The Wild West has long been a genre of allure and wonder, and before it was a genre the American West itself was a land of dreams and opportunity. The fantasy of setting out somewhere new, being someone new, and making a name for yourself not only goes hand in hand with classic Wild West stories but gaming as a whole. As a result, Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption series lends itself incredibly naturally to the medium, and Red Dead Redemption's upcoming updated release has reignited fans' interest in the genre.
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