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Randy Pitchford posted images claiming a friend found what appears to be Google's Pixel Watch 5 underwater near Saint Martin, suggesting an early look at the next smartwatch; he notes the back reads Pixel 5, Google has not commented, and a late-summer reveal has been rumored.
Randy Pitchford posted photos of a pre-release Google Pixel Watch 5 allegedly found underwater near St. Martin, fueling speculation about Google's next smartwatch; the device reportedly features IP68 protection and health sensors (heart-rate, UWB, pulse, skin temperature). Pitchford says he’s in contact with the owner to return the watch, while commenters debate the authenticity and motives behind the leak.
Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford sparked backlash after posting an AI-generated image and amid fan scrutiny that Borderlands 4 patch notes may have been AI-written. Critics highlighted generic AI phrasing and even term mix-ups (e.g., ‘acid’ vs. the in-game ‘Corrosive’). Pitchford later clarified Gearbox’s policy bars AI in any customer-facing content and said his AI use was on a personal device, not work hardware, underscoring the ongoing gamer skepticism toward AI in games.
Randy Pitchford posted an AI-generated selfie that looked nothing like him and asked fans to treat it as silly and fun. The post drew backlash from gamers who questioned its relevance, with some accusing Pitchford of using AI for cost-cutting or patch-notes; Pitchford defended the image and hinted at Borderlands 4 and a new IP referenced on a whiteboard, fueling ongoing debate about his AI use and public persona.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick attributed Borderlands 4's softer-than-expected sales to challenges with its problematic PC release, despite Gearbox's claims of a nearly optimal launch, and expects future improvements to boost sales.
Borderlands 4 is currently on a 20% sale on Steam, just a month after release, which suggests it may be underperforming compared to Borderlands 3, despite having a larger budget. The sale and sales strategies indicate the game might see further discounts in the future, and while it's considered good, it hasn't achieved the same level of success as Borderlands 3.
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford humorously admits 'We suck' following Borderlands 4's launch, highlighting the company's ongoing efforts to entertain a global audience and improve their game development over nearly 20 years, despite strong sales of previous titles and a lack of significant competition in the looter-shooter genre.
Borderlands 4 chief Randy Pitchford emphasizes that understanding why players love loot decisions is key to creating successful looter shooters, criticizing other developers for not grasping this core mechanic, and highlighting the franchise's ongoing journey to entertain the world.
Randy Pitchford has expressed a strong personal connection to C4SH, a cowboy robot character in Borderlands 4's upcoming first DLC, highlighting his admiration for the character which he helped animate using his magic skills, and teasing new content and features coming early next year.
Borderlands 4 teases a new Vault Hunter inspired by Gambit at the Tokyo Game Show, with a humorous twist linked to Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford's love for magic and card tricks, hinting at a potentially unique character coming in future DLC.
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford defends Borderlands 4's PC performance, claiming it is 'pretty damn optimal' despite widespread player complaints about stability, frame rates, and crashes, and suggests players adjust settings or use tools like DLSS to improve their experience.
Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox, defended Borderlands 4's technical performance amid criticism, suggesting unhappy players should get refunds and optimize their hardware and settings, while the game remains popular despite ongoing issues.
Randy Pitchford has been responding to PC performance complaints about Borderlands 4 by advising players to adjust settings, use available tools like DLSS, and consider refunds or waiting for hardware improvements, amid ongoing performance issues and mixed reviews.
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford defends Borderlands 4's PC performance, stating the game is 'pretty optimal' and emphasizing the need for players to adjust settings for their desired balance of resolution, FPS, and visual features. He acknowledges ongoing work to improve performance and addresses console FOV concerns, highlighting the trade-offs inherent in gaming hardware and software optimization.
Borderlands 4's demanding PC specs and performance expectations have been highlighted by Gearbox's Randy Pitchford, who warns that running the game on below-minimum hardware is likely to result in unplayable performance, emphasizing the need for recent, high-end components to enjoy the game fully.