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Rumortoid: Duke Nukem Forever not showing at E3 2008 photo

An unsubstantiated little birdie recently told VE3D that everyone’s favorite, but perhaps slightly delayed, tough guy will not be appearing at E3 this year. Of course, this is probably not shocking news, considering that Duke Nukem Forever has not been at an E3 event since 2001, when 3D Realms dramatically revealed a trailer for the title.

This is the exact opposite of what happened in 2005, where rampant rumors dictated that Nukem could pop in with 3D Realms' bedfellow, Prey. It is interesting to note that the press on Duke Nukem Forever has increased by at least one billion percent over the last few weeks. First, there was the gameplay footage revealed on the premiere of The Jace Hall Show. Then a few days ago, a job ad was posted over at 3D Realms with a tiny little picture of the Duke.

I contacted 3D Realms president George Broussard for comment, so maybe if we all sit in a circle together and pray, a response will be gifted upon us. I’m the kind of guy who enjoys first-person shooters that spew outdated clichés and allow me to flush toilets on command. I especially enjoy jetpacks, pig cops, motorcycles, and chicks.

But how about you guys? Do these delays and stories even affect you anymore as the clock continues to wind on Duke Nukem Forever?







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king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 17:44
king3vbo
Why am I not surprised
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 17:45
AngelsDontBurn
No surprise there. I bet the game is gonna suck which is extremely unfortunate. I hope it doesn't.

Maybe they'll finally show up when the game doesn't look like a Prey mod.
Hank Peters's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 17:59
Hank Peters
The twist is that they'll show it at PAX.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 17:59
Clockwork
I've lost all faith in this game. I really want it to just die. If you're making a game for 40 years, you've gotta like...have no money left.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:09
DaedHead8
I too enjoy jetpacks, pig cops, motorcycles, and chicks. What a coincidence! And no I'm not really affected by this news, it would have been nice to see something substantial out of 3d realms, oh well.
kagai's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:10
kagai
I really miss Duke, but short of someone, that loves the game, buying 3D Realms and putting some real effort behind making a new one I don't think this game will ever see the light of day.
Fantus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:13
Fantus
Wow, people still give a shit about this vaporware?
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:29
Dr Milkdad
Oh god, NO! How could they do this to US!!!!??
I CAN'T GET OVER THE SHOCK!!!
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:42
Qraze
its time to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and i'm all out funds. damn wtf is going on with game? it's been in development since duke nukem3D on the ps1. fuck it, they can't get it right then oh well, more crap fps to come. resistance2 fuck the world!
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 18:50
covah
SURPRISE, SURPRISE!
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 19:07
MechaMonkey
Brick parking delayed.
ridley80's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 20:12
ridley80
I BELIEVE!!!
Scientist tz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 21:08
Scientist tz
I just don't care anymore.

I might get it when it comes out but it will have to be reviewed in the 9.5-10 range to renew my interest.
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 21:13
Aaron Mxy Yost
Man, Duke Nukem Forever sure is taking FOREVER!

*crickets chirp*
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/26/2008 23:47
Vitamin Awesome
no no. the REAL twist is that it will drop on retailers the day before E3.
kadosho's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 01:35
kadosho
If what Hank said is true. The idea I admit is crazy, even the title is "Forever". Who knows what may happen with this game. Maybe hand delivered by ninjas?
Crumpet Lips's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 03:48
Crumpet Lips
Whoever is surprised about this should be shot. Oh also, for those who are looking forward to this game, you should also be shot.

Us normal people gave up on this game years ago.
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 08:40
007
So... where do they expect me to park my brick then?
JReaper617's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 11:20
JReaper617
I don't understand this whole debacle. They have been working on this game for a decade...it doesn't look very good graphically and HOW THE FUCK CAN YOU DEVELOP A GAME FOR 10+ YEARS!? Their isn't that much to do really this whole thing is stupid..Since this is a first person shooter and on the other hand games like Oblivion and the soon to be Fallout 3 have and did not take anywhere near this long and look at how massive those games were. No excuse for this.
Skribble's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/27/2008 20:13
Skribble
This game seriously better be like 50 levels long with 30 different weapons and 20 different enemies.

I am a died-hard fan of Duke Nukem, but this is just fucking ridiculous.
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