{"id":14598,"date":"2011-08-04T18:17:25","date_gmt":"2011-08-04T08:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=14598"},"modified":"2011-08-04T18:17:25","modified_gmt":"2011-08-04T08:17:25","slug":"2k-games-and-gearbox-software-announce-borderlands%e2%84%a2-2-in-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=14598","title":{"rendered":"2K Games and Gearbox Software Announce Borderlands\u2122 2 in Development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fans can get their first glimpse of the bold evolution of the Role-Playing Shooter at Gamescom and PAX Prime 2011 this month<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SYDNEY, Australia \u2013 August 4, 2011<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a02K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that\u00a0the sequel to the extravasplosive breakout hit, Borderlands\u2122<\/em><\/strong>, is currently in development at world-renowned developer Gearbox Software. Coming to the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC during Take-Two\u2019s fiscal year 2013 beginning on April 1, 2012, Borderlands 2 <\/em><\/strong>is the epic sequel to the ultimate four-player Role-Playing Shooter loot fest. Combining invention and evolution, Borderlands 2<\/em><\/strong> 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<\/em><\/strong> universe as they adventure across the unexplored new areas of Pandora.<\/p>\n

2K Games and Gearbox Software are taking this show on the road, and fans and media will be able to get their first look at the game at Gamescom 2011 from August 17 \u2013 August 21, and at PAX Prime from August 26 \u2013 August 28. Eager gamers can learn more about Borderlands 2<\/em><\/strong> right now by picking up the latest issue of Game Informer Magazine<\/em>, onsale August 17, which has the worldwide exclusive cover story on the title.\u00a0 Readers will find many game details inside the issue, including the first reveal of one of the several new character classes being introduced in Borderlands 2<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

About Borderlands<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Taking the gaming world by storm, Borderlands<\/em><\/strong> delivered its unique flavor of humorous and lovable characters and addictive non-stop collaborative loot-hunting gameplay on an unsuspecting populace. The critically acclaimed and best-selling Role-Playing-Shooter, as well as its four downloadable expansion packs, captured the imagination and attention of single-player and cooperative gamers around the world.<\/p>\n

Borderlands 2 <\/em><\/strong>is not yet rated by the OFLC. For more information on Borderlands 2<\/em><\/strong> please visit www.borderlandsthegame.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).<\/p>\n

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About Take-Two Interactive Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation\u00ae3 system and PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) system, Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii\u2122, Nintendo DS\u2122, iPhone\u00ae, iPod\u00ae touch and iPad\u00ae. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company\u2019s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Gearbox Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gearbox Software is respected industry wide for the award winning, best-selling original and licensed video games they have developed for major video game platforms.\u00a0 Founded in 1999 and located near Dallas, TX, Gearbox Software is well known for the creation, development and management of its original blockbuster video game franchises including the best-selling new property of 2009, Borderlands and its record setting downloadable content, Duke Nukem, including Duke Nukem Forever, the most anticipated title in video game history, and the critically acclaimed, award winning Brothers in Arms series of games.\u00a0 The company has also developed licensed video games for many of the industry\u2019s top franchises including Halo, Half-Life, Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater, 007 James Bond, Aliens and others.\u00a0 Gearbox Software\u2019s success has been enabled and supported through several key mutually beneficial business relationships with strong publishing partners including Activision, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft Entertainment, Microsoft Games Studios, Sega, and Take-Two\/2K Games.<\/p>\n

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/p>\n

Microsoft, Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.<\/p>\n

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All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.<\/p>\n

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com<\/a>. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fans can get their first glimpse of the bold evolution of the Role-Playing Shooter at Gamescom and PAX Prime 2011 this month\u00a0 SYDNEY, Australia \u2013 August 4, 2011\u00a0\u2013\u00a02K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that\u00a0the sequel to the extravasplosive breakout hit, Borderlands\u2122, is currently in development at world-renowned developer Gearbox Software. Coming to the Xbox<\/p>\n

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