- 2201 Preston Rd Plano, TX 75093-2306
- 6245 Rufe Snow Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76148-3321
Borderlands devs heading out for midnight launches in Texas
by Alexander Sliwinski 
on Oct 16th 2009 6:00AM
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 6:50AM XeroAF said
and on that note:
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/15/borderlands-zombie-island-of-dr-zed-dlc-coming-this-year/
Let the DLC flow!
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http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/15/borderlands-zombie-island-of-dr-zed-dlc-coming-this-year/
Let the DLC flow!
Posted: Oct 16th 2009 3:04PM (Unverified) said
Somebody got an early copy from a store that broke street date, and was streaming his game online last night. A bunch of the debs hopped into the chat room and were answering questions. It was awesome.
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 3:11PM (Unverified) said
And when I say debs I mean devs. Anyway, IIRC there were 4 of themm on. It's good to see them so excited about their game.
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 11:22AM mirage said
I hope so, but I have a bad feeling this one is going to turn out as a bit of a disappointment.
I really do want this to be good though as we need a quality post-apocalyptic game that is a bit more action oriented than Fallout 3. This game reminds me of the Mad Max universe so that seems great too.
I hope that I am wrong about it being a disappointment!!
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I really do want this to be good though as we need a quality post-apocalyptic game that is a bit more action oriented than Fallout 3. This game reminds me of the Mad Max universe so that seems great too.
I hope that I am wrong about it being a disappointment!!
Posted: Oct 16th 2009 10:34AM (Unverified) said
I'm pretty surprised this games getting a midnight launch. It's on my radar but not enough to wait outside in the winter cold like Modern Warfare 2...
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 7:22AM PedoJokerBear said
thanks for reminding me i have to send my game back to gamefly to get this!
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 5:31PM No Kill Tayler said
Lol maybe the roads and the cleanliness of Houston sucks, but I believe its an alright town.
Its also a very populated one, so I wouldn't see why not have one big one at a gamestop.
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Its also a very populated one, so I wouldn't see why not have one big one at a gamestop.
Posted: Oct 16th 2009 9:20AM (Unverified) said
Unless I am mistaken, Gearbox is located in the DFW area. So, it makes more sense them to do this in Dallas than to drive to Austin.
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 10:19AM (Unverified) said
I'll go if I am guaranteed a shirt or something. That's past my bedtime.
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 12:48PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, the 6 day delay is painful, but I couldn't pass up the $33.75 price.
I'm willing to be $34 that a shotgun that fires flaming razor blades will be awesome.
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I'm willing to be $34 that a shotgun that fires flaming razor blades will be awesome.
Posted: Oct 16th 2009 10:46AM (Unverified) said
I couldn't think of anything less fun than playing a video game inside a shoebox of a GameStop. Do they even have TV's to play games on? Would've been nice to see the developers choose a real game store to launch in since their game needs help from the independents to sell through at launch. What's next guys? Tournaments at your local WalMart superstore?
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 12:10PM (Unverified) said
For the halo3 launch they had a tourney at the location I live next to...they fit pizzas, 2 six foot subs, and 3 52" tv's in it.
Maybe you should find a better gamestop?
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Maybe you should find a better gamestop?
Posted: Oct 16th 2009 11:37AM (Unverified) said
I own a game store in Los Angeles. 18 HDTV's. 18 360's 18 PS3's all on a super T1 tied into the backbone of the internet @ 5MS. 2 kegs and a back patio. Why in the hell would I go to a piece of shit GameStop. GamerDoc FTW!
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 12:10PM (Unverified) said
Nice shameless self promotion. I'll make sure to make a trip out there to play games on stuff every other person is touching and fighting for. If you pulled in the kind of sales Gamestop does as a corporation and were located in the home metro area of the developer I'm sure they might send a couple people by.
Just because you own a game store with some money invested in tech doesn't make it a good marketing hub.
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Just because you own a game store with some money invested in tech doesn't make it a good marketing hub.
Posted: Oct 16th 2009 8:26PM The Aquacharger said
Actually that Gamestop is a pretty big Gamestop. I think it's the biggest one, atleast in this area.
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 7:31PM (Unverified) said
How in the world could I shamelessly promote myself on a blog? I think GaneStop sucks and the developer isn't from D/FW. They could have chosen a local independent retailer to help promote their game and they didn't. I didn't ask them to come to my store and I am not asking any assholes like you either to come in. I own what I own and I stand by my record on giving back to my community and the gaming community in general. GameStop with all there money gives nothing but I will personally plant a flagpole in your yard if you want to run a flag up and salute them. Because they TRULY CARE ABOUT YOU!
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 8:27PM The Aquacharger said
They are in the DF/w area. I've driven by their studio a few times. They're in Plano. You know, the fancy part of the DF/W area.
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 11:07AM (Unverified) said
good i can get me a t-shirt and a poster and my copy autographed
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 11:10AM (Unverified) said
The fact these guys are from Texas makes me more interested in this game.
Too bad I can't put down Demon's Souls.
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Too bad I can't put down Demon's Souls.
Posted: Oct 16th 2009 12:30PM Accessgranted said
Damn it... Why do I have to live in Southern California... I want my Borderlands autographed too. =( Well it *might* be possible to take a road trip down to DFW, Texas.
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Posted: Oct 16th 2009 8:52PM (Unverified) said
I stand corrected. I was under the impression they developed the game in Austin. I grew up in Richardson and worked at Los Rios Country Club in Plano through High School. I went to Berkner in Richardson. None of that excuses the fact that as a developer they could have supported a great mom and pop shop in the area instead of a crappy company based in the area that does very little for the gaming community or charities in general with their billion dollar revenue. Independent game stores constantly get shit on because of exclusives and other special crap given to GameStop while the same developers will cry about used game sales and how they hurt their industry. I have absolutely no sympathy for any of them. It is after all business and GameStop does it very poorly regardless of their revenue and size. I will continue to eat them alive in my area and continue to grow and consume more of their market share while giving superior customer service and it doesn't cost me a penny more.
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Posted: Oct 17th 2009 3:04PM The Aquacharger said
Gamestop isn't "based" in Texas, their HQ is here. They were founded here
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Posted: Oct 17th 2009 1:01AM (Unverified) said
I talked to the manager to the Fort Worth GameStop store where this is taking place and here is an update on the events that will be taking place at Midnight Launch for the Fort Worth Location.
Join developers from Gearbox Softwares and fellow gamers in celebrating the Midnight Launch of one of the most anticipated games of 2009, Borderlands. Join us at GameStop located at 6245 Rufe Snow Drive in Fort Worth, Texas on October 19, 2009 at 9:00 PM and be a part of what is expected to be a great night full of gaming, refreshments, free swag and hanging out with the developers of Borderlands, GEARBOX SOFTWARES!!!! They will be hanging out at GameStop chatting it up with fans, autographing posters and copies of Borderlands as well as giving out some awesome swag such as Posters, T-Shirts and Stickers! The doors will be open at 9:00 PM kicking off with 4-Player LAN play of Borderlands on X-Box 360 across four 32” HDTVs in 1080p Resolution that will last all night until 1:00 AM. There will be decorations and refreshments galore, such as free Pizza and Beverages, to court you through this celebration of the launch of Borderlands. Don’t miss this chance to hang out with the Devs from Gearbox Softwares and pick up your copy of Borderlands at GameStop in Fort Worth!
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Join developers from Gearbox Softwares and fellow gamers in celebrating the Midnight Launch of one of the most anticipated games of 2009, Borderlands. Join us at GameStop located at 6245 Rufe Snow Drive in Fort Worth, Texas on October 19, 2009 at 9:00 PM and be a part of what is expected to be a great night full of gaming, refreshments, free swag and hanging out with the developers of Borderlands, GEARBOX SOFTWARES!!!! They will be hanging out at GameStop chatting it up with fans, autographing posters and copies of Borderlands as well as giving out some awesome swag such as Posters, T-Shirts and Stickers! The doors will be open at 9:00 PM kicking off with 4-Player LAN play of Borderlands on X-Box 360 across four 32” HDTVs in 1080p Resolution that will last all night until 1:00 AM. There will be decorations and refreshments galore, such as free Pizza and Beverages, to court you through this celebration of the launch of Borderlands. Don’t miss this chance to hang out with the Devs from Gearbox Softwares and pick up your copy of Borderlands at GameStop in Fort Worth!
Posted: Oct 19th 2009 6:37PM (Unverified) said
An updated list of which Gamestop stores we'll be attending tonight:
http://www.gearboxity.com/content/view/512/33/
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http://www.gearboxity.com/content/view/512/33/
Posted: Oct 19th 2009 6:40PM (Unverified) said
Hey Wales. I'm a dev at Gearbox and I am sure that if any of those ma and pa places were having a midnight opening and contacted us like all the gamestops in the area did we'd be sending people there too.
As a matter of fact, we're sending 5 or 6 devs to EVERY gamestop in the area doing a midnight opening for the launch.
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As a matter of fact, we're sending 5 or 6 devs to EVERY gamestop in the area doing a midnight opening for the launch.
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