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Borderlands

Borderlands is a action RPG first person shooter created by Gearbox Software and Published by 2K Games. The series is commonly called a looter shooter set in a space Western style, where players can select from multiple classes that can level up and acquire new skills. The franchise has quickly become one of the best selling franchises and produced spin-offs like Tales from the Borderlands as well as a film adaptation being developed by Lionsgate.

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New Borderlands Code Grants Three Skeleton Keys
Borderlands Code Gets You 3 Skeleton Keys for Multiple Games

Gearbox releases a new SHiFT code that grants players three Skeleton keys in multiple games, such as Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Borderlands 3.

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After BL3, Borderlands 4 Needs to Step Up Its Game

Borderlands 3 failed to move the needle in a meaningful way, and five years later a lot has changed in gaming, so Borderlands 4 has to impress.

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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Is Getting a Comic Book Tie-In [EXCLUSIVE]

Game Rant exclusively reveals a comic book tie-in to Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, scheduled to hit the store shelves this summer.

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Borderlands 3 Players Have Had a Major Impact on Scientific Research

A recent study underscores a groundbreaking achievement, showing how millions of Borderlands 3 players have had a major impact on scientific research.

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GTA 6 Publisher Take-Two Interactive Is Laying Off Staff, Canceling Some Games

The publisher behind the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 is laying off a number of its staff and canceling games, adding to the gaming industry trend.

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Destiny 2: Into The Light's Best Feature Also Belongs in Borderlands 4

Destiny 2's much-anticipated Into The Light update is live now, and one of its most appealing features would fit Borderlands 4 perfectly.

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This Borderlands Character Making The Jump From NPC to Vault Hunter is Long Overdue

Borderlands' extensive cast has one character that has always had the perfect makings for a playable vault hunter, and BL4 could finally make it so.

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Borderlands 4 Puts Another Game on the Waiting List

With Borderlands 4 being in active development, the next game in the franchise sets the stage for another follow-up title in the series.

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Borderlands 4 Needs to Put More Respect on Brick and Mordecai's Names

Two of Borderlands' original Vault Hunters Brick and Mordecai have been left out lately and deserve a little more love in the next Borderlands game.

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Borderlands 4 Could Take Arms Race to New Heights, But Should It?

Arms Race was a recipient of scrutiny in Borderlands 3, and the reception raises questions of bringing it back for another bite at the cherry.

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Every Borderlands Game, Ranked

The Borderlands franchise has tons of incredible games for players to explore, but some entries are more entertaining than others.

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Alongside Pandora, One Planet Feels Like a Shoo-In For Borderlands 4

A planet that has now been present in both Borderlands 3 and New Tales From the Borderlands seems like it will easily find its way into Borderlands 4.

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8 Best RPGs That Are Almost Exclusively Optional Content

Modern RPGs are getting longer and longer. In a genre where the main plot was once king, the focus is now increasingly on the optional content.

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Borderlands 4 Can Avoid Diablo 4's Biggest Pitfall By Breaking a Series-Long Tradition

Borderlands 4 may be tempted to stick to tradition, but after Diablo 4, it may be wiser to revise some of the series' defining loot mechanics.

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Borderlands 3 Plot Hole Creates a Ship of Theseus for BL4 to Ponder

One detail in Borderlands 3 fuels speculation over a character's possible return, leaving real implications for the story of Borderlands 4.

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The Next Borderlands Game Could Prove Less is More With Its Most Important Feature

Borderlands constantly experimented with how its core loop component worked, and BL4 may stand to gain from taking a streamlined approach.

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Why Borderlands 4 Should Bring Back a Controversial BL2 Feature

Borderlands 4 should consider bringing back a fun, but problematic Borderlands 2 feature by reworking it to avoid another controversy.

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Before It's Even Revealed, One Thing About Borderlands 4 is Already Clear

Borderlands 4 hasn't been officially announced, but when it is, history suggests that one big detail is all but confirmed following past games.

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Gearbox Hit With Layoffs Hours After Embracer Sale Announcement

Former employees of Gearbox Entertainment reveal that they have been laid off shortly after the company’s acquisition by Take-Two.

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Borderlands 4 in Active Development; Gearbox Acquired by New Company

In a surprise announcement, Gearbox confirms its departure from Embracer Group and confirms the active development of Borderlands 4.

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