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So, Borderlands is a pretty big deal. The fact that its release is soon (next Tuesday) is probably an even bigger deal. Gearbox Software is getting ready to celebrate, and if you happen to be a Texan, you can join in too.

On Saturday, they'll be throwing a Borderlands Extravasplosion at the Granada Theatre in Dallas. You can read all about it if you have any intention of going -- make sure to RSVP. The flier says Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys will be in attendance, which should make for a fun time.

It's times like these that make me wish I still lived in Dallas.


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Exostenza's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/14/2009 23:09
Exostenza
Got my copy on steam pre-ordered. Doesn't come out till the 26th though :(

Right after the weekend WHATS THAT ALL ABOUT!?!?!?
ZeroTolo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/14/2009 23:29
ZeroTolo
I'm confused about something. Does the game actually get released on the 20th, or is that just when it's shipping to stores? I preordered through GameStop back in April, so I'm just trying to figure out if I can pick it up on Tuesday, or if I have to wait until Wednesday.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/14/2009 23:37
MrSadistic
@ZeroTolo

Depends on your GameStop. Most of the stores get it on the 20th, but for some reason, other stores get it on the 21st. Since it's a major title, the game should be there on the 20th. They usually call you the day before it's release... well now they just txt you.
seltzermx's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/14/2009 23:37
seltzermx
Gah, I live in San Antonio but have work the next day. No party for me.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/14/2009 23:38
MrSadistic
Oh and I live in Texas, and was close to signing up but I dunno I'll wait for the anticipation for the game next week to kill me so I can enjoy it more when I pick it up.
ndschroede23's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/14/2009 23:50
ndschroede23
The release for this game couldn't come at a more perfect time for me. Midterms are just ending, a week off for fall break... perfect!

Granted, I'm nowhere near Texas, so this exact article isn't exactly "relevant" per se...
gamadaya's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/14/2009 23:52
gamadaya
I'm on a very skinny fence about this one. Don't know which way I'm going to fall yet. Looks like this will be one of the few games where reviews may actually sway my opinion.
The Pat Man's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 01:27
The Pat Man
@ndschroede23

Same here. It's such perfect timing to have the game come out after midterms. Doing nothing but school work as made me even more excited for the game because I long for a nice break from it all.
smudo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 06:23
smudo
I knew I'd eventually have a reason to live in Grapevine!
StingingVelvet's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 06:44
StingingVelvet
Of course, I have to wait until the 26th, because PC is a bastard child.

Oh well.
Videodrone31's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 08:36
Videodrone31
I am REALLY looking forward to this game:)
Bunny Avenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 08:39
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Bunny Avenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 08:40
Bunny Avenger
Sorry for the empty one. Grrrr..and this is the weekend I have to go to San Antonio....
fox01313's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 09:38
fox01313
As much as I LOVE the work done by Gearbox, I'm hoping this release party works differently than the last one I attended (for Samba de Amigo & Brothers in Arms Hell Highway) where most of the games & cool celebration area was VIP only so my friend & I who were there as general attendance ppl were stuck in the non-VIP part of the club with a bar while game trailers played on the monitors overhead.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 11:02
Holyetheline
My brother lives right outside of Dallas in Greenville, I really miss Texas. I wish I knew things like this more in advance.
ikiryou's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 13:22
ikiryou
I'll be getting it at Walmart around 12am on the 20th. The latenight stocker in the game dept. usually has the box open and waiting for people to beg for copies. Walmart employees > Gamestop employees.
XHLB's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2009 08:42
XHLB
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