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Red Dead Redemption 2: Rockstar Games Responds To 100-Hour Work Weeks

Amy Chen Oct 18, 2018

Rockstar Games, the developers of Red Dead Redemption 2, has responded to the backlash given to them after the reveal of long working hours. The

Former Rockstar Boss Announces New Open-World Game

Michael Koczwara Jan 26, 2017

A brand new open-world title has been announced by a new studio led by former president of Rockstar North, Leslie Benzies. “The working title of this new game

Longtime GTA Dev Leaves Rockstar North

Jordan Biordi Jan 12, 2016

One of Rockstar’s lead producers on the Grand Theft Auto series has reportedly left the company. According to Kotaku, Leslie Benzies, the man in charge

Videogame Crime Shouldn’t be Glamorized

Reid McCarter Nov 16, 2015

In most videogames, violent crime is a good thing. Whether they’re bank robbers or just plain murderers, criminals are portrayed as anti-heroes we’re meant to

When Does Violence Become Funny?

Reid McCarter May 5, 2015

In Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill films, the outrageously violent fight scenes tread a fine line between repulsion and humour.

Grand Theft Auto V (PC) Review

Reid McCarter May 1, 2015

After releases like Grand Theft Auto IV, Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire, and Max Payne 3, Rockstar had developed a reputation for creating not just

Videogames Need Better Stories

Reid McCarter Mar 17, 2014

Maybe it’s because I’m a writer by trade, but I’m always incredibly disappointed when an otherwise interesting-looking game turns out to have a crummy story.