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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel | in Space | PC/360/PS3 only [Up: Screenshots]
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That quote makes me more interested in the game, I'll check it out based on reviews.
samurai1226
Member
Cant really see why this is a standalone game and not a dlc / addon
Bedameister
Member
So GamePointsNow seems to have very good Insider Info. Let's see if they will deliver more leaks.
The game sounds fun but I'd prefer a PS4 version. It's a Borderlands game so I'm gonna go with the GotY Edition but that will take a while and I don't want to go back to PS3 then
The game sounds fun but I'd prefer a PS4 version. It's a Borderlands game so I'm gonna go with the GotY Edition but that will take a while and I don't want to go back to PS3 then
Borderlands 2 couldn't get anymore DLC due to technical limitations on last-gen consoles.
Because its a full length campaign with 4 entirely new characters, new abilities, new weapons, new mechanics and new settings?
theechrisfox
Member
If its $30 I am interested. Not full price for last-gen game built (by different devs) on their same exact engine from years ago.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Watching the gameplay preview, the rate at which oxygen is used up is insane and looks like it would become very frustrating, very quickly.
I'm out, can't be bothered dealing with such stupid gameplay mechanics.
I'm out, can't be bothered dealing with such stupid gameplay mechanics.
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Can't believe you have to repeat yourself I don't understand what people are expecting.
I will be there on day 1!
SteveO1683
Member
Pretty sure this game is to just pad the generation leap and a now gen borderlands will be coming next year.
Yeah, seriously. I can sorta understand the last-gen argument (though I'm thinking it's like others have said - a side project while others work on current gen), but this is silly.
I feel the general problem with the logic Randy is applying here is that while there aren't a lot of next-gen consoles, by the time this game launches we're talking about a userbase of 10 million of the most engaged, highest spending gamers.
This is why PS3/360 sales are falling through the floor for the vast majority of titles. There weren't 170 million active, frequent buyers on them, so a good portion of the people who did buy more than Call of Duty or their annual sports game have moved on.
This is why PS3/360 sales are falling through the floor for the vast majority of titles. There weren't 170 million active, frequent buyers on them, so a good portion of the people who did buy more than Call of Duty or their annual sports game have moved on.
Yes and for good reason. Maybe if enough noise is made next gen will cometh. Weirder things have happened.
Fornaximus
Member
Eh... I could get it on PC, but I'm really disappointed that they're only making it for last gen consoles. The oxygen gimmick sounds like it's only going to be a source of frustration.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
I agree. A lot of the next gen port begging seems like whining but the volume of it suggests it's a real issue. When publishers ignore that it's a valid reason why their old gen project might end up selling poorly.
PS3 BL2's frame rate hurts my feelings. I'd rather it be on Vita so it's at least portable. I've committed to buy no more software on PS3 once Wolf Among Us is finished.
N30RYU
Member
What 2K does not understand is that if I have a PS4 and won't buy anything last gen, they can count me out of the PS3 install base.
Even in the better of the scenarios for them that is that Destiny is being delayed, the idea of not releasing it, that is stand alone game and not a DLC, for PS4 ans One, is dumbbest as hell.
If they wanna sell anything Borderlands related, they should have released Borderlands 2 on ps4 and One right now, instead of a Vita version.
Even in the better of the scenarios for them that is that Destiny is being delayed, the idea of not releasing it, that is stand alone game and not a DLC, for PS4 ans One, is dumbbest as hell.
If they wanna sell anything Borderlands related, they should have released Borderlands 2 on ps4 and One right now, instead of a Vita version.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
Borderlands 2 on PS4 and Xbone *in addition to* Vita is more like it. Portability matters.
I'm not understanding where the idea comes from that just because the consoles are out and people own them(me included) that they are unlikely to buy a game for a previous console they currently own. I didn't buy a PS4 to ONLY ever buy games released on it and avoid anything that may come out for the console I was playing prior to November of last year. Seems like a rather decent sized leap to assume that is the case for the market of this game.
My thoughts as well. They are losing my sale on this thanks to Destiny PS4 version. If they released a current gen version of BLPS, then that might change my mind.
Almost every publisher has stated that to be honest.
It's just that most of them either already correctly went cross-gen or course corrected at the last moment like Murdered.
I don't get why they don't just do a ridiculous rush job though. The art assets in this game are significantly better than Borderlands 2 judging by those screenshots.
Everyone I know who has purchased next gen hardware sold or shelved their last gen consoles.
Just look at last gen software sales. They have fallen off a cliff. EA had to admit to investors they were surprised by the drop off. Last gen went on way too long and people are ready and eager to move on.
Freedom = $1.05
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I understand not announcing a Vita version since BL2 is just around the corner but hopefully they'll consider it sometime after launch.
Probably, but at least you don't have to worry too much about a story (or an overused character...or a subtitle that makes no sense or really doesn't belong in it).
I don't get it either. Truly baffling.
Diablo Rosso
Member
Funny how Pitchford never mentioned the fact that current-gen multiplatform games outsell their last-gen counterparts. His argument doesn't hold up.
GodParticle
Member
Honestly, I'm kind of tired of the art style of the game. I've had enough borderlands to last me a while
fargofallout
Member
Eh, iif it's cool, I might consider buying the PC version. That oxygen mechanic sounds awful and absolutely unnecessary, though.
I'd imagine it's because that has no bearing on games that are not cross-gen. They decided to make it only for "last" gen/PC so why bring in a metric that does not apply to them?
Yes, because you need a huge amount of money in order to buy games from that HUGE PS4 catalog...
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Yeah, I think they overestimate the appeal of their lore. People don't love the series because of the setting. They love the idea of Diablo loot and character skill trees mixed with FPS co-op gameplay.
Three of the four main DLC campaigns for BL2 were not made by Gearbox. One of the four was. Guess which DLC was the best.
Only if the Sony-paid-for port of Boredlands 2 sells well.
Which it most likely won't. Because the system is INDIEZZzzzzzzzzz now. :/
BigDug13 said:
Too bad BOTH the lore and gameplay are terrible.
I wanted a Lootwhore FPS. What I got was boring shooting (second wind and second wind and second wind and second wind...) with too high damage for the enemies and barely usable loot (of course this is a lootwhore genre staple but when I can't even get a decent upgrade for hours...)
Maybe they fixed that in 2 and this Prequel to 2. But I can't care after how unsatisfying 1 was.
dreamer3kx
Member
Im opposite, Im purchasing more then I ever did for ps3, have a ps4 and xbo also.
N30RYU
Member
They decided to make a last-gen only game... and I decided months ago to be a current-gen only gamer.
Beyond and TWD Season 2, were my lastgen purchases and I already avoid GTAV and Dark Souls 2 waiting for a current-gen release.
Borderlands 1.5 would have been a insta buy if released today for PS4, they would have low chance releasing in the same timeframe Destiny is released... and now releasing in Destiny time-frame only on last-gen, they have zero chances.
Beyond and TWD Season 2, were my lastgen purchases and I already avoid GTAV and Dark Souls 2 waiting for a current-gen release.
Borderlands 1.5 would have been a insta buy if released today for PS4, they would have low chance releasing in the same timeframe Destiny is released... and now releasing in Destiny time-frame only on last-gen, they have zero chances.
Not sure what the problem is, though. Arkham Origins was "more of the same"; "the same" being something that was good.
They were all shit so I don't see your point.
Really confounding business decision by 2K. I realize there's a cost involved in porting to PS4/XB1 (the biggest cost would likely be time), but I feel as if there is practically zero risk involved.
Borderlands also seems like the kind of game that would scale up extremely well, with almost no need to redo textures or geometry for 1080p.
Borderlands also seems like the kind of game that would scale up extremely well, with almost no need to redo textures or geometry for 1080p.