Red Dead Redemption 2 Online Beta | Thoughts & Opinions

Though I've only gotten past the tutorial, and initial story elements of RDR2's online beta I'm finding myself enjoying it. The world within it is beautiful, and the character customization impressive. I was, for the first time ever, able to create a character that was so close to my likeness it was uncanny. I was ecstatic about it. It brought a smile to my face, and laughter to my heart. Seeing the virtual me ride around on a horse named Bork in the wild wild west while shooting bad guys was happiness personified for me. To that extent I am pleased, and while I don't know exactly how the economy works just yet I'd still be alright with it as I'm not one for the glitz & glamour of paid for marketplace offerings. On a side note though I do understand that longevity, and the mechanics of it all rely heavily on being able to afford upkeep. That in, and of itself could prove problematic, but hopefully it's remedied in such a fashion as to be more gamer friendly. Hopefully Rockstar fixes things in such a way that the grind isn't too much, and that the basics of upkeep aren't too reliant on gold bars (if at all). If they somehow manage to please the community I could see this game experience being on the top gaming charts for years to come. I could see myself investing a lot of time into it.

GTAV (PS3): "First Impressions"

For some reason, or another I went with the "In Crowd" on my purchase of GTAV. I guess curiosity finally got the best of me. In all honesty though it was online that really caught my attention in this instance. While many gamers have no doubt spent hours upon hours playing through the previous GTA games I'm one of those rare exceptions who has never (and I mean "NEVER") played a GTA game in my life, so my purchase was more of an impulse buy in that respect. I did watch my brother play through Vice City once, but that's about it when it comes down to my prior knowledge of the series. Luckily for you guys & gals that means I went in with a totally unbiased opinion. I didn't really know what to expect from the game. Of course I've heard plenty of tales about banging strippers, boobs, and all the criminal activities that a modern day gangster wannabe could hope for though. Regardless of my knowledge, or lack thereof I feel I should I should give to you my first impressions of the game. Aren't you lucky? xD