Late last night reports started circulating on Reddit that Borderlands: The Handsome Collection had accidentally been made free by Microsoft on the Xbox One store.
Turns out it was intentional and is a gift from our overlords. We're always down with Borderlands, especially free Borderlands. Grab yours by the end of the weekend.
That was me... High fiving myself.
You can add Borderlands to the list of video game properties that will be turned into movies that you maybe will see, but really don't need.
Lionsgate announced Aug. 28 that they would develop the games series into a 'tentpole' movie, would means they probably have a few ideas for all the ways they want to fool with the loot-based first person shooter.
According to Variety:
"Part of our strategy in entering the game space under Peter Levin has been to source new brands with built-in audiences that will translate into great films and television shows," said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger. "The 'Borderlands' games don't pull any punches, and we'll make the movie with the same in-your-face attitude that has made the series a blockbuster mega-franchise."
Friday's announcement comes less than three months before Lionsgate opens its fourth and final film in its highly successful "Hunger Games" franchise, which has grossed $2.3 billion at the worldwide box office. The studio's Summit label generated $3.3 billion from its five-film "Twilight Saga." And it has grossed more than $550 million from the first two films in its four-film "Divergent Series."
Why you'd use anyone but Claptrap, I don't know
Gearbox wants to hire you for Borderlands 3 (you know, assuming you're an "industry badass"). During a panel at PAX South, the development company revealed that they haven't started on Borderlands 3, but are hiring so that they can do so. So if you're qualified and happen to be in the market for a new job, do us all a favor and send in your resume.
It's his sister, not his wife.
Lady Hammerlock, sister of the esteemed Sir Hammerlock, will join Borderlands the Pre-Sequel as a playable character in DLC that hits on January 27, 2015. If you've got the season pass, she'll be included, but if not, her DLC pack will run you $9.99
If you're on Xbox One you'll have to wait for tomorrow (or Dec 3rd for Xbox 360), but if you're playing on PC or a PS3/4, get it while it's hot.
