Gearbox releases 'Ultimate Greedy Bastards Pack"

Gearbox today released on all platforms, the 'Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack' which I have so kindly dubbed, 'The Ultimate Greedy Bastards Pack'.  Now, if you are like me and have played the original Borderlands, the level cap increase update was awesome and couldn't have come sooner, an update that just had to come out because before the first DLC was released, you were already maxed, so other than loving the game, you weren't earning anything for all those big bad guys you were killing.  Thankfully, the level cap update was retro-active and FREE.

Now, fast-forward to Borderlands 2.  Another awesome game that I poured hours upon hours into, loving every minute of it.  Then Gearbox starts making bad decisions, greedy decisions.  Not only did they make their 'Season Pass' unable to be shared between consoles in the same household (thank you for wasting my $29.99 for something only ONE person in my house can play; just think if you were a parent with three kids, that is $89.97 just for DLC!!!), but now you want an additional $4.99 from me, so I can level up?!?  Wow Gearbox, wow.  Of course, they frame it like you are getting an awesome deal, the level cap goes from 50 to 61, you get access to a third play through titled 'Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode', extra storage capacity, access to the new pearlescent-colored (the rarest) weapons in the game and my favorite, a variety of bug fixes.  All things I would love, and really love to be retro-active.  But seriously, $4.99 for something that should be free and a way to give a big thanks to all your ultimate fans.  Not a happy camper.  I guess one good thing can be said, at least they are offering the upgrade pack for free to those who shelled out $29.99 for the Season Pass.

Mr. Torque's Campaign of Carnage - Borderlands 2 DLC

Gearbox Software has announces it will be releasing it's second DLC for Borderlands 2 titled, 'Mr. Torque's Campaign of Carnage'.  Included in the DLC will be new NPC's, new bosses, new heads, new skins, new currency for Torque weapons, new storyline, new quests, new areas to explore and much more!

The DLC will be available on the XBOX Live Marketplace on Nov 20 2012 for 800 Microsoft Points (or if you have the Season Pass you can download it for free). Check out the short (SUPER short) preview trailer.

'Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty' + the Mechromancer, First Review

Gearbox Software has announced that the first DLC for Borderlands 2 will be hitting our consoles on Oct 16 2012 for 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99 USD.  If you signed up for the Borderlands 2 Season Pass, this DLC is included.  The new DLC is titled, "Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty", not much else is known at this time but I am sure we can expect some new areas, new weapons and new enemies.  I can't wait!

Also, earlier this week Gearbox released an update to the game that fixed a lot of major issues such as stacking skill icons resetting, multiplayer bugs, co-op issues and red loot chests only spawning certain items. Along with the update came a new character class, Gaige the Mechromancer, which I started playing yesterday.  I just finished killing Captain Flynt and am around level 7 so I haven't got too far into her skill trees however, from what I see thus far, she is a good mix between some of the other players skills (self healing, strong elemental damage) along with the addition of some new ones such as her 'Anarchy Stacks' and she has a robot companion, Deathtrap, who is just that.  Deathtrap seems to deal quite a large amount of damage through melee attacks and can move around the battlefield.  He lasts quite a long time, maybe around the same length as the Commando's turret, if not longer. My only complaint thus far as playing as the Mechromancer, her dialogue. She sounds like an annoying school girl, maybe a slightly older version of Tiny Tina and it has a way of grating on you after a while.  I do love her striped stalkings though.

Mechromancer class coming Oct 16 2012

Gearbox Software has released this new screen showing off it's newest class coming to Borderlands 2, the new 'Mechromancer'.  The DLC is scheduled to be released on Oct 16 2012.  If you pre-ordered from certain locations such as GameStop or are a member of the Premiere Club than the DLC will be free, otherwise you can expect to shell out 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99 USD.

Borderlands 2 'Come and Get Me' Trailer

Coming Sep 18 2012

Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition

Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition

Gearbox has revealed the Special Editions for Borderlands 2, coming this fall.  The coolest by far is the Ultimate Look Chest Limited Edition that gives you a replica loot chest to store your crap (see photo above).  It's worth buying for that alone!

Here is what comes with each edition:

Standard

• The Game

Deluxe Vault Hunter's Collection Edition

• The Game
• An authentic Marcus Kincaid bobble head
• Hardbound art book
• Map of Pandora
• Comic book download
• Four sticker set

Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition

• The Game
• An authentic Marcus Kincaid bobble head
• Hardbound art book
• Map of Pandora
• Comic book download
• Four sticker set
• Replica loot chest
• SteelBook case, numbered certificate of authenticity
• Creatures of Pandora wide format ID chart
• Four lithograph postcards

Borderlands 2 dated, 'Doomsday' Trailer

Borderlands 2 release date has been announced, Sept 18 2012 for North America and Sept 21 2012 internationally for PC, XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3.



Gearbox also announced they will be offering access to a Premier Club for those who pre-order from participating retailers.  Included with the pre-order Premier Club comes the Gearbox Gun Pack, a Golden Key and the Vault Hunter's Relic.  The skinny on each: the gun pack includes a collection of unique guns to help the player get started in Pandora.  The golden key unlocks a rare item in the Golden Sanctuary Loot Chest.  The Relic in an in-game item that boosts players' gear hunting fortune.

Borderlands 2 Official

Game Informer's latest issue, covers Borderlands 2

Very quickly after the rumors circulated around a potential Borderlands 2, the developer Gearbox has made the sequel official.  The game will launch during Take-Two's fiscal year 2013, which begins on Apr 01 2012.

"Combining invention and evolution, Borderlands 2 features all-new characters, skills, environments, enemies, weapons and equipment, which come together in an ambitiously crafted story... Players will reveal secrets, and escalate mysteries of the Borderlands universe as they adventure across the unexplored, new areas of Pandora." 

Gamescom in Germany will release a first look later this month (Aug 17 - 21 2011), and even more will be announced at PAX Prime (Aug 26 - 28 2011).  For now, the latest issue of Game Informer has exclusive first looks at the new title.

Borderlands 2 in 2012?

The sequel to Gearbox's 2009 Borderlands, an artistic styled RPG set on a planet called Pandora, a loot-laden land (also full of lots of bad guys and crazy bad guys), is rumored to be scheduled for a 2012 release.

According to a Eurogamer source, the game is deep in development as we speak and folks from Gearbox have constantly expressed an interest in continuing the franchise (THANK YOU because this has got to be one of my personal favorite games), not to mention the 3 million + copies sold.

Formal announcements are expected soon, perhaps at Gamescom?