Borderlands Lauch Trailer Get's Serious (Mechromancer Release Date too)

To get you fans riled up for the release of Borderlands 2, Gearbox has released the final Launch Trailer for the game which stars the games beloved/hated antagonist, Handsome Jack mocking the game's four playable classes as nothing more than psychopath's looking for gold. It also shows off the first Borderlands Characters joining the new ones in a glorious all out gun fight with the thieves, monsters and other bile of Pandora.


In other Borderlands news, 2k and Gearbox has named and revealed the release Date of the fifth class DLC. Gaige the Mechromancer will be available for Download October 16th on all available platforms for 10 dollars (800 MS points), OR free if you pre-ordered the game at select retailers.

Make sure to pre-order the game today if you want Gaige for free and to pick up you copy of Borderlands 2 tonight at the midnight launch!

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XCOM Enemy Unknown Release Date And Pre-Order Bonus

Another game today has gotten a release date announced for 2K Games have announced when XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be expected to hit stores. That's not all they have announced for their game though as they have also announced pre-order bonuses and PC special edition bonuses.

On October 9 XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be coming out for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360. If you pre-order the game now though, your copy will be upgraded to the Elite Soldier Pack which includes:

• Classic X-COM Soldier: Players will instantly receive a new recruit in their barracks inspired by the original X-COM: UFO Defense. The iconic soldier with the blonde, flattop hairstyle will return in his full glory, modernized with the rest of the XCOM universe.
• Soldier Deco packs: Players can customize their soldier with several aesthetic upgrades to armor suits, including the new Hyperion and Reaper soldier armor kits.
• Complete color customization: A variety of colors and tints for all armor sets in the game allow players complete control to customize their squad’s look.

If you want a really good deal when it comes to Special Editions, then the PC version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown is for you. For $59.99, the Special Edition will grant you:

• The PC version of the game
• An art book
• Fold-out poster of the XCOM HQ
• Insignia Patch
• Digital assets such as: Desktop wallpaper, soundtrack, and more.

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