Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption is a Western Action-Adventure game developed by Rockstar San Diego, the spiritual successor to Red Dead Revolver. It is due to be released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on April 27 (North America) and April 30 (Europe).

Red Dead Redemption uses Rockstar's Rage physics engine, along with Natural Motions Euphoria character animation software.

Story
John Marston is a reformed outlaw in America in the early 1900s. When federal agents threaten his family, Marston is sent across the American frontier to help bring the rule of law. He must kill or capture his former gang members, including his old 'friend' and gang leader Bill Williamson or his family will pay the ultimate price.

Along the way through frontier towns, deserts, prairies, and mountain passes; Marston is given work as he explores the free-roaming sandbox environments. The game features over 40 different types of animals that can be hunted including cattle, bears, rattlesnakes, wolves, vultures, cougars, bighorn sheep and others.

Characters

 * John Marston
 * Bill Williamson
 * Agent Edgar Ross
 * Marshal Leigh Johnson