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The last we heard from
Duke Nukem 3D on Xbox Live, it was "several months away" as of
January ... well that time has come and passed with nothing to show for it. Now comes two new pictures from "SV" that purportedly reveal his Dukeness in the Xbox Live Arcade system, with some achievement icons and, in the second picture, 25 points for completing L.A. Meltdown on any difficult in co-op.
So
Duke Nukem 3D is gunning for XBLA with co-op? We're not convinced by these pictures, but our imaginations are running wild. We've placed the second picture after the break; consider this a rumor.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Deprincer @ Jul 9th 2008 1:06AM
i'm so down
Tiptup300 @ Jul 9th 2008 1:28AM
It's almost time to kick ass and chew bubble gum, but I'm all outta gum.
WHOS THE KING BABY!
GROOVY!
WOOOOOW!
You alien scum are gonna pay for shootin down my ride!
I AM PUMPED FOR THIS GAME!!!!
Me and my friends played this game for hours on end. 4 player on the 64 everyday. Only one rule, if anyone says "Bow to the king baby", you instantly are the target for everyone, including yourself.
wickedneoq @ Jul 9th 2008 1:57AM
How did I know that Tiptup would say something here? You forgot a line, dude...
SHAKE IT BABY!
*rocks out to Duke Nukem Jam by Vertexguy*
BPM [MKWii: 2578 3585 8392] @ Jul 9th 2008 2:30AM
Don't forget:
I've got balls of steel!
Jweav @ Jul 9th 2008 9:56AM
"Your a inspiration for birth control"
AkmGamer @ Jul 9th 2008 1:07AM
I would definitely get the game if it is released any time soon. Love the Duke Nukem games.
Obie @ Jul 9th 2008 1:09AM
While it could be a fake, didn't MS release Doom as a surprise XBL game during last years E3? With E3 coming out next week it could be a possibility.
And with co-op? Hell yeah!
tifosiotaku @ Jul 9th 2008 1:17AM
I think Doom was released on the day of X06.
And yes, Duke Nukem 3D would be awesome, such fond memories of the Saturn version...
Obie @ Jul 9th 2008 1:22AM
Dayum,that was two years ago? I stand corrected.
xGeneral DEATHx @ Jul 9th 2008 8:33AM
Time flies, does it not? Seems like just yesterday I was freezing my balls off outside of a local Target store to get my hands on a 360 at launch.
Luke @ Jul 9th 2008 11:36PM
My 360 came in the mail.
PhydeWice @ Jul 9th 2008 1:12AM
If this does get released on XBLA, I'd love to see some other games that use the Build engine. Shadow Warrior, anyone?
Mike Riollano @ Jul 9th 2008 1:35AM
so why is the camera compatibility icon next to the name. what could this game possibly do with the vision camera that would worth a damn? as much as i love me some nukems, i'll go with you guys on the rumor side of the room.
macgyver @ Jul 9th 2008 1:46AM
that first picture shows the game uses the xbox live vision cam...but for what?
Luke @ Jul 9th 2008 11:37PM
Face scan.
Chase09 @ Jul 9th 2008 1:50AM
I wounder what the vision camera could be used in this game for??
Idk but i can't wait.
FSK405K @ Jul 9th 2008 1:52AM
Why has no one yet said:
PHOTOSHOP!
Dirty @ Jul 9th 2008 2:05PM
The price that kotaku is showing on their screens is 1,337 MS points. Thats what makes me think its a photoshop.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jul 9th 2008 2:02AM
Who cares? Go play it on your PC, it's cheaper than buying it again and you can use a mouse and keyboard.
Wilhelm @ Jul 9th 2008 4:55AM
Did you know that some of us prefer using dual analog controllers? I know I do, and I can't be the only one.
Eggy @ Jul 9th 2008 5:44AM
Ha just what I was thinking. Why don't you put some original games on live for a change.
Yourself @ Jul 9th 2008 7:15AM
Hmm... I for one have never heard of this breed who like dual analog. Regardless, I imagine it's a pain getting XP to run DN3D, as I was recently trying to get some old games like Blood Omen and System Shock 2 to work, and had to give up.
xGeneral DEATHx @ Jul 9th 2008 8:39AM
I think most people who end up getting it on the console just prefer to have everything in one place, and of course for them, it's easier to run. I'd probably get it on XBLA if I knew my friends would get it and we could play co-op, but most of my friends with 360's weren't PC players back in the day like I was, and so some of them probably have no clue who Duke Nukem is...and I pity them.
Still think MS should add KB/M support AT LEAST on the next Xbox, though. These consoles are just streamlined PC's, after all.
Jake @ Jul 9th 2008 2:11AM
WANT.
I got my roommate hooked to Soul Calabur, so maybe some Oldschool Duke Nukem Co-Op would be just as addicting...
Mighty Healthy @ Jul 9th 2008 2:12AM
My optimistic side: "Bring this out ASAP. Get it the hell out NOW."
My pessimistic side: "Someone probably has too much time on their hands. Don't get your hopes up."
Which side will win???
The Alex @ Jul 9th 2008 2:34AM
Will definitely be purchasing this! Hope they include the expansion "Plutonium" Pack.
"I ain't got time to play with myself"
"I'll rip your head off and sh!t down your neck!"
"Yo ho ho and a bottle of jack"
The Alex @ Jul 9th 2008 2:44AM
Not sure why my previous post was deleted, I quoted Duke and I guess it included a naughty word... sorry Joystiq... didn't mean to hurt any feelings!
Anyways the more important part to my post was
"I hope they include the Plutonium expansion pack" because it included some great levels with tons of funny moments.
The Alex @ Jul 9th 2008 2:47AM
Ok nevermind...
looks like my first post wasn't deleted...
that is odd...
second time that's happened at Joystiq to me...
Am I that lame or am I just a victim of impatience? (Don't answer that...)
juju187 @ Jul 9th 2008 3:24AM
your just lame
The Alex @ Jul 9th 2008 12:47PM
I know... I can't help it, it's a disease...
don't get too close... you might get lame too...
Foetoid @ Jul 9th 2008 2:47AM
Why is everyone making such a big deal about co-op. After playing countless hours of co-op on the N64 version of Duke 3D, i would figure it would be standard to include it over XBLA
michas_pi @ Jul 9th 2008 3:58AM
Blow it out your ass.
Snowblind @ Jul 9th 2008 6:10AM
I do seem to remember last year at e3 they made a huge announcement about Doom coming to the XBLA, and then they said it was available, right now. Would be great if they did the same thing with Duke Nukem, this is the game I've been waiting for since I first heard about the Arcade.
Well, this and Vigilante 8. Who needs any full release games after this? :P
capt_carl @ Jul 9th 2008 9:41AM
"I'm gonna rip off your head and shit down your neck."
Who could forget that gem?
Jonah Falcon @ Jul 9th 2008 9:47AM
Don't know which I loved more in multiplayer - freeze ray (kick and shatter), shrinking (STOMP!), or laser trip wire.
Pwnmower @ Jul 9th 2008 9:57AM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=IE3KdcTgrno
thought this would be appropriate, oldie, but goodie.
Joe @ Jul 9th 2008 10:31AM
I wonder if 3DRealms will use the money they get from this to make Duke Nukem Forever. Also I wonder if PSN will get this too. That being said I can't wait to play Duke on Live.
Ninegauger @ Jul 9th 2008 10:40AM
DOOM for XBLA was awesome and I'd totally buy this as well.
Mr.ESC @ Jul 9th 2008 11:50AM
Second that.
It could be fake but I remember last E3 Sonic and Golden Axe were the surprises of the show.
Nobody steals our chicks... and lives!
EshuElegbara @ Jul 9th 2008 12:50PM
The biggest problem with Duke coming out on XBLA is the same problem with Doom coming out on XBLA. Or Marathon. Or Turtles. Or anything.
You'll buy it, play it once, then realize you have a hi-def TV and hi-def games to play on it.
It's sad, I know, but search your feelings. You KNOW it to be true.
Joe Smith @ Jul 9th 2008 1:16PM
I wonder if the camera will be as nauseating as the other old FPS' on 360. And will thy update the graphics? I mean, Duke looked good 10 years ago, but things have moved on.
Mark Wilson @ Jul 9th 2008 1:50PM
honestly this is an easy photoshop to pull over, plus there's no way microsoft leaks still on the marketplace unless its a debug or break of a reviewers embargo. just make some small duke icons, and reduce opacity and u have a very convincing photoshop
Tim The Enchanter @ Jul 9th 2008 4:22PM
I wonder if they'll release Shaolin Showdown as well? Meh.
jdawgg @ Jul 16th 2008 8:35PM
if you prefer analog sticks over a mouse and keyboard then you have no idea what real control is like