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Borderlands 2 Gamescom Preview Roundup

08.24.11 - Chris Faylor

Borderlands 2 was a huge hit at Gamescom, amassing a variety of nominations and awards from outlets including IGN, Multiplayer.it, VideoGamer.com and GamingXP!

Check out some of the previews, interviews and news below, and stay tuned for more from PAX Prime this weekend!

  • "I want Borderlands 2 in my disc drive and in my face as soon as possible." - Dealspwn.com
  • "Shaping up rather nicely, with changes where changes are welcome and leaving the core that made the original so much fun." - Destructoid
  • "Pandora and its suite of gun-toting psycho midgets never looked so sweet...[it] thoroughly amazes me at how much this game has improved." - 1UP
  • "Overall, it does seem like Gearbox have taken the time between games to really fine tune and improve every component." - Gamereactor UK
  • "A sequel that's already looking nail-on to top its predecessor." - CVG
  • "Story takes on a significantly more important role in Borderlands 2." - GamePro
  • "Those playing split-screen will be able to go online and connect with two other players." - Joystiq
  • "Borderlands 2's 'disposable razor-style' guns from fictional manufacturer Tediore, the Walmart of intergalactic gunmakers, already stand out as one of the game's better features." - Kotaku
  • "The team at Gearbox isn't resting on its laurels for Borderlands 2." - GameSpot
  • "Borderlands 2 maintains the graphical style of the original, but offers up a host of new weapon, as well as enemy designs and behaviors." - IGN
  • "The sequel will have a new gun system that will put an even more expansive array of weaponry into your digital hands." - In-Game on MSNBC
  • "This has definitely been the highlight of Gamescom." - Onsoftware

  • "More refined and sophisticated, while staying true to what made the original Borderlands a smash hit." - Digital Spy
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