New clues have reignited old rumours that Rockstar's open world Western, Red Dead Redemption, may still be coming to PC.

A listing for Red Dead Redemption has been found by a NeoGAF user in a database maintained by Microsoft to help determine compatibility with its operating systems Windows 7, 8 and 8.1.

The FAQ notes that a game can only be listed on the database if it has been submitted by a developer or by Microsoft Testing. Qualifying submissions, like the one for Red Dead Redemption, are published.

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A graphics engineer’s resume is the latest in a growing pile of clues that suggest Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games is working on a sequel to Red Dead Redemption.

The Rockstar New England senior graphics engineer’s resume stated that he was working on the “next version of a famous IP” now that Grand Theft Auto V was complete.

The resume was first spotted by Superannuation, who also pointed out that there are two possible candidates in Rockstar’s stable that fit the profile: Bully and Red Dead. The latter has a higher profile.

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“This completely free Bonus Pack DLC is our token of appreciation for all the amazing Red Dead fans out there especially those who are keeping online multiplayer as busy and as fun as ever, (especially when we turn on the extra XP)”, writes Rockstar.

Myths and Mavericks will include a swathe of new characters from the singleplayer story including Landon Ricketts and Javier Esquella, as well as a significant number of new multiplayer locations:

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Called Myths and Mavericks, the DLC will feature new “fan-favourite” multiplayer characters such as the retired gunslinger Landon Ricketts, as well as new multiplayer locations for Deathmatch, Grab the Bag and Gang matches.

The Myths and Mavericks pack will be free, and is intended as “as a show of appreciation for the awesome long-term support for the game's multiplayer modes since its release in 2010,” writes Rockstar on the game’s official website.

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When asked by a fan over Twitter whether any new Red Dead Redemption DLC would arrive, Rockstar replied, “Look for release date and details in the coming weeks.”

Gameplanet’s readers voted Red Dead Redemption 2010’s Game of the Year.

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Each item will cost 80 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live or AUD $1.32 (approximately NZD $1.80) on PlayStation Network. Look for them to start appearing for download from today, Tuesday, 12th April. "They should be fully available across all territories on both platforms within 24-48 hours thereafter based on the networks' respective update cycles," Rockstar stated.

The company has apologised to players for the delay in making the items available as DLC, claiming "there were some unanticipated technical delays," and reassured players that pre-order bonuses from the upcoming L.A. Noire "should become available as DLC much, much sooner."

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Called the Hunting and Trading Outfits packs, the DLC includes two new outfits and associated challenges. Rockstar has also added the elusive Jackalope, the fabled frontier critter that looks like jack rabbit with the horns of an antelope.

Additionally, the Hunting and Trading pack will include a compatibility update so that players who do not have either the Legends and Killers pack or the Liars and Cheats pack can see other players who are using character skins from them.

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The Liars and Cheats Pack, due for release on September 21, focuses on expanding the Free Roam multiplayer experience as well as adding new modes to Competitive Multiplayer.

The DLC will contain a range of new features to expand the Free Roam world, including Multiplayer Poker and Liar’s Dice, as well as a brand new Competitive Multiplayer gameplay mode.

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Legends and Killers will introduce nine new multiplayer maps, eight new multiplayer characters and a new weapon, the tomahawk, which will be available for both singleplayer and multiplayer modes.

The DLC will cost USD $9.99 on the PlayStation Network or 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE.

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Jose Gonzales is a Swedish indie-folk singer, known for his lo-fi guitar picking and distinctive vocal delivery. He scored a hit with his cover of The Knife’s ‘Heartbeats’, which also wound up in the famous Sony Bravia ‘Superball’ commercial.

Jose Gonzalez recently took time out of his busy summer tour schedule to swing by the Rockstar offices in New York and perform this intimate, acoustic rendition of “Far Away”, his contribution to the Red Dead Redemption Soundtrack.

You may remember this song from when John Marston first reaches Mexico, riding horseback along a dusty trail between cascading red cliffs and the San Luis River; definitely one of Red Dead’s most visually and sonically memorable moments.

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The fixes will come with the next title update to Red Dead Redemption, due in August. Counter hacking and cheat detection measures will be included. Anyone caught doing so will be banned for a period determined at Rockstar’s discretion.

The update will also introduce new anti-griefing mechanics for Free Roam mode. Anyone who is being killed over and again by the same player will be able to respawn at a location of their choosing. Moreover, anyone with a six-kill streak in Free Roam will gain a “Most Wanted” flag. This status informs all other players of the Player Killer’s actions and will also dispatch NPC lawmen to hunt down the target.

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In response to the news, Rockstar San Diego’s studio manager Steve Martin writes, “As is typical with game development, our team sizes have always fluctuated over the course of the development cycle. As Rockstar San Diego transitions from the launch of Red Dead Redemption onto future projects, we are realigning our resources in order to continue to develop games as effectively as possible.

“We are ensuring that all employees who are affected by these changes are being treated with care. While we have no announcements to make regarding a sequel to Red Dead Redemption, the team here are hard at work on the development of downloadable content for the game.”

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That pack is Legends and Killers and will introduce nine new multiplayer maps, eight new multiplayer characters and a new weapon, the tomahawk, which will be available for both singleplayer and multiplayer modes.

Liars and Cheats will bring the in-game mini-games games liar’s dice and poker to multiplayer. It will also introduce a new weapon, the explosive rifle, a further eight multiplayer characters, a new multiplayer mode called Attack and Defend, new multiplayer horse races with “mounted combat,” and “a chance to play as the heroes and villains of Red Dead Redemption.”

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These shirts are extremely limited in supply (we only have five!) and come packed in period-authentic paper. This is your chance to secure some genuine Rockstar merchandise!

To be in with a chance to win, all you have to do is become a fan of Gameplanet's Facebook page by clicking "like" in the box below. We'll choose five random winners on Wednesday 7th July.

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‘Outlaws To The End’ is the first of several upcoming DLC packs for Red Dead Redemption and will be completely free to download via Xbox LIVE and Playstation Network. The ‘Outlaws To The End’ pack allows up to four friends to tackle new missions together, complete player challenges and earn new achievements/trophies. A total of six missions will be available when the DLC launches.

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Red Dead Redemption just keeps going from strength to strength, doesn't it?

With over five million units shipped worldwide since May 21st, Rockstar's sandbox Western has taken everyone by surprise.

Of all the elements of the game we examined in the lead-up to the release date, the multiplayer was always where we felt Red Dead could suffer. It always seemed overly ambitious of Rockstar to let players loose in the game world with barely any regulation, facing off against others quite likely to be several ranks above you and crazier than a prairie dog with sunstroke.

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Telefrag is a new full-length web video show all about games - the only one of its kind in New Zealand. Telefrag is presented fortnightly right here on Gameplanet.

You can stream it using the player above (or on YouTube), or click the download link to get it in full HD 720p.

We hope you enjoy it - and we'd love to hear your feedback, so please post a comment if you like it or have any ideas for improving the show.

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Until the 1st of June, hunt roving packs of Rockstar developers using the tags listed below.

Also, if you earn the achievement and are a member of the Rockstar Social Club, you will automatically be put in the draw to have your likeness turned into an character in upcoming downloadable content for Red Dead Redemption.

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The official tweet reads: “Title update for Red Dead Redemption on Xbox 360 is now live, resolving issues with multiplayer via System Link.”

You can file that under “nice to know” as the game launches here tomorrow. Under the same file: The Daily Mail reports that development costs for the sandbox Western were in excess of $100 million.

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Ten, many privately hold, is a score best left to advertorial magazines, and to flirt with the thought of using it is to invite more hand-wringing than typing.

To truly score a ten, then, a game must surpass mere excellence. It must scale some kind of Olympian summit and boldly gaze upon the divine countenance of whatever deity it is that gamers worship. No kidding.

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You can sign up to the Rockstar Social Club via Red Dead Redemption’s in-game menus. Your membership also has the ability to automatically link to an existing Xbox Live or PlayStation Network account.

Once you’re done, you’ll be able to take advantage of these features:

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Telefrag is a new full-length web video show all about games - the only one of its kind in New Zealand. Telefrag is presented fortnightly right here on Gameplanet.

You can stream it using the player above (or on YouTube), or click the download link to get it in full HD 720p.

We hope you enjoy it - and we'd love to hear your feedback, so please post a comment if you like it or have any ideas for improving the show.

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Entitled “Outlaws to the End,” the DLC includes six co-op missions and additional multiplayer XP rewards and brand new Achievements and Trophies to unlock.

They include:

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But then it would need to be - Red Dead represents a massive challenge, even for a developer at the peak of their game like this San Diego based studio. With Grand Theft Auto, the premise is well established. You know you'll be driving a fast car and engaging in illicit acts with women of the night, and that there's likely to be carnage on a city-wide scale in your immediate gaming future. Red Dead is such a departure from established titles it's little wonder we've been treated to trailer upon trailer, all involving clear narration and extensive gameplay.

We last previewed this title shortly before Christmas, and quickly discovered the scope of Rockstar's ambition. This time around however, after a short demonstration, we were let loose with the controller and largely left to our own devices to explore the landscape. A landscape, mind, that is staggeringly enormous. It's the largest game world Rockstar have ever created, so those familiar with Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will have an understanding of the scale involved. In addition, it's the first overwhelmingly rural world, which naturally presents a problem for the developers in keeping the player engaged with the game.

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Currently in open beta, Red Dead Redemption: Gunslingers lets players duel their friends and foes as one of three classes: Outlaw, Fast Hands and Sharpshooter.

The game features all the usual trimmings such as achievements and global leaderboards. Find out more at the game’s facebook application page.

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In addition to those listed below, there will be 13 secret achievements for players to figure out by their lonesome.

The developer has also thrown up some new screenshots depicting a handful of the listed achievements.

Red Dead Redemption is due for release on the 21st of May. In the meantime, you can see our coverage of the title here.

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Rockstar today released part three in the Red Dead Redemption Gameplay Series of videos. Entitled “Life In The West”, this trailer takes a deeper look at the struggle for survival on the frontier, from the everyday activities of life on the land such as breaking horses and herding cattle, to the use of stagecoaches and trains for fast travel.

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Rockstar's western-themed sandbox game is now expected May 18th in North America, and May 21st internationally.

Take 2 have also revealed that over 15 million copies of Grand Theft Auto IV have now been sold, and that whilst L.A. Noir, Mafia II, Civilisation V and Max Payne 3 are all expected before the end of the year, "the Company's fiscal year 2010 guidance reflects the potential movement of one of these titles into fiscal 2011."

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Rockstar's video has been accompanied by a batch of new screenshots - you can check them out in our Red Dead Redemption Gallery.

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I’m in the Sydney offices of Rockstar Games, walking through the latest build of Red Dead Redemption, an ambitious production from the studio behind the equally praiseworthy and controversial Grand Theft Auto series.

An indirect sequel to Wild West shooter Red Dead Revolver, Redemption is set twenty years later in the first decade of the twentieth century. But where Revolver was a Western of the spaghetti stripe, Redemption is post-Western. The gold rushes have dried up, manifest destiny has run its regrettable course and the steady pounding of industrialisation aggravates the hangover.

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This trailer is called “My name is John Marston”, and showcases some of the vistas, rolling plains and action sequences in Rockstar San Diego’s upcoming open-world Western adventure.

Rockstar have also narrowed the release date down to April 30th 2010 for PS3 and Xbox 360.

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