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Borderlands 4 DLC Character and Free-to-Play Weekend Attract Resurgence on Steam
Borderlands 4 is experiencing a resurgence on Steam charts, driven by the popularity of its new DLC character, Loveless the Hacker. The game is also benefiting from a free-to-play weekend.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
Free Play Days – EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Season Edition, Dustborn, and More
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Borderlands 4, F1 25: 2026 Season Edition, Surviving Mars: Relaunched, and CarX Drift Racing Online for free from September 10-13. Dustborn will have a two-hour trial during the same period. EA Sports Madden NFL 27 is also available as a free trial for all Xbox members.
Popular 2025 PS5 RPG Half Price on PlayStation Store, All DLC Included
The PlayStation Store is offering a limited-time 50% discount on the Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5, including all DLC. The deal, which ends September 10, reduces the price from $129.99 to $64.99, providing the full game experience with multiple add-on packs.
Evening Reading - September 7, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news and internet topics. It includes discussions on upcoming Nintendo Direct expectations for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy Resonance, Grand Theft Auto 6, and Battlefield. The article also touches on Tesla's Cybercab probe, Bungie's office sublease exploration, and the development of The Witcher 4, alongside lighter internet content like AI image concerns and Dark Souls challenges.
Weekend Discussion - September 6, 2026
This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews covers various topics including mentions of Borderlands 4, NHL 27, and Final Fantasy Resonance. It also touches on Sudoku, documentaries, fitness trackers, MREs, mathematics, and music.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 4: Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest, the Epic Games Store's End of Summer Sale with discounts on various titles, and bundles from Humble Bundle. Notable deals include free games on Amazon Luna and significant discounts on popular titles across multiple storefronts.
Labor Day PS5 deals have landed, save on consoles, collector's editions, controllers and more
Labor Day sales are offering discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles, controllers, and collector's editions from retailers like Best Buy, Woot, and Amazon. While new consoles are at full price, refurbished original models are available for $539. Deals are expected to end around midnight on Monday, September 7.
Borderlands 4’s Loveless the Hacker is a contagion-spreading monster
Gearbox Software has revealed Loveless the Hacker, a new Vault Hunter for Borderlands 4, set to release on September 10, 2026. Loveless is an ex-corporate infiltration specialist who merged with a digital mind virus, granting her abilities like summoning a digital wyrm and spreading poison through a contagion effect. The character is a subtle nod to Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer.
I got my greasy mitts on a host of RTX Spark laptops running, what else, games at Gamescom 2026—and there's a…
At Gamescom 2026, Nvidia showcased new RTX Spark laptops featuring their custom Arm-based SOC with RTX Blackwell GPU cores, promising performance comparable to RTX 5070. Several manufacturers, including Asus and Dell, demonstrated these laptops running games like Arc Raiders and Doom: The Dark Ages at high frame rates, with Nvidia's frame generation technology in use. While specific pricing and configurations remain undisclosed, the article highlights the Asus ProArt P14 and Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition as impressive models, contrasting them with the less compelling Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra.
Weekend Discussion - August 23, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews covers various topics including a Sudoku puzzle, a discussion about Dune, watches, MREs, obscure weapons, and coffee. It also highlights recent Shacknews articles about The Duskbloods, NBA 2K27, Borderlands 4, and speculates on the plot of Kingdom Hearts 4. The article also mentions Sam Chandler, Head of Guides at Shacknews, and reiterates Shacknews' policy against using AI in content creation.
Gamescom, jag är redo.
This opinion piece discusses the true value of Gamescom, arguing that the Opening Night Live show is not representative of the entire event. The author emphasizes the overwhelming scale of the convention, the importance of hands-on experiences with games, and the personal approach needed to navigate the event effectively. The article also touches on the author's personal experience attending and covering Gamescom, including their preparation and plans for reporting on the event.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 21: The Humble Store Summer Sale continues
This article rounds up various PC game deals available from multiple digital storefronts, including Humble Store, Battle.net, GamesPlanet, Ubisoft Store, Green Man Gaming, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GOG.com, and Steam. Notable sales include Humble Store's Summer Sale, Battle.net's August Game Deals, and Ubisoft's Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on a wide range of titles.
Evening Reading - August 20, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading for August 20, 2026, highlights various gaming news including The Duskbloods' FromSoftware-inspired experience, NBA 2K27 upgrades, Borderlands 4 lore, and Dota 2's The International 2026 details. It also features an Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC review, a unique GTA 6 promotion by the U.S. Army, and mentions of id Software's commitment to id Tech following Xbox layoffs.
Borderlands 4 Story Pack 2, Bounty Pack 5 Get September 10th Release Date
Gearbox Entertainment announced that Borderlands 4's Story Pack 2, FL4K and the Last Resort, and Bounty Pack 5, Amara and the Vile Shadows, will be released on September 10th. These packs introduce new story content, characters like FL4K and Amara, and enemies from the Tediore corporation. A free update will also increase the level cap by 10, and a new Vault Hunter, Loveless the Hacker, will be revealed soon. Borderlands 4 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Borderlands 4's next big DLC is a John Wick-inspired rescue mission to save a Borderlands 3 hero's dog
Gearbox has announced details for the next major Borderlands 4 DLC, 'FL4K and the Last Resort,' which features a rescue mission inspired by John Wick and Mad Max. The expansion introduces the returning character FL4K, a new jungle map called Providence, new enemies, and the new playable character Loveless. A smaller DLC, 'Amara and the Vile Shadows,' and a system update increasing the max level cap are also releasing soon.
Borderlands 4’s FL4K and the Last Resort digs into Tediore lore
Gearbox Software has revealed details about Borderlands 4 Story Pack 2, titled FL4K and the Last Resort, set to release on September 10, 2026. This expansion introduces the volcanic island of Providence, a new tropical resort setting, and pits players against the weapon manufacturer Tediore. Players will team up with Vault Hunter FL4K to rescue his skag, Mr. Chew, and will encounter new gameplay mechanics like ziplines and environmental hazards.
Borderlands 4 Plans Unaffected by Performance, Says Take-Two CEO: “We Continue to Support the Title”
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that Borderlands 4's development plans remain unaffected by its performance, with Gearbox Software continuing to support the title. New content, including a new Vault Hunter named Loveless and Bounty Pack 5, is scheduled for release on September 12, 2026.
Without Embracer, Borderlands 4 boss Randy Pitchford "is performing magic tricks at birthday parties for a living," Saber CEO says in belated response to digs made in the looter shooter
Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch responded to Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford's comments about Embracer Group, stating that without the company's ownership, Pitchford would be performing magic tricks for a living. Karch's remarks were made in response to perceived digs from Gearbox, including in Borderlands 4, referencing their past ownership by Embracer Group and subsequent split.
Saber CEO Admits 'Dig' at Gearbox Boss Randy Pitchford in New Game Trailer, Saying It's Payback for 'Shots at Embracer in Borderlands 4'
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch admitted to including a jab at Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford in the trailer for their new game, Rideshare Simulator. Karch stated this was payback for perceived 'shots' Pitchford took at Embracer Group in relation to Borderlands 4.