Gearbox Software finally releasing a Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition

Always wanted a copy of Borderlands 2? Don't buy it! wait for this, get your money's worth, because Gearbox Software has finally announced Borderlands 2's Game of the Year Edition which gives all the DLC released up to this point. Gearbox Software head Randy Pitchford regarding the Game of the Year Edition:

“For us and for fans, the love for Borderlands 2 has been nothing short of spectacular, so it's natural for us here at Gearbox Software to want everyone else to have a chance to experience the best-selling game and its most valuable expansion content," said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. “The Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition offers more value than ever before in one package, giving everyone an opportunity to become a legendary Vault Hunter, and join in the award-winning mayhem and fun."

The Game of the Year Edition contains all DLC released so far, that means all the story content, skins, and character classes. Here's the official list of items in the bundle:

• Borderlands 2 Main Game
• Captain Scarlett and her Pirate’s Booty
• Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage
• Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt
• Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep
• Creature Slaughter Dome
• Premiere Club Content:
  • Gaige, the Mechromancer Character Class
  • Gearbox Gun Pack
  • Golden Key
  • Vault Hunter's Relic
• Krieg, the Psycho Character Class
• Collector’s Edition Heads and Skins
• Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 1

Support for Borderlands 2 hasn't stop. Gearbox will be releasing the Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2 at the beginning of September which increases the level cap yet again by 11. More DLC is also in the works but has yet to be revealed.

Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition will be out in the US on October 8, with an international release on October 11 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

[Source: Gearbox Software]

Borderlands 2 getting more DLC, Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2 on the way

Thought Gearbox Software is done with the whole adding DLC support to Borderlands 2? Think again. Randy Pitchford today at PAX Australia just announced a good amount of DLC news planned for release in the coming months. One in particular, the Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2, will increase the level cap by 11, making the max level to 72.

The Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2 will cost $5 on release, and no this is not included in the season pass. The pack will not only add more levels for you to grind, you will also get the "Digistruct Peak Challenge", which puts the vault hunters, with the help of Professor Tannis, to train future Crimson Raiders after the events of the main story. Also, you'll get the ability to tweak your game difficulty if you want a challenge.

During the announcement, Randy Pitchford also mentioned more DLC is planned. There will be these packs called "Headhunter Packs", and the first one mentioned was "T.K. Baha's Bloody Harvest". There's not much detailed infomation about these packs,but they are planning to release three of these Headhunter Packs. No word on how much these will cost when they get released.

They also talked about freebie content updates. Like, extra bank slots, extra inventory slots and ammo capacity. All are expected to arrive before Halloween.

This bit of news had the perfect timing. I just got Borderlands 2 together with it's season pass and I just can't let go of the controller. It's quite a surprise to see the developers still hard at work in producing more content for a game that will soon hit it's one year mark. You rarely see that kind of support, but Borderlands is Gearbox Software's baby after all, their pride and joy. Well, I'm excited. Time to get back on my Gunzerker and just go crazy in Pandora.

[Source: OXM]

Borderlands 2's next DLC character is Kreig the Pyscho

I'm sure you don't need a reason to go back to Borderlands 2, but to add a bit more variety, a 6th playable Vault Hunter was announced during PAX East in Gearbox Software's panel. Who is he? He's Krieg the Pyscho! Check out the teaser trailer below.

Krieg the Psycho will be available in the Psycho DLC pack which will cost you $10. This piece of DLC is not included in the Borderlands 2 Season Pass, so this might upset some of you, but this character, just like Geige The Mechromancer(first DLC character), will have unique gameplay with three new skill trees to build him based on your play style.

The DLC announcement doesn't stop there. Gearbox also announced two more DLC planned for the game. The first one, will increase the level cap to level 61 and will include Pearlescent items(very rare item types) which only start showing up at level 51. This pack will be free for Season Pass owners, but for the rest, it will cost you $5. It will be available April 2

The second DLC though is free for all. This piece of content will include an Ultimate Vault Hunter mode. The purpose of this mode is to give players incentive to go for a third playthrough of the game. Again, it will be free to download and will be available April 2 as well.

Aliens: Colonial Marines gets a new trailer and goes all dubstep

SEGA just released a new trailer for Aliens: Colonial Marines called 'Kick ass'. The trailer is a bit too much on the dubstep but hey, the game does look "kick ass" and I'm just glad the game is finally coming out. Check out the trailer below. 

This will be the first game set on the same timeline as the movies. Somewhat like a sequel since the events in the game occurs after Aliens 3.

Aliens: Colonial Marines will be out on February 19 and has gone gold. No more delays for this Aliens game.

Aliens: Colonial Marines has gone gold

Gearbox Software just announced that Aliens: Colonial Marines have finally gone gold for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. This will be the first Aliens game placed on the same timeline as the movies.

Nothing can stop it now. Gearbox has approved the final build and is now being manufactured. Colonial Marines was first announced in 2008, so this game has been in development for years. Thanks to the constant delays with SEGA and Gearbox Software, this is one game that was highly considered cancelled.

One feature that got me excited for this game is that there will be no HUD (Heads Up Display). No minimap, no ammo indicator, just your gun and the iconic motion sensor. I'm really hoping this game comes out great, we need a decent Aliens game out in the wild.

Aliens: Colonial Marines comes out worldwide on February 12, for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

[Source: Gearbox Software]