How Halo 4 Affects Borderlands

Gearbox working on Halo 4? A couple weeks ago, a crazy rumor. Now, it’s not looking so crazy at all.

The facts:

• Official Xbox Magazine says Gearbox is making Halo 4
• Gearbox head Randy Pitchford says they are working on a huge, unnamed project
• Gearbox hasn’t denied the report in Official Xbox Magazine

So what does this mean for Borderlands if Gearbox is working on Halo 4? It won’t change what’s in the game at all, but it will completely transform the anticipation for the game.

Millions of Halo fans will want to see if Gearbox is up to the task of keeping their beloved franchise worthy of beloving. Borderlands would be their first preview of Gearbox's chops. A dud will fall harder, but a hit would get more buzz. It's the perfect springboard for a blockbuster.