Duke Forever this year and on consoles?

By Robert Purchese Published 7 February, 2008

3D Realms says yes then no. Sort of.

3D Realms has tried to bury suggestions that Duke Nukem Forever will be out this year on PS3 and 360 as well as PC.

In an open letter on its forum, boss George Broussard said there had been confusion about what was said on and off the record to The Dallas Business Journal.

The initial report by the US site headlined with "Duke Nukem Forever confirmed for 2008, and coming to Xbox 360, PS3", and included quotes from other 3D Realms big shot Scott Miller.

While Broussard could offer no further comment on the date, which was later altered to be an "internal push" in the report, he did say no platforms had been finalised let alone announced.

"I suppose we're used to dealing with gaming press and not mainstream press. Lesson learned," said Broussard, earning considerable Brownie points.

"We apologise to gamers and websites everywhere for this series of events. Sometimes, you can be too trusting of people and assume things that come back to bite you."

The Dallas Business Journal has now altered its stance, claiming DNF is "a project to be completed in 2008".

The quote attributed to Scott Miller now reads: "We haven't formally announced any platforms for DNF. But, of course hitting the big three makes the most sense (PC, PS3, 360)."

However, news that Duke Nukem 3D will be definitely heading to Xbox Live Arcade is unchallenged by Broussard.

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About Robert Purchese

Bertie is Eurogamer's Senior Staff Writer. When he's not hunting down news stories he's often found playing with his kids or gabbling about fantasy games and strange online worlds.

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  • BBIAJ #1 4 years ago

    Why am I not surprised!?

  • JonFE #2 4 years ago

    Taken from Amazon's product page (link at the top) :
    "This item will be released on November 30, 2008. Pre-order now! Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.""

    Optimistic chaps aren't they?

  • Bertie Verified Senior Staff Writer, Eurogamer.net #3 4 years ago

    This site of things that have happened since Duke Nukem Forever was announced in 1997 is great.

  • Britesparc Verified Creative, ITV #4 4 years ago

    I reckon it'll be out by Xmas. Something smells like a major push, especially with DN3D on the way to XBLA.

    Although I predict at best this will be Prey levels of quality: nothing wrong with it, very entertaining, but not necessarily worth the wait.

  • kallenai #5 4 years ago

    Yawn....maybe its my age, but frankly I'm bored of the yearly news flash of the supposed release date of DNF. Its got really old and frankly not done 3D Realms rep much cop when it takes them this long to release a title especially when new games have raised the bar so high.........I sense another Blacksite Area 51 turkey in the making.

  • louyfitz #6 4 years ago

    Yeah, I'm willing to bet Q4 08/Q1 09 on all of the real platforms.

    Dunno if it'll be worth the wait tho, I love the Duke, but I dunno, got a bad feeling about this one.

  • Return2Dust #7 4 years ago

    Another game best left in the past like Goldeneye, it's not bad but hasn't aged very well. And if I remember correctly it's rock hard on later levels. I never did finish it all those years ago.
    Edited by 1 at 07/02/08 @ 10:23

  • Guv #8 4 years ago

    rubbish... clearly it was a missprint, should say 2018.

  • MBar #9 4 years ago

    But, of course hitting the big three makes the most sense (PC, PS3, 360)."

    So the biggest selling home console of the generation isn't one of "the big three"?

    Hmmm.

  • thenastypasty #10 4 years ago

    does anyone really care anymore ! If its out this year i'll eat my own arse..

  • FooAtari #11 4 years ago

    I don't think this can ever be that good sadly. They must have had to scrap development and start again several times now due to advancements since 1997. Hope I'm wrong but if this ever gets released it will be average at best...

  • Return2Dust #12 4 years ago

    My comment was meant for the other topic about Duke nukem 3-D going to Xbox live.

    My mistake.

  • tapper #13 4 years ago

    MBar, exactly my thought. I don't know what's up with devs these days.

  • Rodney #14 4 years ago



    completely unsubstantiated comment

    I dont think Duke Nukem 3D would hold much appeal for the average Wii owning demographic.

  • realworld666 Verified Lead Programmer, Fuzzy-Frog Games #15 4 years ago

    I heard they were waiting for Guns & Roses to do the soundtrack.

  • mcmonkeyplc #16 4 years ago

    My god! Hell is about to freeze over! Bet its shit or it will never be released.

  • JonFE #17 4 years ago

    MBar, even if all the game assets can be ported / downgraded to the Wii, do you actually believe 3D Realms would be able to create a balanced motion-based FPS control scheme (say like Metroid) in time?!?

    :)

  • kangarootoo #18 4 years ago

    Oh jesus, super yawn begins now.

    Yaaaaawwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnn

    Every time I hear something about DNF it just feels like some kind of parody on Peter and the Wolf. I have no interest or faith in the game anymore, and shall never again until ACTUAL software appears that people can play.

  • TheDudesRug #19 4 years ago

    "So the biggest selling home console of the generation isn't one of "the big three"?"

    Whilst I own a Wii, I dont regard it as a serious games machine - almost a standing joke, in fact - the slew of piss poor software is not made up for by large hardware sales.

  • 4thVariety #20 4 years ago

    The goal is not to create a game, but a legend. Coming generations will tell the tale of a developer somewhere in the world who is making the perfect game, released without bugs. 3D Realms will ascent to the likes of Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, the coming of their game will be something heralded by prophets and psychics alike. Their story will inspire children and spawn a series of Disney movies.

    Tell me, would you risk all that by releasing the actual game?

  • Artemus #21 4 years ago

    Another year, another release date. I wish 3D realms would just admit they will never finish it.

  • SomaticSense #22 4 years ago

    Even when (if) I see it on shop shelves, I'll still probably walk past it muttering to myself "It's out? Pfft, yeah right whatever!"

    I still won't actually believe it.

  • Kropotkin #23 4 years ago

    This game will never launch. 3D Realms will forever be known as the Vapourware kings that once made a good game many years ago. I'd wish they'd just go away I really do.

  • BobsUncle #24 4 years ago

    Did you know that when DNF was announced, DirectX 3 was out? Yes that's right, version 3 of DirectX.

    Oh my fucking good god.

  • ED209 #25 4 years ago

    The clue is in the abbreviation: DNF = Did Not Finish ... as in race rankings n' that.

  • Muddtallica #26 4 years ago

    I would say that I'll believe it when I see it, but in all honesty, I don't think I'll even believe it then.

  • GordonCaladan #27 4 years ago

    They would be complete fools ever to release DNF.

  • NegativeZero #28 4 years ago

    As long as we get Duke Nukem 3D I don't care.


    Assuming that they aren't dicks and release DN3D uncensored, of course.