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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.
Datamined files suggest that Ava, a controversial character from Borderlands 3, was initially planned to appear in Borderlands 4 but may have been cut or replaced by Amara, indicating a possible change in the game's development. There is no concrete evidence of her model or audio files, and her potential return remains uncertain.
Borderlands 4 is a promising sequel that shifts focus from the humor and style of Borderlands 3 to gameplay and exploration, aiming to recapture the essence of the first two games with a more serious tone, engaging weapons, and expansive world-building, appealing to fans of the original franchise.
Over four million Borderlands 3 players have collectively contributed to a peer-reviewed scientific paper by playing a minigame designed to help scientists analyze microbial DNA data extracted from human feces. The game, called Borderlands Science, has resulted in the solving of 135 million science puzzles, providing valuable data for researchers to study the human microbiome and its impact on health and diseases. The efforts of the players and Gearbox Entertainment employees have been recognized in the paper, and the data will be used to advance AI programs for cell analysis.
The Borderlands Science minigame embedded in Borderlands 3 has successfully engaged 4.5 million players in tracing the evolutionary relationships of over a million different kinds of bacteria in the human gut, substantially advancing knowledge of the microbiome and improving AI programs. The project, led by McGill University, demonstrated the potential of integrating citizen science into games, with players completing an average of 35 tasks and showing enthusiasm for science. While the gamification approach diluted the scientific contribution per result, it significantly increased player engagement and retention. The data collected will be used to relate specific microbes to diet, aging, and diseases, and researchers are still collecting data provided by gamers.
Over 4.5 million players of the video game Borderlands 3 have contributed to microbiome research by playing a mini-game called Borderlands Science, where they helped align genetic sequences of bacteria. By matching colored tiles, players effectively assisted in decoding genetic material, leading to the solving of over 135 million puzzles and significantly improving the alignment of microbial DNA sequences. This collective effort has provided valuable insights into the human microbiome and its relation to human health, showcasing the potential for integrating scientific research into popular video games.
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Borderlands 3 on the Nintendo Switch offers a complete experience with solid gameplay, although there are some limitations such as 2-player co-op and no crossplay. The game runs well on the Switch, but there are noticeable downgrades in lighting, textures, and effects compared to the PC version. Bugs, including issues with body customizations and subtitles, are present but not game-breaking. The Ultimate Edition includes story DLC, new skill trees, and cosmetic packs. Overall, while not the best way to play the game, Borderlands 3 on the Switch is still enjoyable.
The official file size for Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition on the Nintendo Switch is 23.5 GB, with the base game taking up 8.5 GB and the DLC occupying 15 GB. The physical packaging's reference to a 62 GB size is inaccurate, as the developers optimized the file size. Players can choose to install the DLC updates individually.
PlayStation Plus will be removing 10 games from its catalog on August 15, including Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Borderlands 3. This comes after Sony announced the addition of new games to the service, such as It Takes Two and Undertale. Players have been given notice to finish these games before they are removed from the service.