Latest Gearbox Software News

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  News Wrap Up: Dark Souls 2, War Thunder on PS4, Borderlands 2 DLC & More!

  Dark Souls 2 confidence, War Thunder on PS4, Borderlands 2 DLC, Steam Trading Cards, a new IP from Guerrilla Games and much more gaming news.

  by Rob Keyes | May 16, 2013No Comments

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  Gearbox Software Confirms Final ‘Borderlands 2′ DLC

  The final (and biggest) ‘Borderlands 2′ DLC will be titled ‘Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep’ after a leak was confirmed.

  by Reuben Glaser | May 6, 2013No Comments

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  News Wrap Up: Duke Nukem, Obsidian’s Next-Gen Debut, Watch_Dogs Exclusives & More!

  Tomb Raider highlights, Duke Nukem Forever remade, exclusive Watch_Dogs content, Obsidian Entertainment’s next-gen game, Metro: Last Light & Lost Planet 3 videos, Diablo 3 console pre-orders & more gaming news!

  by Rob Keyes | May 3, 20133 Comments

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  Gearbox and SEGA Sued for False Advertising Over ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’

  Trouble is on the horizon for SEGA and Gearbox as Edelson LLC, a law firm experienced in game industry cases, file a suit against them for false advertising of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 1, 201319 Comments

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  THQ Reveals Buyers of Remaining Franchises, Including ‘Darksiders’ and ‘Homeworld’

  After confirming their sale last week, THQ has revealed the publishers that will be acquiring its remaining franchises — including ‘Darksiders’ and ‘Homeworld.’

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 22, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Cancelled on Wii U

  After months of speculation, Sega has confirmed its cancellation of the Wii U version of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ arguably closing the book on the game’s messy existence.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 5, 20137 Comments

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  SEGA Admits ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Trailers Were Misleading

  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ publisher SEGA has admitted their trailers were misleading and comprised of demo footage after receiving several complaints.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 3, 20136 Comments

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  Wii U Woes Continue: Unreal Engine 4 Not Supported on Nintendo’s Console [Updated]

  Epic Games’ Mark Rein confirms that Unreal Engine 4 will not support Nintendo’s Wii U, further hurting the console’s chances of competing with the next-gen.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 30, 201378 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Round-Up: New Playable Class, Additional New Game Plus, Increased Level Cap

  ‘Borderlands 2′ had a busy showing at PAX East. Gearbox detailed the shooter’s forthcoming new playable class, an additional ‘new game plus’ mode and an increased level cap.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 27, 20135 Comments

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  Gearbox Teases New ‘Borderlands 2′ Character Class; Not Part of Season Pass

  Gearbox Software teased a new character class is coming to ‘Borderlands 2,’ but confirmed the new vault hunter will not be part of the Season Pass.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 9, 201322 Comments

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  More ‘Borderlands 2′ DLC on the Way; Trophies Reveal Next ‘Dishonored DLC’

  Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford confirms a new single player DLC pack and a new character class are on the way for Borderlands 2. Additionally, new details about the next DLC for ‘Dishonored’ has been found.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 26, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Tester Claims Wii U is Worst Version

  An anonymous QA tester who worked on ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ suggests the game’s forthcoming Wii U version is the worst.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 18, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Review

  Read our ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ review to find out if developer Gearbox Software can leverage the beloved sci-fi property for an exciting FPS experience.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 18, 201329 Comments

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  Sega: ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Has Not Been Cancelled for Wii U

  Despite a poor reception for ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ on the major consoles and PC, Sega claims the Wii U version has not been cancelled.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 14, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ First Impressions and Gameplay Video

  Check out the first 20 minutes of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ to see if Gearbox Software accurately captured the tone and feel of the popular sci-fi franchise.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 12, 201334 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Trailers, Season Pass, ‘Bug Hunt’ DLC Details

  Releasing tomorrow, ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ lets players silence the Xenomorph threat once and for all. Or, put those pesky marines in their place.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 11, 20138 Comments

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  Trailer Roundup: Dead Space 3, Hitman: HD Trilogy, and Aliens: Colonial Marines

  Today we have a live-action ‘Dead Space 3′ launch trailer, a new ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ trailer, and a ‘Hitman: HD Trilogy’ launch trailer for your viewing pleasure.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 28, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt Launch Trailer

  The launch of Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt for ‘Borderlands 2′ has arrived, and Gearbox Software has released a trailer to celebrate.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 15, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Story Trailer Released

  The latest trailer lays out the plot of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines.’ Check out the cast of soldiers and lingering questions that another visit to LV-426 and the USS Sulaco will hopefully answer.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 30, 20129 Comments

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  Borderlands 2: ‘Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt’ DLC Details & Screenshots

  The next batch of ‘Borderlands 2′ hasn’t been announced, but extensive details and images of the new weaponry and characters skins have already made their way online.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 17, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′: Badass Rank Patch, Next DLC, Claptrap Series, & Ringtones

  We have a ton of ‘Borderlands 2′ news to report including the long-awaited Badass Rank reset patch, the next expansion, the first two episodes of Claptrap’s web series, and (oddly) ringtones.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 14, 20122 Comments

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  2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List

  Find out if your favorite game won big at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards by checking out our list of all the winners.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 7, 201236 Comments

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  Randy Pitchford Explains Why ‘Borderlands 2′ Not Ported to Wii U

  Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford explains why the Wii U won’t be receiving a port of ‘Borderlands 2,’ and teases some Wii U functionality ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 26, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Trailer Wants You To Survive – At All Costs

  Sega has released a brand new trailer for ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ detailing the game’s multiplayer Survivor mode. Check it out right here!

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 21, 201212 Comments

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  Release Trailer for ‘Borderlands 2′ Expansion ‘Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage’

  The second singleplayer expansion for ‘Borderlands 2,’ ‘Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage’ is available today and accompanied by a brand new release trailer. Expect explosions, badasses, and even more explosions.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 20, 20123 Comments

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  2012 Spike Video Game Awards Nominees Announced

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ and ‘Halo 4′ lead the charge in the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards nominees, which air December 7th on SpikeTV.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 15, 201221 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Easter Egg Reveals ‘BioShock’s’ Big Daddy

  An Easter Egg hidden in the new DLC expansion for ‘Borderlands 2,’ Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty, reveals a clever nod to ‘BioShock’s iconic enemy.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 20, 20125 Comments

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  New ‘Borderlands 2′ Trophies Reveal Next DLC Expansion

  New PS3 trophies have outed the next expansion for ‘Borderlands 2,’ which is reported to be titled Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 19, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ First Pirate-Themed Expansion Screens and Release Date

  A release date has been confirmed and screenshots have been released for ‘Borderlands 2 – Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty,’ the first expansion for Gearbox Software’s loot-based shooter.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 11, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ First Story-Based DLC Details; Problems Still Persist

  While ‘Borderlands 2′ players are continuing to report problems with the game’s Badass Rank, PC players have discovered first details for the next DLC offering.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 11, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Review

  Read our ‘Borderlands 2′ review to see if the sequel offers a significant improvement to the looter-shooter formula of the original.

  by Rob Keyes | Oct 9, 201229 Comments

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  Borderlands 2: Mechromancer DLC Releases A Week Early

  Check out the screenshots and interactive skill tree for the Mechromancer class, as the new playable DLC character releases a week early for ‘Borderlands 2′.

  by Rob Keyes | Oct 9, 20124 Comments

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  Randy Pitchford Says No Development Has Started on ‘Borderlands 3′

  Gearbox Founder has come out to say, contrary to comments from ‘Borderlands 2′ writer Anthony Burch, development has not begun on ‘Borderlands 3.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 3, 20124 Comments

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  Gearbox Writer Has Ideas for ‘Borderlands 3′; Secret ‘Extra Wubs’ Konami Code

  Gearbox writer, Anthony Burch, already has ideas for ‘Borderlands 3′ but teases plenty of content coming to ‘Borderlands 2′ (not to mention countless secrets to uncover).

  by Ben Kendrick | Oct 1, 201211 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Players Reporting ‘Badass Rank’ Bug, Loss of ‘Badass Tokens’

  ‘Borderlands 2′ players on all three platforms are reporting major problems with the game’s ‘Badass Rank’ feature that results in the loss of ‘Badass Tokens.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 24, 201232 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ DLC Details: Add-Ons Will Be ‘Big’ & Feature New Vehicles

  Gearbox Software CEO, Randy Pitchford, offers up intriguing ‘Borderlands 2′ DLC details – including new vehicles, character classes, and ‘big’ story add-ons.

  by Ben Kendrick | Sep 24, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Minecraft’ Meets ‘Battlefield 3′ & ‘Borderlands 2′

  Gearbox Software gives ‘Minecraft’ a lot of love in ‘Borderlands 2′ with several Easter Eggs while a dedicated player rebuilds a ‘Battlefield 3′ map using blocks.

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 19, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Launch Trailer Snows Away the Competition

  ‘Borderlands 2′ celebrates tomorrow’s release in the only way it knows how: with another action-packed trailer. This time we’re introduced to events at the beginning of the game, and the motive fueling our brand new characters.

  by Brian Sipple | Sep 17, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Mechromancer DLC Release Date; Latest Trailers

  Gearbox Software has dated the ‘Mechromancer’ DLC for ‘Borderlands 2,’ and it’s coming sooner than we thought. Plus, check out the latest ‘Borderlands 2′ trailers right here.

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 11, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Mechromancer Gameplay Details

  The ‘cutest’ class available for ‘Borderlands 2′ is still missing from screenshots or gameplay video, but new Mechromancer DLC class details have arrived from PAX Prime 2012.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 4, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Features Playable Female Characters; New Screens Released

  Gearbox Software has addressed fan fears about the lack of females in ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ by announcing playable female characters for the game’s co-op and multiplayer modes.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 4, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Escape Mode Is Like ‘Left 4 Dead’ With Xenomorphs

  The second multiplayer game mode has been revealed for ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines.’ Escape Mode will have a team of Xenomorphs hunt down Marines in a ‘Left 4 Dead’-esque set up.

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 30, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Joins the Season Pass Club

  Gearbox Software is hard at work on downloadable content for ‘Borderlands 2,’ so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the game will be getting its very own Season Pass.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 30, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Creature Slaughter Dome Trailer

  Gearbox Software and 2K Games have released a new trailer for ‘Borderlands 2.’ Check out the Creature Slaughter Dome, a pre-order bonus available exclusively to GameStop customers.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 28, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands’ & ‘Super Mario’ Get Demade Into (Playable) ’80s Classics

  Find out how ‘Super Mario Bros.’ would have played on the Atari 2600 and see the 1989 16-bit top-down shooter version of ‘Borderlands 2′. Yes, you can now actually play both.

  by Rob Keyes | Aug 23, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Handsome Jack Trailer, Mechromancer Details, & ‘Girlfriend’ Controversy

  Fresh ‘Borderlands 2′ details have surfaced – including a new “Handsome Jack’ trailer, the Mechromancer DLC launch window, as well ‘girlfriend mode’ controversy.

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 13, 201220 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Adds ‘Gore Toggle’ Feature to Placate Foreign Censorship

  Gearbox Software has implemented a new ‘Gore Toggle’ feature for ‘Borderlands 2′ that allows players to tone down the violence in the game.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 1, 20123 Comments

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  Get A Look Inside The Development Of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’

  Gearbox Software gives players insight into the developement of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ in the game’s first dev diary, titled ‘Authentic Aliens.’

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 1, 20124 Comments

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  Randy Pitchford Surprised No One’s Copied ‘Borderlands’ Formula

  Though he isn’t advocating for the copying of ideas, Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford is surprised no one has copied the ‘Borderlands’ formula.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 23, 201217 Comments

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  Gearbox Finishes ‘Borderlands 2′ Development; Begins Work On DLC

  Gearbox has finished up development on ‘Borderlands 2′ – and has now started working on the game’s post-launch DLC content.

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 20, 20126 Comments

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  Gearbox: ‘Borderlands 2′ Campaign Clocks in at 58 Hours

  ‘Borderlands 2′ boasts not just a bazillion more guns, new character classes, and an improved color palette, but also an insane 58-hour completion time.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 19, 20123 Comments

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  Borderland 2′s Infinite Progression & Wii U Potential

  A pair of Gearbox Software executives discuss the potential of ‘Borderlands 2′ showing up on the Nintendo Wii U and the game’s unique (and unlimited) progression system.

  by Rob Keyes | Jul 18, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ ‘Wimoweh’ Trailer Sets an Action-Packed Tune

  Gearbox has released its latest trailer for ‘Borderlands 2′ Chock full of frenzied action and set to a catchy tune, it’s two minutes fans of the game won’t want to miss.

  by Brian Sipple | Jul 12, 20126 Comments

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  Gearbox Wants ‘Borderlands 2′ On Vita; ‘Borderlands’ Save Unlocks Skins In Sequel

  Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford would love for ‘Borderlands 2′ to release on the Vita, though his team is not developing it. Plus, players with a ‘Borderlands’ save file will have access to bonus skins in ‘Borderlands 2.’

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 9, 20122 Comments

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  Fans Petition For Female Multiplayer Characters in ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’

  Fans have set up a petition to convince Gearbox Software to include female characters for multiplayer in ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines.’ Ellen Ripley would be proud.

  by John Jacques | Jul 5, 20124 Comments

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  Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2012 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Borderlands 2′ Hands-On Preview

  Turn your bass way up and your treble way down because we went hands-on with a demo of ‘Borderlands 2′ at E3 2012 that featured co-op, Claptrap, and all four classes.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 9, 20126 Comments

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  New ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Screenshots & Developer Interview

  New screenshots and a developer interview have been released for SEGA’s ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ and the game looks to be shaping up quite nicely.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 6, 20123 Comments

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  SEGA Shows Off ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector’s Edition’ & Pre-Order Bonuses

  The full ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector’s Edition’ has been unveiled by SEGA, and it contains plenty of content for ‘Aliens’ fans to gawk at! The game’s pre-order bonuses have been detailed, as well.

  by Anthony Mole | May 31, 2012No Comments