Can’t Believe This: Duke Nukem Forever is Real!
The rumors were true: thanks to the work of 2K Games and Gearbox Software (Borderlands), DNF will be coming out for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 next year.
Even though most rumors off the internet these days are true, I refused to believe this one in particular because it sounded so absurd and silly. It didn’t seem possible since those series of lawsuits between 2K Games and 3D Realms weren’t ending anytime soon. Well…surprisingly, those lawsuits were actually settled. We have no idea what were the exact stipulations, but 3D Realms wisely gave in and handed over the development reigns to Gearbox Software.
From early gameplay footage over at PAX, the game looks like something out of Borderlands, but I’m still not quite sure. I mean, 3D Realms know their game best and that engine has been tweaked and developed for more than a decade. Gearbox just can’t suddenly jump in into something as complicated as this unless 3D Realms is helping out and handed over all assets of previous development. Additionally, we have no idea who owns the actual property of Duke since sources conflict. Who really owns this IP? 2K Games, 3D Realms or Gearbox Software?
We’ll have more of this story as it develops. Just color me confused right now. Never been a fan of Duke, but after much flack under the expense of DNF I find it sad that it’s still coming out. Long development cycles most likely spell disaster, even under the eye of people as talented as the ones in Gearbox Software.
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Alright guys, so he’s the scoop. The case between 3D and 2K was settled. We don’t know who now owns what, but we do know that members of 3D Realms are working on the game with Gearbox. We also know this is indeed the real deal, and the game is surprisingly very far along according to those that have had hands on. This is a public demo by the way, so expect to hear a bunch of news in the coming days. I’ll post more information once I have it.
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Yeah from what I’m understanding right now, ex-members of 3D Realms are now with Gearbox. Is that how it’s set up or is 3D Realms as a separate entity involved in development as well? Because I have not seen their logo plastered in the ads and billboards.
Yeah it seems to be in development ever since the case was settled last year. I’m just wondering what engine are they using exactly? Is it the same on 3D had or perhaps simply an enhanced version of the Borderlands engine? ’cause from the vague videos I’ve seen, the game looks like Borderlands but without cel-shading.
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I’m not sure exactly what is going on with 3D Realms. I’m sure we’ll hear more in the very near future. As for the game engine, apparently it uses a mix of engines which is why the game is so far along. They say right now they’re in the final stages of polishing the title and adding multiplayer. It’s extremely far along so whatever they’re doing, it appears to be working.
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Thanks Ahmed,
I was reading other articles about the news but this one has way more information! Last year I saw a trailer footage of what was supposedly Duke Nukem gameplay. If it was the real thing and not just some user made up video (it looked pretty real) then we’re in for one hell of a ride!