What slices, dices, breathes fire and blows himself up? Introducing the newest Vault Hunter and 6th character class in Borderlands 2, Krieg! Take a peek at Pandora from behind the menacing eyes of Krieg, the Psycho Bandit, an all-new character and the 6th playable class in Borderlands 2. You’ve fought against them as enemies, now use that aggressive energy on the vault hunter’s side. Slice, dice, light yourself on fire and blow things up – taking damage was never so rewarding – or so much fun!
Ravensword brings unprecedented visuals to the role playing and adventure genre. Explore a vast and richly detailed world, gather powerful weapons, collect hundreds of items, increase your skills, and follow a deep storyline to solve the mysteries of the Kingdom of Tyreas.
Holy Mac discounts, Batman! There are many top-tier games on sale this week at can’t miss prices. See below for our top picks, but be sure to check out the Best Mac Deals page on GameAgent.com for the full list!
Vault Hunters! Please welcome the newest member of your ranks, Krieg the Psycho Bandit! Part of the Psycho Pack, which is available for purchase on the Mac today for $9.99, Krieg is looking to make some new friends after a rather less-than-pleasant experience at the hands of Hyperion and the bandits of Pandora.
Bringing completely new skill trees and playstyle to Borderlands 2, Krieg is unlike any Vault Hunter before him. Players can focus on the bonus-stacking Bloodlust tree, the melee and explosive damage-friendly Mania tree, the fire-breathing Hellborn tree, or a mixture of all three. Regardless of what skill path players choose, Krieg is also unique in that taking damage reduces the cooldown of his action skill, the Buzz Axe Rampage, which features a 500% melee boost and instant health regeneration for each kill! Think of him as a a fireball-spewing, TNT-throwing, Buzz Axe-slashing badass version of Brick.
As noted, the Psycho Pack is now available for download for $9.99 and can be found at the GameAgent Store, directly through Steam, and via other participating online retailers. Grab it today and start exploring Pandora for some FRESH MEAT!
It’s about time isn’t it? We’ve wanted to discuss the music to Borderlands 2 for quite a while, but were waiting for it to become available on Spotify or some other music-focused website that could be embedded here for your listening pleasure. That never happened, but thanks to fans on YouTube, you can listen to the entire thing. If you’ve been playing this game constantly for the past few months like we have, then most of this music is pretty familiar to you, but let’s take a step back and give it a listen on its own, without the frenzied action that usually accompanies hearing it. What you’ll find is an incredibly diverse and satisfying mixture of sounds and genres that create a textured and dynamic sonic experience. Give it a listen right here:
This aurally arresting mixture of sounds is brought to us by Jesper Kyd, a renowned game composer known for his work on Assassin’s Creed, Soul Calibre V, Darksiders II, and of course the first Borderlands game. There’s a little something for everybody: haunting ambient tracks like “Ascent,” thumping electronic beats (“Glacial,” “Bandit Slaughter”), and even some beautiful guitar work (“Main Menu,” “Interlude Ambient,” “Caverns”). Every one of these pieces has a sense of urgency and at the same time, each piece breathes. Kyd doesn’t just beat you over the head with thumping beats to match gunfire; he excels at the quiet moments amidst the storm, knowing that not only could multiple events happen over the course of one piece of music, but also that these moments add delicious tension. Despite the rampant humor throughout the game, these tracks make the journey through Pandora feel that much more serious and epic thanks to such skillfully crafted music.
As a bonus, this playlist also includes music from the DLC packs, including Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt. However, what’s not included in this playlist or official soundtrack is the music that plays while you’re in the open world of Pandora, exploring. It’s subtle, compelling, and worth tracking down. After some research, the song is called ”Ice” and is available to listen to on Jesper Kyd’s official website. Kotaku Australia also posted a great article about what’s so great about the song and it’s worth a read.
The official soundtrack can be purchased digitally through iTunes or Amazon.
And let’s not forget the fantastic song “Short Change Hero” by The Heavy! It’s a great song that deserves a mention when talking about the soundtrack:
What are your favorite tracks from the Borderlands 2 soundtrack? Is there another game’s music that deserves the spotlight too? Let us know in the comments!
Great news, Vault Hunters–Aspyr has just released the latest update for Borderlands 2 on Steam, bringing the Mac version back in sync with the PC version! The game should update next time you launch your Steam client.
Aspyr has released the update ahead of the upcoming Psycho Pack DLC which is scheduled to release on the Mac next week. The Psycho Pack will introduce a 6th playable character, Krieg the Psycho Bandit, with all new skills and playstyle.
In the meantime, head online and start exploring Pandora again with your PC buddies!
Are we still riding the high of an awesome Star Wars weekend? Absolutely! Is it cheating to include the music of Star Wars in a blanketed way without referring to a specific game? Yes, yes it is. But for the love of Yoda, we just don’t care! Besides, if you think about it, celebrating the music of Star Wars in a broad sense is the only truly fitting way it can be done right. John Williams’ incredible and timeless score for all six movies is the bedrock of music for any Star Wars-related game, whether its the quaint MIDI versions of these tunes in early games like Dark Forces or the more sweeping and orchestral renditions from modern games like The Force Unleashed. Take a listen to this unforgettable music and remind yourself just how much you love these tunes:
This is the orchestral music of multiple generations. Past centuries may have had Bach and Beethoven, but the 20th and 21st century has John Williams’ score ingrained in our minds. You could probably go up to any person on the street and ask them to hum the Star Wars main theme or the Imperial March (you might have to call it Vader’s theme) and most people probably could. There are few modern non-pop composers that have reached that level of ubiquity in our culture.
Let’s not forget all the lesser-known composers for Star Wars games that simply use some of Williams’ cues as a jumping off point to create their own stirring pieces of music. For The Force Unleashed, Mark Griskey used a great mix of both his original compositions and music from the both the prequel and original Star Wars movies. Since the events of the game happen between the trilogies, he wanted to offer some of both in an attempt to bridge the gap between the two. Others, such as famous game composer Jeremy Soule (Company of Heroes, Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights), use this music only as a reference point to explore their own unique take on the Star Wars universe, as he did in the soundtrack for Star Wars: Bounty Hunter. For a more detailed look into Star Wars music, check out this fairly detailed Wikipedia page.
What’s your favorite piece of Star Wars music? Which Star Wars game do you think has the best music? Tell us in the comments and May the Force Be With You!
May the 4th is over, but why not keep the Star Wars love going all weekend? You’ve played the Star Wars games and celebrated May the 4th, so chances are you know plenty of fun facts about Star Wars. How about we put that knowledge to the test with some Star Wars trivia. Here’s questions of varying difficulty, with answers revealed if you highlight the black box. Remember, no peaking at holocubes for the answer!
General Questions for Scruffy-Looking Nerf Herders
What were the last words spoken in The Empire Strikes Back?
Today is Star Wars day for millions of people the world over and GameAgent is no exception. We love the Star Wars series and look forward to any chance to celebrate one of the most influential pieces of entertainment from the 20th century. But you may be wondering, just how did this day become associated with Star Wars? Thanks to the good folks and Lucasfilm and Disney, we’re going to provide with a history of a day that is sure to cause a disturbance in The Force.
Why is May the 4th Called Star Wars Day?
Say “May the 4th Be With You” out loud and you’ll hear the pun that Star Wars fans worldwide have turned into a rallying cry to proclaim their love of the saga. It’s the worldwide day to say “May the Force be with you” to all, and celebrate the beloved Star Wars story that binds our galaxy together. Read the rest of this entry »
A short time from now, in a galaxy not so far away…
We’ll be celebrating the greatest space opera ever told–Star Wars! Yes, tomorrow, May 4, is Star Wars Day, and Aspyr Media and GameAgent have put together a fantastic way to celebrate for Mac gamers the galaxy over. Read the rest of this entry »
What slices, dices, breathes fire and blows himself up? Introducing the newest Vault Hunter and 6th character class in Borderlands 2, Krieg! Take a peek at Pandora from behind the menacing eyes of Krieg, the Psycho Bandit, an all-new character and the 6th playable class in Borderlands 2. You’ve fought against them as enemies, now use that aggressive energy on the vault hunter’s side. Slice, dice, light yourself on fire and blow things up – taking damage was never so rewarding – or so much fun!
Ravensword brings unprecedented visuals to the role playing and adventure genre. Explore a vast and richly detailed world, gather powerful weapons, collect hundreds of items, increase your skills, and follow a deep storyline to solve the mysteries of the Kingdom of Tyreas.
