Tag: Borderlands
News Of Course Jack Black Plays Claptrap in the Borderlands Movie
But he looks nothing like the robot
In what might be the most obvious bit of movie casting in the past 24 hours, it has been confirmed that Jack Black will play the role of Claptrap in the upcoming Borderlands movie. Because of course he is. He joins Jamie Lee Curtis (Tannis), Kevin Hart (Roland), and Cate Blanchett (Lilith) as confirmed actors for...
News Borderlands Movie Lands Another Big Name with Jamie Lee Curtis
Meet Tannis
What's going on with this Borderlands movie adaptation? The games are popular looter shooters, of course, and they certainly have a sense of humour in their stories, but it seems the flick is attracting the attention of some pretty big Hollywood names. As previously reported, comedian and actor Kevin Hart signed up to the project, and...
News Kevin Hart Joins the Cast of Upcoming Borderlands Movie
Film adaptation gets another big name
Yes, in case you weren't aware, Gearbox's popular Borderlands series is being adapted into a feature film. Right now there's no word on what story it'll tell, but presumably it will roughly track with the original entry. At any rate, comedian Kevin Hart recently closed a deal to star in the upcoming flick. He'll...
News Borderlands 3 Runs at Up to 120 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
Look who's dancin'
Borderlands 3 runs at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on the PlayStation 5 if you enable the looter-shooter’s Resolution mode, but you can also eke 120 frames-per-second out of the game if you run it in Performance mode. Obviously this lowers the resolution considerably, but for those with a compatible television (See Also: The Best...
News Borderlands 3 Has Two More Weirdly Named DLC Packs in the Works
Designer's Cut and Director's Cut
The Borderlands franchise really does enjoy giving its pieces of DLC the strangest names, doesn't it? Borderlands 3 alone has already had Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright and Hammerlock as well as Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, but now it
News Borderlands 3's Next-Gen Upgrade Levels Up for PS5 Launch
We're dancin'
As the old DJ Khaled GIF goes: another one. Borderlands 3 has been confirmed for PlayStation 5’s launch lineup, meaning if you already own the game on the PlayStation 4, you’ll be able to download the next-gen edition day one. To be clear, this means a 12th November release date for the US and select other regions, then 19th...
Deal Grab Borderlands 3 for Just $7.99, Then Get a Free PS5 Upgrade
Bargain bucket
If you've been planning on checking out Borderlands 3 any time soon, you're not going to be able to do it at a better price than this. Best Buy is currently selling the PlayStation 4 looter shooter for just $7.99 as part of its online deal of the day, so you'll have to be fast if you want to snap this one up. We awarded Borderlands 3...
News Borderlands 3 Getting Free PS5 Upgrade, Four Player Split-Screen
Who's dancin' now?
Borderlands 3 is getting a free PlayStation 5 upgrade, and it’ll allow you to play with up to four buddies in split-screen if you want to. There'll also be full cross-play across consoles. Alternatively, if you want to play solo, then you’ll have the option to enjoy the experience in 4K at 60 frames-per-second on Sony’s...
News The Final Borderlands 3 DLC Has the Most Ridiculous Name Yet
Bit of a fustercluck
If you're sick of the dumb names Borderlands 3 gives to the names of its pieces of DLC, you might want to click off this article right now. 2K has detailed the looter shooter's final expansion included in its season pass and it's called Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck. Yeah, that's pretty stupid alright. It'll come to...
News Make Handsome Jack Happy with Exclusive Borderlands 3 Clothing
Hard to Vault
If you’re looking for a pick-me-up while locked up in your own personal Vault, why not treat yourself to Zavvi’s exclusive Borderlands 3 clothing line? Released to coincide with the looter shooter’s latest expansion pack, the range spans everything from t-shirts to hoodies and much more. Some of the items will only be available...
Rumour Tales from the Borderlands 2 Teased, Redux Version of Original Game Planned
With new content
Tales from the Borderlands might be getting a sequel if this leaked set of clips from Reddit are anything to go by. Posted on the aptly named gamingleaksandrumours sub-Reddit, two lengthy pieces of footage appear to be cut from an upcoming trailer announcing Tales from the Borderlands: Redux for a 2020 release and then teasing a...
News Borderlands 3's Next Big DLC Has One Helluva Title
It's ten words long
Borderlands 3 is getting its second major DLC pack on 26th March, and if its contents are as large as its title then fans of the threequel should be in for treat. Named – wait for it – Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright and Hammerlock, developer Gearbox promises to whisk you away to the icy planet of...
Interview Looting Some Answers from Borderlands 3 Composer Jesper Kyd
Back for more
In our ongoing series of composer interviews here at Push Square we get some insight into the music that goes into making games the great experiences that they can be. A couple months ago, we interviewed Brian Trifon and Brian Lee White (collectively Finishing Move LLC) about their work scoring Borderlands 3. As it turns out, we...
News Borderlands 3 Plans a Handsome Heist Just Before Christmas in First DLC
Handsome Jack is back, sort of
After dabbling with various limited-time events since its September release, Borderlands 3 is about to get its first major chunk of downloadable content in the form of Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot. That's quite the mouthful, but you'll be playing it on PlayStation 4 before the year is out. It's scheduled to...
News Borderlands 3's Bloody Harvest Event Tricks and Treats its Way Onto PS4 Later This Week
New skins, weapon, and boss
Numerous Games as a Service will be making the case for you to check out their Halloween events over the next couple of weeks, one of which is Borderlands 3. Already announced a handful of weeks back, the free Bloody Harvest event will bring terror to PlayStation 4 players in just a few days from Thursday 24th Octob
News Borderlands 3 Moves More than 5 Million Copies in 5 Days
2K's fastest-selling game
It's safe to say that Borderlands 3 has been a hit. Publisher 2K has revealed that the looter shooter sold more than five million copies over its first five days on the market, making it the fastest selling release in the company's history. An impressive result. Interestingly, 2K says that over 70 per cent of those sales...
News Borderlands 3's First Free In-Game Event Brings a Spooky Twist to PS4 Next Month
New mission, boss, and loot
We watched the first episode of The Borderlands Show so that you didn't have to. That was bad, real bad. Tucked away at the end of the Greg Miller-fronted stream were the first details on Borderlands 3's inaugural free in-game event - it's called Bloody Harvest and it's coming to PlayStation 4 next month. The...
Guide All Borderlands 3 Shift Codes and VIP Codes
Obtain free Borderlands 3 loot with Shift Codes and VIP Codes
Borderlands 3 Shift Codes are back, and this time they’re joined by VIP Codes to sweeten the deal. As in previous Borderlands games, Borderlands 3 Shift Codes will reward you with hot rewards, such as Gold Keys, which can be used to open chests for rare loot. This time they’re joined...
Random Borderlands 3 Is Scamming Players Out of Extra Shotgun Shells
Really, Markus?
If the lack of vertical split-screen co-op in Borderlands 3 wasn't enough to get you riled up and ready to sign a petition, then you better get your marker pen ready because it has been discovered that Pandora's Arms Dealer is scamming players out of a couple extra shotgun shells! As captured with his pants down by
News Borderlands 3 Causes Uproar Amongst Longtime Fans with the Lack of Vertical Split-Screen Co-Op
No plans to add the option
While many of us will experience Borderlands 3 alone, for some it has been the quintessential co-operative undertaking. Many committed fans of the franchise were indeed looking forward to playing the latest instalment with friends by their side in the same room, but that excitement has been thwarted somewhat by the...
News Borderlands 3's Split-Screen Co-Op Is a Mess on PS4
2K says it's aware
Thinking about buying Borderlands 3 and playing it with a friend or significant other on the couch? Well, you might want to hold off for the time being. Split-screen co-op is currently a trainwreck on the standard PlayStation 4, and it's pretty bad on PS4 Pro, too. Players across the web are reporting significant issues...
Hands On How Does Borderlands 3 Run on PS4 Pro?
Performance vs Resolution
If you came across a review of Borderlands 3 prior to launch, it was most certainly done on the PC. The console version of the game has been shrouded in secrecy as developer Gearbox Software focuses on showing off the experience in the best light possible. Now that release day is here, however, we've got our hands on the...
Poll Borderlands 3 Is Out Now, But Which Will Be Your Starter Class?
Making the big decision
Borderlands 3 just went live on PlayStation 4, but before you boot up one of 2019's biggest games for yourself, let us know which class you'll be starting the adventure with. It's quite a big decision to make at the start of the experience, with various abilities and skill trees exclusive to particular characters. If you...
News Borderlands 3's Trophy List Looks Like a Fairly Easy Platinum
Raining Platinums
Alright, hands up, we're cheating a little bit here. A list of trinkets for Borderlands 3 has popped up on Exophase, but they're for the Xbox One version of the game. We're sorry, but there is never a single difference between an achievement list and the PlayStation 4 counterpart, so we're taking this as official. Nevertheless, it...
News Borderlands 3 Cinematic Launch Trailer Feeds the Hype for Friday's Release
Like, comment, obey
Another day closer to the release of Borderlands 3, another pretty good trailer. The game's two-minute cinematic launch trailer is a bit of a wild ride, showcasing baddies, goodies, and everything in between. But let's face it, if you're a big Borderlands fan, then you already know what's in store. This video's just designed to...
Round Up Borderlands 3 Reviews Hit the Bullseye with Strong Scores
Gunning for glory
After years of waiting, Borderlands 3 is finally here. The first batch of reviews has gone live for Gearbox's hotly anticipated looter shooter, and they're starting off pretty strong. Most of them talk about a relatively familiar formula, and that point seems to be one of contention. By the sound of it, if you're a Borderlands fan...
Interview Making Sweet Music with Borderlands 3 Composers Finishing Move
Ain't no rest for the wicked
Recently we got the chance to talk with Brian Lee White and Brian Trifon - collectively known as Finishing Move - to talk about their work scoring Gearbox's upcoming looter shooter, Borderlands 3. Read on to see what it's like to join a series so far along, seeing how many genres of music is "too many", and what brought...
News Borderlands 3's 2019 Content Roadmap Includes Two Free Events and the First DLC
Something for all
With Borderlands 3 less than two weeks away from launch, it's time to start looking past the experience we get on day one. While it is sure to be an incredibly meaty game from the day it releases, Gearbox's latest will be continuously updated with free content drops and paid DLC. Between the 13th September launch and 2020, the...
News New Borderlands 3 Trailer Tells You Everything You Need to Know About the Bombastic Sequel
Boom
Bloody hell, 2K's really pumping out these Borderlands 3 trailers, eh? This latest video is well worth watching, though -- especially if you're still not completely clued up on what the upcoming sequel is all about. Clocking in at just over six minutes, the trailer gives a fairly comprehensive overview of what to expect from next month's...
News Here's a Huge Amount of New Borderlands 3 Gameplay to Assault Your Eyes With
What the FL4K
Bloody hell, the floodgates have opened! A tidal wave of new Borderlands 3 gameplay has hit the web, with various sites, channels, and streamers uploading recently recorded preview sessions. These videos gives us our best look at the upcoming looter shooter yet, with in-depth looks at combat and specific character abilities. Above, you...
News New Borderlands 3 Trailer Is Loud, Dumb, and Pretty Hype
Badass
Borderlands 3 has a new trailer, and... Well, it's exactly what you'd expect from a Borderlands 3 trailer. It shows off the game's four playable Vault Hunters, gives a general overview of what Borderlands 3 is all about, and takes pride in being loud. As the headline of this article says, it's actually a pretty hype trailer. With Borderlands...
News Borderlands 3's Beastmaster FL4K Finally Spotlighted in Character Trailer
Release the hounds
FL4K has always looked like one of the more interesting playable characters in the Borderlands 3, and he's finally been given some time to shine. This latest (and we assume, final) character trailer shows the mean machine take command of his tamed beasts in combat. We're loving his design, and hopefully his unique skills are fun...
News Borderlands 3 Boycotted by Fans Following Take-Two Investigation into Leaks
YouTuber visited by private investigators
This one's a bit scrappy, so bear with us. A Borderlands YouTuber known as SupMatto has gotten himself into trouble after sharing certain information about the upcoming sequel. The creator says a couple of Take-Two private investigators arrived at his home and questioned him about the Borderlands 3 leaks...
News Borderlands 3 on PS4 Pro Will Let You Choose Between 60FPS or 4K
Also supports HDR
Due out in just over a month from now, Borderlands 3 is closing in fast, and so some of the game's finer details are starting to spill out into the open. In particular, Gearbox has said that the title will come with two performance modes on PlayStation 4 Pro. You can either "favour resolution", or you can "favour performance"...
News The Beginning of Borderlands 3 Looks Hella Familiar
Pandora's box
Here are the first 14 minutes from Borderlands 3, although if you told us they were from either of the previous two titles in the looter shooter series, we wouldn’t argue with you. Gearbox is definitely treading familiar ground with this sequel, but that’s not the end of the world considering the enduring popularity of the...
News Borderlands 3 Is Back with a Character Trailer for the Explosive Moze
Boom boom boom
We've seen Zane in action, and now it's Moze's turn to shine in the Borderlands 3 spotlight. The game's latest trailer focuses on the scrappy fighter and her pivotal mech, giving us a little more insight into her background and character. In case you didn't already know, she's one of four playable Vault Hunters in the upcoming looter...
News Borderlands 3 Goes Gold Ahead of September Release Date
Golden gun
And it's official: Borderlands 3 has gone gold, meaning that the game's ready to ship ahead of its 13th September release date. The announcement comes direct from developer Gearbox, which posted on Twitter: "We are pleased to announce that #Borderlands3 has gone GOLD! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this happen! We’ll...
News Borderlands 3 Trailer Introduces Zane and His Irish Accent
He's so zany
We honestly didn't expect Zane to have an Irish accent, but here we are. One of Borderlands 3's four playable characters, Zane is a specialist in high tech gadgets and subterfuge. This new trailer gives us a short but sweet rundown of his personality. He seems like a laugh, despite the fact he's a trained killer. Think you'll be...
News Borderlands 3's Unused Box Art Puts Its Foot in Its Mouth
One foot in the grave
Borderlands 3’s box art is brilliant, but what if it followed the format of previous instalments? You may recall that the first game in the series showed a bandit with a finger pistol pointing at his head; the second entry than expanded on this idea with two finger pistols. Well, developer Gearbox did try to keep the theme...
News That Borderlands 3 Reveal Was Just a Snazzy New Trailer
It's pretty good, though
If you were expecting that live Borderlands 3 event to amount to something substantial, you've probably been let down somewhat. After a fair amount of build-up to today's "celebration of togetherness", it turns out Gearbox got us all excited about a two-minute trailer. In fairness, it's a pretty decent one. The musical...
News Borderlands 3's Claptrap Emulates David Attenborough in New Trailer Series
We have talked about this Steve
Does Claptrap want to be the next David Attenborough? He's making a great case for it in this latest Borderlands 3 trailer, which attempts to focus on the wildlife we'll encounter on planet Pandora. With a camerabandit on hand, the face of the franchise tries its best to film the sort of creatures you'll come across...
E3 2019 Borderlands 3 Gunplay Is Supposed to Be Massively Improved
Lock and load
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is a solid package on PlayStation 4, but it's difficult to deny just how dated the moment to moment gunplay feels. There's a distinct lack of impact to most of the weapons, and the visual feedback is pretty poor by today's standards, even if damage numbers are flying all over the screen. What we're...
E3 2019 Borderlands 2 Is Indeed Getting Free DLC in the Lead Up to the Third Entry
Out now on PS4
After it was rumoured a couple of days back, Borderlands 2 is indeed getting a further piece of downloadable content that bridges the gap between the second entry and Borderlands 3. Titled Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary, it's out on PS4 right now for free. The announcement trailer above doesn't give away too much, so...
Rumour Almost 7 Years After Launch, Borderlands 2 May Be Getting More DLC
And it'll be free
Borderlands 2 could be getting free DLC, assuming a Steam directory leak is legit. The page references an upcoming add-on pack named Commander Lilith & The Fight for Sanctuary, which looks set to release on 9th June for free. That just so happens to coincide with the date of Microsoft’s press conference, so expect an...
Review Borderlands: The Handsome Collection - All the Looting and Shooting You Could Ask For
Claptrap compilation
Republished on Wednesday 29th May 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It's becoming a familiar tale of late: a much loved game from the previous generation shows up on your new and shiny gaming apparatus, dressed up, and...
News Borderlands 3 Main Story Will Take Players About 30 Hours
"If you beeline it"
As if it comes as any surprise, Borderlands 3 sounds like it'll last you a heck of a long time -- and that's only if you focus on the main story. The series has always had lots of meat on its bones, and the hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 sequel appears to be continuing that trend. Speaking to PC Gamer, the game's creative...
News Borderlands 3 Drops a Crazy Amount of Raw Gameplay Footage
Characters, bosses, locations, guns, the lot
Wow, there's a lot of Borderlands 3 gameplay doing the rounds following the game's official gameplay reveal livestream. Above, you can find the first on-stage sequence from the aforementioned reveal, and below, we've embedded a bunch of other videos that show a range of different things. This bottom line...
Live Watch the Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal Live Stream Right Here
Loot 'em up
We've had the first trailer for Borderlands 3, so now it's time to see the game in action. Apparently, there's going to be some pre-amble before the main event, but the gameplay demonstration should get started around 6pm BST / 10am PDT. Are you excited to see the sequel running and gunning? Share your thoughts on the gameplay in the...
Guide When Is the Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal?
Dates, times, and where you can watch
About a month ago, Borderlands 3 was finally announced during a live stream event from Gearbox. During this event (after all the magic tricks), it was also announced that gameplay footage would come a little later, and that date is almost here. The studio will be debuting the highly anticipated sequel in action,...
News You Can Earn In-Game Loot Ahead of Launch with Borderlands 3 Twitch Extension
Gameplay debut tomorrow
The Borderlands series is all about finding bigger and better loot, and it's clear the upcoming sequel will be no different. Borderlands 3 is getting its gameplay debut tomorrow as Gearbox shows off the game in action for the first time. However, there will be more to see and do over on Twitch than just that. According to...
