Never Say Never: Duke Nukem Forever Lawsuit Dismissed, Game Still in Development
Never Say Never: Duke Nukem Forever Lawsuit Dismissed, Game Still in Development
Posted 06/11/2010 at 5:33pm
| by Nathan Grayson
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While Duke Nukem’s half-brother Max Payne may be world-renowned for his time-slowing prowess, Duke obviously taught him everything he knows. After all, when matched against a tumultuous 13-year development cycle, Duke’s year-long development-impeding court case seems like it went by in the blink of an eye. For gaming’s favorite perpetually gumless ass-kicker, it was just another American legal system-shaped bump in the road. Now, though, it’s time to get back to business.
"The above action, including any and all claims that were or could have been asserted by the parties, is dismissed with prejudice in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement executed by the parties on May 14, 2010," reads the filing that ended the suit.
So, with the legal battle dismissed, is the Take-Two/3D Realms divorce a done deal? Or have the two companies kissed and made up? There’s no way of knowing just yet, but The US Trademark and Patent Office currently lists Duke Nukem as a 3D Realms property, which seems to suggest that 3D Realms got to keep the kids. And, seeing as development on DNF never actually ground to a complete halt, we’re guessing the tortoise will just keep right on chugging along in spite of the hare – who, in this metaphor, represents “common sense, normal game development standards, and the entire videogame industry.”
We’ll attempt to contact both 3D Realms and Take-Two on the matter, though we doubt either side will talk until it’s good and ready. But, you know, E3’s a nice time for announcements. Just putting that out there, 3D Realms.
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filip007
June 13, 2010 at 5:56am
Don't know anymore what to think...
Just sad a little bit, some say it's in development some say no more get over it, all gone should i say.
Duke Nukem 3D was the first game played on my 486 after multimedia upgrade back in dose days and yes it was pirated so what who cares, i don't have millions in my pocket.
RIP The Duke!
Rogue74
June 12, 2010 at 6:56pm
I think PC Gamer's mascot Coconut Monkey will release his Gravy Trader game before this comes out.
timbsm2
June 13, 2010 at 12:24pm
I've been eagerly anticipating Gravy Trader for over a decade. I'm confident that it will quite simply be the greatest achievement in the history of game design.
ItsNeverEnoughPower
June 12, 2010 at 6:00am
I was reading and laughing and my wife walked and and asked me what was so funny. I told her this game isnt going to see the light of day and I dont really care anymore if it does come out. Its going to suck in so many different ways it isnt funny. Get over it Duke fans give the guy his proper respect and bury his ass. He isnt coming back no matter what you think.
Neufeldt2002
June 11, 2010 at 6:35pm
If this game ever makes it out the door it will either be the bomb or a dud. I am leaning toward dud right now.
don2041
June 11, 2010 at 6:32pm
the duke was my fave of all shooters i ever played. not becouse it was the best in the tech dept. it was fun , and if a game is not fun i wont play it ihope these money grubbing babeys get their crap together and see that there is lots of money to be made for both of them. you know that there are 3 people in the world you dont want to piss off a cop your bartender & a pc gamer.
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