Battleborn News

Shack Asks recap - The Battleborn Closed Technical Test, inspirations, balance, community, and more

By Ozzie Mejia, Aug 30, 2015 9:00am PDT

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Members of Battleborn's development team stopped by Shacknews on Saturday morning to talk about their upcoming FPS/MOBA hybrid. For those that missed the Q&A with the Chatty community yesterday, here's a recap.

Shack Asks: Talk Battleborn with Gearbox Devs today at 9 AM PT / 12 noon ET

By Steve Watts, Aug 29, 2015 8:00am PDT

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Gearbox Software is presenting its upcoming multiplayer shooter Battleborn at PAX Prime, but they're taking time out of their busy schedules to talk to the Shacknews Chatty directly. Come join the conversation!

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Introducing 'Shack Asks' This Saturday!

By Steve Watts, Aug 24, 2015 2:05pm PDT

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We're kicking off a new feature this week at Shacknews, all about connecting our community members directly with developers. Shack Asks!

"staymighty is on his way to Seattle, but he will have more details later this week."

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Battleborn fights over the last star in February 2016

By Steve Watts, Aug 06, 2015 12:00am PDT

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Gearbox's next twist on the multiplayer shooter is due next year. Plus, four new heroes bring the total known roster up to 14.

SDCC 2015: Taking aim with Battleborn's Marquis

By Ozzie Mejia, Jul 13, 2015 1:00pm PDT

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The folks at 2K and Gearbox set up shop at Petco Park during San Diego Comic-Con to show Battleborn off to the public. Shacknews decided to jump in on one of these sessions, donning our derby and jumping in with the debonair Marquis. Here's our full playthrough.

Watch the full 23-minute Battleborn demo from E3 2015

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 26, 2015 5:00am PDT

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Those still looking to get a good look at Battleborn have their chance today. 2K Games and Gearbox have uploaded the game's full 23-minute demo from E3 2015, showing off the game's MOBA-like mechanics and its variety of characters.

"Can't say I'm loving the art direction they took with this. It just looks... off I'm not sure ..."

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E3 2015: Battleborn is less MOBA (and more Borderlands) than you think

By Steve Watts, Jun 18, 2015 7:30am PDT

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In the midst of an E3 swimming with MOBA twists and imitators, Battleborn stands apart as a game that borrows what it needs from the popular genre, and uses it to forge its own path.

Battleborn pre-E3 2015 preview: born to be heroes

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 12, 2015 5:00am PDT

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2K Games and Gearbox Software revealed more details on Battleborn last week, but Shacknews recently had the opportunity to go hands-on with their latest first-person shooter just head of E3 2015.

"I'm liking the way they're mixing up genres here, pushing things even further and giving ..."

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Battleborn game modes and first heroes detailed

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 04, 2015 5:00am PDT

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More information on Battleborn is expected to be revealed around E3, but 2K Games and Gearbox are getting the party started today with new details on the game's story and competitive modes, as well as the game's first handful of playable heroes.