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Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Baldur's Gate 3 publisher criticices Randy Pitchford's $80 Borderlands 4, calls it gross
Michael Douse, publishing director of Larian Studios, has criticised Gearbox Software boss Randy Pitchford over his recent remarks on the pricing of the upcoming Borderlands 4, calling them 'gross' amid ongoing cost-of-living concerns. Pitchford sparked backlash after suggesting that 'real fans' would 'find a way' to purchase Borderlands 4 even if it launched at an $80 price point — a significant increase compared to typical game costs. He cited paying $80 for a Sega Genesis game 30 years ago as justification, a claim many see as out of touch with current economic realities. Douse, whose studio developed Baldur's Gate 3, called Pitchford's comment 'gross.' on social media: 'Inflation exists (we give inflation bumps for example to employees) and price increases can make sense, but saying 'real fans will find a way' is gross because it assumes your game is more important during a cost of living crisis than, for example, making it day to day.' He added: 'Real fans are people who love & understand what you do, keep track, and engage with your stuff regardless of how much they spend.' Inflation exists (we give inflation bumps for example to employees) and price increases can make sense, but saying "real fans will find a way" is gross because it assumes your game is more important during a cost of living crisis than, for example, making it day to day. — Very AFK (@Cromwelp) May 20, 2025 When asked whether Baldur's Gate 3 would ever have an $80 price tag, Douse said even if it did, 'we would probably not suggest people do whatever they can to buy it, lest they not be real fans.' Neither publisher 2K Games nor parent company Take-Two Interactive have confirmed the final price of Borderlands 4, due for release this September. However, Pitchford's comments have already stirred discontent among fans, with some resorting to review-bombing the Borderlands series on Steam amid concerns over new user agreements. The $80 price point, if confirmed, would place Borderlands 4 among the most expensive mainstream video games, prompting broader discussions about affordability and value in the gaming industry during challenging economic times.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Borderlands 4 Randy Pitchford controversy: How much will the game cost? CEO's final verdict
Randy Pitchford, CEO of video game developer Gearbox Software, sparked controversy after claiming that a 'real fan' would pay $80 for Borderlands 4, which releases on September 12. The company, however, has not confirmed any pricing details, amid fears that the game will be priced as much as $80. On May 13, a fan tagged Pitchford on X to post: 'Randy, this game better not be 80 dollars. Don't take that risk, alot of gamers aren't gonna pay 80 dollars and feed this notion of constant increase of the price tag You are the CEO, you have some say with the price when it comes to your publisher.' The CEO responded by reminding the fan that it is 'not my call'. "A) Not my call. B) If you're a real fan, you'll find a way to make it happen," he said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. He further detailed how he saved money during his high school days by working for minimum wage. 'My local game store had Starflight for Sega Genesis for $80 in 1991 when I was just out of high school working minimum wage at an ice cream parlor in Pismo Beach and I found a way to make it happen,' Pitchford tweeted. However, his comments did not sit well with gamers, who expressed frustration with Nintendo's price premium for Switch 2 titles. 'Dawg we are NOT paying $80 for a Borderlands game fully knowing you'll do multiple season passes that cost another $100 and you'll probably sell weapon skins too😭😭😭' one person wrote. 'That has to be one of the worst CEO replies from recent memory 💀' another one added. Following on from the controversy, Pitchford made another tweet: "If you want the truth, here it is." He attached a clip from the recent Borderlands 4 panel at PAX East, during which, when asked how much Borderlands 4 would cost, Pitchford replied: "I'll tell you the truth – I don't know." He further explained that 'we've got a competitive marketplace where the people that make those choices want to sell as many units as possible, and they want to be careful about people that are price sensitive'. "There are other folks accepting the reality that game budgets are increasing, and there are tariffs for the retail packaging, and it's getting gnarly out there".
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
《邊緣禁地4》真的要賣80美元？執行長：如果你是粉絲就想辦法買下去
2K Games 旗下 Gearbox Software 開發中的新作《邊緣禁地4》（Borderlands 4），此前 Gearbox 執行長 Randy Pitchford 才表示不清楚遊戲該賣多少。但最近 Pitchford 卻被發現，先前回應網友關於《邊緣禁地4》的售價問題時，就表示：「如果你是《邊緣禁地》粉絲就會買」。 此前，一名玩家擔心《邊緣禁地4》的售價會高達 80 美元，在 Randy Pitchford 的 X（推特）留言，希望他們不要冒險，否則很多玩家不會願意花 80 美元買這遊戲，因為會助長價格上漲的風氣。並認為 Pitchford 是開發商執行長，肯定在售價上有一定的發言權。 但對此，Pitchford 卻不認同這說法，回應：「A) 這不是我能決定的。 B) 如果你是真粉絲，你就會想辦法買下它。我在 1991 年時，家裡附近的電玩店有一片 SEGA Genesis（Mega Drive）主機的《星際航艦》（Starflight），售價 80 美元，我才剛剛從高中畢業，在皮斯摩海灘的冰淇淋店打工，領最低的薪資，但我還是想辦法買到了。」 A) Not my call. B) If you're a real fan, you'll find a way to make it happen. My local game store had Starflight for Sega Genesis for $80 in 1991 when I was just out of high school working minimum wage at an ice cream parlor in Pismo Beach and I found a way to make it happen. — Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 14, 2025 而 Pitchford 的回應卻不被網友們買單，有人嘲諷《邊緣禁地4》80 美元，但玩過這系列的都知道，後面還會推出季票，或是各種造型：「這絕對是近期最糟的執行長回應」、「我等不及看到這款遊戲失敗」、「別用通貨膨脹那一套，我們的薪水可沒有」。 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All active Borderlands 3 SHiFT codes list in May 2025: How to redeem free rewards
All active SHiFT codes in Borderlands 3 (Image via Gearbox Software) If you're looking to get yourself some free in-game rewards in Borderlands 3 , you've come to the right place! SHiFT codes in Borderlands 3 allow players to redeem in-game items for free. Rewards include Golden Keys, Diamond Keys, and even cosmetics. These keys let players unlock even more new content, like weapons and ammo, making it worthwhile to look out for these SHiFT codes in Borderlands 3. This article will list all currently active, both limited-time and permanent SHiFT codes in Borderlands 3, including the rewards associated with each key. All active Borderlands 3 SHiFT codes There are currently 22 active Borderlands 3 SHiFT codes as of May 5, 2025. Out of these 13 are limited-time codes, while 9 are permanent. They are as follows: Limited-time SHiFT codes in Borderlands 3 # Item(s) Code 1 3x Golden Key S6X33-K5CF3-JJBJB-JTTBJ-6CZB3 (NEW) 2 50x Golden Key SXFBT-39953-J33TT-3T333-KSHW6 3 10x Golden Key 59KBB-95FSS-WRKRH-FJJJ3-KT6K6 4 Antihero Head and Saurian Skull Trinket KSK33-S5T33-XX5FS-R3BTB-WSXRC 5 Saurian Synth Head & Maurice's Community Carnage CZ5JT-HFH99-KXKRZ-6BTJJ-BS5WB 6 Shrine Saint Head (Amara) KSWJJ-J6TTJ-FRCF9-X333J-5Z6KJ 7 Daemon Head CS5JB-CTTBB-FFWXZ-FJ3BT-TC6R3 8 Super Mecha Head and Ball and Head Trinket KZKJB-C5BTT-RXW69-XJ33B-5JRBS 9 Arachnoir Head KZKBB-5HZ9S-CFKR9-RJ3T3-JBTK6 10 Skagwave Head K95BT-B99H9-CX5XH-RTJB3-C6SJX 11 Null Value Head KHWTB-3CBJB-6XWFZ-6B3BB-T5CCJ 12 Gray Matter Head CZKTB-6BTJ3-R6KRZ-6B3TT-RX5ZH 13 Pilot Punk Head WSCBT-R5BB3-66KX9-F3JBT-ZW3JK Permanent SHiFT codes in Borderlands 3 Serial Number Item(s) Code 1 10x Golden Keys CSWTB-TZCZH-WFC6Z-633TT-SJ6JS 2 1x Golden Key HXKBT-XJ6FR-WBRKJ-J3TTB-RSBHR 3 3x Golden Keys Z65B3-JCXX6-5JXW3-3B33J-9SWT6 4 3x Golden Keys ZFKJ3-TT3BB-JTBJT-T3JJT-JWX9H 5 1x Golden Key ZFKJ3-TT6FF-KTFKT-T3JJT-JWX36 6 3x Golden Keys ZRWBJ-ST6XR-CBFKT-JT3J3-FRXJ5 7 3x Golden Keys 9XCBT-WBXFR-5TRWJ-JJJ33-TX53Z 8 2x Golden Keys 5HWT3-ZCH6Z-KXWRZ-6JTBT-TH5KC 9 10x Diamond Keys SXFBT-39953-J33TT-3T333-KSHW6 How to redeem SHiFT codes in Borderlands 3 Borderlands 3 SHiFT codes can be redeemed or activated primarily by two methods. One way is to do it from the game itself, and the other way requires you to visit a website. Here's how to redeem SHiFT codes in Borderlands 3: From the game Launch Borderlands 3 From the Main page, head to the Social button Click on the SHiFT tab Paste your SHiFT code in the given slot Click Submit Go back to the Social menu Click on Mail and claim your reward. From the website Visit the SHiFT website Create a new account or log in with an existing one Verify your account if this is a new account. This is vital to claim your reward Go to the Navigate page Select the platform you play on Paste any of the above SHiFT codes in the given slot and click Check Click on Borderlands 3 as the game you want to claim the reward in Launch the game and claim your reward from the Mail under the Socials menu. Also read: Nintendo files lawsuit against Genki over unauthorized Switch 2 mockup reveal
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
GTA 6 is delayed: 10 new games you can enjoy before the May 2026 release
Rockstar Games on Friday announced that the open-world game series Grand Theft Auto, GTA 6, has been delayed. The highly anticipated game will release on May 26, 2026. The developer did not give a reason why GTA 6 has been delayed. 'We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game," Rockstar Games said in a blogpost. 'With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.' the company added. Below are 10 new game releases, confirmed to launch before May 2026, that you can enjoy to fill the void. These titles span genres and platforms, offering something for every gamer. Developer: Gearbox Software Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Why Play: This looter-shooter sequel brings chaotic co-op action with new Vault Hunters and a vibrant, post-apocalyptic world. Gearbox recently moved its release forward by 11 days, likely to capitalize on GTA 6's absence in fall 2025. Expect over-the-top gunplay and humor that fans love. Developer: Hangar 13 Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Why Play: A prequel to the Mafia series, this open-world crime drama is set in 1900s Sicily, focusing on the origins of organized crime. Its gritty narrative and historical setting make it a compelling alternative to GTA 6's modern Vice City. Developer: Kojima Productions Platforms: PS5 (timed exclusive), PC (later) Why Play: Hideo Kojima's genre-defying sequel promises more surreal storytelling, stunning visuals, and innovative gameplay. You'll reconnect a fractured world as Sam Bridges, with new mechanics and a star-studded cast. Its unique vibe stands apart from GTA 6's chaos. Developer: Sucker Punch Productions Platforms: PS5 Why Play: A sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, this open-world samurai epic introduces a new protagonist, Atsu, in 1603 Japan, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Yotei. With GTA 6 delayed, it's poised to dominate fall 2025. Developer: Playground Games Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC Why Play: This reboot of the beloved RPG series blends humor, fantasy, and player-driven choices in a lush open world. Its whimsical tone and deep role-playing elements offer a refreshing contrast to GTA 6's crime focus. Perfect For: RPG enthusiasts seeking charm and freedom. Developer: id Software Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Why Play: This brutal, medieval-inspired DOOM prequel has you slaying demons with a mix of futuristic and ancient weaponry. Its relentless action and heavy metal aesthetic make it a must-play for shooter fans. Developer: Warhorse Studios Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Why Play: This historical open-world RPG continues the story of Henry in 15th-century Bohemia, with improved combat, deeper role-playing, and a massive world. Its realistic approach contrasts with GTA 6's stylized crime. Developer: Capcom Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Why Play: Capcom's next Monster Hunter entry offers a vibrant open world teeming with colossal beasts to hunt. With seamless multiplayer and refined mechanics, it's a cooperative thrill ride that GTA 6 can't match. Developer: Ubisoft Quebec Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Why Play: Set in feudal Japan, this stealth-action epic lets you play as dual protagonists—a shinobi and a samurai. Its polished open-world gameplay and historical depth make it a strong contender. Developer: Sandfall Interactive Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Why Play: This visually striking turn-based RPG blends French art nouveau aesthetics with a dark fantasy narrative. Its unique combat and haunting story have sparked Game of the Year buzz, offering a fresh indie gem before GTA 6.
