'Borderlands 3' reveal tainted by Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford's ugly legal drama

I don't know about you, but I'd rather not have my exciting new game reveal delivered with a side of icky legal drama.

Gearbox Software lifted the lid on Borderlands 3 during its (laggy) PAX East panel on Thursday, offering a first look at the long-awaited sequel in an extended, gameplay-packed trailer. It's a montage of in-game action that runs for just under four minutes, and it's all set to the rippling beats of a dubstep track.

Would a proper Borderlands fan expect any less?

What we see of Borderlands 3 doesn't actually look all that different. There are new characters, "one billion" guns, and a varied lineup of vehicles, as well as clear confirmation that the game's action splits up across multiple alien worlds. But the trailer doesn't hint at any big changes in the game's focus or gameplay systems. Read more...