Those famous words were uttered by George Broussard for 12 years during the tumultuous development of the sequel to the groundbreaking Duke Nukem 3D. Trailers and promotional materials were scattered throughout that time span, much to the chagrin of fans everywhere. The game shifted to several different engines before 3D Realms finally fell into bankruptcy in 2009.
Duke refused to stay down, and in 2010 Gearbox announced that they were taking over development and reanimating the monster that was and is Duke Nukem Forever. The game is on track to release May 3rd, 2011 for the PC, 360, and PS3.
Following the shutdown, the lawsuits began. The parties eventually settled their differences and have declined to discuss terms. As for who actually owns the intellectual property of “Duke Nukem Forever”–either 3D Realms or Take-Two Interactive—both declined to comment. However, Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Software, says an announcement regarding the future of the IP would be made on Sunday at the company’s panel at the video game convention PAX 2010, which is being held in Seattle, Washington.
Pitchford actually worked on the “Duke Nukem 3D”, the precursor to “Duke Nukem Forever,” before leaving the company to start, along with others, Gearbox Software. Over the years Gearbox has made successful titles such as the “Brothers in Arms” series and the recent “Borderlands.”
According to Pitchford, Gearbox began finishing “Duke Nukem Forever” in late 2009. “Clearly the game hadn’t been finished at 3D Realms but a lot of content had been created,” he says. “The approach and investment and process at 3d Realms didn’t quite make it and it cracked at the end. With Gearbox Software we brought all those pieces together. It’s the game it was meant to be.”
That means that the game will be a sequel to Duke Nukem 3D and will have both single player and multiplayer. “Aliens come and say they’re going to be our friends and Duke knows this isn’t going to work out,” Pitchford says. “Duke once again is in the pivotal spot and its up to him to save the world.”
The game is currently expected to ship in 2010 although given it’s history Pitchford is understandably reluctant to be more specific. “We’re in the polishing phase now. This is a game where we can not make a promise we can not fulfill,” he says. “We need to get past the shock and awe and then we can go to all the retailers and first parties and work out a launch plan.”
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http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/09/03/controversial-long-awaited-duke-nukem-forever-will-finally-be-released/
DNF 2010? This year? HOLY FUCKING SHIT
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edit: Seriously. If it comes out this year i may have a stroke.
Tofu wrote: Here be Littleboots, destroyer of threads and master of drunkposting.
So yeah, basically, I am fucking the ass of everyone who said this wouldn't be released right now. With the smuggest, smuggest face.
That is amazing.
(but I suspect it will be delayed to spring)
http://www.ustream.tv/2kgameslive#events
Tofu wrote: Here be Littleboots, destroyer of threads and master of drunkposting.
Reposting this link, and foolishly trying to hotlink the pictures behind the spoiler.
3DS: 1521-4165-5907
PS3: KayleSolo
Live: Kayle Solo
WiiU: KayleSolo
edit: it went back down, but just park yourself on the stream.
REPENT
BALLS OF STEEL
I'm so fucking mad right now. This is the ultimate cockblock.
I NEVER DOUBTED!
As opposed to the last 15 years of the DNF saga?
WHAT? RACIAL SLURS ON THE INTERNET? SURELY YOU JEST!
Tofu wrote: Here be Littleboots, destroyer of threads and master of drunkposting.
The tubes cannot handle the hugeness of DUKE.
Seriously, though, the stream is saying it's offline now. Where's the Duke?!
The Duke is a lie.
Tofu wrote: Here be Littleboots, destroyer of threads and master of drunkposting.