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‘Borderlands’ Bombed. What Went Wrong? | Button Mash
Aug 12, 2024
Rob Mahoney, a video game and pop culture commentator, teams up with analyst Matt James to dissect the recent flop of ‘Borderlands.’ They humorously reflect on the film's disastrous production choices and how it failed to live up to the beloved game. The duo reminisces about the decline of iconic gaming magazines like Game Informer, offering nostalgia for a lost era. They debate whether ‘Borderlands’ is the worst film featuring Oscar winners and get creative with fantasy-casting star-studded adaptation ideas.
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- The closure of Game Informer highlights significant changes in gaming journalism and reflects a nostalgia for traditional print media.
- The podcast critiques the execution of the 'Borderlands' film, emphasizing the lack of narrative depth and understanding of source material.
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