Tips N Tricks Tuesday (#16) - Stomping Warlord Nix (Battleborn)

The blog series in which I share some gaming tidbit that may or may not help you in your quest to be a better gamer...

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***Stomping Warlord Nix***
Battleborn

Warlord Nix is a mini boss you take on in the second chapter (mission, or whatever they call it) in Battleborn. I play solo, so I need to find ways to defeat bosses without dying. 

I still die. 

A lot. 

In most of the games I play. 

That said, here's what I did recently to defeat Nix without dying, or even taking much damage. ▼

Tips n Tricks Tuesday (#15) - Old Slappy Must Die! (Borderlands 2)

The series in which I share a gaming tip or trick. These are most often Borderlands 2...

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***Old Slappy Must Die!***
Borderlands 2

In yet another edition of 'hide in that corner so the baddie can't get you,' I bring you the mini boss Old Slappy in Borderlands 2.

In Sanctuary, Sir Hammerlock gives you a side quest called Slap-Happy that involves killing the thresher who took his arm. Below, you can witness me killing him without getting hit.

...except for that one time. ▼

Movie Monday (#28) - Destroying the Destroyer (Borderlands)

The series in which I share a game or game related video that is almost always one of my own....

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***Destroying the Destroyer***
Borderlands

There are times when boss fights are so freaking long you feel like rage quitting. This is one of those times. Borderlands games usually give me a run for my money, and this one definitely did that. So sit back and relax as you watch me die and then slowly chip away at the Destroyer's health. 

For 30 minutes.
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Tips N Tricks Tuesday (#13) - Killing Knuckle Dragger (Borderlands 2)

The blog series in which I share or demonstrate a gaming tip or trick. These are mostly Borderlands...

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***Killing Knuckle Dragger***
Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2 has a crap-ton of bosses, most of whom have some spot near them where you can stand and kill them without getting killed in return. This week's tip is just such a spot, this time for the very first boss, Knuckle Dragger. ▼

Screenshot Saturday (#29) - Borderlands The Pre-Sequel!

As a huge Borderlands fan, I should post some screenshots of a Borderlands game. I have a time or two, here and here, but not of the third installment in the franchise, namely the Pre-Sequel. So here you go. Enjoy! ♥

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***Borderlands***
The Pre-Sequel!

I've selected my character. I love Jack. I mean, the Doppelganger...

Movie Monday (#24) - Attempted Assassination (Borderlands)

I have a crapton of vidz from Borderlands. Here's another.

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***Attempted Assassination***
The Secret Armory of General Knoxx
Borderlands

There are four groups of assassins who try to kill you in the Secret Armory of General Knoxx DLC in Borderlands. I've been killed by... well, all of them at least once. In the following vid, I actually don't die. But then, I am a little over-leveled at this point. Check it out. ▼

—DLC Review— Claptrap's Robot Revolution (Borderlands)

Borderlands games are known for humor, bright colors, loot, and DLC that's almost as fun as the game itself. Each DLC is like a game of its own, thus worthy of a review of its own. 

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**Claptrap's Robot Revolution**
Borderlands

Published by 2K Games | Developed by Gearbox Software

Released 2009 | FPS/RPG
For all platforms | Review: PC

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Blood and Gore | Intense Violence
Mature Humor | Strong Language

HGG rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 6/10

—DLC Review— Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep (Borderlands 2)

Borderlands games are known for humor, bright colors, loot, and DLC that's almost as fun as the game itself. Each DLC is like a game of its own, thus worth a review of its own. 

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**Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep**

Published by 2K Games | Developed by Gearbox Software

Released 2013/2015 | FPS/RPG
For all platforms | Review: Xbox 360, PC, PS4

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Blood and gore | Intense Violence

Language | Sexual Themes | Use of Alcohol

HGG rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 9.8/10

Tips N Tricks Tuesday (#8) - Leveling Up With Deathtrap (Borderlands 2)

Back to Borderlands 2! I did mention I have a crap-ton of tips/tricks for this game, didn't I? Today we'll talk about one I got from hubby and bro (again) and I'm not sure where they got it. It might be one they realized one day during one of their buttload of playthroughs. Who knows. 

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**Leveling Up With Deathtrap**
Borderlands 2
••must have Mechromancer DLC••

So this trick only works if you have the Mechromancer DLC character. If you have The Handsome Collection, or the Game of the Year Edition, you have this DLC, so no worries. 

Gaige's action skill is Deathtrap, a truly awesome robot who kills lots of things. LOTS of things. Oh man.

He has a certain skill called Upshot Robot. This is essential for this leveling trick to work. It adds 5 seconds to Deathtrap's timer for every baddie killed by you or Deathtrap. ▼

Tips N Tricks Tuesday (#4) - Defeating Dukino's Mom (Borderlands 2)

I'm coming to realize that Borderlands 2 is the game I've probably got the most tips about. Kinda weird, but then again, maybe not. I don't like FPSs, so gaming the system is a bit of a hobby now, I suppose. lol

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**Defeating Dukino's Mom "Trick"**

I'm terrible at FPSs. Seriously bad. I don't know how to get out of the way and my aim is really, really bad. To that end, I look for corners where I can shoot things but they can't shoot me.

The idea that these places exist was put in my head by my brother and my husband. They read somewhere about a spot they refer to as Glitch Rock in the side mission where you take on Terramorphous. I don't know if they came up with the moniker or if the original poster did, but that's what we call it. It's a spot you can stand and shoot Terramorphous and he can't touch you. So now I look for a similar spot in every boss fight I'm in, even little bosses like Dukino's Mom.

Movie Monday (#18) - In the Face! (Borderlands 2)

How about a clip of the EASIEST trophy/achievement to get in Borderlands 2? And at the same time, you get the great feeling of fulfilling someone's deepest desire. Take a look...

Oh, rated M. You've been warned. 

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***Borderlands 2***

This vid is from The Handsome Collection for PS4. Borderlands 2 is also available for Xbox 360 and PC. The Steam version is linked here:



*All things Borderlands are © 2K Games/Gearbox Software; these companies in no way endorse this fan/gaming/reviews blog.

Until next time...

—Game Review— Borderlands 2

My brother got hubby and I into Borderlands 2. It was funny, 'cause none of us in a million years would have given this game a chance. Wanna know why?

The cover art.

We're not shoot-'em-up gamers, not really, so the image of a human-like creature blowing his brains out was not appealing. We assumed it was not a game for us. In fact, I never even gave the game a second glance and had no idea what game my brother was talking about when he mentioned it. (He opted to try it out 'cause Microsoft had it pretty cheap in the Xbox Live Marketplace.) 

Needless to say, we were hooked. The humor is stupid enough to please our redneck personalities. But I'll get more into that in the review itself. ☺

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***Borderlands 2***

Published by 2K Games | Developed by Gearbox Software

Released 2012/2015 | FPS/RPG

Available for all platforms | Review: Xbox 360, PC, PS4

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Blood and Gore | Intense Violence

Language | Sexual Themes | Use of Alcohol

HGG's rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 9/10

Tips N Tricks Tuesday (#2) - Leveling Up With Marcus (Borderlands 2)

I've played a lot of Borderlands 2 and learned a lot of things. Some from my hubby and some from my brother. Here's one of the first things hubby taught me. Not sure where he heard about it, or if he figured it out on his own. 

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**Leveling Up With Marcus**
Borderlands 2

One of the first things my hubby taught me when playing Borderlands 2 was a leveling trick involving Marcus, the gun seller in Sanctuary.

Please note: This is an M-rated game, and this particular vid is a little gory, since I forgot to turn off the gore... I think...

Movie Monday (#16) - Roland vs. 9-Toes (Borderlands)

More fun with Borderlands. I got a new graphics card which came with better video capturing software, so here ya go! Enjoy this surprisingly short boss fight. Yeah, it ended a LOT faster than I expected. This guy usually kills me a lot. This is an M-rated game, so if you're squeamish about crude humor and bloody chunks, you might wanna skip this one. ♥

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***Borderlands***

*Borderlands is ©2K Games/Gearbox Software; these companies do not in any way endorse this gaming/review/fan blog. 

Until next time...

Screenshot Saturday (#18) - Borderlands 2

All this time with this blog and doing Screenshot Saturday and I have never shared images from Borderlands 2. How sad is that? It's one of my all-time favorite games; I've played several hundred hours on Xbox 360, PC, and PS4. Serious fan RIGHT HERE. That said, here are some shots from the Tiny Tina DLC on the PS4 Handsome Collection. 

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***Borderlands 2***
Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep

ROLL FOR INITIATIVE!

Movie Monday (#11) - Borderlands 2

I've had so much fun playing Borderlands 2. Getting The Handsome Collection for PS4 was one of the best decisions I ever made. Here's one of those gaming moments I was glad I captured, 'cause really, how many times does a gamer actually drive in an entertainingly bad way in a video game? Lots, if that gamer is me.

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***Borderlands 2***

*All things Borderlands are © 2K Games/Gearbox Software; these companies do not in any way endorse this fan blog.

Until next time...

Screenshot Saturday (#14) - Battleborn Open Beta

The Battleborn Open Beta was super fun, so here are a few screenshots for you to enjoy. I hate that it was first person, but I still got some cool shots. Enjoy! ♥ 

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***Battleborn***
Open Beta

Oscar Mike (I ♥ him.)

—DLC Review— The Secret Armory of General Knoxx (Borderlands)

Borderlands games are known for humor, bright colors, loot, and DLC that's almost as fun as the game itself. Each DLC is like a game of its own, thus worthy of a review of its own. 

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**The Secret Armory of General Knoxx**

Published by 2K Games | Developed by Gearbox Software

Released 2009 | FPS/RPG
For all platforms | Review: Xbox 360, PC

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Blood and Gore | Intense Violence
Mature Humor | Strong Language

HGG rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 7/10

Movie Monday (#10) - Battleborn Open Beta

I have several gaming vidz from the Battleborn Open Beta. Here's another one, a boss fight. In this vid I'm Reyna. She's awesome. KILL ALL THE SPIDER BABIES!!! 

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***Battleborn***
Open Beta

 *Video taken by LowliGiggre (The Heartless Gamer Girl) using the PS4 system. All things Battleborn are © 2K Games/Gearbox Software. These companies do not in any way endorse this fan blog.

Until next time... 

—DLC Review— The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned (Borderlands)

Borderlands games are known for humor, bright colors, loot, and DLC that's almost as fun as the game itself. Each DLC is like a game of its own, thus worthy of a review of its own. 

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***The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned***
Borderlands

Published by 2K Games | Developed by Gearbox Software

Released 2009 | FPS/RPG
For all platforms | Review: Xbox 360, PC

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Blood and Gore | Intense Violence
Mature Humor | Strong Language

HGG rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 6/10