So, this is a strange situation indeed. 2K Games, citing “security concerns” over Borderlands 3, only gave a handful of review copies to select outlets. Or rather, they didn’t…
Turns out, these “copies” were actually housed in special Epic Games Store accounts, and access to these accounts were what reviewers got. Instead of a retail copy, this version of Borderlands 3 was a “work-in-progress” that was, reportedly, littered with severe bugs.
Only a few publications, such as Polygon, even made a note of this. The situation seems to go beyond the usual review scenario. Even when debug copies of games were normal for reviewers, they weren’t as unfinished as this build was.
What’s the point of even reviewing that?
Sources: https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2019/09/09/borderlands-3s-review-situation-sure-is-strange
https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2019/9/9/20852642/borderlands-3-review-pc-ps4-xbox-one
is this a borderlands controversy that isn’t directly related to Randy Pitchford? Never thought I’d see that.
What’s wrong with the gaming industry?? Giving out broken games?
A broken, unfinished game… also known as a “Triple AAAAAAAAAAAyyyyyyy” game.
we got another MT fest boi’s companies pull this kinda stunts when they have something shady to hide.
It’s ok since I will be getting the pc version 6 months from now anyway.
“Broken unfinished version”
So, you mean the 1.0 release?
giantbomb didnt get a review copy, when asked it wasnt security issues, it was because of giantbombs less favourable e3 mentions or somesuch
The security concerns are BS. Those were sent to some sites, but Jeff at Giant Bomb got an email straight up saying they were getting a review copy tomorrow because of their lackluster enthusiasm of their E3 coverage of the game.
I’m truly scared of the pc port. Especially with no steam reveiws.
Could it be that the Epic game store doesn’t have a system to send keys?
I’m starting to think Gearbox saw the EGS as an opportunity to do a 6-month, paid open-beta.
Didnt Tim Sweeney say the games that launch on the Epic store will have to be a certain level?
I got a Borderlands ad before this video. How ironic
Just realized that borderlands 3 releases > Friday 13 < :=0
I hope there’s a unique weapon based on Randy’s greatest fuckup.
THE SQUIRT GUN
It’s like a magic trick!
BL3 went from being a game that I’m excited to play, to something that makes me let out a long, big sigh every time I hear its name in the news
Giant Bomb were told they weren’t getting a review copy because of their E3 coverage of the game.
“The game isn’t out yet, and I’m exhausted by it.” No kidding! So much nonsense and bull*hit, it’s unreal.
Jokes on Randy, I’ll have 6 months of reviews to judge the game by.