Destructoid has nominated Borderlands for their Game of the Year! It's awesome to be recognized along with so many other great titles this year, and we're glad that Borderlands has attracted so much good attention! Check out their nomination video to find out why they've nominated Borderlands and to see some dancing ladies!
Borderlands has won IGN's award for Best PC Shooter of 2009! We're extremely proud to win this award, and appreciate all the support that everyone has given Borderlands!
Borderlands has won X-play's award for Best Original Game of 2009! Thanks to everyone who has supported Borderlands and new experiences! Follow the link to see their other nominees, as well as a special thank-you from Gearbox (and Claptrap)!
Wednesday, December 16, Gearbox president Randy Pitchford will be guest hosting the Kotaku podcast! You can tune in from 1pm EST to 2pm EST to catch the show. I'll post a direct link to the show when it's up and running, but to see their previous podcasts, you can visit this link! The podcast will be accepting live callers with questions for Randy, and I'll provide the link to that information the day it becomes available! Tune in to hear Randy answer community questions and discuss gaming next week - even call in with your own questions!
The Associated Press (via the New York Times) has listed Borderlands in its top ten games of 2009! Go Borderlands!
"Gearbox combines the first-person shooter with role-playing elements in this addictive game. It's set on a hostile planet populated by bandits, rabid dog-beasts and giant insects. Fortunately, it provides all the firepower needed to deal with them."
Never got your "and they'll tell two friends" achievement? Want to get a chance to meet some Borderlands developers? Now's your chance! This Thursday, the 10th of December, Borderlands devs will be playing with the Xbox LIVE community! Check out the event page to learn how you can participate! We'll be playing in the Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, so get a character to level 10 and meet us there!
The Giantbomb review of the Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is up for your reading pleasure now, having received 4 out of 5 stars in their rating system. The DLC is available now on PS3 and 360, and will be available soon on PC! We hope you'll check it out - reviewers are having a great time and we know you and your friends will, too!
Gamespot has posted their review of the Zombie Island of Dr. Ned DLC (available now on PS3 and 360, coming soon on PC)! The DLC received an 8.5, and the reviewer seems to have really enjoyed it! Check out the review and then play it for yourself for more Borderlands goodness, now with zombies!
