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[goldsoundz]

This game is going to be so good that I'm buying it twice on launch day. Xbox 360 to play with my friends, and PC to get the best experience.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

2K always provides nice packaging for their games, but this time - I shall be going the digital route with Steam. Maybe I'll double-dip on a 360 GotY version in the future when it's $9.99, heh (just like I did for the first GotY complete Borderlands).

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Can we get this alt cover as a wallpaper pretty please?

 

[Avinexus]

Can we get this alt cover as a wallpaper pretty please?

Go further than that, I'd love to have a larger version framed up on my wall.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I am going to find my old HD and grab my save so I can get the veteran rewards.

 

[Complex Shadow]

Go further than that, I'd love to have a larger version framed up on my wall.

god i really hope i am gonna love this game. also much love to iNvid0 for this sweet OT and keeping it up to date.

 

[OCDBuzz]

I don't think I want to live in a world where 7 minute long unboxings of DVD cases exist.

I also peeked at this guy's "writing." Yikes.

 

[enzo_gt]

Oh wow

VERY EARLY "BORDERLANDS 2" UNBOXING

HHHNNNNHHHHGGGGGG

YIZZUR

ALT COVER

Ooh, this will go nice with my iPhone wallpaper:

Gun Manufacturer Overview

Man look at those guns. Love the design.

HNNNNNNNNGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AT THOSE GUNS

 

[uncleniccius]

Any word on mandatory HDD install sizes for PS3 or 360?

I think they said no mandatory install on ps3, but i hooe there is an option.

 

[NullPointer]

Why?

 

[Dizzy-4U]

Why?

I actually liked that. It reminds me of the 90's.

 

[Dead Prince]

Why?

needs more Dungeon Siege 3 LA quality.

 

[Psychoward]

Why?

I can't tell if it's supposed to be serious or not.

 

[Interficium]

Yes. Only reason you'd even consider going console is if you have a crappy PC that can barely play Minecraft or most of your friends are infected with consolitis as well and you want to play with them.

 

[-PXG-]

I don't know how I'm going to wait 'til next week.

 

[NullPointer]

I actually liked that. It reminds me of the 90's.

Definitely get a power rangers vibe. I might've liked it more it was a Japanese dub with kung fu noises and screen-sized sound effect blurbs.

Just seems so weird to take a game with such a strong visual style and go live action with it. I don't get it.

 

[RoboPlato]

The reversible cover is hot. All games need to do something like that.

 

[enzo_gt]

I can't tell if it's supposed to be serious or not.

This..

It's one of those rare cases where I really can't.

I got that power rangers vibe too.

 

[Coconut]

I have no friends that play games that aren't call of duty. XBLIVE tag: Krugerrand Man.

 

[kmfdmpig]

I can't tell if it's supposed to be serious or not.

I can't either. It almost seems like an over the top silly play on the Call of Duty commercials, but one that also shows how much more varied the gameplay can be in terms of enemies, special powers, etc...

 

[Sn4ke_911]

http://www.facebook.com/GameStop/app_473050292720133


lol

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

I wanna preload already, yo

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

http://www.facebook.com/GameStop/app_473050292720133


lol

facebook crap again
lol I like the lines they have for claptrap

 

[Sn4ke_911]

IGN - Borderlands 2 Review in Progress

Day Three

I popped in the original Borderlands the other night just to compare the interface with Borderlands 2, and it’s pretty incredible how bad the original looks now. At the time it was functional, it got the job done – heck, it even looked pretty cool in some parts. But since then Gearbox has made a number of small tweaks to the design that really help the sequel’s menus and heads-up display feel modern and, more importantly, make playing the game easier and thus more enjoyable.

Full review goes live 9/13 at 9 PM PST.

 

[enzo_gt]

Is that when the review embargo ends altogether?

Excited for reviews. Not to read them or their scores, but to see more of dat Borderlands in the video reviews.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Is that when the review embargo ends altogether?

Excited for reviews. Not to read them or their scores, but to see more of dat Borderlands in the video reviews.

I don't think so. Gamespot's review will come next week. So we can expect a glowing review from IGN

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

facebook crap again

"I'm going to snub on a fun contest that may get something I did in a blockbuster vijeo gaem because it is on Facebook."

 

[Surface of Me]

IGN - Borderlands 2 Review in Progress



Full review goes live 9/13 at 9 PM PST.

Is this an exclusive review is the embargo seriously up that early? Scores must be insane if 2K would allow the latter.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

I'm glad they made a lot of adjustments and improvements to the interface.

Is this an exclusive review is the embargo seriously up that early? Scores must be insane if 2K would allow the latter.

GI gave it a 9.75/10

 

[Sn4ke_911]

The reviews so far from the OT

Games Master UK: 95/100

"Bigger. Ballsier. Bullet-ier. Borderlands 2 is the antidote to stuffy military shooters. Even statistically poor weapons are fun to handle. Underlying physics of each weapon have
been massively improved - guns feel like they used to in Doom and Unreal. Trading gear is better. Gearbox have learnt how to turn off the brown palette in Microsoft Paint, leading
to BL2 being the prettiest game of 2012 to date. Increased verticality of the world. More varied missions. Even better humour. Improved story. 30+ hours main quest. A truly epic
game once sidequests/playthroughs/badass ranks/loot has been taken into account. Bonus (optional) objectives to missions and multiple outcomes. Solo play and co-op markedly
improved (with more populated environments and more seamless co-op.)"

Game Informer: 9.75/10
"Instead of taking the easy route, the studio has taken everything that impressed in the original and greatly enhanced it. From major bullet points like the story to smaller details
like the UI and inventory system. Borderlands 2 surpassed my expectations and stands as a prime example of how to knock a sequel out of the park. Throughout the game, the
dialogue and clever missions display a sense of humor on par with the best in the industry. All of the improvements would make for a standout title even if it were constricted to
single-player. Considering Gearbox has continued to put this franchise in a league of its own when it comes to co-op, it elevates the game to something more. With its unmatched
co-op gameplay, intense shootouts, addictive loot-collecting, expansive skill customization, hilarious dialogue, and insane level of replayability, Borderlands 2 is one of the most
rewarding gaming experiences of this console generation."

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

"I'm going to snub on a fun contest that may get something I did in a blockbuster vijeo gaem because it is on Facebook."

Why not link it/have it directly on the official site?

 

[DryvBy]

Source.

That's the best cosplay ever.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

^ nice it even looks a bit cel-shady.

 

[enzo_gt]

Holy shit that is fucking amazing.

...seriously that might be the best cosplay ever.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

Source.

That's the best cosplay ever.

is that from the live action commercial?

 

[Sn4ke_911]

is that from the live action commercial?

No.

 

[a secret-boss]

Source.

That's the best cosplay ever.

at first I thought its a CG lol

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

No.

wow, they did a great job

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Source.

That's the best cosplay ever.

Damn, that's nice! They cel-shaded themselves or something? lol

 

[jello44]

That is some awesome cosplay.

Even better if that picture was touched up without any photoshop.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

I'm going to be playing this on PC using a 360 controller. I'm not really used to the KB/M set-up, but I may switch off here and there. Anyone else doing the same?

 

[Santiako]

I'm going to be playing this on PC using a 360 controller. I'm not really used to the KB/M set-up, but I may switch off here and there. Anyone else doing the same?

Yeah, I'm doing that also. I'm very uncomfortable with kbm.

 

[enzo_gt]

I'm going to be playing this on PC using a 360 controller. I'm not really used to the KB/M set-up, but I may switch off here and there. Anyone else doing the same?

Sounds like the best way to play. I will be doing this as well. Or at least trying to it to see the change in functionality.

Does anyone know if the PC version will switch UIs to be akin to the console version if you plug in a controller? Or will it stay with the PC-specific UI?

 

[Riggs]

Pre ordered ... cannot wait!

 

[Sn4ke_911]

I'm going to be playing this on PC using a 360 controller. I'm not really used to the KB/M set-up, but I may switch off here and there. Anyone else doing the same?

Hell no.

 

[bengraven]

Source.

That's the best cosplay ever.

Oh god that Lilith...I love my Lilith...

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Why can't I just play it now ;_; its all I want!

 

[ChosenPredator]

that contest is only for the U.S.

 

[Edgeward]

I'm going to be playing this on PC using a 360 controller. I'm not really used to the KB/M set-up, but I may switch off here and there. Anyone else doing the same?

No, if they tell me this fucking thing is optimized for PC, I am sure as hell gonna use kb/m. When a game is optimized for it kb/m is the way to go.

 

[Jo-El]

I'm going to be playing this on PC using a 360 controller. I'm not really used to the KB/M set-up, but I may switch off here and there. Anyone else doing the same?

Yep. PC, couch, big tv, 360 controller. It's going to be great.