It's Happening: Duke Nukem Forever Officially Locked Down for May 3
It's Happening: Duke Nukem Forever Officially Locked Down for May 3
Posted 01/22/2011 at 1:22am
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Even after Gearbox took the reins on Duke Nukem Forever's development and let us – with our own verifiably existent hands – take it for a test drive, it was still pretty darn surreal. And come on: the hulking hero's comeback was given a vague “2011” release window. At that point, DNF may as well have bought itself a big ol' multi-story condo two inches outside of Delay City. Looks like it's time for us to eat crow while Duke chews gum and kicks ass, however, because Gearbox has finally nailed down a release date: May 3, 2011.
“When I said goodbye to 3D Realms and the original Duke Nukem 3D team in 1997 and soon after founded Gearbox Software, I never in my wildest dreams imagined that a day like today would come,” Gearbox president Randy Pitchford told Game Informer. “Today I am proud, humbled and even astounded to announce that the day is coming at last for all gamers to be a part of video game history: Duke Nukem Forever will launch worldwide this May.”
So there you have it. Or rather, you will have it – in only a few short months. And don't forget that a pre-release demo's set to lead the charge, although Gearbox still hasn't given it a concrete date just yet. Regardless, after countless ups and downs, one of gaming's longest rides is nearly at an end. Aw man, now things are feeling all surreal again. At this rate, we'll probably need to beat the game three or four times while pinching and punching ourselves before it sinks in that, yeah, DNF finally, really, irrevocably exists.
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Jzelenak
January 24, 2011 at 2:40am
I truly do hope they put forth some maximum effort in this endeavor. Don’t get me wrong, that is like DOOM, that was a pretty good game and the graphics were something to talk about… My only worry is they don’t go making a movie of it like they did DOOM. It was a total flop!! I barely could watch it.. The concept was great but it fell short on execution. I guess only time will tell.
phsv83
March 14, 2011 at 10:11pm
idk the doom move was half ok maybe but come on iv been waiting on this game for what feels like a life time already i just hope they dont blow it on this one maybe some one can finly do some justice to this game
PCLinuxguy
January 23, 2011 at 9:41pm
I'll believe it when I see it on store shelves in person. Though because it's changed hands so many times, I'm skeptical about how good it's going to be. I mean, waiting this long doesn't mean it'll be some blockbuster hit, I am worried that all those different changeovers really screwed up what might have been a good story and game when it was originally set to be released. I do hope that if and when it comes out that it does kick ass, but for now I won't hold my breath and be let down again.
eastbayrae
January 22, 2011 at 7:28pm
Don't expect some amazing title because it had a long dev cycle. Its changes hands more then a joint at a party.
Mighty BOB!
January 22, 2011 at 6:53pm
Man.. even though I heard it was coming out on May 3 I still instinctively pushed the release date out further in my mind to 2012 instead of 2011.. It's weird to think it is actually happening.
iceman08
January 22, 2011 at 10:14am
This gives me feelings like the end of movies like Braveheart or 300, where, after the death of the valiant hero is announced, everyone rises up to carry on the hero mission. And the epic victory yell
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