GamesRadar.com Borderlands Preview
Sat, 09/27/2008 - 15:36
Not worth putting on the front page since it doesn't have much new information but worth noting. GamesRadar.com just posted an article about Borderlands.
What makes Han Solo cool? Why does Mad Max excite us? What is it about Firefly that makes us want to sign up for the interplanetary mercenary lifestyle? It’s hard to say for sure, but the pull of a wild frontier, danger, excellent toys, and rich rewards make for irresistible TV, movies, and games.
The admirably busy Gearbox has its grimy hands elbow-deep in a similar mash of genres. Borderlands plays like an action shooter, but there’s plenty more to it. “We describe it as an RPS - a role-playing shooter,” says Gearbox President Randy Pitchford. “It’s a hardcore action game, but we want to develop our characters, we want to get more powerful, get better stuff, better loot.” In other words: experience points for kills, missions, and exploration that gradually unlock new abilities.
The rest is here.
They don't add anything new but good to see the game get some more mentions.
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