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Borderlands has 'dozens and dozens and dozens of hours' of gameplay photo

2K Games pushing BioShock 2 into 2010 might have been a blow to some gamers, but don't worry -- you'll have plenty to do in another 2K-published title, Gearbox Software's Borderlands, which ships this October. 

According to Gearbox's CEO and President Randy Pitchford, there's going to be plenty to explore in the game's world of Pandora. 

"If you play it like you're a shooter gamer," he tells us, "go through only the narrative missions, you can probably get through all of them in 15 to 20 hours, if you only focus on that."

Looking to get more bang for you buck? It's there, if you want it.

"If you explore all of the content, if you're doing all of the side missions and all of the challenges, just kind of exploring the world and doing everything there is to do," he explains, "it's dozens and dozens and dozens of hours."

Check back tomorrow for our full interview with Pitchford, who tells us about the game's unique weapon system, how Joss Whedon's Firefly influenced Borderlands, and more.







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JACK of No Trades's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 15:49
JACK of No Trades
Looks like a very fun game. Can't wait.
Andrew Kauz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 15:50
Andrew Kauz
I really hope this game turns out well, because it's my intent to play the living shit out of it. If he thinks you can gets dozens upon dozens out of it, I'll get hundreds out of it.

Can't wait to hear the connection to Firefly. If it has anything to do with making your character look like Nathan Fillion, I know a couple of dudes with mancrushes that'll be quite happy with the interview. Like me.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 15:51
Takeshi
I'm with Jack. I'm waiting for this game since the first teaser. Which was way different but it looked fun to me.
Sean Carey's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 16:01
Sean Carey
My wife and I are rewatching Buffy for the 3rd time right now, last night we saw the first Nathan Fillian episode from Season 7. . . Borderlands just scored mad points with me!
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 16:01
Joseph Leray
I'm with Kauza. I want to be playing this game yesterday.
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 16:01
fetusmilk
man this game better be awesome. it has so many great features put together. im just curious about the abilities and upgrades etc.

also can you MAKE your own guns? or can you only find randomly created stuff?
Phantom Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 16:10
Phantom Spaceman
Easily the most anticipated game of '09 for me. Given Gearbox's track record with the last Brothers in Arms though, I have a feeling it'll get delayed.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 16:11
Nick Chester
I think I over-promised with the Firefly connection, guys. I mean, it's there, but... yeah. :D

Firefly is definitely briefly discussed. I knew you guys would take note if I mentioned it, though. Firefly kind of rules, right?
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 16:11
Elsa
Can't wait for this game... and the co-op multiplayer!!
TriplZer0's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 17:07
TriplZer0
As if I didn't want this game bad enough already. Now I find out that Firefly influenced it? Goddamn it. It can't get released soon enough.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 17:15
Holyetheline
I'm thinking I'll at least spend 50 hours on this game. I'm so stoked for it!
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 18:16
Topher Cantler
That's a nice butt. I wasn't gonna say anything, but it keeps distracting me from the other stuff on the homepage.
Amaru's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 18:51
Amaru
It is a very nice butt.
Lenore Coffee's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 18:52
Lenore Coffee
"Dozens and dozens of..." WHO GIVES A SHIT! LOOK AT THAT ASS!
Sterling Aiayla Lyons's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 18:53
Sterling Aiayla Lyons
If it's anything like a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. on crack, then I'm in.

Also, Topher is right, that is a nice butt.
ikiryou's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 20:48
ikiryou
Dozens and dozens of hours staring at that ass!

Also, co-op and RPG/FPS gameplay.
JRisJunior's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 20:58
JRisJunior
wait a second. firefly influenced boarderlands??

SIGN ME THE FUCK UP.

please.
akathatoneguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 21:26
akathatoneguy
Well, as a person who regularly seems to play games longer than the *officially* cited times most people play them, I'm not too worried about it. I wasn't that excited for this game when I first read about it in Game Informer, (nice) but(t) the visuals and other details that have come out have turned my view around on the matter.
B-Radicate's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 22:06
B-Radicate
I really can't wait for this game. There are so many good games coming out this season with lots of replay value I may just shit my pants in excitement.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 23:05
Chronic Logic
You have 3 randomized effects on your gun!

+3 bullet spread
+2 life leech
+5 added lightning damage
vanjian's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2010 22:19
vanjian
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comes housed in a black plastic case with stainless steel lugs at each side. The black
wristband is nicely crafted from leather, and in case you plan on banging your new watch
around a bit, the display is protected by a durable, scratch-resistant mineral crystal
face.
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