Comments on: Borderlands Claptrap Web Series #1

By: Arnulf

Arnulf — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:12:36 +0000

The two youtube videos from the PAX presentation were far more interesting. They somehow vindicated that I preordered a copy already. Even if the game falls flat on its face I think Gearbox should be rewarded for taking a risk.

Now I need to somehow to dampen my excitement until I can actually play it…

By: Serondal

Serondal — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:46:12 +0000

I actually laughed more the second time I watched it because I noticed the robot seemed to say “He’s eatting my cervix”

By: MD

MD — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:25:53 +0000

NO STARS

By: mesmertron

mesmertron — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:55:19 +0000

Jim: Maybe it’s a cultural thing? I’m a former colonial, so I’ve got a very hybrid sense of humor these days. If i stay here much longer, I may even learn to enjoy puns…

And for the record – I watched the trailer again from home last night, and the comedy value is starting to wear off. (smiles instead of chuckles now), but I can’t wait for the next one. Or for the game.

By: Serondal

Serondal — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:11:02 +0000

I finally got to watch the trailer now that I’m home from work and I have to say it was VERY funny, not sure what everyone is talking about.

By: Serondal

Serondal — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:57:16 +0000

Shalrath : I actually find Frasier to be very funny . . .

I like the Monty Python type humor, to be honest I like pretty much ANY type of humor other than that uncomfortable kind you get from creepy people where they make semi-sexual jokes where you’re not really sure if they’re being serious or not. Other than that I can laugh at almost anything .( I watch some witty British shows on KET from time to time like “Keeping up Appearances” and often find myself laughing my arse off)

By: autogunner

autogunner — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:47:07 +0000

holy grail is shite. yeah I said it.

this game is on preorder as of now.

By: CaffeineKnight

CaffeineKnight — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:40:12 +0000

I cannot fucking wait for this game. Usually randomizing game elements and mechanics is a huge turnoff for me because that’s usually preceded by general blandness and non-uniqueness. This on the other hand, seems to be oozing with originality and using random generation to acheive things that wouldn’t be possible any other way. This is what making fucking games is all about. Pushing the envelope.

Whether it works or not in action remains to be seen.

By: Deston

Deston — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:17:26 +0000

Gearbox have got their tongues firmly in their cheeks and are having fun with their creation… Whether you find the particular humour funny or not is down to you, personally. Comedy is a highly subjective thing, you can’t expect them to appeal to everyone’s unique funny bone.

What they are showing, as a company, is that they even have a sense of humour, period. That’s an increasingly rare thing in the gaming world these days; you wouldn’t even get this kind of idea to an initial discussion in companies like EA or SCE, – the marketing and legal folk would bitchsmack it straight out of the room with you not too far behind.

Did I find it funny? Not particularly; I didn’t laugh, though I cracked a smile when I realised just how seriously it wasn’t taking itself. I am encouraged by it, if only for being a tiny fragment of insight into how Gearbox operate internally. That has a huge effect on the calibre of employees it can attract and keep – that includes the developers, writers, designers, artists and testers that are so crucial in making a good idea into a great game, and a great idea into gaming legend.

Sure, that doesn’t necessarily mean this particular game is destined for greatness. It may not even be any even good. But in an industry whose core revolves around providing enjoyment and entertainment, it certainly never does any harm to have a playful side…

By: Namey

Namey — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:22:58 +0000

<3 Steve

HAIYOO!

By: Jim Rossignol

Jim Rossignol — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:20:22 +0000

I kind of agree about the comedy here: the timing is off and the punchlines fall flat. Could do better.

As for the game: can’t wait.

By: DeuceMojo

DeuceMojo — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:04:50 +0000

I’ll bet Toni is just the life of the party. You’re a funny guy! All the bitterness and hyperanalysis must be a joke right? Maybe you should kick it up a notch and write a column called “The Angriest Man in Holloway.” Or Austin, or wherever. I hope you know the popcultural hint or you simply cannot enjoy this joke.

I love the idea of high-concept video games too, like Phillip Glass and Andy Warhol will settle down for a nice round of Team Fortress 2 and have a good chuckle, but Borderlands is just _gauche_. Say, Julian Schnabel, would you care to play some Braid with us?