How Historically Accurate are the Gunslingers in Red Dead Redemption 2?

[@RealPixels]

The internet is the Wild West. Arm yourself with Opera GX here: operagx.gg/RealPixels Who's your favourite gunslinger in the game?

[@kirastemmet2282]

Arthur Morgan❤

[@nogeagor971]

Micah Bell

[@saber8156]

MY MAN GOT A SPONSOR LET'S GOOOOO

[@SlizMaster]

I know you probably won't reply, but what GX mod did u use to get the rdr2 gun sounds? The rdr2 GX mod I used didn't include them

[@thewoogs]

Arthur Morgan but Jim Boy Calloway was funny as well

[@eaglescout1984]

Parents in the 80s: "Those video games will rot your brain!" Video games in the 2010s: _Quotes Plato and Aristotle_

[@nickywags0712]

I love your video Pixels, no one else puts the research/effort into giving this much historical context to RDR2

[@The_Sleepiest_Socialist]

I love these pixels. Ever rotated testicles?

[@BowelNoises_]

Fizhy does

[@BowelNoises_]

Well not as historical detail but game detail yeah

[@attackferrets]

Except bro still thinks valentine is Cheyenne and not VALENTINE 😐

[@BreakingWhite]

the fact that these are optional missions proves how hard rockstar worked to make and research this game

[@twoface4458]

Always makes my day to see more and more Red Dead II videos with so much passion and effort put into them. You and Eyezayar are most definitely keeping this game alive for me following the disappointing death of Red Dead ONLINE.

[@RealPixels]

Glad to be considered in such esteemed company! Eyezayar is the best, and the tales of Western Jesus inspire me everyday.

[@lobaandrade7172]

@@RealPixelsbased Eyezayer enjoyer

[@WaylonElstad]

@Hulksson_08 Plus Fizhy.

[@antthomas7916]

Even though R* has virtually given up on this game, I'm glad that you and this community hasn't. It's wild that creators can still make very intriguing videos on a game that's 5 years old and the community remains to stay engaged. It makes me wonder all the more why R* seemingly gave up on updating the game or creating DLC for it.

[@brettbatliner7452]

Because shark cards. That's why.

[@Bestgameplayer10]

Honestly, i just don’t think Red Dead Online was ever meant to be something as big as GTA Online. The time periods limits the game extremely.

[@STEP107]

@@Bestgameplayer10The only thing the time period limits is rockstars ability to sell cashgrab yaghs and super cars.. The actual gameplay wouldnt be very different from gta online, rockstar just cant scam children as easily through rdr online so they abandoned it

[@Bestgameplayer10]

@@STEP107 You can be bitter all you want but if they wanna keep the game accurate to the time period, they would only be able to add so much.

[@desmond931]

@@Bestgameplayer10I call bullshit. They could have sold/updated RDO with proper missions or mission packs similar to expansions

[@mikza29_]

I can't describe the feeling I get every time I see the notification of a new video of you. It's like the feeling I got when I played rdr2 for the first time, entering in this other world where I stop thinking about whatever's happening in my life and immerging myself in this universe where I can dream with open eyes, relax and just enjoy the experience. Thank you Real Pixels.

[@user-nc1wu2nm3i]

Honestly never knew handheld cameras existed so early. I assumed it was an anachronism for the sake of a game mechanic. Somehow I managed to underrate something in this game.

[@mirfalltnixein.1]

You dug really well into what Schiffer Beer could be inspired by. Out of universe, the name itself is very similar to Pisswasser in the GTA games. "Pisswasser" is german and means "piss water", while "Schiffer" relates to "schiffen", which is a common though slightly old school way of saying "peeing" in Austria and some parts of Germany. A "Schiffer" would then be someone who is peeing. Sorry to drag the quality of conversation down like this, I just get excited when I can share some knowledge from my corner of the world.

[@FANTAZ3RO]

you forgot "Golddusche" another beer from GTA V which literally transalates to "golden shower" Rockstar really has a theme of naming their beers after piss related terms.

[@KC.45]

Well, beers do have a tendency of tasting like piss.

[@JohnDoe-bo6nv]

Soon as I saw the title, I was glad I forgot that you never covered the gunslinger missions, it just escaped my memory entirely. This is gonna be the best damn video in the series isn't it?

[@kelseymills146]

just discovered this series a few days ago, and watched the whole series over a few shifts at work. this is inarguably some of the best rdr2 content out there. one of the things i adore about the game is how it has taught me so much about american history, and i love being able to see every little detail fleshed out and explained!! so well researched and informative, i look forward to seeing more!

[@dadassery8506]

I binged it all when I found it too. I’m about to do it again

[@trenthulkinberry7526]

I love how pixels opening a tab in opera is just a little * ting * And him typing is just a *DANNANDUNBANUNDANDANDANDANDADNANDANDANDNANDNANDNANDNA*

[@delbertdoppler]

I don't know what impresses me more: the game with its crazy amazing historical references, or the videos with their sheer amount of research, perfect narration and editing and interesting concepts. It's always a blast to play, and it's always a blast to watch your video

[@nervosuss]

The amount of research you do in these videos and the game always blows me away, please keep them going, they're super interesting!

[@MidnightCruiseTV]

Would love if Rockstar watched your videos and confirmed your findings. Another incredble video as always and one of my fave essay series on the Tube

[@swapsplat]

the amount of research you put into these videos is very impressive. Keep up the good work.

[@connerdearing]

these videos are some of the best produced on the game, if not the best. I enjoy watching and learning more every time you upload.

[@colombi1anjay]

It’s finally time for another Real Pixels history lesson!

[@outlaw80178]

I work at Bingham canyon mine, where Red Lopez got caught up, and live in Saratoga springs, Utah right by where he hid out. And supposedly related to Butch somehow

[@merkerr-man1265]

Lots of work put into this series , definitely a sub. 👏🏾

[@jordanbooth4470]

The legend is back. Legit my fav series on KZbin this

[@noisyrhysling]

Hooray another wonderfully researched trip into RDR2 and history itself.

[@dylandunn1642]

I’m so glad someone else is as obsessed with this game as I am. I’ll gladly watch any video you do.

[@deadgum11]

These videos are among my absolute favourite content on YT, thank you for making these my man, you're awesome❤

[@The-Darkness_inside-r5x]

Out of all the youtubers I watch Real Pixels is by far the most entertaining

[@NekoPufferPPP]

I'm so excited about seeing another one of your videos that my nose hairs are tingling.

[@SpeedDemon55]

This is such a great video. I love the stranger missions in The Red Dead series.

[@mr.4.898]

Rewatched multiple videos again waiting for a new video and here it is another unmatched detailed view into the most historically accurate game

[@tonynamnguyen2893]

I wish the RD2 real history series would never be ended. Love it so much!

[@CIavis]

Pixel I've missed your content and you inspired me if I do decide to go to college in the future I'll be choosing between a history or psychology major (At first I was only thinking of psychology but you make history cool).

[@JS-ui5ew]

Good thing I binged the entire series just yesterday night 🥳

[@ollikoskiniemi6221]

You said that the Schofield revolver is a "recreation" of the S&W nro. 3 revolver in the game, but the Schofield revolver is actually a real gun in real life, a different version of the nro. 3 revolver. The Schofield revolver is an improved version of the nro. 3, specifically for cavalrymen. It came out in 1875, whereas the original nro. 3 came out in 1870. You should read up on this.

[@CrocusPocus]

Thank you for still making these videos, the world of RDR2 is timeless and will live on. Cant wait to see what you do with RDO.

[@themonomaniac7507]

Another great job, I always get giddy when I see this series in my subscriptions!

[@Deezbiskuts]

Favorite series on RDR2. Never fails to fascinate me

[@nothingman7163]

Absolutely love and appreciate your videos man, your coverage a Saint Denis made my trip to New Orleans infinitely more fascinating! Also, would you consider doing a Real History of series for the Uncharted series?! So many awesome real world inspiration taken into the writing / creation of that world

[@tula6788]

Love your videos, so much research put in!

[@Eric_Hervieux]

RP uploads, and I have to watch. A testament to just how well put together the videos are. Keep it coming.

[@crispybacon9917]

"I killed three dozen people!" Arthur: "Amateurs"

[@Flinzey]

Spectacular and engrossing, as always. I’m absolutely absorbed by this series on one of my favourite games. Keep up the good work!

[@danymanyt3604]

I love this series. If its not to much to ask, could you do a video on Back to The Future and how historically accurate it is?

[@gob7116]

Always love these vids from this series of yours! Keep it up

[@blueinmotion9438]

Great videos about the historical backgrounds in 'RDR2'. Really like them. About the 'Florida Water' cologne - could the name also be a reference to the 'Fountain of Youth' which at one point in history (the legend of Ponce de León) was thought to be in Florida? Or is this too far-fetched?

[@SamSnoekBrown]

Love love LOVE your videos! But I have to say, it's practically criminal that in the section on William Tell, you didn't follow up with the tidbit that Rossini's classical music composition, "William Tell Overture," is today most commonly known as the "Lone Ranger theme song"! Talk about your classic Western!

[@sorrinsorin9885]

You should do how real are the mafia games would be a great series !

[@SpaceCat223]

It's always a good day when your videos come out.

[@jacobdicks7784]

So glad this series is continuing after already going through the side missions and story

[@nothinghere7391]

My nonexistent honey, wake up Real Pixels just uploaded!

[@redshirt49]

The gunslingers mission is probably my favorite. Everyone talks down on Calloway and claim that he's a braggart and a blowhard but at the end he demonstrates that he hates having his exploits exaggerated, dislikes dishonorable combat and his skills are the real deal; if you try to duel him normally, you will lose. Also interesting, everyone else you meet and fight in this mission chain uses some sort of underhanded tactic, while Calloway does not.

[@CaptainKillroy]

I wonder if you're gonna mention the stitched up abomination up near Van Horne. I think your know what Im talking about.

[@cain666]

Fantastic! Most entertanining history lessons ever. I had to break out the good Kentucky bourbon for this!

[@_sim0nn637]

Most underrated content creator during the 2020s

[@georgekassimis4665]

i hate that arthur’s satchel strap doesn’t get tucked under the flap of the scout jacket

[@brandonmoore3725]

Yooooooooo a new video, awesome stuff man, did not see this one coming

[@shotty2164]

You forgot the Quincy Harris building is based on the civil war museum in New Orleans.

[@herbivorethecarnivore8447]

Character: "I-" Real Pixels: "I, or i, is the ninth letter and the third vowel letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet-"

[@ashmyblunt]

Best red dead content on KZbin! So happy to see a new episode

[@ashmyblunt]

I’ve done extensive research on John Wesley Hardin, and I can comfortably say Calloway is not based on Hardin. Hardin was no slouch with a gun, he just might’ve been the most dangerous man you could’ve found yourself against back then. He’s said to have killed up to 42 men, but modern historians say it’s likely more around a couple dozen, it could’ve easily been more than that. Calloway is portrayed as a coward and not as good as the legends portray, which couldn’t be farther from the truth with Hardin. He’s even said to have outdrew Wild Bill Hickock in Abilene Kansas before he killed the snoring man.

[@alexbrown261]

This upload absolutely made my weekend.

[@Daniel-Clasico]

I loved all your videos about this amazing game, keep up the amazing work

[@darthsyphilis6008]

Schiffer beer is also a pun similar to Pißwasser in GTA. Schiffer means Skipper, but schiffen means pissing, so Schiffer means "pisser" as well

[@NoGoodDirtyRicer]

Another incredible video, the research you put into these is astounding.

[@PeriodDrama]

Awesome video, those Mexican bandit names are awesome lol.

[@AKJames762]

This series is awesome, please keep it going!

[@MuscleCarLover]

Have you done or intend to do a similar experiment with the Mafia series? I'm curious how they compare to how Rockstar did (and would particularly like to see if the 1951 era of Mafia II got anything right because the cars and the music is from much later in the decade)

[@sopadumacacoumadelicia5]

Amazing as always, keep up the great work Edit: now that I read it again my comment sounds like a bot. For real though, these videos are amazing and I already watch em a few times.

[@0liseus384]

your videos always have something

[@isleekzy]

7:14 “im your huckleberry”

[@Ishbikes]

I paused & zoomed into those old newspapers clips. Love that James & Ford story. Does anyone know how to find newspapers from back then?

[@SheriffsSimShack]

"Schiffen" in german also can mean "peeing" as in "pissing". Which reminds me of the Beer brand in GTA5 "Pisswasser". Which ofc plays with the brandname of Budweiser.

[@kendallmorgan2574]

Babe wake up, new real pixels video just dropped

[@jacobritthaler3412]

Really love this series. I'm happy to see it return

[@jackosharkpie3892]

11:07 the sad thing about this section is that my nana stills calls me and my cousins “toe-rags” when we jokingly annoy her. Was not expecting this word to be in the video 😂

[@felixwood2986]

You could do a three part series of rdr1 new Austin ,Nuevo pariso and west Elizabeth

[@akeneo1169]

YET ANOTHER BANGER

[@majorlagg9321]

To this day, the New Orleans Police superintendent wears an upside-down star and crescent badge in honor of David Hennessey.

[@strudlesallday1598]

I like learning about American history through my games. Great videos!

[@professordiamond9828]

These videos make me feel warm and tingly inside

[@colinblakley8877]

I love your vids man, but why is there such a long wait time in between post

[@12227UserName]

I always figured that the gunslinger mission strand was somewhat inspired after "The Unforgiven." However, no doubt that Billy Midnight and Black Belle are based on the people you've mentioned.

[@KC.45]

The side-quest is indeed inspired by Clint Eastwood's "Unforgiven", however, some gunslingers are derived from real-life Old West icons, including Belle Starr, Robert Ford, and Wyatt Earp, but some like Calloway or, perhaps Frank Heck, are an amalgam of both fictional characters and real characters, such as Wild Bill Hickok and John Wesley Hardin.

[@12227UserName]

@@KC.45 Good to see that I ain't the only one who noticed the correlation.

[@12227UserName]

@@KC.45 Frank Heck was taken out of the game. It does seem there's certainly a possibility that he was based on Wild Bill. But since he wasn't put in the game, and for whatever reason there also seems to be similarities to Jesse James or his brother, I think it's too vague to get a definitive inspiration for the character. And yes, I know he was originally meant to be killed while playing poker.

[@someguy34]

Love the vids keep up the good work

[@misterfancy9528]

Love your video essays

[@megaton666]

Did not expect Huey Long to pop up in a red dead video.

[@pendantblade6361]

The king is back! It's weird to see Arthur without a massive beard tho lol

[@SHALOMIEDAHOMMIE]

Duuudee please cover the history for 3, Vice City, San Andreas.

[@JoeVington]

Will you be doing this series on RDR1 at any point?

[@nitl3gxnd268]

I think its wild that theres still a homeless problem with veterans. The government really hasn’t changed.

[@thejonkler69]

I was so excited for the gunslingers

[@ThemBackyardBoys]

amazing as always

[@user-qz6pg2ml9m]

Put on subtitles for 13:44 to catch a norm macdonald easter egg btw

[@RealPixels]

I'm shocked anybody noticed this! I actually recorded that line but cut it from the video, since it feels very out-of-place without context of the joke. Seems I forgot to cut it from the subtitles, but I guess I won't be removing it now!

[@p.stonerecords268]

Another great video all you have to do now is Online.

[@Goldenredemption99]

You should do the historical accuracy of assassins creed mirage.

[@dahlmasen3084]

I love this game, most beautiful game I’ve ever played. I like the outdoor and the nature in this game looks amazing❤️ Love the story and all the characters aswell (except Micah ofc😂).

[@SoranotRoxas]

*Love these!!* ❤️

[@wakkowarner3716]

How many videos of this kind are you gonna do? I know that they require a lot of effort.

[@arbiterr]

Awesome video

[@Infuego]

Great video 👏

[@bonsaiboi9083]

I am not even American, so the details of American history aren't that interesting to me. But the game got me so immersed, that I now want to know every detail of it and travel through the US as soon as I got the money.

[@itspice8737]

The hero returns

[@renaigh]

Lily of the Valley is also a poisonous flower.

[@candimcbee1617]

I was born 1998 and my mom still to this day tells me I had a nub tail when I was born