The latter dispute has evolved into something truly nasty, with Claptrap voice actor and former Gearbox employee David Eddings claiming Pitchford once physically assaulted him … Cade Onder-May 7, 2019. Claptrap was the face of Borderlands. Former Claptrap voice actor David Eddings has accused Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford of physical assault, following a week of controversy regarding his absence in the forthcoming Borderlands 3. PC Gamer: Former Claptrap voice actor details Randy Pitchford assault allegations. Original Claptrap voice actor accuses Randy Pitchford of assault 'Personally, I think Randy’s been on tilt the last few years. Amid the recent claims made by former Claptrap voice actor David Eddings and Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford about Eddings ... Randy physically assaulted … Update (5/11/2019): In an interview … Gearbox has responded to claims from the former voice actor of a major Borderlands character, in which he alleges that the studio’s CEO physically assaulted him. The unfolding Borderlands 3 dispute between David Eddings and Randy Pitchford just got uglier, as the former voice of Claptrap claims that the Gearbox CEO assaulted him. The former Claptrap voice actor shares what he says is his side. Former Claptrap voice actor David Eddings has claimed in a series of tweets that Gearbox head honcho Randy Pitchford physically assaulted him at GDC 2017. In a heated back and forth on Twitter, ex-Claptrap voice actor David Eddings claimed that Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford had physically assaulted him in 2017.Gearbox is best known as the developer behind the popular Borderlands franchise, with Borderlands 3 coming out in Sep this year.. By. Eddings alleges the CEO of Gearbox Software assaulted him two years ago. It seems there is a witness, who saw the … David Eddings, the original voice actor for Claptrap from the Borderlands series who isn’t returning for Borderlands 3, has shared some new insight into the situation–and it is dramatic.After Randy Pitchford, the CEO of Borderlands developer Gearbox Software, called him “bitter and disgruntled,” Eddings spoke up again today. “Borderlands'” Claptrap voice actor David Eddings says Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford physically assaulted him in 2017, he explained in a series of tweets on Monday. Gearbox is the develop… When original Claptrap voice actor David Eddings answered a fan question that insinuated he was never paid for previous voice work and asked for compensation for Borderlands 3, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford retaliated almost immediately by calling him "bitter and disgruntled. Claptrap voice actor David Eddings accuses Gearbox CEO of assault. The original voice actor behind the Borderlands character Claptrap has accused Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford of assaulting him, in a dispute over pay. Borderlands 3 has a new Claptrap voice actor and Randy Pitchford and the original Claptrap are having an ugly spat on Twitter. I ultimately offered to do it for “free” in exchange for past royalties owed plus an apology for something I’ve never spoken about publicly until now: Randy physically assaulted me in the lobby of the Marriott Marquis at GDC 2017. The ex-voice of Claptrap, from the Borderlands games, said he would’ve come back if the head of Gearbox apologised for attacking him. The Original Voice Actor for Borderlands’ Claptrap Claims That Gearbox’s CEO Randy Pitchford Assaulted Him. For PC on the PC, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Ex Claptrap voice actor " Randy Pitchford assaulted me "" - Page 2. During a few posts on Twitter, Eddings clarified some of the reasons he will not be returning for the upcoming Borderlands 3.Along with a physical assault at GDC 2017, Eddings alleges that Pitchford had also been stalking him on social media. Former Claptrap voice actor David Eddings, who will not be returning for Borderlands 3, accuses Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford of physically assaulting him in a hotel. But … PREVIOUSLY: Former Claptrap Voice Actor Says He Was Assaulted By Gearbox CEO. Many times Hollywood has often had to swallow down its bile, and re-employ an actor who is the face of a current IP even when that actor 'dares' to screw the producers - but Hollywood is all grown up. Gearbox Boss Calls Old Claptrap Voice Actor "Bitter And Disgruntled" Amid New Borderlands 3 Dispute ... Eddings says Pitchford physically assaulted him in a hotel lobby at GDC 2017. "It looks like the gloves are off, because Eddings responded to Pitchford's comments with some serious allegations. For PC on the PC, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Ex Claptrap voice actor " Randy Pitchford assaulted me "". Big Gaming is still at the toddler phase. Borderlands 3: Original Claptrap Voice Actor Says Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford Physically Assaulted Him David Eddings, the unique voice actor for Claptrap from the Borderlands collection who is not returning for Borderlands three, has shared some new perception into the situation–and it’s dramatic. Claptrap was voiced by David Eddings on Borderlands 2 DLC but has been replaced by a new voice actor, Jim Foronda on Borderlands 3 after controversy surrounding it, where Eddings claimed that the Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford assaulted him, calling him "bitter … Talking to PCGamer, Gearbox responded to those allegations earlier today. Yesterday, former Claptrap voice actor David Eddings accused Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford of physical assault. Original Claptrap voice actor claims Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford assaulted him By Sherif Saed, Tuesday, 7 May 2019 12:07 GMT Share on: Facebook Twitter Reddit Claptrap voice actor accuses Borderlands 3 CEO of assault Former Claptrap voice actor has gone on a accusation spree, and has accused Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford of … Borderlands 3: Original Claptrap Voice Actor Makes Serious Accusations Against Randy Pitchford David Eddings, the unique voice actor for Claptrap from the Borderlands sequence who is not returning for Borderlands three, has shared some new perception into the situation–and it’s dramatic. Former Gearbox exec and Claptrap voice actor accuses Randy Pitchford of assault By Shawn Farner / May 7, 2019 11:08 am EDT The drama surrounding Borderlands 3 studio Gearbox Software has reached a whole new level, courtesy of a tiff between former Gearbox Software executive (and Claptrap voice actor) David Eddings and Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford. Borderlands 3 – now with a different Claptrap voice. David Eddings, the original voice of Borderlands‘ Claptrap, has accused Gearbox head Randy Pitchford of assault. David Eddings, Borderlands’s original Claptrap voice actor, claims Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford allegedly assaulted him back in 2017. Borderlands News: Claptrap Voice Actor claims Randy Pitchford assaulted him Claptrap has been a vital part of every title in the Borderlands franchise Greg Bush FOLLOW Related: Borderlands 3 Has Microtransactions, Even If Randy Pitchford Disagrees It was only a matter of time before the former Borderlands Claptrap voice actor responded, and his most recent revelation is a shocking and disgusting one if true — according to Eddings, Pitchford physically assaulted him in a hotel lobby during the Game Developers Conference in 2017. 121 votes, 87 comments. Eddings' statement was a response to a claim by Pitchford that the Claptrap voice actor was simply a "bitter and disgruntled" former employee, angry at his termination.