In RDR2, newspapers are not just collectibles but dynamic reflections of the player’s impact on the world [32].
: The presence of newspaper boys in towns like Valentine [3, 33] grounds the game in its historical setting, where printed news was the primary source of information [1, 32]. II. Performance and Player Empathy Redemption 2
The game’s depth is enhanced through references to broader literary and cinematic traditions. In RDR2, newspapers are not just collectibles but
: RDR2 is noted for addressing historical stereotypes and accurately representing people of color as cowboys, offering a more nuanced look at the "found family" dynamic within the gang [23]. III. Intertextuality and World-Building Redemption 2