So, apparently, some whiny “fans” are clutching their wallets tighter than a goblin guarding its gold because *Borderlands 4* might cost a whopping $80! 😱 And Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford, bless his heart, had the audacity to suggest that “real fans” would just, you know, *buy the game anyway*. The absolute madman!
First off, let’s all bow down to Nintendo for bravely leading the charge into the $80 abyss with *Mario Kart World* on the Switch 2. 🏎️💨 It’s like they’re saying, “Yeah, we know you’re already selling your kidneys for joy-cons, but we need another one for this bad boy!” And now, with whispers of Xbox joining the price-gouging party, the “fans” (read: cheapskates) are panicking that *Borderlands 4* will also demand a king’s ransom. Oh, the horror! Just imagine, having to choose between eating ramen for a month or experiencing the latest installment of looting and shooting mayhem. Decisions, decisions…
But wait, there’s more! 2K is still playing coy about the price hike, probably laughing maniacally behind closed doors while counting their future profits. But our hero, Randy Pitchford, ever the provocateur, decided to weigh in on the matter. Some random dude on X (formerly known as Twitter, because who needs brand recognition?) dared to suggest that $80 was too much. Pitchford, in his infinite wisdom, responded with a tale of his own struggles, reminiscing about how he scraped together $80 for *Starflight* on Sega Genesis while working at an ice cream parlor. 🍦 Talk about #relatable!
And then came the kicker: “If you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.” 💥 Oh, the internet rage! The audacity! The sheer lack of empathy! Fans are now accusing Pitchford of being out of touch, as if CEOs are supposed to understand the plight of the common gamer. Seriously, people, get a grip. He’s just trying to motivate you to sell your grandma’s antique porcelain doll collection. It’s for a good cause, after all – more *Borderlands*!
But let’s not forget the facts, people! Pitchford dropped some truth bombs at PAX East, claiming that *Borderlands 4* is “by far the biggest universe that we’ve built.” And guess what? Building universes ain’t cheap! He even mentioned those pesky tariffs and rising development costs. 💸 Twice the budget of *Borderlands 3*, he says! Twice the budget means twice the explosions, twice the loot, and twice the memes, right? So, really, you’re getting a bargain at $80!
So mark your calendars, folks! September 12, 2025, is the day you decide whether you’re a “real fan” or just a casual observer. Start saving those pennies, selling your belongings, and maybe even consider a career change. After all, what’s a little financial hardship compared to the joy of experiencing the biggest, most expensive *Borderlands* game ever? Priorities, people, priorities! 💰😎
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