The ultimate Twitch streamer Jack “CouRageJD” has now finally decided to stream Red Dead Redemption 2 after his fans constantly asking him for it over the years. The first part of the long-awaited session is going to be live-streamed tomorrow at 11 AM PST, which is a great moment for both his community and the admirers of this Rockstar title. This decision not only states that the 2018 western epic is still popular, but it also highlights the involvement of streamers in reviving classic games and making them visible again.
Let’s be honest right from the start. The day has come at last. After several years of appeal, begging, and loud crying from people in his chat and comments, CouRageJD is finally going to play Red Dead Redemption 2. This is the moment. First, he told it on Twitter and, as always, the internet went crazy. The tweet was very straightforward, hype was there, and you could sense the vibe – “It’s finally time…the game that everybody has been asking me to play for YEARS…Red Dead Redemption 2. Tomorrow. 11am PST. BE THERE.” What an incredible moment! The replies are just the best, being like a mirror showing very well how chaotic, beautiful, sometimes crazy, and, of course, like the Twitter of gamers is.
One can view the pure hype squad first and foremost. It is pretty obvious that some people can’t wait to see the streamer go through all this game for the first time. For instance, the user Briiiii🖤 commented, “One of my favorite games of all time! So excited for this playthrough! 🤠”. Additionally, the user, lokisbluff provided Coup with a very solid, nice, and sincere suggestion: “If you enjoyed the GTA, I think you’re going to LOVE this. Personally, one of my favorite games to be created period. Make sure you take your time because there is A LOT of side content that’s actually meaningful! And the world’s also extremely beautiful!” That’s it, those are the players who only want to give and share the love for a game they love. It’s as if they are passing the torch, or they simply want to see his reaction to, you know, that part later on. The one who gave the priceless warning was UR2EZY86: “1 of the greatest games ever. Don’t be put off by the slow start.” Because indeed the snowy opening chapter is such a drag when one plays it for the first time, but it’s so rewarding at the end.
Because for every good comment, there is always that other side of the coin. Some people keep saying that they are just…over it? “Only ten years too late , no one fking cares,” a user remarked, which, uh, is a very strong opinion. Another one, wilberpig, just let out the very straightforward “You streamers are ruining everything, fk.” That’s tough! But then again, there appeared the usual random skirmish coming from nowhere. Some guy called Justin (Villain Arc) was apparently being derogatory in the replies, which ended up in a whole little-thread of people trying to get him to calm down. “Go back to Fortnite kid, nobody cares what you play,” came back the reply. It’s like a little micro-war in the comments, all because a video game is announced to be played. Gamer culture, it’s really another thing!
And the artistic fans must not be ignored! Quantum Camper did not just write a comment; they made a custom poster and even a thumbnail for the stream, which is next-level support. One of the coolest things about these kinds of communities is that the talent just appears out of nowhere. At the same time, some other replies are simply hilarious. “About to experience cinema,” remarked Trappy, and that truly is the best way to describe RDR2. It is less of a game and more like an interactive, devastating movie where you can also pet your horse. “Type of guy to smell his own farts and enjoy,” was another…unique…contribution. Cheers for that image, Ryan.
What is the big deal? Why a streamer playing a six-year-old game is such a big thing? One reason is, Red Dead Redemption 2. This is A HUGE game. It received many Awards and initiated the debate on whether it or God of War deserved to be the finalist of the Game of the Year at all, and is just one of those games that will always leave a mark on you. For the streamer mostly known for his involvement in fast-paced, multiplayer games, it will be quite a different experience to try this slow-burn, narrative-heavy masterwork. It is a massive commitment. Just as the PlayStation community has its moments, this stream is a major event on platforms like Xbox and PC.
