Here it is, the weekly Open Discussion for September 20, 2012. Now’s your chance to choose the topics, whether they be in relation to what game’s you’re playing or news items that have caught your interest.
The fall video game season arguably begins with the release of Borderlands 2 this week. Gearbox Software has not played coy about the improvements they’ve made to their 2010 breakout hit, and want fans to know this game features tons more loot for players to seek out. While the first Borderlands came on as somewhat of a surprise, this sequel should hopefully not only sell extremely well but occupy gamers for the next couple weeks.
And for those who like their loot to be a little more fantastical, this week also saw the release of Torchlight 2, another sequel to a surprising hit. While not nearly as intense as its closest comparison, Diablo, the first Torchlight provided a perfect counterpoint to Blizzard’s dungeon-crawling lootfest. In addition to graphical and interface improvements, Torchlight 2 promises better randomization of dungeons and drops, as well as new multiplayer options.
It’s been nearly a week since the news, but fans are still reeling from the official price and date announcement regarding Nintendo’s Wii U. There were several unexpected reveals — a pre-Black Friday release, and 50 launch window games — and a few expected ones like Nintendo not selling additional touchpads at launch. Now that gamers know exactly what they’re getting, and how much it’s going to cost, we’re curious to hear how many of them will be investing in the console.
While we’re only in the early days of Tokyo Game Show, several exciting new pieces of information have already been unveiled, including a slimmer PS3. The console has been rumored for quite some time, but it was only officially confirmed yesterday. There’s still plenty more news to come out of the convention, though, so stick tuned to Game Rant for all the announcements.
But those are only just some of the topics worth discussing; feel free to share your thoughts or gripes about any recent news or game that has caught your fancy.
Also, respect should be paid towards every commenter, and that no disparaging remarks will be tolerated. This is a place for gamers to get together and discuss the things they love, so have at it.
And if you want to talk about Movies or TV, head on over to Screen Rant’s Open Discussion post.
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Where’s the Borderlands 2 review!
Didn’t receive a copy from 2k, but we are working on it.
The game is freaking awesome. Gearbox improved everything people wanted to have improved (at least in my opinion).
Very important though, don’t use your gold key until you are very high level, or you will be disappointed.
@Anthony- Sweet!
@DT- You only get one gold key? I used it accidentally and I’m only level 12.
@boogoo
I’m not 100% sure because I’ve only have had 1 golden key (used mine at level 7), but I’ve been going through the internet and have stumbled across some post were people have said they have 2 or 3 keys. (One person said he/she had four).
Apparently there are ways to get different golden keys. One way was by preordering the game and entering in the premier club code (that’s how I got mine, is that how you got yours?) Another way people have gotten another key, but I haven’t been able to locate it, is by signing up for “Gearbox Shift.” I’m not sure what this “Shift” is, but apparently it’s some new thing that links your consol to Gearbox’s site. (This was leaked in a press release, but then taken down). I haven’t been able to find a link to this site, but I keep seeing in forums that it does exist and it does work.
As for the other golden keys, people that have 3 don’t really know how they got the third. Some say you get one by completing BL 1 to 100%. A lot of people don’t believe this because like myself, I’ve completed everything in BL 1 (Not everything in DLC though) and didn’t receive another key.
I’m still looking for sites that show how to get other key’s, but that’s all the info I have on them for now. Hope it helps.
If you sign up for shift you can recieve a second key. The reason why you don’t use the key till higher levels is because the stuff in the crate scales to your level.
@crazed
Do you have a link to the site that you sign up at?
I saw a link on another site, posted by someone who signed up, but the link didn’t work.
In Reply to DT, If you go to the extra’s menu on the main screen of BL2 you’ll see an option labeled “Shift” go to it and sign up for it. Follow everything and in a couple hours after you restart BL2 you’ll get a second key. Never heard of people getting 3rd and 4th keys though.
I’m not sure what the policy is for Gamerant for posting a link to another forum, but here is the forum page on xbox 360 achievements where I saw people discussing having 3+ golden keys.
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=387681
Thanks for the help!
@Boogoo – I signed up for Shift last night and it worked just fine.
@Crazed – My friend signed up for Shift last night as well and recieved two golden keys and I only recieved one. He know has three golden keys and we aren’t sure why he recieved a third one yet.
The Wii U is sold out everywhere I go. Hopefully Gamestop is allowed to sell more pre-orders.
You can count on it. The Deluxe set sold out super quick!
I still don’t know whether the $50 difference between the two was a nice price differential, or just a way of squeezing out $350 from people for a hard drive it SHOULD have, and the colour that it makes the most sense to come in as standard.
Oh, no, wait, I do know. Not cool, Nintendo.
The Wii U is sold out everywhere I go. Hopefully Gamestop is allowed to sell more pre-orders.
November 18th is the Sunday before Black Friday. I expect the launch day systems are nearly gone, but I have to believe that Nintendo plans to deliver more units for Black Friday – I’d be willing to bet that a number of retailers will build their “door buster” promotions around Wii U. As for GameStop, if history repeats itself, they’ll probably start reserving post-launch Wii U systems before long.
I’m just going to do it the old fashioned way, get in line at my local Wal-Mart on Friday.
I’m craving a Pepper Steak pie damnnit!
I… don’t know what that is – and I’m Game Rant’s resident foodie.
You don’t know what a pepper steak pie is?!
You’re missing out on LIFE man… LIFE!
I shall seek to right that wrong as soon as is humanly possible.
(In Tony starks voice) you guys ever try pepper steak pie, I don’t know what it is but I want to try it
I couldn’t be more impressed with Borderlands 2. A lot of the times sequels will remove things from games but this one just expanded on what made the first one great. I think the AI has really improved and I find myself running out of ammo a lot which makes me use more weapon types.
Borderlands 2 looks absolutely awesome, and I can’t wait to pick it up. I’m hoping that by the time I actually get around to snagging a copy, a few friends will have gotten it too so we can play co-op.
Which system did you get it for?
Second question: does the ammo-running-out thing actually make it fun? The last time I remember that happening (outside of a survival-ish game) was in Bulletstorm, and I actually found it took away from the zany style. Borderlands 2 kind of seems similar so…
i actually like the ammo running out quickly bc i would never use pistols and sniper rifles if I could stay stocked with ammo for my shotguns and ARs. The game is so much better co op though. The enemies get intense.
I got it for PS3 and have already bought the season pass.
What is everyone looking forward too this holiday season. For me I’m most looking forward to Assassins creed 3. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Also just paid off my preorder for the limited edition!
Multiplayer looks fun and I’m excited to find out how they conclude Desmond’s story as well as introduce and conclude Connor.
Easy: Wii U.
I’m pretty amped for the Wii U. I’ve had several opportunities to play it, and I can’t wait to see what developers manage to crank out for the platform.
As for Wii U games, I’m hopeful that the Big N can get Pikmin 3 out before Christmas (which is pretty unlikely), but I’m actually really excited for Nintendo Land – as lame as that sounds. Anytime I played it with some of my fellow GR writers, we had an absolute blast. I have a house full of people, and we’re all ready for some mini-game madness.
I’m not stepping up for the Wii U after I got burned waiting in line at midnight, yes, midnight, for the Wii. Lack of games killed it for me. Although you are right, Riley, the mini-games for people who have roommates goes without saying. To this date, if someone breaks out Mario Party and everyone is actually into it, it’s hard to think of a better party game, or group gaming session for that matter. Unless you roll the dice last.
I’m waiting for AC3 and Halo 4. I’m pretty sure that’s falling right into my exam schedule but pfffft who cares.
I’m looking forward to Dishonored, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Black Ops 2, Halo 4 and bunch of Vita games (Silent Hill: Book of Memories, Zero Escape: Virtue’s last reward).
Wii U looks good, but I’m waiting until Lego City: Undercover gets a release date to pick one up.
Almost forgot about Mugen Souls! Though at this point, I have so many NISA games to play I probably won’t get around to starting it until 2013.
Of course the Wii U.
Also, Oct. and Nov. brings Professor Layton, Paper Mario and Epic Mickey: PoI for the 3DS. It’s a good time to be a Nintendo fan.
Of course, Dishonored and AC3 are also on my must-check-out list.
Soooo I just got a PS Vita, but I’m not sure which games to get. I picked up Uncharted and I’m loving it, but have no idea what other games to get for it. I’m thinking LBP Vita, but do any of our readers have a few solid ideas?
ALSO, apparently SuperBot Entertainment will be hosting a panel at TGS this Saturday for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and word is that a few more characters will be revealed. Anyone in particular you guys want to see?
DAMNIT RILEY I TOLD YOU ON TWITTER: LUMINES ELECTRONIC SYMPHONY.
Hot Shots Golf is a no-brainer.
@Ant
Ugh. What’s so great about it?!
It’s quite addictive. It might be a game about rotating blocks, but I still think it’s the best Vita game out there.
Gravity Rush is another no-brainer.
I don’t have a Vita yet, though PS Plus might get me on board. That said, Hot Shots is always good, Gravity Rush almost got me to buy the system, and I can never say no to Wipeout. If I don’t have a Vita by the time Tearaway comes out, I can see getting it for that.
Gravity Rush is one I was seriously tempted to pick up. I’ll probably check it out after I finish up Uncharted.
Perhaps it’s just me, but I’m curious about the shift in the way new Half-Life 3 rumors are being received.
A year ago it was excitement – maybe with a bit of impatience, but always with a general optimism that Valve was about to do something awesome.
Now it just seems like everyone’s exhausted from going around in circles of rumor, conjecture, and even false information.
At this point I think people are just fed up with rumors.
After a few years of getting your hopes up, you start getting very skeptical about any “news” regarding Half-Life 3. So until Valve actually gets around to showing off the game, there’s no point in getting excited about something we currently know almost nothing about.