Borderlands the Fastest Selling New Title of 2009

November 16, 2009 - Texas-based developer Gearbox Software expressed enthusiasm today over the sales of its new, online co-op shooter franchise Borderlands, declaring the title to be the fastest selling new franchise launch of 2009.




"We are extremely excited about the reception that Borderlands has earned and I am personally very proud of the incredible team here at Gearbox for having created video game's first great shooter-looter," said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software.



"I want to thank all of the fans of the game who have bought in with us and I want to thank publishing partner 2k Games for taking a big bet on such an ambitious game and standing by the team here at Gearbox Software as Borderlands grew into a very special game - so bold and rare and fun in its style and design."



Borderlands' NPD numbers were impressive for the month of October. The combined platform sales of the title out performed Sony's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Nintendo's Wii Fit Plus.



Gearbox maintains Borderlands will continue to receive on-going support through various title updates and paid downloadable content.