Two days ago, only a day before it’s release, video game analyst Michael Pachter accused 2K Games and Gearbox software of releasing Borderlands prematurely. He stated that sending it out in 2009, along with games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Dragon Age: Origins, that they were only sending it “out to die” and that the other releases were going to “kick it’s butt”.

  Mr. Pachter couldn’t have been more (predictably) wrong. Randy Pitchforth, Gearbox’s studio chief, couldn’t be happier with the release. Borderlands is already selling quite fast, and according to Pitchforth himself, it’s becoming hard to find and he urges gamers to pick it up quickly if they want to play it soon.

  On his Twitter, Pitchforth warned, “Getting reports from everywhere that Borderlands is selling out. If you want a copy, grab one fast. Supply and demand.”

  This is probably just some hype from the chief himself; but you do need to look at the sales. Modern Warfare 2 and Dragon Age are both going to sell well, yes. They may sell even better, but they are most certainly not going to sell out Borderlands and kill it. Borderlands has been hugely anticipated by a dedicated fan base for a long time, so the idea of it being drowned by something just because of it’s release date is absurd.

  Don’t forget to drop a comment and let me know what you think! Or you could email me at darthv3gan@gmail.com. Do you think Borderlands deserves all of this praise? Do you even LIKE Borderlands, or do you think it’s just a “Fallout 3 ripoff?” Either way, I would love to hear your opinions about it, oh great internet!