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How Borderlands Began: A Developer Roundtable

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by Ben Hanson on August 08, 2011 at 05:46 PM

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The concept behind the first Borderlands was brewing in the minds at Gearbox for quite some time before the four years of development even began. It was a game that was difficult to define, and the team behind it helped it grow from the phrase "shooter-looter" to a personality-drenched full-scale FPS-RPG love child. Now, two years after the game's release, executive producer Randy Pitchford, lead programmer Jimmy Sieben, lead level designer Graeme Timmins, and game designer Jonathan Hemingway share their stories and help explain what it took to get the game off the ground and onto store shelves. We really hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at the first Borderlands -- let us know what you think of the video in the comments!

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by Patrick Sheely Monday, August 08, 2011 at 05:51 PM

First?
by Moses Delira Monday, August 08, 2011 at 05:54 PM

SECOND!!!
Staff

by Ben Hanson Monday, August 08, 2011 at 05:57 PM

Sixteenth!
by Vostok Monday, August 08, 2011 at 05:58 PM

"the game that I always wanted to play" I like this philosophy.
by Kooshawa Monday, August 08, 2011 at 05:59 PM

keyboards
by Payn3killer Monday, August 08, 2011 at 06:02 PM

nice, this game is gonna be alright
by buckis2002 Monday, August 08, 2011 at 06:04 PM

Where did you guys get a glass Coke bottle with coke in it!!!!!!!!!!
by cakeoflies Monday, August 08, 2011 at 06:08 PM

Randy Pitchford is the man!
by Keyes Monday, August 08, 2011 at 06:14 PM

Now this is what I've been looking forward to.

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Dear Randy Pitchford, I'm your biggest fan...could I have that Borderlands bandit mask on that shelf behind you?....please.
by Nyght87 Monday, August 08, 2011 at 06:14 PM

Nice video, really loved everything about Borderlands. Can't wait to see what they do with Borderlands 2 :D
by Christian Garcia Monday, August 08, 2011 at 06:23 PM

Ben, you're my hero! More vids please!
by Arkain Monday, August 08, 2011 at 06:33 PM

my only problem with borderlands( i am playing it again now) is that the missions are very repetative( that are barely connected to the main story line) and these missions for me are basically a grind since they dont add anything to the story( which was somewhat weak) and they are all the same with some different info about each( they are all go there kill that, or find x of that)
by elgranpimp Monday, August 08, 2011 at 06:58 PM

Love Borderlands! 2 should be great.
by bland42 Monday, August 08, 2011 at 07:13 PM

make me so happy now, you guys finally decide to make part 2.....WHEN ?? 2012 ?? prefer jan 2012....
by PictoCube Monday, August 08, 2011 at 07:21 PM

This is why I like Game Informer.
by phantom1992 Monday, August 08, 2011 at 07:29 PM

i was really into boarderlands when it was first announced then i heard they changed the game, i hated it after that without even giving it a try (i know, i know judging a book by its cover or game in this case) i will be giving it a try soon
by MasterShepard117 Monday, August 08, 2011 at 07:32 PM

Cool video. I can't wait for Borderlands 2 and to just find out more about it.
by Spoonman671 Monday, August 08, 2011 at 07:35 PM

Look at those light switches. Gearbox needs to call an electrician.
by Jason Monday, August 08, 2011 at 07:36 PM

I remember saying after about a year after Borderlands came out I said,"If they made Borderlands 2 and Skyrim, my life would be complete." Once I play them I think it will be.
by Facetious T Monday, August 08, 2011 at 08:09 PM

As a lover of DVD commentary and Gaming...i need more of this.

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