Here’s Red Dead Redemption 2 in First-Person

Update: Rockstar Games has released the second official gameplay trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2, and it showcases the game's first-person mode.

Check out the trailer below to see the mode in action.

Original story follows.

Rockstar has revealed that Red Dead Redemption 2 will follow in GTA V’s footsteps by allowing you to play the entire game from a first-person perspective.

Shown off in our hands-on with the game, first-person mode can be turned on and off at any time (on the PS4, this is done by clicking the trackpad to cycle through the camera modes until you get to first-person), and applies to the entire game, barring cutscenes. The feature will be available at launch.

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Red Dead Redemption 2’s Dialogue System Turns It Into a Comedy

Red Dead’s always seemed a little like GTA’s more serious older brother; cut from the same cloth, but less willing to poke fun at its world, or the people in it. Where GTA’s satire is spread thick across everything from the story, to its radio chatter, to individual billboards, comedy in Red Dead Redemption tended to emerge more out of the player’s actions (or those terrifically strange early glitches).

But after going hands-on with Red Dead Redemption 2, one of its least grandstanding additions might become one of its most meaningful, simply because it adds the potential for comedy to almost every meeting you have with an NPC.

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The Best VPNs to Unblock and Watch US Netflix Content from the UK

Recently, VPNs are becoming increasingly popular because they can ensure your security and privacy when browsing the web. Another reason is that they can get you access to other regions content on video streaming services such as Netflix. After news that Netflix is once again raising its subscription prices in the United States, getting a VPN to watch US Netflix has never been more worth it.

The Best iPhone XR, XS and XS Max Contract Deals in November

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Below are the best Apple iPhone XR, XS and XS Max deals available in November. Deals are separated by what I think are the best deals in each storage variant; 512GB, 256GB and 64GB.

Best iPhone XR 512GB Contract Deals

Image result for vodafone red entertainment Apple iPhone XR: Vodafone network, 100GB data, unlimited minutes and texts, £149.99 upfront cost, £56 per month for 24 months

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What Did You Think of This Week’s Comics?

It was another big week for the comic book industry, particularly on the Batman front. DC kicked off a major new storyline in Batman #55 and debuted the new Black Label imprint with Batman: Damned #1. Over at Marvel, Return of Wolverine #1 began the latest key chapter in this life of this apparently immortal hero.

Scroll down to check out our new reviews, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.

Batman #55 Review

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer License Switches Comic Publishers

Comic books featuring Buffy the Vampire Slayer now have a new home at publisher BOOM! Studios.

The license for comics based on the Joss Whedon-created franchise previously belonged to Dark Horse Comics and now, after 20 years, it will be moving to a new comic publisher for the first time. BOOM! has plans to release new Buffy monthly comic series, limited series, graphic novels, and more in partnership with 20th Century Fox Consumer Products.

Art by Matthew Taylor. (BOOM! Studios) Art by Matthew Taylor. (BOOM! Studios)

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Devil May Cry 5 Digital Deluxe Edition Bonuses Detailed

Devil May Cry 5 Digital Deluxe Edition includes a Mega Man-inspired Devil Breaker, among other things.

Devil May Cry 5 got a new trailer at TGS 2018, detailing new weapons for Dante and Nero, the reveal of the mysterious third playable character, V, and Capcom also detailed exclusive in-game items that players can look forward to with the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game.

Along with his sword and handguns, Dante is getting a new weapon in the form of the Cavaliere R; a bladed motorcycle that tears up demon faces, limbs, and anything else that's silly enough to step into its path.

Nero's new Devil Breakers were also unveiled, including a Mega Man-inspired Mega Buster, which really deserves its own trailer. And it has one! Check it out below.

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Production of PS Vita Will End in Japan Next Year, Says Sony

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that the manufacture of its handheld PlayStation Vita console will end in Japan in 2019.

SIE vice president, Hiroyuki Oda, shared the news with Famitsu, via Gematsu, confirming that PS Vita production will end in Japan next year, with no plans for a successor any time soon.

"Currently, we do not have any plans regarding a new handheld device,” he said. “In Japan, we will manufacture PlayStation Vita until 2019. From there, shipping will end.”

This news follows a report from earlier this year, that the company is set to end production of physical Vita cartridges by the close of "fiscal year 2018," which is March 31, 2019, although at the time it was made clear that digital distribution of games on the platform would continue after this date.

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Bond 25: New Director and Release Date Announced

Cary Joji Fukunaga, director of the entirety of True Detective Season 1, will now take the reins on the 25th Bond film, which will now be released on 14 February, 2020.

Announced this morning on Twitter, filming will commence on 4 March, 2019: