Duke Nukem Forever Preview
I would’ve bet good money a Duke Nukem Forever preview would never show up on PSXE. See, we only do previews of games that exist.
We won’t bother going over the 13-year period where the aptly named “Did Not Finish” continued to lure and disappoint, over and over and over. Why beat a dead horse? The bottom line is that it’s coming and in fact, Gearbox Software has already released some media and a demo, which was playable at PAX 2010. Believe it or not, this project has come a long way in development (real development, I mean) and it’s scheduled to release some time next year. We’re basing this information on that demo, along with a fresh teaser trailer; we will not be relating potentially fictitious information and details that have traversed the Internet for over a decade. The trailer that introduced the PAX demo, which has not been made public just yet, featured the Duke we all know and love- one-liner-lovin,’ knockin’ aliens for a loop, and generally being a bad-ass.
The demo actually has you start off by urinating. Yeah, you hit a button to actually do that. Then you wander on out to some EDF guys who are trying to come up with a plan of action, and they ask Duke for some veteran military advice. You can then draw what you like on the whiteboard before you; it doesn’t matter what you draw because when you’re done, one of the EDF soldiers will say, “That’s a great plan! If we had done that, that guy over there would still have his arm…and at least one of his balls.” Perhaps the biggest problem is in the form of a massive one-eyed alien that is – for some strange reason – standing in the center of a football stadium. Duke grabs the Devastator (rocket launcher) and runs through the tunnels to do battle; upon bringing the beast down, there’s only one thing left to do- tear out the huge eye and kick a field goal with it. If that’s not 100% Duke-esque, absolutely nothing is.
Then, the players zipped forward in time and were allowed to sample the 15th level, which actually puts Duke in charge of a big ol’ monster truck. During your ride, you will simply smash any dumb alien who wanders into your path; it didn’t appear as if an ally could drive while you stood in the back and fired away, but who cares? Crush stuff! You don’t have too far to go, anyway; the truck soon runs out of gas and you’re forced to proceed on foot. What follows is a pitched battle in a village, and Duke can run around and find all sorts of nifty weaponry, including the railgun (overpowered sniping from afar) and an entrenched turret gun. There’s even the shrink ray, which turns your ugly, marauding foes into tiny pet-size creatures that scuttle around, obviously freaked at the comparison between their small stature and Duke’s muscular frame. At the end of the demo, an enemy spaceship landed, at which point we’ll just assume more of the same cocky bad-assery followed.
From what we’ve seen, everything looks pretty good. It’s almost surprising to say that. In looking at a few of the screenshots, you’ll notice artwork and environmental shots, along with what appear to be in-game pics. It can’t be Duke without those strippers – “shake it, baby!” – and the aliens are fittingly grotesque. Considering Gearbox’s remarks and this demo, it’s not difficult to envision the final product: an intense FPS blastfest with the shade-wearing hero of yesteryear; a true-blue modern version of what we once had in the good ol’ days. How much of what we’ve seen can be attributed entirely to Gearbox is unknown; who knows how much data from 3D Realms transferred over…? But we won’t focus on that. We’ll just focus on the good-looking, highly entertaining, appropriately cheesed-out production that is Duke Nukem Forever. Cross your fingers.
9/6/2010 Ben Dutka
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Comments (51 posts)
LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 9:43:08 PM
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I really enjoyed your enthusiasm in describing the actions displayed in the game. Sometimes you don't need the most advanced gameplay on the market, just some profanity laced humor and tons of ass kicking.
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 9:52:16 PM
Think Doom but in an Egyptian setting similar to Stargate with dozens of enemies coming after you at once from 100s of yards away.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 9:55:19 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 9:56:35 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 9:59:17 PM
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main_event05
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 10:16:57 PM
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main_event05
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 10:37:12 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 9:52:01 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 9:53:57 PM
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Snaaaake
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 10:10:55 PM
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The demo looks good though.
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 10:12:39 PM
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Fane1024
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 4:58:23 PM
I played the first Duke Nukem and personally I don't see a place for DNF in today's gaming landscape, but if there are people who want to play it...enjoy.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 10:16:20 PM
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Underdog15
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 10:19:37 PM
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-FFVII remake
-Crono Cross sequel
-Xenogears sequel
-Legend of Dragoon sequel
This list could go on forever.
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akkere
Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 9:15:02 PM
BG&E2 would make my panties go in a notch.
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Alienange
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 10:32:09 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 10:41:55 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 10:45:01 PM
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main_event05
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 11:01:18 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 11:06:34 PM
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Underdog15
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 8:32:25 AM
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Fane1024
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 5:00:58 PM
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Snaaaake
Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 11:40:13 PM
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It's 3.42, never heard it coming or what's it for?
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 12:16:10 AM
Where's Highlander when you need him?
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main_event05
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 12:24:34 AM
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!
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darxed
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 11:05:39 AM
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 12:13:34 AM
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I'm guessing it will probably be listed there tonight then.
BTW, Glad I checked it because I saw I need a 6.31 FW update for my PSP though......
The PSP® system software version 6.31 (with 6.30) update includes the following:
New for 6.31: System software stability during use of some PSP® format software titles has been improved.
video Game
[By Format] has been added to the options menu for [Group Content].
Games can now be grouped and displayed in folders based on format under [Game].
* To sort games by format, select a game icon, and then press the square button.
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 12:17:06 AM
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556pineapple
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 12:14:32 AM
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I actually wouldn't be surprised if they made a demo just to keep the rumor alive, and the full game is still never coming :/
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 2:12:31 AM
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Okay, Dukey. I reiterate that I don't believe in it. If however it is released, I may have to pick it up. I don't normally go for the gratuitous camp and crude humour, but I reckon I'll have to make an exception in the case of this bona fide legend.
Also, Ben, the developer listed is 3DRealms, but it's now Gearbox in charge. So is that right? Maybe you should list them both considering the former is DOA.
Peace.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 10:17:51 AM
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___________
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 3:13:05 AM
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i mean, im just waiting for someone to pinch me to wake me out of this noir esc dream!
nice to see dukes ego has not taken a shot, i mean "eh, id still hit it." than kicking the eyeball through the goal posts!
ah, its good to have you back, NOW NEVER LEAVE US AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lotusflow3r
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 8:49:30 AM
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I just ordered Duke3d on PS1 again! (5 quid too!)
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 7:55:09 PM
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shootu
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 10:48:13 PM
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DemonNeno
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 10:02:24 PM
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ezwiep
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 @ 11:25:37 PM
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alcrowley
Thursday, September 09, 2010 @ 2:55:39 PM
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main_event05
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Monday, September 06, 2010 @ 9:40:42 PM
I wonder if peeing restores health like in Time to Kill. Seems like good ol' fashioned fun, but the news of a vehicle level makes me wonder.
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