Yes, unlocking every achievement in Duke Nukem 3D reveals two new screenshots for the title's oft-delayed follow-up in the art gallery. Though some may consider it a stretch to call screenshots from the Duke's supposedly upcoming title "art", we find any sign of life for the highly-quotable shooter utterly refreshing.
Duke Nukem Forever screens hidden in XBLA Duke Nukem 3D
Yes, unlocking every achievement in Duke Nukem 3D reveals two new screenshots for the title's oft-delayed follow-up in the art gallery. Though some may consider it a stretch to call screenshots from the Duke's supposedly upcoming title "art", we find any sign of life for the highly-quotable shooter utterly refreshing.
3D Realms: 'Several hours' of Duke Nukem Forever sort of done
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Omegathon 2008 lineup includes Peggle, Boom Blox, Rock Band, Jenga
- Round 1: Peggle
- Round 2: Boom Blox
- Round 3: Pictionary
- Round 4: Rock Band (Our guess is Rock Band 2)
- Round 5: Jenga
- Final Round: *** TOP SECRET ***
While last year's Omegathon skipped the previous tradition of using a classic retro title (Pong, Combat, Tengen Tetris), every year has featured an id Software shooter. With Rage, Doom 4 and the new Wolfenstein looking unlikely, we're trying to think of another potential, unreleased FPS that could top last year's surprise Halo 3 inclusion. If Tycho and Gabe are looking to make our heads explode, maybe they can get Duke Nukem Forever. We won't find out until minutes before the final round on Sunday, August 31 at 4:30 PM PT.
In the meantime, check out the list of past Omegathon lineups, and feel free to make your own and play along at home.
Continue reading Omegathon 2008 lineup includes Peggle, Boom Blox, Rock Band, Jenga
DNF dev calls E3 'irrelevant,' kettle black
"In fact," he added. "I wasn't even aware it was coming up." On the one hand, we're left agape at the sheer irony of his words. On the other hand, however, this is coming from a company whose primary contribution to the industry is the poster child for inconsequential flotsam so – keeping that in mind – it seems reasonable that 3D Realms knows 'irrelevant' when it sees it.
The Best of Big Download; June 22-28, 2008
Exclusive Features
- Games for Windows Press Conference: We attend Microsoft's press event where they give their views on the future of PC gaming.
- Guide to TF2 Pyro Achievements: Want a details look at all of the new achievements you can get while playing the Pyro in Team Fortress 2. Then check out the first five parts of our series: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, and Part 5.
- Shattered Suns Interview: We have an extensive interview with Chas. Cooper of Clear Crown Studios about their upcoming space based RTS game.
- Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford: We chat with the head of the extremely busy game developer on Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway and their other projects.
- Alone In the Dark Interview: We chat with Atari US producer Todd Slepian about their just released survival horror game.
- Hands-On: Deer Hunter Tournament: We get hands-on with the newest entry in the hunting sim series from Atari.
- In-Depth: Armaggedon Empires: We take a detailed ook at this acclaimed indie strategy game.
- In-Depth: The Political Machine: We offer a look at the just released political strategy game from Stardock
- Big Ideas: Why do we play video games?: Our editorial takes a look at why we need playtime with games anyway.
- BigCast 001: Our debut podcast has three of our team members chatting about, what else, PC gaming
- Freeware Friday: Our weekly look at free games has a look at Freeciv, a free tribute to the great Civilization games.
- Spore Creature Creator contest: You still have time to participate in our contest; make the best creatures and win some cool prizes
Squint at a new Duke Nukem Forever screenshot
Oh that crazy Duke has popped up yet again, kicking ass and chewing bubblegum as only he can. At least, that's what we think he's doing. Truthfully, it's pretty hard to tell from the latest tiny screenshot to emerge from the ever-elusive Duke Nukem Forever, which has surfaced on 3D Realms' site as part of a plea for developers to join the company's cause.As for the Duke, looking at the screenshot we like to imagine that he's running to the grocery store, probably to pick up a pack of Stride. After all, the ridiculously long lasting flavor will serve our hero well while he, like the rest of us, continues to wait.
You can actually watch Duke Nukem Forever on Jace Hall Show
Moving on, we think we speak for the whole internet when we say "OMG WE TOTALLY JUST SAW DUKE NUKEM FOREVER." More shocking? The 30 seconds or so we see in the video (it starts at about 4:15) actually looks pretty decent, even though we'll be the first to admit that watching a game via shaky cam over a bald dude's shoulder isn't the most optimal way to judge this sort of thing. So, it's been 26 years in development, what do you guys think of it?
Continue reading You can actually watch Duke Nukem Forever on Jace Hall Show
Shacknews sees Duke Nukem Forever ... the game ... really
They "witnessed several different DNF gameplay scenarios, mechanics, and environments being demonstrated ... including environmental puzzles and interactivity, a host of finished weapons, the existence of an in-game forklift, and plenty of heads and arms being blown off." For those skeptics out there disinclined to believe the existence of such nonsense, we point you towards the following comment by one Mr. George Broussard from developer 3D Realms, posting under the name GeorgeB3DR: "... out of the blue I just decided to show them DNF for about an hour ..."
... right, and we imagine they were also abducted "out of the blue" by a piece of toast with Elvis' face on it right after that. Duke Nukem Forever exists indeed.
3D Realms disputes confirmation of Duke Nukem Forever in 2008
3D Realms informed Shacknews that any suggestion by Dallas Business Journal that DNF's release date and platforms have been confirmed is erroneous.
We should also note that Dallas Business Journal seemingly confirms ongoing rumor that Duke Nukem 3D is bound for Xbox Live Arcade and will include online multiplayer and co-op support. "We're really excited about bringing classic Duke to the 360," Miller allegedly told the paper, "We're talking to Microsoft about getting a release slot sometime this year."
Duke Nukem Forever art director interviewed
What have we learned? Nothing of great consequence. The unsurprisingly underwhelming teaser trailer was all captured from the in-game engine using Fraps, and the game's storyline takes place in the near future, in Las Vegas. Information regarding release dates, or even general assurances that development in moving along nicely, are notably absent. Like we're surprised.
Where's Duke Nukem been the last decade?
The door swung shut, his familiar frame lumbered in, sunk into the couch, like nothing had changed these last ten years. "Where have you been?" we screamed. "It's been ten years!"
"I'm looking for some alien toilet to park my bricks. Who's firrrrst?"
"So that's it? You come in here stinking like a wet cigar and that's all you've got to say for yourself?"
He puffed on his cigar, blew radioactive smoke in our faces, and left ...
Evidently, the boys at ShackNews have gotten over their abandonment issues (any pointers?) and taken a calendar-heavy look at the game's progress (or lack thereof, knowhutamean?) over the last decade of development. Most telling: the two E3 trailers, in '98 and '01, that show plenty of gameplay in what would almost seem to be a nearly complete game. Once you're done reading that, take another look at The Duke Nukem Forever List, an incredibly sobering breakdown of the things that have transpired since the game was first announced (spoiler alert: Google didn't exist yet). How much were milk and eggs back then, Grandpa?
Read – A Decade of Duke: The Brief Long History of DNF
Read – The Duke Nukem Forever List
Duke Nukem Forever teaser perpetuates cycle of non-delivery
This particular peek at 3D Realms' perpetually approaching wolf offers exactly what you'd expect: bulging biceps, tentacled aliens and absolutely no assurances that your ten-year wait will be worth it. Until we see an actual game, consider our reserves of faith and interest thoroughly depleted.
Duke Nukem Forever teaser coming tomorrow
After over a decade of waiting, it's about time somebody released a teaser video of the game in its current form. Of course, the very word "teaser" gives us the impression that it'll be less than 30 seconds long and have little to no bearing on the actual gameplay. If you've been waiting over 10 years to see Duke puff a high-resolution cigar, then good for you! If not, feel free to join us in the Land of Expected Disappointments tomorrow (with well roasted crow on standby).
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