Tagged:  Gearbox Software

Gearbox talks Borderlands GOTY, Duke4Ever demo, ‘Silos’

By Andrew Bryant, October 13, 2010 1 Industry News, PC

You can tell when a new game release is approaching – not only does the hype machine kick up, but all the talking heads come out of the woodwork, ready to talk up their game and talk down their rivals.  Gearbox aren’t shy of smack talking their rivals.

By rivals, I mean Valve (or more specifically Steam).… Read More…

‘Should have bet on Duke…’ – Duke Nukem Forever actually to be finished, released!

By Andrew Bryant, September 8, 2010 0 PC, PS3, XBOX 360

Seriously…  Not 2-3 months ago, placing money on Duke4Ever actually being released could have probably netted you a large amount of money!

Anyway, Duke’s back, Gearbox are in the driving seat and there’s a provisional multi-platform release date of ‘Early 2011′.

Boobs, bombs and bitching badassery seems to be the order of the day (as it should), with Duke facing off against the usual collection of paranormal and mutated enemies with a selection of firepower and a truck with the Duke Nukem symbol on the back.

Still not convinced? You can also pee in urinals and there are twins dressed … Read More…

Gearbox layoffs – Colonial Marines unaffected

By Andrew Bryant, November 23, 2008 1 Industry News, PC, PS3, XBOX 360

Following the fairly lukewarm reception of Brothers in Arms : Hell’s Highway (a game that was much delayed, pretty seriously bugged for more than one platform and set in a period which we’ve all shot our way through at least 4-5 times), Shacknews reports that Gearbox have laid off between 15 and 26 employees.

Originally it was suspected that the Aliens : Colonial Marines game had also disappeared down the gaming toilet, but Randy Pitchford has since gone on record to confirm the game is still alive and kicking, as is Borderlands…

But, relax, guys – Aliens isn’t canned. Also,

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