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Red Dead Redemption 2 is "slightly more novelistic" than GTA 5 because Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser "binged on Victorian novels" for inspiration

"If you look at Dickens, Zola, Tolstoy or any of those authors, there's that feeling of all the world is here – that's what you're trying to get in open world games"

GamesRadar · Dec 3, 2025

Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says GTA games are "not as good as" Charles Dickens books, "but they are similar" in their world-building

But he was thrilled by the comparison during a GTA 4 interview

GamesRadar · Dec 3, 2025

Dan Houser on Victorian novels, Red Dead Redemption and redefining open-world games

As the Grand Theft Auto co-writer launches a new project, he reflects on his hugely successful open-world adventures and where game design might go next

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

'Red Dead Redemption' PS5 Update Released, and Fans Immediately Compare It to Missing RDR2 Enhancements

The new 'Red Dead Redemption' PS5 update boosts visuals and performance, but fans quickly compare it to RDR2 and say the older game still lacks modern upgrades.

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025

3 of the best Xbox 360 games that really need remasters

How have these three Xbox 360 games not been given a modern-day makeover yet?

T3 · Dec 2, 2025

Red Dead Redemption Returns Before GTA 6 — First Gameplay Footage Fuels Anticipation

Red Dead Redemption is back sooner than expected, launching a modern update on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 on 2 December.

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025

Rockstar animator posts unseen GTA 6 clips in demo footage which is immediately nuked, but the internet just does not forget

Why steal cars when you can rent a bike?

PC Gamer · Dec 1, 2025

The US government "nearly shut us down," former GTA lead says: "They decided we were the only people on the internet peddling pornography, apparently"

Here we go again

GamesRadar · Dec 1, 2025

GTA 6 leak supposedly from former Rockstar animator gives us fresh morsels of gameplay footage

The leak is broadly believed to be genuine, and hints at two new potential gameplay elements.

TechRadar · Dec 1, 2025

Rockstar co-founder compares AI to 'mad cow disease,' and says the execs pushing it aren't 'fully-rounded humans'

Dan Houser probably won't be asking ChatGPT for help with his next game.

PC Gamer · Dec 1, 2025