GameTech: Red Dead Redemption 2 saddled with anticipation

Red Dead Redemption 2 is like a western Grand Theft Auto, and is one of the most eagerly-anticipated games of the year ahead, writes Ronan Jennings

THIS year isn’t even finished, and we’re already looking at the loading screen for 2018. We were busy enjoying turkey and Die Hard, while next year was quietly installing in the background. So what can we expect from the year to come?

Rolling into town on horseback is the year’s biggest game by far, Red Dead Redemption 2. Coming from the creators of Grand Theft Auto, this is the western equivalent of Rockstar’s world-conquering crime series.