WIN! A Badass Borderlands Xbox 360 Prize Pack

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Every day this week we’re giving away some badass Borderlands swag plus a copy of the game on Xbox 360. If you’d like to win, read on.

Thanks to our good friends at 2K Games each day this week we’ll be giving away the following prize pack:

* A copy of Borderlands for Xbox 360
* A Borderlands t-shirt
* A Borderlands mug
* A Borderlands kitbag
* A Borderlands notebook
* A Boderlands cap
* And a Borderlands retro tape player USB

Borderlands is the imminent role-playing shooter from Gearbox Software. It might not be the Citizen Kane of games, but it is – in the words of Gearbox president Randy Pitchford – totally badass. We’ve played it, several times in fact, and we dig it.

One of the more intriguing aspects of the game is its procedurally generated weapon system, which randomise a host of factors to ensure that you’ll rarely find two weapons that are the same. Gearbox claim there are more weapons in Borderlands than in every other shooter this console generation combined.

But perhaps you can come up with a weapon they haven’t got.

To be in the running to win, we want you to describe the Borderlands weapon you’d use to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Leave your weapon name and description in the comments below. Humour and creativity will be rewarded, as per usual Kotaku competition lines.

To be eligible for today’s draw, you must leave your comment by midnight tonight. You’re allowed one entry per day. If you want to enter in tomorrow’s draw, you must comment on that post with a brand new weapon idea.

And for all those who entered yesterday, Tuesday’s lucky winner is…

“Reaver” and a little thing he’s flogging off in the Fyrestone Trading Post.

The Blue Phoenix

My blue 1985 Mazda 323 hatch is the weapon of choice.
It has many features that make it the perfect post apocalyptic companion.

Able to reach speeds of close to 100km per hour*, making it a decent battering ram/person plow.

It has ample storage space for various weapons and loot that would inevitably needs to be collected in Pandoras barren hostile landscape. Or alternatively bring your friends and experience the adventure of the struggle for survival together in its 4 intact seats.

Doubles as a shelter from various dust storms/snow storms/acid rain storms/zombie hordes that one might come across.

Can run on all kinds of combustible liquids no matter how crude and unrefined.

Most importantly when it is prevented from functioning due to technical issues, a little love and care and some consultation with the owners manual will lead to its resurrection. (This has been tested on numerous occasions under many conditions, hence the name Blue Phoenix)

only $3000 (ono)
Ask for Reaver
Shed #3 Fyrestone

*(downhill slope and tail wind may be required to reach said speeds)

Honourable mentions to Dominic Harman, Doug Spann, James and jimmy.

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    Ben Scott

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    The Magma Shot aka the Junkverter

    A large (two handed) cylindrical weapon with the front part a typical gun nozzle while the back part contains a large empty cavity as well as the trigger and handle. The weapons fire is akin to a water pistol releasing concentrated liquid heat enough to burn flesh and roadblocks, vehicles other things that need to be destroyed to wander the wasteland.

    Ammo is gathered by the large cavity being filled with an assortment of metals, rocks and in general junk which would be easily found in the post apocalypses.

    Upon filling the cavity with junk, it then closes up and begins to crush all the junk to make it small enough to fit into a long tube located in the weapon. Using the natural heat and radiation generated by the earth, it superheats the junk without compromising the shape or structure of the actual weapon (so no fear of the heating actually destroying the weapon).

    By superheated junk now functions as a steady stream of liquid fire which can be used to survive or prevent others from surviving.

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    Jo

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    The 9-5

    This nefarious mind altering device transports the target’s consciousness into the mind of a 20th century office worker.

    Into the space of each second will be compressed a years worth of repetitive tedious tasks and endless purposeless struggle for recognition in an unfeeling machine.
    As mere seconds pass he will feel a lifetime of hopelessness as empty changeless years are experienced in his head, his accomplishments pathetic beside the all encompassing failure of mediocrity.

    Age sets in, crippling and soul crushing as he is shunted aside, forgotten.
    As he looks back from his deathbed upon a wasted and meaningless existence and the knowledge that he has achieved nothing with the life he has been given,
    the culminating explosion of despair ruptures the targets brain cells, releasing his soul to the comparatively green fields of hell.

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    Hayden

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    yo momma.

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    DanMazin

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    “The Melephant”

    Combining one of the most powerful and noble beasts of the African wasteland with the newest advances in technological bastardisation, the Melephant is a living, breathing fortified media post for a time when the control of information is the often forgotten key to survival and success in the wastelands.

    Equipped with a substantial antennae array on its back, the Melephant has the capacity to intercept 90% of nearby radio, television and communication signals and has the capacity to broadcast its own audio/video feeds for up to 200km (youtube/facebook access is an optional extra). The Melephant also features a camo-projection defence system to keep its presence a secret from nearby bandits and other less scrupulous individuals.

    Unfortunately the wasteland has many more hazards than just bandits, yet thanks to the wonders of evolution the Melephants own survival instincts are more than enough for it to defend itself from any attacking Skags or wasteland creatures. And in the rare occasion that you encounter something that you feel that the Melephant simply can not handle on its own, than the twin mounted gattling guns should do a good job of turning any would-be assailants into a messy pile of gibs.

    Last but not least, the eco-friendly wastlander out there can rest assured that the Melephant is powered off a revolutionary combination Solar/Fecal-Methane Generator, meaning that not only will it reduce the harm to the environment, but you’ll never need to refill or maintain this baby like you do those unreliable and filthy trucks and tanks. In the unlikely chance that your Melephant does take a big hit and breaks down (tough they may be, but not invincible), then it will still be good for at least 3 months worth of a-grade elephant meat – its the investment that keeps on giving!!!

    Due to the exceedingly rare amount of African Elephants still in existence, supply of the Melephant is extremely limited, so order yours today!!

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    Salvadore Martin

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    A Treu-Bastier (Purposely Misspelled)

    With all these modern day weapons left into the barren wasteland. You wish you had-’em all!WELL,LOOKS NO FURHER!With a Treu Bastier You never have to look along searching for those weapons. With a Solar Radius Compass equipped the weapon will Instantly suck up the weapon into your inventory. It also gives you 300+ every stat in the game. This weapon takes over 9000 FFJ Bullets to be activated. It can be used as a Shotgun, Sniper-Rifle, and a Tank. But in you order now in Real Life we will grant You anything in the game even give you infinite girl friends, a pat on the back by the head developer of Border-Lands, and A Autograph cookie

    Get one know. 1200 Pounds or 1,000,000 American Dollars or… 21 Border-Lands dollars

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    Andy Te

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    GN Spam Cannon & Gundam Designator

    Powered by a GN Drive (google GN Drive) you can spam this weapon as long as you want without fear of reloading or running out of ammo. This weapon also comes with GN submachine guns attached increasing its firepower and can be used as a blunt weapon for close-quarter encounters

    Also comes with a Gundam Designator where you can summon an army of gundams (any gundam you can think of) or the Psycho Gundam Mk2 and decimate your enemies

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    Will

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    EBGames has broken street date (at least in Melbourne) so go get yourself a copy a couple of days early.

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    Jickle

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    The Ghettoblaster

    Sometimes, when you’re representing in the valley and radioactive mutants ‘n whatnot be all up in your grill, you just gots to blast your tunes. When you blast dem fat beats (including M.C. Apocolypto’s ‘Bitches Ain’t Nuttin’ No Mo’ (Cos They Was All Killed By Giant Monsters ‘N Shit)’, suckers all up and down Pandora be bustin’ themselves to yo mad beats. Funkin’ themselves to death, damn foolish of them. Shiiiiiiiet. You be collectin’ the mad bling dem suckas leave behind and jivin’ off on yo’ way. Word.

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    GreenLego

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    The Impregnator

    Instantly makes the target pregnant, causing onset of immediate morning sickness (vomitting, easy to be irritated, emotional, non-rational thinking)

    Doesn’t differentiate gender, so both genders are suitable targets.

    The target won’t be able to function for the next 9 months.

    Comes with a free selection of ‘ammo’ or can supply your own ‘ammo’.

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    Grim

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Banhammer
    Unlike it’s little brother of the same name, this Banhammer does not ban trolls of the internet. It bans their prime source of food (Video games).

    Inflicts critical damage on Australian and Valve-type enemies.

    Primary Attack: Misinformed Swing
    Brings the Banhammer down in an overhead swing, taking all the fun out of your life. Common effects include the removal of sex, gratuitous violence and addictive drugs.

    Secondary Attack: Carebear Slam
    Fixes all of the targets issues, only to find the old target imported from overseas and in the hands of Australian-type enemies.

    High chance to cause dissent and petitions.

    Cannot be wielded by characters 18+, because the Banhammer can’t be bothered to implement the coding.

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    k'Fox

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    The RRoD (Red Ring of Death) Gun

    Something working that you wish didn’t? Now, you can cause it to malfunction with the RRoD gun on purpose.
    Regardless of it having the state of the art anti-crashing/anti-malfunctioning circuitry, if it uses a CPU, it will crash with this beaut of a device. Even Ironman or Master Chief will be at your mercy with the RRoD gun.
    And if you manage to spot a PS3, Wii or 360 during your journey, don’t forget to give them a nice RRoD wave and have it crash in a crazy RRoD way and turn it into a useless paper weight.

    Usage Warning: If you plan on disabling an AK or a crossbow with this gun, don’t forget to point it into someone’s eye unless you actually have a death wish.
    And Yes, if you use this gun on itself, it will ruin the gun.

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    Benny

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    The iGun Touch

    Upon finding this unassuming little device you immediately become one of the “in” crowd. When you have the iGun equipped enemies view you as one of their own and want to tell you about the cool new ammo they just found.

    Area of effect 1m per level, stun +5sec per level

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    andrew

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    CupOJoe, weapon augment
    Allows extended energy, and faster reflexes.
    Please note, we take no responsibility for a frient being shot in the face due to your increased jitteriness

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    Funky J

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    The “Just Friends” gun.

    This gun shoots at your enemies the person of their dreams, who then flirts and teases them, showing themselves off as perfect potential partner material.

    But then when the enemy move in to close the deal with a kiss, they get rebuffed with the words “I like you and all, but I just want to be friends”.

    This will cause your enemy to get into a deep funk, in which they will listen to awful music, write even worse poetry, and eventually grow old and fat and alone, pining for something they can never have.

    For extra effectiveness, you can add the “I like your friend” rifle scope, which will make the dream person fall madly in love with your enemies’ best friend.

    Enjoy as your enemies writhe in internal agony as they watch their best friend and perfect partner get married, have children, divorce, and then when s/he thinks they’re in with another chance, they find another friend to date.

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    fricanature

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    My perfect weapon would defiantly be radioactive acid spit. I mean who who wouldn’t want to kill their enemy by spitting on them? Its both degrading to them and gives them an unhealthy dose of radiation while burning through their organs. Because nothing says “I hate you” more than spitting on a dead body- well nothing except spitting on a live one.

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    PeterE

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    The Rumble Bum Gun

    If the ominous sound of this one doesn’t have your foes running in panic, the low level ultrasonic wave it produces will cause embarrassing and unavoidable bowel movement for anyone caught in the blast.

    Even better than catching them with their pants down is catching them with their pants up! I don’t know about you, but I’d find having a rumble down under rather distracting when trying to return fire!

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    Glenn

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Fans of Tenacious D might appreciate this entry:

    “Tribute”
    [Spoken]
    This is the greatest and best gun in the world… Tribute.

    Long time ago me and my brother Kyle here,
    we was hitchhikin’ down a long and lonesome road.
    All of a sudden, there shined a shiny Claptrap… in the middle… of the road.
    And he said:
    [Sung]
    “Show me the best gun in the world, or I’ll eat your soul.”
    [Spoken]
    Well me and Kyle, we looked at each other,
    and we each said… “Okay.”
    [Sung]
    And we grabbed the first gun in our inventory,
    Just so happened to be,
    The Best Gun in the World, it was The Best Gun in the World.

    Needless to say, the beast was stunned.
    Whip-crack went his Whoopy tail,
    And the beast was done.
    He asked us: “(beep) Be you angels?”
    And we said, “Nay. We are but Fortune Hunters!.”
    Rock!
    Ahhh, ahhh, ahhh-ah-ah,
    Ohhh, whoah, ah-whoah-oh!

    This is not The Greatest Gun in the World, no.
    This is just a tribute.
    Couldn’t find again The Greatest Gun in the World, no, no.
    This is a tribute, oh, to The Greatest Gun in the World,
    All right! It was The Greatest Gun in the World,
    All right! It was the best muthaf***in’ Gun the greatest Gun in the world.
    [Spoken]
    And the peculiar thing is this my friends:
    the Gun we showed on that fateful night it didn’t actually look
    anything like this Gun.
    [Sung]
    This is just a tribute! You gotta believe it!
    And I wish you were there! Just a matter of opinion.
    Ah, f***! Good God, God lovin’,
    So surprised to find you can’t stop it.

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    Charlie

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    The Orange Gun

    When you’re down and out and stuck in the wasteland, nothing is more valuable or useful to you than the Orange Gun.

    Knowing your weapon of choice has been manufactured by hand, usually by a father and son team, adds to the overall feel of goodness the Orange Gun provides. Just think, your weapon is building relationships, an inspiring thought. And if you can’t purchase one, with some pvc pipe and a net of navels, you’re halfway there.

    Wasteland scurvy will be a problem for you no more. The Orange Gun is good in the morning when you need a little Vitamin C, and also in the evening when wasteland prowlers need a little valencia upside their head.

    Some complain about the slow rate of fire, each shot needing to be individually primed with a spray can, but what’s the rush? Life’s too fast, stop and smell the citrusy goodness that comes with every orange loaded.

    So load up with an Orange Gun today, the most violent, friendly, colourful and nutritious weapon on the planet.

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    TailSwallower

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Atlas JK13 Flamidget Thrower

    When faced with the dilemma of the hordes of psychotic midgets roaming about Pandora, Atlas Corporation were determined to not just eliminate these little terrors, but to instead harness them – for fun and profit.

    The JK13 Flamidget Thrower is a two-stage propulsion system expertly engineered for easy wielding.
    The first stage consists of the ammunition clip – a shoulder-mounted cage where you can easily and hygienically store the wastrel midgets that you find on your journeys. When you pull the trigger on your Flamidget Thrower one of your stored midgets is shunted into…
    The second stage is a shallow reservoir full of Atlas Brand Patented Orange-Flavoured Napalm, where your midgets will quickly bathe before being shot out the barrel via the award-winning Atlas Corporation First Strike ™ Pilot Light.
    The Flamidget Thrower has also been laboratory tested to ensure that your midget will die on target and not before; That’s our guarantee!

    (Bad taste for sure, but Gearbox went there first…)

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    Haso

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    The Dick Cheney.
    (Elephant gun/blunderbus)
    Can shoot anything and only draws minimal agro, relatively low damage though.
    also can’t target ducks..

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    Aaron

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    The cricket from men in black. :D

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    Jordan Diets

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    i look forward to this release and HOPEFULLY winning! :D

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    Shane

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    The Console War Maker

    A weapon that causes the enemy’s to suck off their xbox 360 controller until it PS3′s all over it’s Wii.

    The enemy will experience severe depression after wards.

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    Shaun Hing

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    The Review Board

    Smite your enemies with the power of bureaucracy! Out in the wastes of Pandora, all you’ll ever need to survive against the myriad of foes is the latest from the Omnipresent Flailing Limb Consortium – The Review Board!

    In keeping with the random weapon variants so prevalent on Pandora, the Review Board carries new AG-SA Technology that instantly scans your opponents on contact for any weaknesses. Once detected, the Review Board promptly delivers a massive blow, crippling anything it comes into contact with.

    Such awesome power much come with a price, however. The devastating abilities of the Review Board can be temperamental at best, and down-right inconsistent at worst. And it has been known to cause substantial collateral damage by delivering excessive damage to undeserving targets.

    But, in the badass, cell-shaded, post-apocalyptic world of Pandora, too much unwieldy power is never enough!

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    Burdo

    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    The Limited Edition Hyper Mega Super Advance Plus Gamma Omega Cannon.

    Purpose: It’s the same as all the other billions of guns. Only better.

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