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Mercenaries 2 catches the Duke Nukem Forever virus, gets delayed even further
7:19 PM on 01.31.2008, Jordan Grim Devore 27 comments

Mercenaries 2 catches the Duke Nukem Forever virus, gets delayed even further photo
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If you're as anxious to play Mercenaries 2: World In Flames as I am, this news is going to sting badly: the game has been officially delayed again. Shacknews has gotten word straight from EA that we won't be able to get our hands on Mercenaries 2 until somewhere in the April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 time frame.

What if Mercenaries 2 isn't released until 2009? Unlikely as it may be, think back to when we thought the game would be out in time for the 07 Holiday season. If some unfortunate event causes such a long delay to occur, Pandemic, your game better have a Miyamoto-esque level of polish to it, or else!


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Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 01/31/2008 19:29
You forgot to mention Battlefield: Bad Company is also delayed.
Dr Milkdad's Avatar
Dr Milkdad at 01/31/2008 19:30
Don't forget to park your bricks.
Guagloves's Avatar
Guagloves at 01/31/2008 19:32
I just want to blow things up. Damn it.
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 01/31/2008 19:34
If Duke Nukem actually comes out, I pray to god that it bombs so bad. Nobody should have to subject themselves to such shit.
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 01/31/2008 19:58
It's out when it's out.
Trevor McGee's Avatar
Trevor McGee at 01/31/2008 20:01
Am I the only one who found the first Mercenaries boring? After playing the first and becoming bored with it I don't think I'm going to find the second much better.
JonDarkwood's Avatar
JonDarkwood at 01/31/2008 20:03
Well, we're going to need someone to take the reins when Duke Nukem Forever retires from development hell.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 01/31/2008 20:06
A whole year? Jeez.
Clockwork's Avatar
Clockwork at 01/31/2008 20:12
This is an insanely large delay.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 01/31/2008 20:36
I'VE GOT BALLS OF STEEL!
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 01/31/2008 20:40
I'VE GOT BALLS OF STEEL!
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 01/31/2008 21:25
HE'S GOT BALLS OF STEEL!

(A whole fucking year?! Seriously?)
timtheterrible's Avatar
timtheterrible at 01/31/2008 21:34
That XBL trailer looked like utter shit. They'd better do something to remedy the situation.
Boolean's Avatar
Boolean at 01/31/2008 22:36
"That XBL trailer looked like utter shit. They'd better do something to remedy the situation."

What he said. The game looks boring as fuck at the moment.
chief blaze's Avatar
chief blaze at 01/31/2008 22:46
@ Boolean

Did you play the first one?

I cant wait for the second, it was so kick ass on the xbox 1, definetly in my top 5.
jerrt's Avatar
jerrt at 01/31/2008 23:46
so is this duke nukem forever bug sexually transmitted only.... or do i need to worry....?
wannabepunktony's Avatar
wannabepunktony at 02/01/2008 00:23
Damn - that's too bad! I spent a good chuck of time with this at this last E3 and it was pretty awesome at that point in time. I can only imagine how cool it'll (hopefully) be when its really done.
MonkeyKombat's Avatar
MonkeyKombat at 02/01/2008 00:43
Great (in a totally sarcastic manner of course).
Boolean's Avatar
Boolean at 02/01/2008 01:41
"Did you play the first one?"

Nope, just going on what I've seen so far.
sacredchao's Avatar
sacredchao at 02/01/2008 03:34
I think, from now on, we should just automatically add one or two years to any ETA for any game. On-time releasing seems to now be the exception, rather then the rule.
Scientist tz's Avatar
Scientist tz at 02/01/2008 09:06
Well, at least this frees up more time this spring to spend with Star Wars:Force Unleashed and GTA4.
GeneralWong's Avatar
GeneralWong at 02/01/2008 10:08
Id blame EA for BF:BC and Mercenaries being delayed but since they own most the game companies out there i guess it aint their fault the developers are slow ass idiots.

More and more games get delayed now days, i remember when PS2 games used to come out early :O
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 02/01/2008 10:12
2012 release date CONFIRMED
Corncobtacular's Avatar
Corncobtacular at 02/01/2008 10:13
@scientist tz,
I'm still not convinced that Star Wars Force Unleashed is going to actually come out before the holidays.
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