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November 17th, 2009 at 02:30pm
Under Xbox 360
Gearbox has declared that Borderlands, the studio’s original RPG-FPS (”RPS”) hybrid, is the current leader in the annual undercard, the race to fastest-selling new IP of the year. While it might not make it onto a second-printing retail box, the accolade is still significant, as it implies that a new game has at least been noticed among the familiar franchises that dominate the monthly sales charts. What better hook to land a publisher when pitching a sequel?
Going by not entirely public NPD sales figures (in North America), Gearbox has determined that Borderlands had the most launch-week sales of any new IP in 2009. The only other title that could contest that would be Prototype, which enjoyed greater sales on the Xbox 360 platform (but just by 1,900 units) than did Borderlands when comparing the two games’ respective launch months (419.9k vs. 418k units). However, Prototype, which released June 9, was available at retail for 11 more days during its launch month than was Borderlands (October 20). While we don’t know total sales of either title during their launch months (both were released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC), it’s reasonable to assume that Borderlands is the fast-selling new IP (during a launch week), if not the best-selling one in combined platform sales for a launch month in 2009.
So, congratulations! But watch out for Dragon Age: Origins — we hear it’s fast, too.
Gearbox: Borderlands fastest-selling new IP of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 9th, 2009 at 05:40pm
Under Xbox 360
Starting November 24, Dr. Ned is graciously opening his Zombie Island to any gun-toting maniac with ten bucks. 2K has announced the price ($9.99/800
) and release date for the first Borderlands DLC pack on PS3 and Xbox 360. The publisher tells Joystiq that the DLC’s availability for the PC version is yet to be determined — in other words, it’s probably not coming out on November 24. Though, that’s unconfirmed and subject to pending details.
2K promises “ferocious brain-eating zombies, carnivorous Were-Skags and more” on the spooky island, but, perhaps more relevant to weapon-obsessed Borderlands players, there’s more “sweet, sweet loot” to find.
Borderlands DLC available November 24 on PS3, Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 1st, 2009 at 12:05am
Under Xbox 360
Surprising no one, Major Nelson’s weekly list of most-played games on Xbox Live showcases Halo 3 and a double dose of Call of Duty on the top of the charts, with Modern Warfare and World at War grabbing second and third, respectively. XBLA top-seller Trials HD continues to lead the downloadable space, beating out newcomers Tower Bloxx Deluxe and Panzer General: Allied Assault.
The most notable item on the list is Gearbox Software’s Borderlands, debuting at (a disappointing) ninth on the list. Perhaps evidence that inventory shortages may in fact muck up the wheels of a critically acclaimed game’s launch. Color us surprised … then trace us with sarcasm.
Xbox Live Top 10: Halo 3, Trials HD continue to dominate originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 27th, 2009 at 04:15pm
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After dealing with shortages and that PS3 friends list thing, a few Borderlands players have now reported encountering an online glitch that erases everything. Yes, folks — it’s so bad, we had to put it in italics.
You can check out the list of ongoing issues for yourself over at the Gearbox forums, where the biggest perpetrator is undoubtedly the glitch that causes a player’s stats to be downgraded to a big fat zero following another player joining or vacating an online match. Another glitch does the same thing, only with your entire inventory of weapons; Gearbox says the worst issues are fairly infrequent, as scary as they may sound.
As of right now, there’s currently no fix or workaround for a lot of the potential game breakers, though the majority of issues aren’t as bad as those listed above. Still, Gearbox is working to resolve these issues and if you’ve found something that isn’t on the list, we suggest you hit up the technical support section. We can all make these lands a better place … together.
[Via 1UP]
Gearbox details known Borderlands glitches, workarounds originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 23rd, 2009 at 06:30pm
Under Wii / Nintendo
Gearbox Software Vice President Brian Martel reveals that gamers can expect another Brothers in Arms installment and that a Wii version of Borderlands isn’t likely. Speaking with local TV station CBS 11, Martel notes that more Brothers in Arms is in “the future for sure” for the developer. A surprising admission, since BiA: Hell’s Highway’s retail performance was cited by sources as a cause for layoffs at the developer last year. Apparently the series warrants another go.
Martel also mentions that there are some ways Borderlands could work on the Wii and its control scheme, but it doesn’t sound like the company is interested in porting the main game. He mentions that Gearbox may take the character Claptrap and possibly make him into a “sort of a side-scroller character.” Gearbox will likely be protective of the IP that appears to be the surprise hit of the season.
[Via ThatVideoGameBlog]
Gearbox expects more Brothers in Arms, not planning on Wii Borderlands port originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 17th, 2009 at 12:30pm
Under PC+ Xbox 360
Much like Batman: Arkham Asylum’s sale price during its initial release, Canadian retailers are giving players a break with the upcoming shooter Borderlands. For a limited time, Futureshop, Walmart and Best Buy are offering the Gearbox title for the discounted price of $39.96 on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Borderlands hits stores on October 20, giving Canadians plenty of time to dig out of their snow covered homes.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
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Canadians can enter the Borderlands for $40 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 15th, 2009 at 08:00pm
Under Xbox 360
Borderlands is working its art style to the max — so strange to look back at the original design now — in this TV spot for the FPS-RPG lovechild. And how about all that actual gamepley footage, huh? Imagine selling a game based on that … How risqué!
With five days to go until launch, the game’s success is one of the bigger question marks this holiday season. Thankfully, for Borderlands’ sake, so many big games have left the arena that a new IP (no, not internet protocol) just might stand a better-than-average chance in the marketplace. At the very least, the box art is sure to grab attention on retail shelves. Go on, Claptrap, we believe in you.
Borderlands gameplay ad flaunts art style originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 02:59pm
Under Xbox 360
We’re only a few scant weeks away from the release of Gearbox Software’s Mad Max-inspired FPS Borderlands, but that doesn’t mean we’re fully sated in the way of gameplay trailers. No sir, we were more than happy to watch the split-screen co-op above, all the while envisioning a future couch being sat on, whiling away hours with a buddy by shooting raiders in the face. Speaking of which, what do future couches look like …
Anyway! We understand that everyone isn’t lucky enough to have a roommate or friends to enjoy games with, so we should point out the co-op above can also be played via the internet, as well — just, you know, not split-screen. You could do that, but then who would you punch for not having your back? Yourself? Come on! Think, people.
Watch a co-op killing spree through Borderlands originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 30th, 2009 at 02:45pm
Under Xbox 360
Hey guys and gals, have you been keeping up with this Gearbox/Halo thing? Yesterday, we heard Gearbox president Randy Pitchford kind of stumble over himself in response to the rumored Halo game. Today, it’s a different story, with the Halo Waypoint Twitter account declaring, “For the record, Gearbox is NOT working on a Halo title for Microsoft.”
Before you start going crazy with cries of, “But, it’s Twitter!” and “It’s probably a fake!” realize that we’ve confirmed with Microsoft’s Major Nelson that it is, in fact, a legitimate account. Is that the end of that, then?
‘Gearbox is NOT working on a Halo title for Microsoft’ originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 29th, 2009 at 09:30am
Under Xbox 360
click to admire the fancy new graphics
With so many games being delayed until 2010, it’s good to see that at least some high-profile titles not involving modern warfare or “teh haloz” still expect to release this year. 2K Games has released several new screenshots for Borderlands, which is still planned for an October 20 release.
So, we agree, it’s really pretty … now can we play it a little?
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More images from the Borderlands originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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