Borderlands - Page 3

foxdvd · 10-18-09, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent L

I don't usually find these sort of videos funny, but that is fucking classic.

nodeerforamonth · 10-18-09, 06:05 PM

So what is this? A game with a lot of guns?

Suprmallet · 10-18-09, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by foxdvd

I don't usually find these sort of videos funny, but that is fucking classic.

If that's classic, you might as well choke me with a 360 controller cord right now, because I didn't laugh at all.

foxdvd · 10-18-09, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprmallet

If that's classic, you might as well choke me with a 360 controller cord right now, because I didn't laugh at all.

One man's treasure I guess...

K&AJones · 10-18-09, 08:25 PM

I've got a few friends that's picking this up mainly for the co-op feature. Of course one of the main selling points you see is the "81 Brazillion Weapons" which of course sounds insane. But after reading one's post about the 'CONS" mentioning you're stuck after 6 hrs with the same weapon something doesn't sound right. If you're not going to be able to constantly upgrade what's the point of having "81 Brazillion Weapons"?

foxdvd · 10-18-09, 08:35 PM

The endless supply of weapons is one of the reasons I am going to skip this until it drops in price. There is such a thing as overkill. Also, while I love the idea of endless enemies to kill, I hate the idea of them instantly re-spawning if you just take a few steps away...another reason I will wait.

dtcarson · 10-18-09, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by K&AJones

I've got a few friends that's picking this up mainly for the co-op feature. Of course one of the main selling points you see is the "81 Brazillion Weapons" which of course sounds insane. But after reading one's post about the 'CONS" mentioning you're stuck after 6 hrs with the same weapon something doesn't sound right. If you're not going to be able to constantly upgrade what's the point of having "81 Brazillion Weapons"?

Did that mean after 6 hours you're stuck with whatever you pick up - but you can pick up different weapons? (ie no customization or alteration or modification of the weapons). Or does it truly mean that you actually continue to use the same weapon, and is that a choice or are you locked into it?

I was interested in Borderlands, then I read an interview or something where it was apparently FPS first, RPG second, and I'm not a huge FPS fan. Still, it looks energetic enough, and I like the screens/videos I've seen so far, and I also like offline co-op, so I'll keep an eye on it.

glassdragon · 10-19-09, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dtcarson

Did that mean after 6 hours you're stuck with whatever you pick up - but you can pick up different weapons? (ie no customization or alteration or modification of the weapons). Or does it truly mean that you actually continue to use the same weapon, and is that a choice or are you locked into it?

I was interested in Borderlands, then I read an interview or something where it was apparently FPS first, RPG second, and I'm not a huge FPS fan. Still, it looks energetic enough, and I like the screens/videos I've seen so far, and I also like offline co-op, so I'll keep an eye on it.

There is no customization at all on the weapons. From what I can pick up, there are guns that drops from mobs (ala World of Warcraft or any mmo really)

JasonF · 10-19-09, 09:22 AM

Usually when a game says "200,000 weapons," they mean that there are a limited number of weapon types (say 10 or so -- pistol, shotgun, machine gun, etc.) that come in a variety of flavors stuck together at random ("The +5 pistol of armor piercing," "The +3 shotgun of electricity," "The +4 chainsaw of poison," etc.)

superfro · 10-19-09, 09:26 AM

Kotaku has some impressions HERE.

superfro · 10-19-09, 01:03 PM

Here's some other reviews just hitting...

IGN
Giant Bomb
1UP

jdpatri · 10-19-09, 01:26 PM

I'm sold.

Looks like a mindless, fun time. I haven't played one of those in awhile.

foxdvd · 10-19-09, 01:42 PM

ok...I changed my mind, this game does look good. To bad NO one has any sort of sale on this other than Canada.

pinata242 · 10-19-09, 02:02 PM

I think you all have talked me into it. I'll try to hit TRU tomorrow for it.

Decker · 10-19-09, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pinata242

I think you all have talked me into it. I'll try to hit TRU tomorrow for it.

I'm going to wait for a few impressions. If people here are enjoying it, I might pick it up.

dtcarson · 10-19-09, 08:16 PM

I'm fine with lots of different tweaks on lots of different kinds of weapons. As i said I'm not a hardcore FPSer but especially given the theme of Borderlands, I think I prefer the "loot" way of getting new/different/differently featured weapons over tweaking and modifying existing ones. The Diablo loot junkie in me.

Dragon Fly · 10-19-09, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Decker

I'm going to wait for a few impressions. If people here are enjoying it, I might pick it up.

Yeah. That's kind of how I'm leaning right now. I'm on the fence with the game as is, but there are enough things that pique my interest. When in doubt, trust DVDTalk users!

lopper · 10-19-09, 08:36 PM

I've always enjoyed the grind aspect of any MMO that I've played, and it sounds like there's plenty of that here, so I'll likely pick this one up next week.

I'd like to finish Uncharted 2 before I get this, and hopefully this will keep me occupied until COD in a few weeks.

K&AJones · 10-19-09, 11:22 PM

Well Teamxbox gave it a good one....9.0. And yes one thing they mentioned...endless fun that's just a blast.

http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360...orderlands/p1/

Good write up but honestly I'm still unsure. Something is bugging me about the game but just can't put my finger on it.....

astrochimp · 10-20-09, 11:41 AM

I couldnt pass up the $30 off for today only at Walmart deal.Not that i need a new game but hey a deal is a deal

jdpatri · 10-20-09, 11:44 AM

It's $30 at Walmart today?

superfro · 10-20-09, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jdpatri

It's $30 at Walmart today?

In Canada it is.

astrochimp · 10-20-09, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jdpatri

It's $30 at Walmart today?

If it makes ya feel better it was $40.The regular price of new games here is $70 now.

jdpatri · 10-20-09, 11:58 AM

It makes me feel better because now I'm not compelled to enter a Walmart.

10-18-09, 04:34 PM	#51
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10-18-09, 06:05 PM	#53
nodeerforamonth DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6,384	Re: Borderlands So what is this? A game with a lot of guns? __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. " -- Winston Churchill

10-18-09, 08:25 PM	#56
K&AJones DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,152	Re: Borderlands I've got a few friends that's picking this up mainly for the co-op feature. Of course one of the main selling points you see is the "81 Brazillion Weapons" which of course sounds insane. But after reading one's post about the 'CONS" mentioning you're stuck after 6 hrs with the same weapon something doesn't sound right. If you're not going to be able to constantly upgrade what's the point of having "81 Brazillion Weapons"? __________________ Xbox360 GT - BuzzZaw66 "If there's nothing wrong with me, then there must be something wrong with the universe" -Dr. Crusher-Star Trek

10-18-09, 08:35 PM	#57
foxdvd DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 3,246	Re: Borderlands The endless supply of weapons is one of the reasons I am going to skip this until it drops in price. There is such a thing as overkill. Also, while I love the idea of endless enemies to kill, I hate the idea of them instantly re-spawning if you just take a few steps away...another reason I will wait.

10-19-09, 09:22 AM	#60
JasonF DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 24,044	Re: Borderlands Usually when a game says "200,000 weapons," they mean that there are a limited number of weapon types (say 10 or so -- pistol, shotgun, machine gun, etc.) that come in a variety of flavors stuck together at random ("The +5 pistol of armor piercing," "The +3 shotgun of electricity," "The +4 chainsaw of poison," etc.) __________________ These are my DVDs ۞ GamerTag: William T Bunny Things fall apart; the center cannot hold; mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere the ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.

10-19-09, 09:26 AM	#61
superfro DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 1,390	Re: Borderlands Kotaku has some impressions HERE. __________________ SIGNED IN(My Xbox 360 podcast) Episode 31: CoD:MW2/L4D2/Assassin's Creed 2/Gyromancer/Lego Indy 2/NBA Unrivaled (MP3) We're giving away a copy of The Beatles: Rock Band! Check it! Check out all the PseudoRadio podcasts! My Countdown Counting down to: MUSE @ The Hard Rock in Las Vegas! 18 days 4 hours 5 minutes

10-19-09, 01:03 PM	#62
superfro DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 1,390	Re: Borderlands Here's some other reviews just hitting... IGN Giant Bomb 1UP __________________ SIGNED IN(My Xbox 360 podcast) Episode 31: CoD:MW2/L4D2/Assassin's Creed 2/Gyromancer/Lego Indy 2/NBA Unrivaled (MP3) We're giving away a copy of The Beatles: Rock Band! Check it! Check out all the PseudoRadio podcasts! My Countdown Counting down to: MUSE @ The Hard Rock in Las Vegas! 18 days 4 hours 5 minutes

10-19-09, 01:26 PM	#63
jdpatri DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,919	Re: Borderlands I'm sold. Looks like a mindless, fun time. I haven't played one of those in awhile. __________________ "Let the power of Ponch compel you." - Zorak Wii Console: 0686 0210 8043 6337 PSN: Flipperbaby

10-19-09, 01:42 PM	#64
foxdvd DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 3,246	Re: Borderlands ok...I changed my mind, this game does look good. To bad NO one has any sort of sale on this other than Canada.

10-19-09, 02:02 PM	#65
pinata242 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 16,768	Re: Borderlands I think you all have talked me into it. I'll try to hit TRU tomorrow for it. __________________ XBL: pinata360 Wii/DS: Click for codes! PSN: pinata242

10-19-09, 08:16 PM	#67
dtcarson DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Triangle, NC, USA Posts: 7,310	Re: Borderlands I'm fine with lots of different tweaks on lots of different kinds of weapons. As i said I'm not a hardcore FPSer but especially given the theme of Borderlands, I think I prefer the "loot" way of getting new/different/differently featured weapons over tweaking and modifying existing ones. The Diablo loot junkie in me. __________________ Books I've read this year Books I've read last year Books I've read 2007 My dvds 360 Gamertag: dtcarson I don't blog, but my 360 does.

10-19-09, 08:36 PM	#69
lopper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 661	Re: Borderlands I've always enjoyed the grind aspect of any MMO that I've played, and it sounds like there's plenty of that here, so I'll likely pick this one up next week. I'd like to finish Uncharted 2 before I get this, and hopefully this will keep me occupied until COD in a few weeks. __________________ It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied. -- John Stuart Mill

10-19-09, 11:22 PM	#70
K&AJones DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,152	Re: Borderlands Well Teamxbox gave it a good one....9.0. And yes one thing they mentioned...endless fun that's just a blast. http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360...orderlands/p1/ Good write up but honestly I'm still unsure. Something is bugging me about the game but just can't put my finger on it..... __________________ Xbox360 GT - BuzzZaw66 "If there's nothing wrong with me, then there must be something wrong with the universe" -Dr. Crusher-Star Trek

10-20-09, 11:41 AM	#71
astrochimp DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,100	Re: Borderlands I couldnt pass up the $30 off for today only at Walmart deal.Not that i need a new game but hey a deal is a deal __________________ my small dvd collection Xbox Live tag: spacemunky49

10-20-09, 11:44 AM	#72
jdpatri DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,919	Re: Borderlands It's $30 at Walmart today? __________________ "Let the power of Ponch compel you." - Zorak Wii Console: 0686 0210 8043 6337 PSN: Flipperbaby

10-20-09, 11:58 AM	#75
jdpatri DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,919	Re: Borderlands It makes me feel better because now I'm not compelled to enter a Walmart. __________________ "Let the power of Ponch compel you." - Zorak Wii Console: 0686 0210 8043 6337 PSN: Flipperbaby