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[–]Harouto 42 points43 points ago

The European release is on the 21st :(

[–]Primey0 12 points13 points ago

[–]samsaBEAR 9 points10 points ago

Stay strong brother, and keep eyes peeled for spoilers, only four more days!

[–]MrPugglesWurth 0 points1 point ago

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[–]I_love_immuno 24 points25 points ago

jokes on you...most of us americans have already failed out of school and hate our jobs :)

[–]ABCsoup 9 points10 points ago

I laughed then I remembered, I'm not going to school this semester and I DO hate my job :(

But I'm getting borderlands at midnight! :D

[–]JackJoseph 2 points3 points ago

This man's got his priorities straight!

[–]CABOOSEANDERSON 0 points1 point ago

Since I got it on steam and live in Alaska I get to play it at eight

[–]jag82287 7 points8 points ago

Yeah America Fuck Yeah

[–]BearstarBearson 0 points1 point ago

I love being called a Yank. And I smoke Lucky Strikes too. And I don't share.

[–]Handicaptain89 38 points39 points ago

Is the title quoting Hand Banana?

[–]catfishjenkins 24 points25 points ago

Rape.

[–]OneDarkHelix[S] 22 points23 points ago

I only know words like "ball" and "good"...

[–]OneDarkHelix[S] 14 points15 points ago

Yes.

[–]Seabearpots 15 points16 points ago

I wanna be called Spaghetti!

[–]shadeshadows 5 points6 points ago

All right, enough talking with the dogs here.

[–]JordanTheFirst 3 points4 points ago

Not the enforcer?

[–]Mikey-2-Guns 9 points10 points ago

Not anymore, we're done talkin.

[–]blackholedreams 5 points6 points ago

Who the hell are you talkin' to, tubs?

[–]Haokah226 2 points3 points ago

I came here expecting this.

[–]salsapants27 8 points9 points ago

MIDNIGHT RELEASE BRETHERAN!!!

[–]ps2Fanboy 1 point2 points ago

Not in Quebec! It is illegal for some reason.

[–]caneut 0 points1 point ago

Pre-load you bretheran pleb! Don't even have to drive to the store and come back!

God I need some social interaction.

[–]salsapants27 0 points1 point ago

Social interaction is for the weak!!!

[–]analgesia -1 points0 points ago

My only regret is having a good job.

[–]psychodave123 0 points1 point ago

TWO HOURS, BROTHER.

[–]salsapants27 0 points1 point ago

GAH!!!!!!! Hour and a half 'til I leave!!!

[–]iCaughtEmAll 14 points15 points ago

Tonight.... This will have been posted at least 3948 times

[–]TheGroovyBean 4 points5 points ago

So excited for it tonight! I have to work the midnight at gamestop today but my manager told me I should dress like Salvador and I think I nailed it will post a pic later:D

[–]V-mafia 3 points4 points ago

Already did all my skill tree set ups on the website. Boo ya

[–]fromfocomofo 3 points4 points ago

Who did you go with and why?

[–]KnownAsRye 6 points7 points ago

Stock image of a game poster, slightly original title...

Wow. This post is useless.

[–]ColrathD 5 points6 points ago

Welcome to /r/gaming

[–]HighlordSmiley -1 points0 points ago

600+ karma for it, too.

/sigh. Reddit.

[–]RevGumby 2 points3 points ago

Still like 11 hours to go :-(

[–]Loadesy97 0 points1 point ago

My Xbox broke the other day :(

[–]Izzyneace89 -5 points-4 points ago

I want to downvote cuz I know that feel but don't want to hurt your Karma. So have an upvote.

[–]lurkingnazgul 2 points3 points ago

Not me...ps3 disc read error.

i think i'll go run a marathon to release the frustration

[–]iSTIZO99 0 points1 point ago

YLOD? I know the feels.

[–]Elementalic 1 point2 points ago

This is going to be so awesome!

[–]Swag2TheMax 0 points1 point ago

Is it 4-way split-screen?

[–]Drodain 1 point2 points ago

No sir. 2 person local coop but can then hook up with more. However, that being said I think if you had two systems side by side with 2 TVs you could still only reach 3 people because the person who hosts can't go coop. That last bit is according to an older article though so it may have changed.

[–]roobman26 2 points3 points ago

With split screen you can host or join games so if you had 2 consoles you could play with 2 sets of splitscreeners.

[–]Rumour972 1 point2 points ago

Not for Australians :(

[–]eru88 -1 points0 points ago

can anyone make a desktop background of this?

[–]Sharrakor 0 points1 point ago

Its resolution and aspect ratio are already good enough for most backgrounds. What do you need changed about it?

[–]Syzygy666 0 points1 point ago

rent? booo hsssss

[–]zeug666 1 point2 points ago

I love the first game quite a bit, but I am tired of all the buggy initial releases and stretched out DLCs. I am going to wait until the full collection is available; until then I still have a nice back-log of games from the last Steam sale.

[–]stevethebandit 1 point2 points ago

DINE IN FYRESTONE

[–]deathvanquished 1 point2 points ago

Moose Antlers

[–]Biomonkey 1 point2 points ago

Its called a Blood Moose per the Artist that drew it.

[–]netarangi 0 points1 point ago

I live in New Zealand, my release is still 2days away. I'll use a VPN to activate it when it's out for USA though. Can someone please go to their Steam page in USA and tell me the exact countdown till it's out for you?

[–]Thaletal 1 point2 points ago

Preloaded and ready to go

[–]fromfocomofo 1 point2 points ago

What class is everyone going with and why?

[–]Steeler_Nation 3 points4 points ago

Zero just for the pure badassery. Me and 3 friends are going to go through it together and we each picked a different class, I really cant wait until tomorrow!

[–]Izzyneace89 0 points1 point ago

I'm playing Zero just cuz he looks awesome and my gf will be playing with me as Maya. She lived Lilith and Maya seems like a good fit.

[–]NocturnalBeing 0 points1 point ago

Yes,

[–]Endyo 0 points1 point ago

I can't decide if I'm going to play the Gunzerker and satisfy my potentially boundess need for horrific carnage in games, or try something that has a bit more finesse...

[–]Yoaseph 0 points1 point ago

Can't wait. No sleep in the near future

[–]Maplicker 0 points1 point ago

Somebody should get a reddit group together for this game.. actually there would be no productivity.

[–]echoes221 1 point2 points ago

Erm.../r/borderlands...

[–]Maplicker 0 points1 point ago

Awkward. I meant like parties of players though, meeting via Reddit.

[–]DGDutch -1 points0 points ago

Then I noticed this wallpaper was a watermarked, stretched out jpg.

My hopes..

[–]elgrandelindo 0 points1 point ago

TIL Jeff Hardy is the main character of Borderlands

[–]Zaph0d_B33bl3br0x 0 points1 point ago

So damn excited!

[–]IMakeSadFace4U 1 point2 points ago

Oh wow, A game that actually releases in EST. Usually have to wait until 3am only to find out someone fucked up and it will take 3 days to fix it.

[–]veryloudnoises 0 points1 point ago

SCHWING!

[–]Jeremy_93 0 points1 point ago

I wish I could buy this game sad-face

[–]Elethor 0 points1 point ago

My friend bought it for me on steam last night as a B-Day present. Tonight we will ruin it with our badassery!

[–]PulseAmplification 0 points1 point ago

I cant wait!!! Been looking forward to this game for such a long time.

[–]billbryan516 0 points1 point ago

Already pre-ordered. I. Can't. Wait!!!!!!!!!

[–]Lambdaleth 0 points1 point ago

Anyone know what time it unlocks on steam approximately?

[–]Ospov 0 points1 point ago

I would be getting it tonight...except I'm stuck in the hospital again :( this happened on the release of Skyrim too...

[–]Zexis 0 points1 point ago

Early morning classes? Nope, Borderlands time.

[–]KypDIsAGee 0 points1 point ago

Im already getting ready for the midnight release. Some friends and I will be waiting in line at 9:30.

[–]Apocsapel91 1 point2 points ago

Fuck chem lab, Borderlands takes priority.

[–]Jazzy9786 0 points1 point ago

I am actually looking for someone to play with on PC. All of my friends bought this on consoles and I will be a little lonely tonight and tomorrow:(

[–]Ultima34 0 points1 point ago

I wish :( I work tomorrow morning so I cant get it until after work.

[–]RamAir 1 point2 points ago

i know that feel bro. i ordered at gamestop and i dont get out till 8. so i only get 1.5 hrs of playtime before i ruin my schedual for work =/

[–]Ultima34 0 points1 point ago

[–]chasemanwew 0 points1 point ago

I is so excite!

[–]Rello313 0 points1 point ago

Damn it, I wish I had the cash to get it. :(

[–]0VERT1ME 0 points1 point ago

I'm torn, do I get this for PC, PS3, or Xbox? System Rq. Lab says that I can run it maybe a quarter above the minimum. I want to get it on PC for the undoubtably superior community. What should I buy it for?

[–]Dante2k4 1 point2 points ago

If your PC can run it, then get it on PC. Only reason not to is if the people you want to play with will be getting it on a different platform.

[–]0VERT1ME 0 points1 point ago

Even if it's just above minimum? Then again, it said the same for Shogun 2 and diablo, those turned out to run beautifully...

[–]MBannon2020 1 point2 points ago

I have a question. Should I play Borderlands before Borderlands 2. I'm thinking of buying it.

[–]SwimmingFish 1 point2 points ago

I would just so you're familiar with it. Also, I know if I played the second before the first I probably wouldn't have as much interest in it.

[–]MBannon2020 1 point2 points ago

I just bought both of them on steam.

[–]Dante2k4 0 points1 point ago

Aqua Teen reference?! :D

[–]mstngmscle67 0 points1 point ago

No midnight launch at my gamestop. I have to wait ten hours for the bastards to open. I'll go cry myself to sleep now.

[–]Timett_son_of_Timett 0 points1 point ago

so.... I don't plan on sleeping. I plan on mainlining coffee tomorrow at work and all of my friends have pussed out on me. Anyone need another player?

[–]warchamp7 0 points1 point ago

I don't get paid until Wednesday :[

[–]playmaker44 0 points1 point ago

3 hours...

[–]Wodeath 0 points1 point ago

And steam server are to busy to unlock the game for me.

[–]MarioRises 0 points1 point ago

I was expecting midnight but just noticed I could launch it. This Microsoft VC 2005 bullshit is installing now...

[–]Zombiecondie 0 points1 point ago

I went to the midnight release, but have to wait until tomorrow seeing as I am only fifteen.

[–]naossoan 0 points1 point ago

Yeah....if greenmangaming was working I would be playing too! Damn me for being cheap and not wanting to pay full price if I can get away with it!

[–]madcow1815 0 points1 point ago

I wanted to get it at midnight but couldnt make it tommorow around 3:30 shees all mine though.

[–]joker5527 1 point2 points ago

Handbanana NO!!!

[–]louisCKyrim 0 points1 point ago

I hope so, if I win one of those two giveaway posts!

[–]blacktigra 1 point2 points ago

Who is that guy with blue dick on the left?

[–]NocturnalBeing 0 points1 point ago

Handsome Jack?

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[–]jackattack502 11 points12 points ago

Borderlands... Plot. Doesn't really compute.

In the end, it wasn't the vault that was memorable. You started on pandora as just another vault hunter. Even the residents are tired of seeing you come and go. "The vault is a myth, you'll get yourself killed" they say. Then you kill Sledge. People begin to look up to you, but not everyone is amazed. By the end of the game, you have made friends, wiped out three major bandit factions, send a private army packing, and killed a inter-demensional world destroyer.

I think the journey was better than the destination. If you want a cake with the cherry on top, try out the DLC "Secret Armory", probably the best of the DLCs, but most of the 4 were very good, decently long expansions.

To the whiners, "Whats the point if there isn't a good story."

The story of Borderlands 1 was cohesive, if you didn't have the attention span of a goldfish. There are large chunks of plot material that appear in text and in audio logs. If you didnt have time to read/listen to those and then whine about the story, shame on you.

"Why should i buy DLC to get the ending that i want. I should get it for free."

Gearbox is one of the few developers doing DLC right. There is no horse armor, just big block of post-release material. Travel to a zombie infested islands to stop Doctor Zed's evil twin? Check. Fight the new invasion of the Crimson Lance, and their wise-cracking general. Then gain access to more loot than you can fit in one go? Check. Fight off the Interplantary Ninja Assassin Claptrap, and his army of freedom fighter claptraps? You bet your ass. This is quality DLC done right, and its a shame if it gets buried under a wall of whining, entitled babys.

In the end, if you are playing Borderlands for plot, you're doing it wrong. Gameplay is king here. In this here loot based fps rpg, you will be getting into huge firefights, scanning the ground for loot, checking it against your current items. Sometime you get the best drop ever. Sometimes, you see a new weapon type and just have to try it out. Borderlands really made a name for itself in a tired hybrid genre, and every preview and video confirms that they are doing right everything they did wrong, doing better everything that did okay, and leaving alone the things that were perfect about the first game.

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[–]jackattack502 1 point2 points ago

The plot was weak, but it at least made sense if you did things like read and pay attention. I mean, if you could do those two things you could understand that a plot can be weak and reaching at best, but still be understandable and flow easily.

[–]Zalien -1 points0 points ago

There is a review on IGN already. Despite the ending the game play, for me, was phenomenal which is why I'll pick up Borderlands 2.

[–]qovneob -5 points-4 points ago

I feel the same way. Borderlands 1, for as much hype as it had, was utterly disappointing for me. It just felt like a game of side quests with no real point. I spent too much time going through the tons and tons of shitty weapons looking for the one that was the best slight upgrade, and when I wasnt doing that it was fighting the same enemy in slightly different sizes and colors. I remember sniping being terrible too, headshots didnt register properly or didnt kill things. Not a fun game, I think i made it about 3 hours before uninstalling.

[–]Malcar 1 point2 points ago

While I agree with most of your points, I never really had a problem with sniping. I did play the hunter with points put into sniping though. If you picked a sniper without really high accuracy and didn't put points into improving your accuracy, then yeah you would miss at long range, but if done properly sniping was great.

[–]qovneob 0 points1 point ago

Well its been a while since I played so maybe I did have a bad spec, I just remember being really frustrated that my bullets weren't going where I put them and as a class who should be sniping the sniper rifles were the least effective weapons I had.

More importantly I hated how the "grind" and loot were supposed to be the appealing part of the game. I dont want 100 guns to sort through after every quest if 99 of them are garbage, I can play Diablo for that. But if they're going to make me do that I need a damn good story to carry it. The whole time I just thought about how I'd rather be playing Fallout

[–]BearstarBearson 0 points1 point ago

The game did have tons of negatives for me as well when I played through it. I had been waiting for Borderlands for almost 2 years, so I hyped myself beyond reality of what it would be. I finished it and thought I hated it and was disapointed.

I played through a second time later with some of the DLC around, and had a lot more fun because I already knew the game was pretty lifeless in the story and world. But the game has some real good fun to it once you accept it for what it is.

I believe Gearbox will hit the nail on the head with BL2. The team loves their game and have a sweet little following of fans that believe in them. I think Randy Pitchford absolutely loves his job and you can tell from the way he talks about his new game that he is stoked on it; and that gets me stoked as well.

The way I look at it is even if it was a worst game than the first, its still worth the 60$ (or less for some people) because its a loot hunting, funny, unique experience in itself.

[–]ItsGreat2BeATNVol 0 points1 point ago

I'm sorry but that fucking lead character's gesture I see on advertisements is really infuriating. I literally hate that guy.

[–]Sekken9 -4 points-3 points ago

He is naked..

[–]rustysniper -1 points0 points ago

I still have to play the first game

[–]Melodic_Ninja -1 points0 points ago

I was told that the servers to play online wont be available until tomorrow morning for xbox and tomorrow afternoon for ps3.

[–]SinatraFan77 -3 points-2 points ago

As an offline gamer, I think I am the only current video game player on the Earth that has no interest in this game.

[–]Aesun100 -4 points-3 points ago

Will continue wasting your life playing the same shit over and over again while forking hard earned money over to poor game design.

[–]Langorian -4 points-3 points ago

Is it out yet? I saw a preview and was kinda mehed out at the flashy cities n shit