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For those unaware, a highly-anticipated but unofficial prequel AND sequel to Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally here and with it, the return of none other than Arthur Morgan himself.
Set in the late 19th century, Red Dead Redemption 2 is set in an important time for American history and both its story and its setting are based on real-life events.
Check out the launch trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 below!
Luckily, Rockstar Games does well not to turn the much-loved title into a virtual history lesson. However, if a history lesson is what you are looking for, this release has you covered.
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Red Dead’s History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past by Tore C. Olsson is a non-fiction book inspired by the real-life events that would have taken place during Red Dead Redemption 2 and its predecessor
“Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail,” the book synopsis reads.
“Beloved by millions, they’ve been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In this engaging book, award-winning American history professor Tore Olsson takes up that question and more."
"Weaving the games’ plots and characters into an exploration of American violence between 1870 and 1920, Olsson shows that it was more often disputes over capitalism and race, not just poker games and bank robberies, that fueled the bloodshed of these turbulent years. As such, this era has much to teach us today," it continues.
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Released in June last year, Red Dead’s History is perfect for fans of the games and history itself and better yet, its audiobook is narrated by none other than Roger Clark.
Taking on the role of Arthur Morgan in the series, Clark’s voice has become as well-known as Red Dead itself but fans are feeling divided about his role as narrator.
“Tried the audio, found Roger reading it as Arthur too distracting,” one comment over on r/reddeadredemption read.
“For me personally, it's just not working. Gonna do it the old fashioned way.”
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However, another said: “Currently listening to the audiobook and really enjoying it. And Roger does a terrific job reading in character, such as naturally dropping his g’s…or at least I assume you didn’t write fightin’ instead of fighting.”
So if you want more of Arthur and a history lesson whilst you’re there, Red Dead’s History is not to be missed out on.
Topics: Red Dead Redemption 2, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar Games