Duke Nukem Forever Pushed Back to June
They build us up and then they knock us down. When will the disappointment end? June 10, apparently.
Duke Nukem Forever has been delayed, again. Set for a May 3 launch, developer Gearbox Software has said the launch is now being pushed to June 10 internationally and June 14 for the United States and Canada.
Things were looking up for Duke Nukem fans after 2K games announced that 3D Realms had handed the project over to Gearbox Software after more than 13 years of development. Then, just a couple of months ago, Gearbox announced the May 3 launch date.
"When I said goodbye to 3D Realms and the original Duke Nukem 3D team in 1997 and soon after founded Gearbox Software, I never in my wildest dreams imagined that a day like today would come," said Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software. "Today I am proud, humbled and even astounded to announce that the day is coming at last for all gamers to be a part of video game history: Duke Nukem Forever will launch worldwide this May!"
However, it seems the company needs six more weeks to prepare for the launch. They didn't actually say why they require more time, but we can only hope it's because of something not game-related and trivial, like the the red of Duke's vest on the sleeve is the wrong shade of red.
"I'm very sorry for the added delay," Pitchford said in a statement released today. "We've all been working extremely hard and are very eager to deliver the game to you. I've been thinking of these lyrics from the great country song, 'He's The Duke'—'He told us if we waited we could Come Get Some, but I never knew Forever was going to be so long.' If you're like me, June cannot come quickly enough."
While he didn't offer an explanation, there is a special message from the company, where Pitchford angrily declares that the delay is "bullshit."
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"Duke never comes early"
Awesome haha
ahh another let down
This. Blows. Anyone in for a Balls of Steel PC pre-order?
Why am I not surprised?
I already have it pre-ordered = ) Going for the balls of steel edition.
I won't hold my breath until it's in my hands
First I was pissed, then I saw that video and I lol'd
Probably some crap move by a 2k executive. Oh well.
First I was pissed, then I saw that video and I lol'd Probably some crap move by a 2k executive. Oh well.
...Yep. It's physically impossible to be pissed at that video.
Who could have possibly seen this coming?
We've waited forever for this :|
CwutIdidthar?
Game will be launched on 22nd January, 2012, with a revised title : Duke Nukem Delayed Forever
Duke Nukem Forever really means FOREVER.
This game will never be released. Wait and see.
Ii have my BoS edition pre-ordered.....cant wait!
Why is international now before US? Does the game always have to be released on a Tuesday?
This sucks, the game is probably done, there's just a bunch of legal stuff probably.
Two Words: Not Enough DRM!!!
Someone in the beta-test group was probably able to actually install and run the game on a computer. This was a clear sign to management that the DRM had failed. When asked to clarify, 2KGames spokesperson Cho Ken M'Groin stated: "Clearly, the only way to protect our intellectual property in the modern digital age is to make sure no one can access that property. We want to ensure our customers that the content they can not access will maintain its high production levels in the future, and the only way to do that is to maintain steady income streams, which are at constant risk from pirates." When asked how a non-playable game would sit with their customers, M'Groin responded "The game 'hasn't been playable' for almost 15 years, and that didn't stop all the hype."
BULLSHIT!!
Here we go again...
same old, same old........
Did they say June of which year?
I think it will continue on even after its released, as much as i loved duke nukem 3d back in the day, this game looks like your average FPS, nothing more. No way it will live up to all the hype.
lol, how many years will you suckers keep thinking the release date really is just around the corner? Prime example of pure Vaporware.
Real release date 8175 i think that qualifies as forever it will be launched at same time we achieve intergalactic travel.
Next news in this series: "Duke Nukem Forever" nuked!
Should be retitled to "Duke vaporware"
Only game that matters the rest of the year is Battlefield 3 for PC period.
And it begins again.
Two Words: Not Enough DRM!!!Someone in the beta-test group was probably able to actually install and run the game on a computer. This was a clear sign to management that the DRM had failed. When asked to clarify, 2KGames spokesperson Cho Ken M'Groin stated: "Clearly, the only way to protect our intellectual property in the modern digital age is to make sure no one can access that property. We want to ensure our customers that the content they can not access will maintain its high production levels in the future, and the only way to do that is to maintain steady income streams, which are at constant risk from pirates." When asked how a non-playable game would sit with their customers, M'Groin responded "The game 'hasn't been playable' for almost 15 years, and that didn't stop all the hype."
Your sarcasm fails here. Gearbox's last game (Published by 2K as well) had absolutely no DRM. I literally copied Borderlands straight from my Steam directory onto my other PC and played it online. It doesn't even have a serial check for online play.
Am I the only one who while loves Duke sort of hopes this game never gets released?
This game has been the king of vaporware Duke Nukem Forever even has the perfect name for this. I have a gut feeling when I wake up the day its finally released I will wake up to the four horsemen Death, Famine, Pestilence, and Lindsay Lohan riding in the sky.
LOL You have to be kidding!! Has to be some cruel joke, yes?
... in a way... i'm a bit afraid, that it will come out... after that... what will happen after that? the chase is better than the catch...