Today, 2K and Gearbox Software announced that New Tales from the Borderlands, a new standalone, choice-based interactive narrative adventure set in the Borderlands universe.

Players will face down a planetary invasion, vicious vault monster, and cold-hearted capitalists in this cinematic thrill ride where what happens next depends on their decisions. Every choice big or small can impact how the story unfolds, often in unexpected ways, and only by playing through the game will players fully understand how their decisions can change the Borderlands.

New Tales from the Borderlands is developed by Gearbox Software, led primarily by Gearbox Quebec – an incredible team with a deep history of creating compelling Borderlands narrative experiences. Gearbox Software also partnered with key alumni of the original Telltale Games narrative team to craft the all-new story in New Tales from the Borderlands.

New Tales from the Borderlands immerses players in a deep and original story full of unexpected turns, heartwarming emotion, and classic Borderlands humour. Within the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Promethea, players will decide the fates of three underdogs out to make mayhem their business, with altruistic scientist Anu, her ambitious “streetwise” brother Octavio, and the fierce, frogurt-flinging Fran.

New Tales from the Borderlands will be available worldwide on October 21, 2022.

From today, consumers can pre-order on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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2K and Gearbox Entertainment has announced that Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – an all-new, fantasy-fueled adventure set in an unpredictable world full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry.

In this epic high fantasy take on the looter shooter genre, players can create and customize their own multiclass heroes as they loot, shoot, slash, and cast their way through outlandish monsters and treasure-filled dungeons on a quest to stop the tyrannical Dragon Lord.

Bullets, magic, and broadswords collide across a chaotic fantasy world brought to life by the utterly unpredictable Tiny Tina, who makes the rules, changes the world on the fly, and guides players on their journey.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is a full standalone experience with a rich, story-driven co-op campaign for up to four players, as well as repeatable end-game content.

“Wonderlands is a culmination of over a decade of on-and-off development at Gearbox Software towards a Role-Playing Shooter set in a fantasy universe,” said Gearbox Entertainment Founder and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Executive Producer Randy Pitchford. “For me, bringing actual Borderlands® guns to fight dragons, skeletons, goblins, and more in an original fantasy world imagined by the galaxy’s deadliest thirteen-year-old, Tiny Tina, as a new, full-featured AAA video game is a dream come true.”

Joining players for the experience are headstrong captain Valentine (Andy Samberg), rule-obsessed robot Frette (Wanda Sykes), and the beloved, bomb-chucking Tiny Tina (Ashly Burch), who serves as players’ guide through this extraordinary tabletop realm where rules rarely apply.

During their quest to defeat the Dragon Lord (Will Arnett), players will meet a cast of lovable misfits like a lute-wielding Bardbarian and their very own Fairy Punchfather.

“Between the development talent at Gearbox and the undeniable star power of the cast, we couldn’t be more excited about this game,” said David Ismailer, President at 2K. “We’re always searching for compelling ideas and ways to build upon the strength of our existing IP, so we’re thrilled to help bring a passionate team of creatives together with a world and character that will surely resonate not only with our long-time fans but with new audiences as well.”

Tiny Tina’s Wonderland will arrive on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in early 2022.

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You are a Valorian knight. A warrior, a legend… and the last of your kind.

Injured, you must regain all of the Valorplates throughout expansive worlds in a game like no other. An RPG, looter, hack n slash, melee combat title from Epic Games.

You’re path to ascend through the 12 elemental realms to reach a God gone mad; Macros, will have you looting and bashing through foes with an insane amount of collectibles.

In all there are three planets that you will visit – but across these three there are a multitude of areas that you will visit.

Loot that you gain will be different every time as the stats are randomly generated – and the RPG aspect of Godfall is probably one of the easiest to manage your gear in that I have encountered so far in my years of RPG gaming.

There is some solid gameplay here, although the single player Campaign is relatively short at 10 hours. So I liken the Campaign mode to a practice run for online.

Gearbox have truly taken a gamble with Godfall as it is the first of it’s kind multi genre game, however it has paid off and for those that find it a bit repetitive and grindy, that’s expected in any RPG title reminiscent of Destiny, Warframe or even Monster Hunter.

Godfall is damn good. A satisfying play, made better though if you play across the PSN.

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Claptrap and crew besiege Nintendo’s Switch.

Th entire Borderlands series has been crunched down and ported over to the hybrid console bringing the entire saga and it’s DLC’s from console and PC to you on the go or at home.

Going back to the original 2009 Borderlands PS3 and PC release Borderlands is the first visit to Pandora as one of four vault hunters in search for an elusive alien vault.

An instant hit, Borderlands’ first person, RPG mash up gives players the freedom to roam and explore as they partake on both main missions and side quests.

Explosive ammo mixed with in-your-face humour made Borderlands relatable to non FPS gamers and after selling millions of copies there were four DLC’s released.

Borderlands was the birth of a franchise.

Borderlands 2 shot up our PC’s and game consoles in 2012.

Increasing the amount of selectable Vault Hunters from four to six you again embark on a main campaign with a multitude of side quests, hoarding ammo, killing and pillaging once again on the planet Pandora.

But this time round the eclectic mix of Pandora dwellers are under the tyrannical rule of a mysterious bad guy known as Handsome Jack.

Once again Borderlands 2 comes in as a heavyweight title and overly pleases fans of the first game.

Eventually DLC’s are released in quick succession and Borderlands 2 even made a port over the PS Vita.

With Handsome Jack being the charismatic and best baddie in video gaming 2K Games and Gearbox couldn’t just let him be forgotten. So Borderlands – The Handsome Jack title was spawned.

Close to this timeframe was Borderlands the Pre-Sequel, another killer stand-alone in the franchise.

And yes, all are now on Switch.

So how does it play? Are there sacrifices made, is it glitchy? Is it laggy?

Focusing on console, Borderlands first released on PS3 and with the power of the Nintendo Switch, the first game plays exactly as it did back in 2009. Perfect.

Borderlands 2, again was a hitter on PS3, the PS Vita port lost some detail to the cell shaded graphics and shadowing renders, but was still superb. This new Switch port has all the goods and nothing sacrificed.

As we leap into next gen with Handsome Jack and The Pre-Sequel having released on both PS4 and Xbox One (okay, yeah – also released on PS3 and Xbox 360) there are some slight differences.

On handheld both games are crisp and clean, but when using the Switch on the TV screen the tiny console’s graphic processor shows some weakness.

It’s only slight and you really need to see both side by side to notice the loss in detail. Nonetheless both play absolutely smoothly and the cell shaded goodness with minimal loss is all there.

I am a huge fan of the Borderlands series – having been one of the converted from gamers who don’t like FPS (First Person Shooters) to loving every bullet spraying moment.

The Borderlands Collection for Switch divvies up the games, so you can pick and choose.

If you have played the recently released Borderlands 3 but have never experienced any of the predecessors in the series, I definitely recommend grabbing your Switch and going back to the early days of Pandora and the beginning of the Vault Hunters.

There’s literally a bazillion hours of gun running and looting to be had.

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Vault hunters, grapple any of the bazillion guns on offer and get ready to loot all over again.

Borderlands 3 takes us back to Pandora, the semi-post apocalyptic wastelands dotted with outposts, rebels, rascals, cannibals and cybernetics.

The cross fused genre bending FPS RPG from 2K Games gives you the options of selecting your hero from four character classes; Fl4k who is mostly robot and has a penchant for Beasts, Amara who summons ethereal magic to battle with, Moze the ‘Gunner’ and a gadget wielding Operative.

With Handsome Jack long deceased and the fall of the Hyperion Corporation, you are guided for the most part by the memorable, witty and super annoying Claptrap droid as you pursue the long rumoured vaults containing tech and treasure.

The legend of these Vaults that contain an extreme wealth of booty has been the cause of demise for many a explorer (and Corporation), so naturally, you’re as keen as any of them to locate and pillage.

But you have an obstacle. Well… two.

Troy and Tyreen Calypso, who gave birth to the loosely organised group called ‘Children of the Vault’. A violent and crazed member filled series of satellite factions all made up of most of the bandits and no-gooders sprawled throughout Pandora – in search of the holy grail called the Great Vault.

You are answering the recruitment call by Lilith (Borderlands) who is in charge of the Crimson Raiders. A resistance movement designed to protect Pandora and any treasures within.

A multitude of missions are laid out in the free roam, destroy anyone and anything planetary explorer title with a huge RPG element.

Both your character (that you have chosen), weapons and unique abilities are upgrade-able via a simple to use skill tree. Further items can be purchased in-game, with in-game currency that you loot, at stores and/or traders.

Perks not only make up the voluminous amount of ‘a billion guns’ within Borderlands 3 but can add elemental power-ups aswell.

Online co-op in parties of up to four players, or single player offline equally results in the realisation of just how massively over-the-top super large and expansive the glorious cell-shaded Borderlands 3 is. Then there’s online missions, events and campaigns.

 You will not always stay on Pandora and will gain access to a space-craft and go intergalactic. Remember, there’s Vaults on other planets too…

Borderlands 3 has become 2KGames’ fastest selling title and I can absolutely see why.

The characters that we know and love from Borderlands 1 and 2 feature as NPC’s – and I have to admit is a welcoming familiarity as you encounter personalities from the past, making you feel like you are a part of an epic legacy.

Gearbox, developers of Borderlands 3, have absolutely placed a lot of crazed and enthusiastic love in to this third edition, listening to fans, staying within the Borderlands lore, all the while heaping on top so much sugary icing topping to the gritty and hardcore gameplay that awaits you.

Your quests are before you Hunter – stop reading this review, get looting and do some shooting.

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 Gearbox Software and 2K today announced that Borderlands 3, the next instalment in the critically acclaimed shooter-looter series, will launch worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC on the Epic Games store September 13th, 2019.

Borderlands 3 is a hilarious, story-driven, non-stop galactic thrill-ride, filled with colorful characters, epic enemies and boss fights, and literally billions of guns. In an all-new gameplay trailer released today, Gearbox and 2K show off the game’s unique brand of explosive, irreverent mayhem. 

“For the past several years, the team at Gearbox Software has been devoting every ounce of our passion, creativity and love into makingBorderlands 3 the biggest, baddest and most ambitious Borderlands adventure we’ve ever made,” said Gearbox Software President and CEO Randy Pitchford. “Borderlands 3 is being crafted not only as a love letter to fans of the series, but also as an ideal entry point for new players to jump-in alone or cooperatively, on or off-line, in the latest and greatest installment of the definitive best-in-class benchmark shooter-looter.”

The franchise, which combines the exhilarating action of a first-person shooter with the rich progression and loot systems of a role-playing game, has sold-in more than 41 million units worldwide to date. The most popular title in the series – Borderlands 2 – still draws in more than one million unique monthly users more than six years after the game’s initial release in 2012. (For more information, please see the Borderlands franchise fact sheet.

“Borderlands is one of the most recognized and celebrated franchises in gaming,” said 2K President David Ismailer. “We’re proud of the work and dedication of our partners at Gearbox, who are making a game that will not only reignite the millions of existing Borderlands fans but welcome a new generation of players into this beloved universe.”

Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization.

Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, collect bazillions of guns and loads of loot, and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy – the Calypso Twins.

Developed from the ground up with AMD, Borderlands 3 will take full advantage of the most powerful PC hardware available, and is optimized for top performance and incredible gaming experiences on AMD Radeon graphics cards and Ryzen CPUs.

At launch on September 13th, 2019, Borderlands 3 will be available for PC exclusively through the Epic Games store. Borderlands 3 will be available on additional PC digital storefronts in April 2020.

“The PC gaming community has been an important part of the success of the Borderlands series, and we are excited to be partnering with Epic who recognize its worldwide popularity and share in our commitment to bring Borderlands 3 to this rapidly expanding audience,” said Ismailer. “Our mission, in addition to delivering the most engaging and captivating entertainment experiences, is to embrace new distribution platforms that will contribute to our effort to grow the audience for Borderlands 3.”

With multiple editions chalk full of digital bonus content and physical goodies, you can pick the loot-splosion that’s right for you and pre-orders are now.

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Developer People Can Fly and publisher Gearbox Publishing are pleased to announce that Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition now released. Featuring updated hi-res textures, increased polygon counts, sterling audio, smoother framerates, and running in up to 4K resolution on PC and PS4 Pro, this upgraded and definitive version of the action-packed, critically-acclaimed first-person shooter comes with all the previously-released DLC along with brand-new content.

For the first time ever, players will get the chance to play Bulletstorm as the iconic Duke Nukem in Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition. Featuring a re-recorded script and brand new lines from the voice of Duke, Jon St. John, the Duke Nukem’s Bulletstorm Tour add-on content will replace main character Grayson Hunt with The King himself and provide players with a whole new butt-kicking perspective on the cult-classic shooter. Duke Nukem’s Bulletstorm Tour is now available for digital purchase for $5.29 AUD.

“Everyone at People Can Fly is thrilled to be bringing Bulletstorm back to gamers around the world,” said Sebastian Wojciechowski, president of People Can Fly. “The team has poured their hearts into this project, and worked tirelessly to ensure that this is the best Bulletstorm experience for fans the world over. We are thrilled to be bringing this franchise, which we hold dear to our hearts, to a new generation of gamers.”

“It has been an honor working with People Can Fly to help bring new gamers to the franchise People Can Fly has built with Bulletstorm,” said Steve Gibson, Head of Gearbox Publishing. “Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition is truly the definitive version of the game, as it takes the experience to a new level of presentation and graphical fidelity that has exceeded expectation. Whether this is your first time playing in this universe, or you’re coming back to Stygia, there are incredible new experiences waiting for you.”

Now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition is the ultimate Bulletstorm experience

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