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05.21.12
Big Games of 2013: Sega Unleashing Aliens: Colonial Marines on February 12

With Ridley Scott’s 3D movie, Prometheus, expected to head home to Blu-ray and DVD this fall, Alien fans will have to wait until February 12, 2013 to experience Aliens: Colonial Marines. As the authentic addition to the Aliens franchise canon, the game’s stunning visuals and adrenaline pumping action will deliver breathtakingly immersive single, cooperative and competitive multi-player modes.

04.04.12
Big Games of 2012: Going Hands-On With Borderlands 2 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

When we first caught a glimpse of Borderlands 2 last year at PAX Prime, Gearbox Software promised nothing but bigger and better for the first-person shooter, with bigger environments, more enemies and a new class of soldiers to replace the old ones.  This past month, 2K Games invited us out to take the game through a road test, just to show us that Gearbox was indeed a company of its word.  Not that we ever doubted them, but, hey, we jumped.

02.22.12
Big Games of 2012: Borderlands 2 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

The second we laid eyes on the first gameplay footage of Borderlands 2 last August at PAX Prime, we knew we were in for something special.  Gearbox Software not only includes all the components that made the original “role-playing shooter” such a vast success, but also made incredible pushes forward in other areas.  Along with literally a “bazillioner” guns included (they even stacked them up in one part of the demo to show us how much was in there), they threw in new characters, bigger outdoor environments and a whole lot of trouble.  And the best part, we’re gonna be partaking in this madness during the first month of fall.

11.01.11
Big Games of 2012: Gearbox Software Returns to Pandora in Borderlands 2

Gearbox Software is developing a cel-shaded sequel to its Unreal Engine 3 hit, Borderlands. One of the big games of 2012, 2K Games will ship Borderlands 2 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Combining invention and evolution, the sequel features all new characters, skills, environments, enemies, weapons and equipment, which come together in an ambitiously crafted story. Players will reveal secrets, and escalate mysteries of the Borderlands universe as they adventure across the unexplored new areas of Pandora.

10.27.11
Borderlands: The Return of Crazy Earl

There were a lot of memorable moments that came about in 2K Games' Borderlands when it released in 2010.  Dancing robots.  Huge explosions.  A mammoth boss battle or two.  Then there's Crazy Earl, a character that not only stood out in his own right with his craziness, but also expanded the campaign by adding various missions that we didn't see coming.  Well, hang onto your hats, boys and girls, because he's coming back with a vengeance.

08.28.11
PAX Prime 2011: Gearbox Gives Generously To Its Panel Attendees

It's not often you see a company reward its attendees when they come to their panel, aside from telling some great stories and entertaining them, of course.  We're talking PHYSICAL rewards.  But Gearbox Software actually turned a few heads at its panel, not only bringing 140 pizzas to feed its happy, hungry attendees, but giving them an unexpected bonus -- its upcoming 2K Games release Borderlands 2.

08.23.11
Aliens: Colonial Marines -- The Trailer Is More Awesome Than You Think

Penny Arcade Expo 2011 (PAX for short) is rapidly approaching, and Sega is set to take center stage with its massive game line-up, including a playable version of Gearbox's upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines.  Before we get crazy and waste every alien in sight, we thought we'd share how intense the experience gets with the game's debut trailer, featuring some crazy game footage.  Game over, man!

08.02.11
Borderlands 2: Of Course It's Coming

If anything is inevitable in the video game industry, it's that if a video game is successful, a sequel -- or maybe more -- will follow.  This has been proven time and time again, and this year alone will bring a series of sequels to the forefront, including Resistance 3, Uncharted 3, Modern Warfare 3, Gears of War 3 and more.  Now rumors are circling that 2K Games' open world shooter Borderlands will be getting a sequel sometime next year.  To which we say, "Um, surprise?  We knew this already."

06.28.11
2011 Quarter Report Card: The 2nd Quarter of 2011 Could Be the Best One This Year
Now that June is pretty much coming to a close, it's about time to put all of our grades together and write up a report card for the second quarter of 2011. After the year got off to a pretty solid start, the second quarter really picked up the pace and hosted a bevy of games that made these past 3 months a special time for gamers. With mulitple titles that could be in the running for Game of the Year, the second quarter has a good shot at being the best quarter this year will see.
06.13.11
Big Games of E3 2011: Duke Nukem Forever Kicks Ass in Stereo 3D

LOS ANGELES -- NVIDIA had a 3D version of 2K Games and Gearbox Software’s new PC game, Duke Nukem Forever, running on its NVIDIA 3D Vision technology at its E3 booth. This support enables gamers to experience the King and his alien-bashing antics like never before in high-quality, breathtaking, stereoscopic 3D. Of course, there was also plenty of Duke and his babes at the 2K Games booth, which you can see in the 3D video below.

06.12.11
E3 2011 Booth Babe Bonanza: Duke Nukem’s Girls Got Game

LOS ANGELES -- 2K Games and Gearbox Software were set up at E3 2011 to allow attendees to play multiplayer Duke Nukem Forever. But the real attraction at the booth were the school girl-clad booth babes. We talk to them about the important things in this exclusive 3D video interview below.

06.03.11
Sega Celebrates Sonic’s 20th Birthday at E3 2011 with New Stereo 3D Game and Big Party

Sega will have an eclectic roster of titles on display at the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 2011). The company will present more than 13 new games across all major platforms, including several games in stunning stereoscopic 3D, support for PlayStation Move, Kinect for Xbox 360, and Nintendo 3DS. The lineup spans multiple genres and includes adaptations of blockbuster film franchises, an original squad-based shooter from the creative mind of some of SEGA’s most popular franchises, the first “M-rated” game on Kinect for Xbox360, AAA digital titles, an all-new title from critically acclaimed developer PlatinumGames and many more.

05.24.11
Big Games of 2011: Forget The Rapture, Duke Nukem Forever Has Gone Gold

 2K Games and Gearbox Software are proud to announce that Duke Nukem Forever, one of the most anticipated entertainment properties of all time, has “gone gold” and will be available at retailers on June 10, 2011 internationally and on June 14, 2011 in North America. The road to gold was paved over the course of 15 years and its legendary path climaxes on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system Windows PC, and OnLive. Gamers who pre-order the title from select outlets will ensure that they are among the first to experience this legendary piece of gaming history when the demo* launches on June 3, 2011 for all platforms, exclusively for Duke Nukem First Access Club Members.

03.25.11
Big Games of 2011: 2K Games Delays Duke Nukem Forever Yet Again
One of the big games of 2011 will likely end up in the Gunness Record books as the most delayed video game in history. 2K Games and Gearbox Software have just added another six weeks to the 15 years and multiple developers that it’s taken to release the first-person shooter. The PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game will now hit retail on June 14. The developer talks about the new game and why it’s worth the wait in this exclusive video interview.
02.24.11
Big Games of 2011: Inside Duke Nukem Forever's Titty City Strip Club
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – What better place than Sin City to showcase all-new levels and gameplay for one of the big games of 2011, 2K Games’ Duke Nukem Forever. Gearbox Software was in Las Vegas at a real strip club that was re-created to mirror the in-game Titty City strip club. The developer divulged new details on the Mature-rated first-person shooter. The game will ship for Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3 on May 3, 2011. GameStop is offering a key incentive to those who pre-order either the standard or Balls of Steel edition for all three versions of the game. Pre-order any version of Duke Nukem Forever today and receive Duke’s Big Package. This GameStop exclusive unlocks in-game EGO boost, Big Head Mode and T-Shirt pack and is available while supplies last. Gearbox talks about the controversial shooter in this exclusive video interview.
01.21.11
Big Games of 2011: Duke Nukem Ready to Lock and Load May 3
After an endless wait, many delays, and multiple developers, one of the big games of 2011 is finally ready to kick some ass. Duke Nukem, one of the most recognizable brands in gaming, is back in a new adventure from developer Gearbox Studios for Windows PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. 2K Games is unleashing Duke Nukem Forever on May 3, 2011. The developer talks about the latest first person shooter game in this exclusive video interview.
09.04.10
PAX PRIME 2010: No Joke, 2K Games and Gearbox Finally Reveal Duke Nukem Forever

SEATTLE -- 2K Games and developer Gearbox made a surprise reveal at the PAX PRIME 2010 in Seattle when they showed the game for the first time. PAX Prime 2010, also known as the Penny Arcade Expo, is an annual public show centered around video games. Many of the top video game companies are on hand to show off their latest products, some for the first time like Duke Nukem Forever. Duke Nukem Forever's reveal quickly became the biggest story at PAX because of its long history of false starts and its surprise appearance and announcement at PAX that caught even the game media by surprise.

10.19.09
Gearbox Software’s Borderlands Has an Unreal New Look

Gearbox Software has reinvented its next-generation sci-fi shooter game, Borderlands, with a new cel-shaded look that automatically separates it from anything else out there. The game, which was always powered by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3, took a turn last year when the decision was made to launch in holiday 2009. That gave the team’s art department a lot more time than they had originally planned for.