The game rumor that will never ever die...

[dz06lt]

Rumor: Borderlands Studio Reviving Duke Nukem Forever

Rumor: Borderlands Studio Reviving Duke Nukem Forever


There may be hope yet for the ludicrously long-in-the-making Duke Nukem Forever. Sources claiming to have knowledge of the situation tell Kotaku that Duke Nukem Forever development continues at a new home, Borderlands developer Gearbox Software.
The studio responsible for Brothers In Arms, Borderlands and Aliens: Colonial Marines is said to have picked up Duke Nukem Forever development where former studio 3D Realms left off, perhaps Duke's best bet for eventual completion.
Duke Nukem Forever, according to sources who wished to remain anonymous, is now in the hands of Gearbox and is planned to be released under the studio's name. Gearbox was outed as the developer of the apparently scrapped Duke Nukem spin-off Duke Begins earlier this year.
Take-Two Interactive still maintains publishing rights to the title, which the company confirmed to Kotaku tonight. (A company spokesperson declined to comment about the status of the Duke Nukem Forever project and whether it is in the works at Gearbox.)
One source indicated that a playable demo of Duke Nukem Forever will be available later this year.
The development of Duke Nukem Forever has been in limbo since 3D Realms' demise in 2009. Publisher Take-Two later sued 3D Realms for its failure to deliver Duke Nukem Forever in a reasonable time frame. The two parties settled their differences in May of 2010 under unspecified terms.
Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford declined to comment to Kotaku on the matter, indicating that he may be able to better clarify the situation further at this year's Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle.
3D Realms founder George Broussard, the man infamously in charge of Duke Nukem Forever, did not respond to requests for comment.
Given the nature of Duke Nukem Forever's long and storied history, we're filing this under rumor for now, but we'll be keeping a close eye on PAX-related developments for further details.

[downphoenix]

Say it is so!

[rounds1]

Who cares? How many of these remakes of games from a hundred years ago have lived up to expectations?

[Fyrus]

It's not a remake.

[rounds1]

Well, you know what I mean. A "rejuvination" then?

[Fyrus]

Guess who makes no sense?

You.

[PirateThom]

I think the word rounds is looking for is "sequel".

ALWAYS bet on Duke, how many times must I tell you?

[boffo]

It's a remake of the same old rumours that have been going around for years.

[Ark]

even if they do actually do this, i probably wouldn't care...they already killed my dreams of this game eons ago...

[dz06lt]

ITs real suposedly and its playable at PAX right now

Duke Nukem Forever Is Real And Playable At PAX, Coming From 2K Games And Gearbox Software - G4tv.com

Duke Nukem Forever Is Real And Playable At PAX, Coming From 2K Games And Gearbox Software

27 Comments Posted 2 hours 20 mins ago - By Jake Gaskill


UPDATED 10:29 AM PST: Gearbox Software head Randy Pitchford confirmed during a presentation at PAX that Duke Nukem Forever is scheduled for release in 2011 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

Duke Nukem Forever is real! It’s being developed by Gearbox Software and being published by 2K Games, and it’s playable on the show floor at PAX this very second!


Few titles have achieved the kind of mythical status as this one, thanks in large part to its perennial absence despite continued leaks and hushed conversations suggesting that the game, while long thought dead, was still kicking and screaming somewhere. Turns out that somewhere has become Gearbox.

We have crews on the ground as we speak, so expect plenty more details and footage shortly. Break out the bubble gum, folks. Things are about to get crazy.