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here’s a well-worn
phrase involving the
heart, fondness and
the aforementioned
major organ being
in some way fondly
enhanced by absence. That may be
most true of Borderlands, one of the
most iconic game series of the last
generation, because, not to be crude,
but our organs are pretty well pumped
for the return of the franchise after
seven long years of waiting for it.
Back in 2012, Borderlands 2 continued
the series in fine style, while Telltale
did the episodic Tales From The
Borderlands in 2014, and there
was a more ‘proper’ series entry in
Borderlands The Pre-Sequel that year.
But five years really is a long time
in games; a whole generation of Xbox
and more. Battle Royales have sprungup everywhere, open-world games
have only got more open. But then
came the almost surprising news that
not only was Borderlands 3 going to
be a thing, but it was a thing - ready
for us to play. So it is that OXM has
come to Los Angeles to witness the
unveiling of Borderlands 3, and take
part in the mayhem ourselves with
three hours of never-before-played,
hands-on gameplay.046 THE OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINET