Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Tag Archives: Gearbox Software

Borderlands 2 sees massive update

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Tuesday sees the release of the Ultimate Vault Hunter Pack 2 DLC pack, but before that, a patch is coming. Gearbox Software will be releasing a huge patch that mends a laundry list of problems, on all platforms. A huge problem concerning The Warrior’s body being dropped into the abyss when all the loot is dropped, disabling the raid boss ... Read More »

Michael Biehn calls Colonial Marines’ production “passionless”

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Dwayne Hicks’ actor, Michael Biehn, was disappointed in Aliens: Colonial Marines’ production. The Gearbox-developed shooter was universally panned, and Biehn called it “passionless”, whereas he praised Ubisoft’s team on Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon had a passion for their project. Speaking with Game Informer, Biehn discussed his work as Rex “Power” Colt in Blood Dragon, before commenting on his experience ... Read More »

Borderlands 2 gets more DLC, new level cap

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Another reveal from Gearbox’s panel at PAX Australia came in the form of more Borderlands 2 DLC. Raising the cap to 72, adding new missions and raid bosses, the Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2: Digistruct Peak Challenge (or incredibly long title for no reason, if you ask me), is coming “before October 31″, for the admission price of 5$. ... Read More »

Gearbox announces Homeworld, Homeworld 2 re-releases and HD remakes

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At PAX Australia, Gearbox revealed that they’re working on HD remakes of the retro Homeworld and Homeworld 2 games. Atop that, the company will release raw re-releases of the original titles. As of now, no pricing or release date for either the HD versions or the re-releases has been announced, but company boss Randy Pitchford says a “small team” inside ... Read More »

Feature: How conferences and shows can hide one’s wrinkles

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As the image suggests, we’re discussing Gearbox’s latest failure, Aliens: Colonial Marines. Why make such a big fuss out of a single game, might you say? Well, it’s not just the game — it’s the general opinion and mockery we, as gamers, receive. And I’m starting to elaborate. Earlier this year, Gearbox Software, the critically-acclaimed developer behind Borderlands, released Aliens: ... Read More »