The first-ever mobile version of Rockstar Games’ “Red Dead Redemption” launched Tuesday on Netflix.
Per the streamer’s announcement revealing the game’s mobile debut, “In 2010, the legendary developers of The Grand Theft Auto Series surprised everyone — going from metropolitan criminal syndicates to the Wild West with Red Dead Redemption. If you’ve ever wanted to step foot inside your favorite Western, this is one of the best ways to do it. Once people got a taste of this cowboy tale, though, they were hooked, and a slew of Game of the Year awards soon followed.”
“Red Dead Redemption” is available to all Netflix subscribers and, like the streamer’s other games, does not include ads or in-game purchases. The title joins a list of more than 100 mobile games offered by the streamer as it continues to grow its gaming business, which also includes games that can be played directly on the TV within the Netflix app.
See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.
NEW RELEASES
Blumhouse Games released “Sleep Awake” on Dec. 2. The new psychedelic horror game from developer Eyes Out sees players fight off fatal slumber in a panic-riddled dystopian future where falling asleep leads to death.
Players take on the role of Katja, a denizen of the last city on Earth, solving puzzles and exploring the mind-bending original world where real and hallucinatory fears lurk around every corner. A feast for the senses with psychedelic visuals and audio designed by Robin Finck of Nine-Inch Nails, “Sleep Awake” promises a one-of-a-kind nightmarish experience.
The game is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XS, and PC via Steam.
Watch the trailer below:
PARTNERSHIPS
“World of Tanks” has set Benedict Cumberbatch as this year’s holiday ambassador for its in-game event “Holiday Ops,” where players will be able to encounter the actor in his festive headquarters.
The avatar will bring a new set of assignments for players to unlock as they begin to compete for cinematic stories, signature customizations, and a growing bonus to XP earned or credits.
Customization rewards include two new decals, one inscription, and two distinct 2D styles with new Marks of Excellence. In addition, every completed assignment will increase economic bonuses in Random Battles, where players will get to enhance their credits and XP in Free, Combat, and Crew.
GAME UPDATES/DLC
Ahead of the launch of “Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows DLC” on Dec. 4, Bandai Namco has released a new infographic ranking the performances of the Nightfarers around the globe.
From highest to lowest for favorite skins for each nightfarer include Wylder, IronEye, Recluse, Duchess, Raider, Executor, Revenant and Guardian. The top three gestures used are Golden Order Totality, Spread Out and Bravo.
The highest-ranked deadliest field bosses are Royal Carian Knight, Draconic Tree Sentinel and Erdtree Avatar. Additionally, 1.2 billion players were rescued when they fell to the forces of the night.
DEVICES
SEGA of America has launched a new line of retro video game devices that feature Sonic the Hedgehog.
The collection includes the “Sonic the Hedgehog Mighty Player” ($119.99 MSRP) and “Sonic the Hedgehog Joystick Player” ($59.99 MSRP). Now available at select retailers, the collaboration celebrates SEGA’s gaming heritage and continues My Arcade’s mission of bringing retro gaming to a modern audience.
