Duke Nukem Forever Still Alive, Expect A "Strong Resurgence"
Duke Nukem ForeverOh man...the FFVII remake rumor and the return of Duke Nukem, all on the same day. It's almost too much to handle.
After 3D Realms got hit hard with layoffs and Duke Nukem Forever seemed to bite the dust, we've all been wondering what will become of the franchise. After all, "Duke" is still a name in this industry and it appears that many developers and designers remain committed to bringing the cocky, sunglasses-wearing hero back into the limelight. As reported by ShackNews citing the first printed issue of Gamesauce, 3D Realms CEO Scott Miller is expecting a "strong resurgence."
"The next few years should see a strong resurgence in Duke. There are numerous other Duke games in various stages of development, several due out this year. We are definitely looking to bring Duke into casual gaming spaces, plus there are other major Duke games in production. Almost all of these [projects] are unannounced."
This should probably include a few iPhone games that have already been announced, along with the Duke Nukem trilogy set to arrive on the PSP and DS (these titles are being developed by Frontline Studios). Then, we've also seen hints about a game that might be called, "Duke Nukem: D-Day," which has included the strong statement that Duke simply "doesn't stay down for long." ...well, you know, unless you count the last decade or so. Then, Miller reminded us of something: despite the releasing of the "internal team" at 3D Realms, that doesn't mean Forever is toast: "We've never said that Duke Nukem Forever has ceased development," said Miller. "Yes, we released the internal team, but that doesn't correlate to the demise of the project."
'sigh' Here we go again. Okay, should we start counting for this new iteration of "Duke," or can we just add it to the running total for the original rumor? If we do the latter, what's it up to now? Like 12 years?
12/27/2009 9:24:35 PM Ben Dutka
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Qubex
Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 9:58:06 PM
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Q!
"i am home"
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Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 10:19:44 PM
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Kangasfwa
Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 11:06:23 PM
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I'm too young to know for sure, but the Wired article claims that Duke Nukem 3D was simply better than anything else in the fledgling FPS genre. Being the best created an enormous revenue pool for 3D Realms apparently, and Broussard never really felt the need to get the product out the door. They were the best, they had the time and the money (the development team peaked at less than forty people, late in the game's life).
However, that obsession with remaining the best led to DN:F's outrageous development time. The original game engine switch from Quake 2 to the original Unreal engine was made out of practicality. 3D Realms was having too much trouble trying to get the Quake 2 engine to render the environments they wanted. After that, however, all the other changes were part of Broussard's obsessive perfectionism. Duke Nukem: Forever had to be the best. Again.
Personally, I think any development team needs to make the best game they can. If your game is successful and people still complain, do what Ubisoft Montreal did--address every damn one of those complaints in the sequel. That's why this industry is "oversaturated" with sequels. Hell, it's why sequels exist--to improve on the original. Fans of a game should not have to wait over a decade for a sequel. If the developer has more ideas they want to explore, a solid fanbase, and enough capital to create the game, they should make the game. And know when it's done.
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___________
Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 11:31:56 PM
in fact it was the best shooting game for several years of its time.
it was what crysis was to shooters back when it released.
years ahead of its time.
nothing, not quake, wolfenstiene, half life, NOTHING! could touch the duke.
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Highlander
Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 11:02:15 AM
What Duke Nukem had was the whole attitude and character of the game. It did bring some fresh ideas in terms of game play, but the constant flow of bad jokes, silly moments and innuendo are probably what made the game - IMHO.
As for DNF it's become a bad joke and whether it ever arrives or not I don't care any more.
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Alienange
Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 3:35:22 PM
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___________
Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 11:30:09 PM
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"several due out this year"
ahh has he forgotten were still in 2009?
or does he have lightning fast team that can print and deliver games into store shelfs?
all due respect duke, your still the king of kings.
BUT!
can we just lay this to rest, PLEASE?
i want a new duke nukem game as much, no more than the next guy, but all these rumors are just another knife in the heart.
IF dukes coming back GREAT! but please dont say anything till its almost on my doorstep.
i mean seriously everything with dukes name on it has had massive delays.
speaking of such what ever happened to the duke nukem movie?
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___________
Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 7:09:59 AM
and hopefully its not like the DOOM movie, that completley sucked donkey balls!
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Geobaldi
Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 9:28:35 AM
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Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 11:41:30 PM
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Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 12:47:32 AM
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Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 1:47:38 AM
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Paolo Kutaragi
Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 5:59:37 AM
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To me, Duke Nukem consists an unforgettable part of my history with games, and will always be remembered. As for DNF, even if it's released one day or not, even if it's nothing but a myth, I'll always love Duke.
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goodgamer
Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 10:17:39 AM
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Luiscosmo2
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Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 9:56:06 PM
Someones happy today... But I never got to play Duke Nukem and by lookin at the picture and readin this article..Im not really interetsted...Butfor the rest of you hopefuly it comes out next year after 12 years ben?