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Pinkerton Detectives Still Exist, and They’re Tired of Being the Bad Guys

The security agents, who gained fame as Old West law enforcers, are still around, now as specialists in corporate security and risk management. They aren’t happy about being antagonists in ‘Red Dead Redemption II.’

rdgneoz32325d ago

They weren't really that great in history, so they shouldn't complain.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/...

rainslacker2325d ago

I could see if they were presented as bad guys in their present form, but the current Pinkertons are not what they were back when RDR2 took place. While I doubt they were quite as melodramatic as they appeared in RDR2, they did plenty of nasty things.

One can't, or at least shouldn't change history, but instead of worrying about what you were, worry about what you are now.

It's not like Pinkerton is a household name, available to everyone, and their services are known to the people who can afford them, and that's about all they have to worry about. What they did back around the turn of the century isn't what they do today anyways.

PhantomS422325d ago

I mean you need to accept the sins of the past. You've had over 150 years to shape and reform your image and even though there is most likely a huge difference in how you conduct business, you can't sit there and pretend the past never happened. RDR2 isn't depicting how you all are in modern society, they are depicting what they have researched from history. Also, there is the general disclaimer "This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental." I'm sure RDR2 undoubtedly has this at the end of the credits.

Concertoine2325d ago

The pinkertons were also used as an army for hire by rich robber barons to stifle union strikes that were just trying to get enough money to live a life outside of work.

They also did a lot of good as an early interstate detective agency, but innocent blood is still on their hands.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Hits 75% Off on Steam

Red Dead Redemption 2 is on an amazing on Steam. Be sure to use the opportunity and get an amazing game at a fraction of the price.

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Rockstar Quietly Increases Prices of Red Dead Redemption Games on PS4

Small price increase in the UK

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anast15d ago

It's going to be $80 on the Switch 2.

PRIMORDUS14d ago

Or free if you torrent both of them on PC lol.

fsfsxii14d ago

You could afford video games if you stopped commenting asinine comments here and got a job instead of stealing.

anast14d ago

"You could afford video games if you stopped commenting asinine comments here"

People have cellphones. They can work and squeeze in the 15 seconds to post a comment.

OtterX15d ago

Good sign that the PS5/XBSX version is coming soon at least.

neutralgamer199215d ago

Buy them when they are on sale. We just shouldn't be surprised anymore by prices hikes and or new games costing more. Simply speak with your wallets if you want these companies to pay attention. That's the only language they understand

raWfodog14d ago

The vast majority of the games that I buy are never at retail, always on sale. And usually it'll have to be a good sale too. At least 40% off. All this talk of increasing game prices rolls off my back.

neutralgamer199214d ago

same i like to pay $25-30 at most and even than closer to $25

Wh1teLightning15d ago

I don’t live in the UK and this makes no sense whatsoever. These games have been out for years shouldn’t they be going down?!? That’s not how you attract new players.

The_Blue14d ago

They don’t care about us. It’s the newer generation they are after.

QuantumMechanic14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

I think this is a very apt statement. Game publishers appear increasingly to view their IP like books, music, and cinema---evergreen content that can be reprinted throughout its lifespan (until it enters the public domain). It's actually very reasonable.

CrimsonWing6915d ago

So this is how it works now? Old games get a price increase? This sh*t is completely getting out of hand now.

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If Red Dead Redemption 2 doesn't have Red Dead Online on Switch 2, keep it

Red Dead Redemption 2 could be excellent on Nintendo Switch 2, but it's pointless without bringing Red Dead Online along for the ride.

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OtterX17d ago

Not just RDR Online, but also cross save progress. I'm not starting over w my nearly 200 hours of the online. I will however consider picking it up again if I can have a purely portable version of it.

OtterX16d ago

Lol, people really don't want me to continue my enjoyment of the online I see. 🤷‍♂️

I find it relaxing, living off the land, hunting/fishing. I'd legit play it again portable if I had it available in continuation of my progress. Not asking for others to enjoy it too.

tagzskie14d ago

legit question, is steam deck not supporting rdr online? because portable gaming is years old in pc community

OtterX14d ago

@tagzskie I don't own a Steam Deck. I have a Switch 2 ordered. Easy answer.

mkis00716d ago

What a hot take!!! Cut off your nose to spite your face much?

victorMaje16d ago

Can we get a 60 fps patch on ps5 already or is it too much to ask?

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