Saber CEO hides jab at Randy Pitchford in game trailer as payback for Pitchford dumping on Embracer: 'Without Embracer, Randy is performing magic tricks at birthday parties for a living'

In the latest trailer for Saber Interactive's upcoming game, Rideshare Stimulator, there may be some hidden messages. During the video, the narrator mentions, "And when I think I've met the randiest of passengers, someone even stranger gets it." This statement seems out of place and raises questions about the individuals portrayed.

Later, a personalized Texas license plate with "USB DRV" is visible in the trailer, which could be a nod to Randy Pitchford. According to Matt Kartch, Saber Interactive's CEO, the reference is a deliberate jab at Gearbox boss Pitchford, a magician known for his magic tricks. The story behind the reference is tied to a controversial incident involving Pitchford copying a pornographic camgirl performance onto a USB drive, which was later found and returned by someone else at Gearbox.

Despite Embracer Group's purchase of Gearbox in 2021, the studio was sold to Take-Two for $460 million just three years later. This rapid turnover led to Pitchford's negative comments about Embracer in the Borderlands 4 game, which are echoed in the Saber trailer.