‘Borderlands 2’ app ‘LootTheWorld’ lets you do exactly that

By Adam Rosenberg December 12, 2013

loottheworld app borderlands 2 lets trade qr codes sweet loot — Image used with permission by copyright holder

Borderlands 2 came out way back on September 18, 2012, but it’s still fertile ground for all manner of content experimentation froom Gearbox Software. In addition to the third and final Headhunter DLC pack that’s coming up next week, fans equipped with camera-enabled smartphones also stand to get some sweet loot with help from Gearbox’s newly released LootTheWorld app.

In short, it’s a souped-up QR code reader that pairs with your Gearbox Shift account. Anytime you spot a QR code – any QR code – out in the real world, shoot it with the app and you’ll unlock some kind of weapon, grenade, shield, or class mod. You also in stamps, which you then use to send said item to your Borderlands 2 save (after you’ve signed in via Shift). There doesn’t appear to be any way in the app to see how many stamps you have, but some QR codes give you more stamps in addition to a weapon.

Gearbox’s post on the subject suggests that you’re also able to scan bar codes, but we’ve had no luck with that so far. The app detects them, but it spits out an error on every bar code we’ve tried so far (around half a dozen). Between that and the inability to view your stamp count, it appears that LootTheWorld could use an update or two. It’s a promising start though, especially as a taste of something we might see more of in future Gearbox games. You can grab the app from the iOS and Android storefronts now, or you can just follow one of the direct links provided in Gearbox’s announcement post.

Editors' Recommendations

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Previously, Adam worked in the games press as a freelance writer and critic for a range of outlets, including Digital Trends…

Gaming

What is Discord? What you need to know about the messaging app

Discord

What is Discord these days; an app for gamers, a community-building app, an off-the-beaten path social media alternative, or a more personal alternative to streaming on Twitch? It's not as cut and dried as it used to be, where the entire platform was centered around gaming. If you're the chronically online sort or (increasingly) just sort of online, you've probably heard a content creator invite you to join their Discord. With a greater emphasis on community than pure gaming, it can be easy to get lost as to what Discord actually is today, as well as what it does.

Here, we explore how to use Discord, it's most important features, and what makes it different than other platforms. Along the way we'll discover what Discord does, who it will appeal to, and how to make the most of your time on Discord if you decide to use it.

Gaming

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 lets its villains evolve in ways comics never could

Mysterio in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2, like the best Spider-Man stories, leaves a lasting impact on its characters. In comics, events like Death of Gwen Stacy, the corruption of Peter with the symbiote, Peter's marriage to MJ, and the reveal of his identity during Civil War left a mark on both the web-slinger and readers because they were character-driven moments that felt like they would change Spider-Man forever. Not all of these moments were actually allowed to do that, though. To maintain a brand identity and accommodate an ever-revolving door of writers, Marvel Comics always tries to get Spider-Man back to a status quo after radical changes.

Most infamously, One More Day undid Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s marriage and the fact that people knew Spider-Man’s identity after Civil War. Although there are still plenty of excellent Spider-Man stories coming out to this day, personal stories with a feeling of permanence are rare unless the comic is set in an alternate universe like the excellent Spider-Man: Life Story.

Gaming

Spider-Man 2 Just Let Go trophy guide: Where to find the science trophy

Miles sitting on top of a building at sunset.

There is no shortage of collectibles to gather and activities to do in Spider-Man 2. From photo-ops to Prowler Stashes, the map is filled with icons showing you where to go to find just about anything you need. One thing that isn't marked on your map, however, is a very special collectible for Miles Morales. This isn't required for any specific quest, and won't give you any XP, but it does reward you with the Just Let Go trophy that is necessary if you want to get the coveted Platinum trophy. With no clues as to where to find this tiny science trophy on the massive New York map, you could spend hours swinging around looking. Instead, we'll show you exactly where to look so you can check this trophy off your list.
How to get the Just Let Go trophy

The science trophy we're looking for is in the southern part of the Financial District on a church. The exact location can be seen above, but the church itself is impossible to miss once you're in the area. When you reach the church, climb up onto the roof behind the main steeple and look up at the small balcony running around it. If you're close enough, you will see the small white circle indicating that there's something you can interact with there.