This is your last chance to win some badass Borderlands swag and a copy of the game on Xbox 360. Find out how after the jump.
UPDATE: This competition is now closed. Friday’s winner will be announced on Monday, Oct. 26.
Thanks to our good friends at 2K Games each day this week we’re 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’re fresh out of luck because there is no draw tomorrow. This is it. Your final chance!
And for all those who entered yesterday, Thursday’s lucky winner is…
Aaron and his Sense of Civic Duty Pistol. Because, frankly, the best way to survive in the wasteland may not necessarily involve killing everyone.
It always bothered me in games like Fallout and Borderlands, worlds with a severely diminished population, that you spent so much time killing bandits and raiders, people who could be rehabilitated to help in rebuilding the infrastructure. Not to mention the hereditary damage of the reduced diversity in the gene pool.
To combat this long term problem I propose the SOCD Pistol. Or Sense of Civic Duty Pistol. Loaded with darts containing a carefully tailored chemical agent. A hit will send the chemical straight to the targets medulla oblangata, at which point they will drop their weapon and leave the battle, walking straight to the nearest farm or water purification facility where they will volunteer as free labour.
Like politicians fail to do, I think post apocalyptic scenario games need to think long term.
Ryan Gray
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:01 PM“The Scag Bag”
Open her up and let those little beasties loose, the scags will run about in all sorts of directions: up, down, left and even right. However, you should watch out, scags don’t discriminate between friend and foe, so it’s a good idea to throw some cheese in the bag every now and again or just beat the baddies with it.
Aliasalpha
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:02 PMSo there’s no design a weapon thing this time?
I was thinking of a “useles object launcher” similar to the rock it launcher from Fallout 3 but shooting more comically useless ammunition such as HD-DVDs, Counter-terrorist fridge magnets and paris hilton
Burdo
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:03 PMPick a winner gun.
No, it doesn’t pick your nose for you. Rather the gun has been rigged to pick a winner on the final day of this competition. And it picks me!
Oh wait. Now that you know what it does nobody is going to use it! Damn.
Caffeinefiend
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:03 PMThe BFG:
This gun is so big and scary when people see you they run away in fear. You rarely have to fire a shot at anyone due to the raw fear this gun emits due to the fact that it is designed to look BIG and SCARY.
In actuality the gun is just a simple pistol that while carrying it if you come across someone with little fear you have to pray you are a good shot because they will challenge you.
NoobyOne
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:10 PM“Guminthehair”
Shoots an extra sticky wad of gum into the enemies hair. While he cant resist the temptation to try and comb it out you can shoot him with a regular gun.
Chowder
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:25 PMMum and Dad’s ‘Bad Boy’ Punishment dispenser
Have you been struggling to cope with the vicious masses constantly going against your wishes? Drinking out of the carton, putting their shoes on the couch and constantly raiding nearby villages or settlements for loot.
Well you’ve had enough. It’s time for the madness to stop.
You bring out the big guns. MND’s ‘Bad Boy’ Punishment dispenser. With ease, it fires off commands in the pee inducing tone of the targets maternal figure, the deep ingrained fear of their whole name being recited with every syllable slowly and perfectly punctuated. Completely body locked in fear, the masses will cower at the threat of vacuuming the ENTIRE desert until its spotless, standing in the corner (if you can find it), confiscating their satellite phones or having their gaming privileges revoked. PERMANENTLY.
Dropping their loot and fleeing is a knee jerk response, best not to risk it when – mums in town. Better get back to their favourite hole – you know the one – that secret spot that ‘only they know about’.
Secondary fire – ‘THAT’S IT! I’m getting your father!’ The last resort of all distraught mothers. But be warned! Instant and horrible deification will befall any within range!
The icy cold memory of being bent over the paternal knee with solid deliveries to the posterior will become all too much. Fleeing is no longer an option. – Dads coming.
Shaun Hing
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:41 PMThe Carrot Distractor
Living in the wasteland of Pandora, there isn’t much in the way of entertainment. That may party be the cause of so much hostility from the local inhabitants – boredom!
What better for them than something to brighten up their lives, to bring some much needed enrichment for their souls. And if it happens to get them off your back in the process, all the better!
Introducing, the Carrot Distractor. Inspired by the classic ‘Carrot on a Stick’, this gun fires specially designed darts that inflict a peculiar type of malaise upon the target. The immediate effect causes them to completely forget what they should be doing, distracting them from more important and stressful tasks, be it finding food, more loot or studying for exams!
The next effect brings to their attention an object of intense desire, of which YOU can decide – the girl next door, the phat rims on their neighbor’s car, or just phat loot generally. Whatever prize you give them to search for, they’ll drop everything they’re doing and begin anew!
This new task then dominates their entire consciousness, forcing them to go searching for it. But of course, it’s all in their head, so they never really ever find it! They’ll be perpetually lost in the daydream of a lifetime, endlessly strung along searching in vain for the imaginary carrot you’ve strung up in their minds!
Never again will you have to kill anyone for their belongings, just tag them with the Carrot Distractor and they’ll virtually hand them over. And for the next several hours, your victims will know the thrill of searching for an illusory prize while their other responsibilities remain neglected!
Shaun Hing
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:44 PMBah, I submitted my comment only to see they they’d finally picked a winner. And how similar that post was to mine today! Oh well, there goes the prize pack for me then. And here I was, hoping every day!
lapzod
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:41 PMThe Rejuvinator.
Ever noticed how in post apocalyptic worlds everybody is just so damn ugly? That is the reason why everybody is so ugly. Imagine waking up in the morning, looking in the mirror and seeing your ugly face.
Well that’s a thing of the past with the Rejuvinator! One shot at your enemy, and their skin will tighten, blemishes will be removed, and they will look at least 10 years younger (or your money back)
What this means for you is is that they’ll be so happy, they won’t want to fight you, but instead will team up with you!
Perfect for the post apcolyptic world.
Baa
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:47 PMThe Dissapointment
Need a gun to complement your personality? This is the perfect pistol for you!
Some of the key features are:
- Old
- A bit on the heavy side
- No longer packs the punch it used to
- Unpopular
- Unnattractive Design
- Compact Barrell
Will it impress your friends and family? No
Will it make your ex wife come back? No
Will it help you put an end to the pain you feel every morning when you look in the mirror? YES!
The Dissapointment much like yourself is prone to firing early, often in a darkened room…. by itself – so watch where you point that barrell!
For a limited time with every purchase of this fine weapon you will receive a free 12 month prescription to your antidepressant of choice!
Frank Iatrou
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:47 PMThe New Appel iTooch
this brand new device will destroy your enemy’s!
lets say for example, you see a phycho running at you with an axe, what will you do? simple! whip put your appel iTooch, download the Pocket Knife App and stab him in the face!
what say, an Alpha Skag is on your tail? download yourself the Zippo app an light that alpha skag on fire! if he’s still going, download the Shotgun app and blast him away!
but i hear you asking “what about when i get to sledge? what if i’m not a high enough level?” No Worries! open up the iToonz store, download Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, and the powerful bass booster speaker will rick-roll him like there is no tomorrow.
so whenever you in a jam, just remember, Appel’s got your back with the New iTooch!
Ryan Norris
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:52 PMThe Backyard Blitz Broom
Everything in apocalyptic wastes are always a dreary share of brown or gray. No wonder everyone turns into murderous thugs who loot and pillage there way though life.
Why not brighten the place up a little with the BBB.
It will sweep away the horrible mess left by a nuclear war and replace it with all things bright and colourfull!
Sick of the dirt? Sweep that mess away and replace it with nice fresh green grass. Once you start the makeover you wont want to stop.
Khrob
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:55 PM— The Sandler —
Opponents tagged by this cheeky little number will, over a period of approx. 110 minutes, overcome their explosively violent temper, realise their personal problem that causes said tendencies and somehow find a way to overcome this problem, turning them into happier, more rounded members of Borderlands’ society.
They will fall in love but not be able to stay with their chosen partner until they have resolved their personal issue.
Somewhere along the way Rob Schneider will pop up with some a cameo, possibly with an hilarious accent.
Troy
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:11 PMPacifier,
A pistol that generates a Pacifism field around the wielder.
This means that anybody in range of this gun is unable to perform violent acts. (Excluding you)
Please watch out for snipers. they have a far longer range than this pistol, and are therefore unaffected.
Al
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:17 PMBorderlands varied range of weapons requires the best defense.
The best defense is a good offense.
A good offence is a varied offense.
Presenting….
The 2 Hyper Tatsunoko Marvel Puzzle Vs. 3 Super Street 4Ex Turbo World Alpha Warrior Strike Fighter!
Hadoukens? Cue up Ken. Head chomping? Blanka. Zombies? Frank West. Lasers? Cyclops.
Meet your enemies on a 2D plane and give them a 50-hit 3 billion damage combination.
Justin Heard
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:17 PMThe super soaker 9000
a large cannon that shoots liquid and fools crazy enough to be in its path. Just pump the tube enough and release the pressure, sending liquid squirting forward, making a horrible mess of your enemies. Be cautious of over pumping however, as it can leave you with a sore arm and may fail to fire.
Watch the fluid melt your cell shaded enemies as their colour runs!
Note: Not to be confused with Male Genitals 9000, an entry into a differet compotition
Michael Zupecki
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:23 PMThe Gargantuan Array of Yielding.
This weapon, otherwise known as the G.A.Y gun, causes any enemy hit to have a sudden, uncontrollable attraction to members of the same gender, by yielding to their gay tendencies. They will be so busy attempting to tear one anothers garments off that they will inadvertently either kill one another, or at least drop their weapons and pucker up for a kiss – just make sure you also have the Chastity Belt equipped!
This weapon was inspired by the real life project at DARPA, called the Gay Bomb. It was designed to do cause male soldiers to be uncontrollably attracted to one another… the idea being they would be incapable of fighting anything besides their own sexual urges.
I think this would be a valid addition to this game.
Michael Zupecki
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:26 PMP.S – Instead of the normal muzzle flash and associated crack of the hammer igniting the gun powder in the casing – the gun would have a rainbow muzzle flash and “It’s raining men” lyrics would play.
chuloopa
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:33 PMawww man.. another awesome winner. i was so sure i might actually have it after yesterday’s, and it looks like there is already come awesome competition from today!!
Also, ‘Goose, you’re killing us with all this suspence stuff lol.
Ok todays last ditch effort… Good luck everyone!
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The mk9 particle changer – aka the ‘switcharoo’
The switcharoo is a small single shot launcher that when fired launches a small rounded disc-like projectile, that upon contact displaces the particles of both the target and the weapons firer. Once particle displacement has occurs (.03 seconds) the firer and target will switch places.
This of course has 2 specific uses:
1. If the user is surrounded by adversaries it can switch places with an enemy before they all have the chance to get a shot off, putting another in the way of the oncoming barage and confusing all others, allowing time to pop off some shots with your chosen weapon before everyone realises just what has occured.
2. Infiltration and hard to reach places – use it to get on to guard towers/bunkers quickly and easily or accross large gaps or chasms. Or you could just use it to switch places with that lucky bastard snogging the cute girl.
The switcharoo is the perfect defensive and offensive weapon essential to any arsenal.
Dean Henderson
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:52 PMThe “Diddy Mao” Gun
An unfortunate oversight by Borderlands developers is noticing the similarities between RPG dice rolling and Russian roulette. The “Diddy Mao” gun addresses this with some luck and gun barrel spinning action for the users. Challenge your enemies to a game of luck and hope your number doesn’t come up.
DougA
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:55 PMThe Glass gun
Fire the gun at the ground infront of enemies to produce a stream of lighting. Instantly the ground heats up enough to create a directed particle ‘dust storm’ of glass shards.
The Glass gun is useful against multiple bunched enemies which often can be driven back or herded while they protect their eyes from the glass.
The gun initially does minimal damage but holding the trigger down for a few seconds will superheat the ground and bigger knife-sized shards can be produced dealing serious damage.
Aaron
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:55 PMThe Sunscreen grenade.
Does spending hours in the pandoran sun get your skin all burned and blistering ? Well now you can fix that with the sunscreen grenade. Just throw it at your group of pasty skinned travelers to apply the highest quality SPF 9001+ grade sunscreen.
Beau
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:59 PMThe Tufnel-Tap 11,011
Bad guys killed you again? Well you can kill them MORE with the Tufnel-Tap 11,011.
While conventional weapons have a max setting of 10, the Tufnel-Tap amplifies any weapon to give you that extra bit of kick just when you need it – going all the way to 11!
The Tufnel-Tap 11,011 – it’s more cushion for your pushin’.
Chris
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2:00 PMThe “Wheres Wally”
Shaped like a walking stick, this weapon allows the possessor to blend into the environment, making it very difficult to be seen. Being nigh on invisible means the user can use its secondary fire, a high powered shot of red and white goo that can only be seen once it hits the offending bad guy, in relative safety. The goo will turn rock solid within seconds, rendering said bad guy immobile.
Zac
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2:00 PMThe E.O.T.L. (End Of The Line)
The EOTL is truly a weapon to save for when you have no choice but to face your own death.
Upon activation, it transfuses large amounts of pain killers, testorone, steroids and adrenaline into the user’s body. This overloads the brain’s usual self-defense systems, driving the weapon’s wielder into a berserk-induced bloodlust.
The large amount of drugs rapidly introduced into the user’s system causes their leg and arm muscles to rapidly enhance, allowing them extra agility and strength.
With the weapon now deployed, your enemy must now face a pain-resistant opponent with extra agility and speed.. They must kill him quickly, or they will be killed.
The catch, however, is that the drugs are only temporary.. Within minutes of the weapon’s activation, the user’s body will suffer from several different types of organ failures, leading to their own death very quickly.
Edward Drake
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2:06 PMThe bible – both new and old testament combined.
If it you can convert people, good for you and for the well-being of the human race.
If you cant convert people, it them over the head with it. Seriously, the bible’s big enough to squash turtles with.
Besides, everyone will love you because your the only one with a bible, everyone else would have thrown theirs out the window when the apocalypse was happening or have read it, got to the part where the “Rapture” occurs and given up.
Best weapon ever.
“If its good enough for God, it’s good enough for you!”