Tag Archives: Borderlands

Borderlands – New Update Completely Removes SecuRom DRM

Well, as the saying goes, better late than never. Gearbox and 2K Games have released a new update for Borderlands that removes the annoying SecuRom DRM that plagued that game. Not only that, but Gearbox has imported SecuRom DLC keys into Steam, meaning that you can activate your DLC if you it outside of Steam. Continue reading Borderlands – New Update Completely Removes SecuRom DRM

This is what Borderlands was originally meant to look like; art style inspired by short film ‘Codehunters’

Gearbox’s Borderlands is perhaps one of the best cartoon-ish games. Borderlands uses a different technique for its cartoon-ish like visuals than cel-shading, but the final result is pretty close to it in our opinion. Needless to say that we don’t think there is something wrong calling Borderlands a cel-shaded game (as that term is used metaphorically to describe all cartoon-ish games with outlines), but that’s just us. Did you know, however, that the game had – originally – a more realistic look to it? Well, time to witness some of the early screenshots (as well as a target trailer) of it before it got ‘cel-ified.’ Continue reading This is what Borderlands was originally meant to look like; art style inspired by short film ‘Codehunters’

Pokemon meets Borderlands in this Borderlands ‘PokeBL’ Mod

Now this is a really promising mod for Borderlands. YouTube’s member ‘nolahornets394’ has released an interesting mod for Borderlands, called PokeBL. As the name suggests, players can capture animals with this mod and ‘call’ them while they’re fighting. This package includes custom pokeball grenade mods for 10 different Skag variants, with the “Mutt” seen in the following video being a Corrosive/Fire/Shock hybrid skag. Continue reading Pokemon meets Borderlands in this Borderlands ‘PokeBL’ Mod

Borderlands 2 Demake – Play Borderlands’ old-school 16bit version for Free

2K Games and Gearbox have created a demake for Borderlands 2. This 16-bit, top-down version is playable for free via your browser and those interested can play it by visiting its official website. And in all honesty, this is an addictive, enjoyable and fun freeware game. Publishers, take note: that’s how your promote your games! Continue reading Borderlands 2 Demake – Play Borderlands’ old-school 16bit version for Free

Borderlands sold 6 million units, Borderlands 2 PC will be the best version

Gearbox’s CEO, Randy Pitchford, said during a developer’s session at Rezzed that the first Borderlands game has sold 6 million units – something remarkable for a new IP – and that the company will do their best to offer the best possible PC version. According to Pitchford, PC gamers expect better treatment within the game itself. That’s precisely why Gearbox revealed – a while back – Claptrap love letter and Pitchford reconfirmed that the PC version of Borderlands 2 will be the best available version of it. Continue reading Borderlands sold 6 million units, Borderlands 2 PC will be the best version