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Saber's newest game trailer takes a shot at Gearbox's boss, if you look closely

A video game trailer has sparked a feud between two industry figures, drawing attention from gaming media.

By · Published August 13, 2026  16:03 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026  22:27 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Saber Interactive included a jab at Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford within a trailer for their new game, Rideshare Stimulator. The company's CEO confirmed the reference was a response to earlier comments Pitchford made regarding Embracer.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What is the name of the new game from Saber Interactive?

The new game from Saber Interactive is called Rideshare Stimulator.

Who is Randy Pitchford?

Randy Pitchford is the boss of Gearbox Software, known for the Borderlands series.

What is the nature of the feud between Saber Interactive and Randy Pitchford?

The feud stems from comments made by Pitchford about Embracer Group, Saber's parent company, and a subsequent jab made by Saber's CEO in the trailer for Rideshare Stimulator.

Where it stands

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 9 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
  • Primary Driver: A video game trailer has sparked a feud between two industry figures, drawing attention from gaming media.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The CEO of Saber Interactive has taken a jab at Randy Pitchford, the boss of Gearbox Software, in the trailer for Saber's new game, Rideshare Stimulator. The move has reignited a long-simmering feud between the two executives.

The trailer contains a subtle dig at Pitchford, who recently made comments about Embracer Group, Saber's parent company. The CEO of Saber confirmed the jab, stating that it was a response to Pitchford's previous remarks about the Borderlands series.

The feud has drawn attention from gaming media, with outlets like GameSpot, PC Gamer, and IGN Southeast Asia covering the story. The open question is how this feud will play out in the future, and whether it will have any impact on the development or release of upcoming games from either company.

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