This is the big category and the line-up is strong this year. God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 seem like the most obvious choices, but Marvel’s Spider-Man might also swoop in for a surprise vict

There was an odd period of games back around the late 2000s where the open world genre really flourished, but there was no swimming allowed. What I mean is these games would showcase these huge sprawling landmasses, but your character would melt as soon as it touched the wa

Once you do, the map will update with your next location. Keep in mind, he'll only show up late at night. Pop in around midnight and you'll come face to face with the "vampire" Rockstar so lovingly included, and a unique weapon as a rew

Out of all the hidden masks and hats out there, this example is one of the harder to find. Head out to the Bayou right above where it says Lakay on the map. If you come across a little shack half submerged in the water, you've found the right pl

As a result, they made it possible for you to go back through the game and visit the gravesites of your fallen friends. Each grave is located in the area where the character ended. This game cannot get any more realis

God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 will also be competing through proxies in the Best Performance category, with Christopher Judge as Kratos and Roger Clark as Arthur Morgan representing their respective ga

It’s hard to pinpoint just what exactly is a plot hole. Some deem it a narrative inconsistency, others consider plot holes to be anything the story cannot realistically justify. While the latter is certainly the most true to definition explanation, does that mean that character inconsistencies and continuity errors aren’t plot holes? After all, they’re creating holes in a story where there otherwise would be none. Regardless of what your definition of a plot hole ultimately is, you have to admit that inconsistencies are bound to turn up in any story regardless of quality. Doubly so for particularly long stor

If you ever wanted to meet a vampire, RDR 2 will give you that chance. For this weirdly different mission head to Saint Denis. There are five pieces of graffiti you need to locate around the city. Each one brings extra attention to what you are likely going to encounter once you find this iconic monster. Once you solve the last clue and "X" will appear on where you can meet the vampire. The meeting only works at night, but believe us; the encounter is worth

Red Dead Redemption II ’s opening is truly incredible. In the burst of a blizzard, Arthur Morgan rides through uncharted territory with his face, braving the weather at every turn. When morale should be at its absolute lowest, the gang is pulled together by their valiant leader Dutch. He makes an impassioned speech and players immediately know they’re in capable ha

God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 will be competing in the Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score/Music, Best Audio Design, Best Action/Adventure, and the Game of the Year awa

In Chapter 2, Arthur takes Jack on an impromptu fishing trip. As John hasn’t been the best father prior to the events of the prequel, it’s up to the other men of the camp to serve as a good role model for Jack. Only Arthur is able to fill that role, however, so Abigail requests he spend time with the

This NPC is around the top of New Hanover and seems to have literally hollowed out a tree for himself. Don't ask me how. I have no idea. But, Arthur can converse with him and that's where we find out he's dubbed himself the so-called "King of the Forest". A bit narcissistic if you ask

More ground to cover leaves room for more mistakes. While the untrained eye will reach the credits without much to complain about, savvier gamers will see the flaws right away. Red Dead Redemption II often does not make sense. For a game that tells such a detailed character study in regards to Arthur Morgan, a lot of the key beats genuinely do not make sense. Whether they be narrative or simply character related, thinking too hard helps the cracks show far more than Rockstar perhaps ever intended. This is not to say the story is bad, far from it, but that it is undeniably fla

Kratos might be skilled at fighting gods and monsters, but he will be facing an entirely new kind of opponent at the 2018 Game Awards, as God of War is facing off against Red Dead Redemption 2 in every category that they are nominated

Okay, so you've bonded with your horse. What exactly does that get you? Well, www.rdradventure.com it turns out there are quite a few different benefits to having a horse in your corner. There are some gradual bonuses; the more you've bonded with your horse, the further your horse will be willing to gallop on its own when it hears you whistle. It's certainly not going to run across the map when you call, but the range definitely does improve. And, the more you bond with your horse, the less likely it is to get stolen. Apparently those talks about "Stranger Danger" paid off. Your horse will also be willing to wade into deeper waters with you, and generally be fine with going into sketchier terr