Tagged: Western

The Gunstringer

The Gunstringer review

The Gunstringer is the latest title for the Kinect aimed at core gamers and is the first full price retail game for developer Twisted Pixel. Always a developer not to shy away from insane ideas, this one tells the story of a skeletal cowboy on a trail of revenge as he rises from the grave in front of a real-life crowd come to watch a play. You play the part of a puppeteer who hoists up the cowboy puppet with one hand, guides him left and right with it and shoots at all sundry with the right hand by using...

Red Dead Redemption Legends and Killers expansion pack

Red Dead Redemption Legends and Killers expansion pack

If you’re aching for some extra Red Dead Redemption action then you’ll be pleased to know today sees the release of the Red Dead Redemption Legends and Killers Pack DLC, available now on Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network. Legends and Killers boasts nine new multiplayer map locations, 8 multiplayer characters from Red Dead Revolver and the brand new Tomahawk throwing weapon. All this, plus more opportunities to earn Achievements and Trophies. So saddle up cowboys and I’ll see you in there! Buy Red Dead Redemption now New: Buy Red Dead Redemption from Amazon.com Related: Red Dead Redemption review, Red...

Red Dead Redemption picture

Red Dead Redemption downloadable content

Enjoying the DLC for Red Dead Redemption? Well the good news is there’s lots more on the way. The Legends and Killers Pack, Liars and Cheats Pack, Free Roam Pack and Undead Nightmare Pack will deliver lots more new content, co-op missions and even zombies and they’re available from August 2010. Buy Red Dead Redemption now New: Buy Red Dead Redemption from Amazon.com Related: Red Dead Redemption review, Call of Juarez Bound in Blood review

Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption review

It’s easy to just label Red Dead Redemption as GTA 4 on horseback but actually it’s more than that and thankfully presents an original concept in an age where the market’s full of shooters, racing games and family titles. So, in this Western you play as John Marston, a man who’s trying to be good after leaving a gang of naughty people. He’s come to the Wild West to confront the gang leader and stop him before he goes after John’s wife and kids. After being shot at the start of the game he’s taken in by some of the...

Red Dead Redemption Legends and Killers expansion pack

Red Dead Redemption video

You may or may not know that last week, UK TV channel Five USA showed a 29 minute programme using the in-game engine of Red Dead Redemption called The Man from Blackwater. Directed by John Hillcoat, the movie gave an alternative take on the game and if you missed it or are interested in seeing it, here it is in all its glory! Buy Red Dead Redemption now New: Buy Red Dead Redemption from Amazon.com Related: review of Call of Juarez Bound in Blood, review of Lead and Gold

Lead and Gold

Lead and Gold review

If you were to ask me which movie genres didn’t tickle my special zones then I’d probably answer you with Romance and Westerns. Now if I were tied to a flaming stake and forced to choose between Gone with the Wind or The Good, The Bad and The Ugly then I would probably side with Clint Eastwood. As you may be able to guess from title, Lead and Gold for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC is not a romantic game but instead a western inspired shooter. Let’s find out more about it in this Lead and Gold PS3 review right...