Beat Saber was the best selling VR game beating Job Simulator to first place.

Red Dead Online gets a new Gun Rush battle royale mode

Rockstar have released a new update for Red Dead Online Beta which introduces a new battle royale mode dubbed Gun Rush. It supports up to 32 players and unlike Make it Count it has guns. It's playable in free for all and team modes.

FIFA dethrones Red Dead Redemption 2 in UK physical sales chart

Christiano Ronaldo cover art for FIFA 19, which will be changed soon

It's been a few weeks since FIFA 19 started its hunt for the first spot in UK's physical sales chart, picking up speed a bit faster than Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2, whose second stint in the first place has now come to an end.

Red Dead Redemption 2 dominates GDC Awards 2019 nominees list

With seven nominations, Rockstar's mammoth Red Dead Redemption 2 is leading the list of nominees for the GDC Awards 2019. PlayStation 4 exclusives God of War and Spider-man are close behind with 12 nominations, Game of the Year included.