Game Informer's upcoming cover story gets some help from 2K Games, as the publisher officially announces Borderlands for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms. Developed by Gearbox Software, Borderlands is a Max Max-styled sci-fi action game featuring online multiplayer combat both on and off heavily armed vehicles. The game will make use of randomly generated content to for a "near-endless variety in missions, environments, enemies, weapons, item drops and character customization". Borderlands is expected to ship sometime during the 2008 holiday season.

"Borderlands represents an important evolutionary leap in game design and technology," said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. "By utilizing revolutionary new technology to create thousands of unique, randomly generated missions, weapons and situations, Borderlands will raise the bar for next gen action games."

"Borderlands creates a universe of gameplay that goes far beyond anything anyone would expect. We’re tapping into every bit of Gearbox Software’s experience with the biggest science fiction video game franchises, then taking everything way past the next level," said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. "The team at 2K Games shares our passion for pushing boundaries in gameplay and storytelling and are absolutely perfect partners for Borderlands."

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