Duke Nukem Forever - Out Now

[Variable_Star]

I stopped listening to the tortured production history of this game circa 1999. I still have the November 1997 issue of PC Gamer which featured Duke Nukem Forever on its cover, and included this quote "We're not fortune tellers, but we have every confidence that Duke Nukem Forever will be one of the biggest - and perhaps the best - titles of 1998." Not fortune tellers indeed. I won't believe anything until I see copies on the store shelf.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by Variable_Star

I stopped listening to the tortured production history of this game circa 1999. I still have the November 1997 issue of PC Gamer which featured Duke Nukem Forever on its cover, and included this quote "We're not fortune tellers, but we have every confidence that Duke Nukem Forever will be one of the biggest - and perhaps the best - titles of 1998." Not fortune tellers indeed. I won't believe anything until I see copies on the store shelf.

http://i.imgur.com/ncs0I.jpg

lol thats sweet I wonder what the prices on PCs are in the book and what kind of guts you get

[headcheese_bbq]

lol awesome mag cover. I too have been waiting for Duke Forever since they announced it. I hope its not completely disappointing. IMHO they should just make another chapters of 2.5D Duke3d, as like a $15 steam and/or psn title...that would ROCK.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by headcheese_bbq

lol awesome mag cover. I too have been waiting for Duke Forever since they announced it. I hope its not completely disappointing. IMHO they should just make another chapters of 2.5D Duke3d, as like a $15 steam and/or psn title...that would ROCK.

Yeah I stopped looking for hope back in like 2000 ... But it seems like its finally going to happen

[StereoMike]

http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=...6&e=d2953009a3

[Nerdkiller likes BD]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=...6&e=d2953009a3

More info.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/11/duke-nukem-forever-balls-of-steel-edition/

Originally Posted by JC Fletcher

If you thought Duke Nukem Forever was tacky before, wait until you see the collector's edition. Well, we suppose you've already seen the collector's edition -- that's it above.

The "Balls of Steel" Edition (yep), revealed to DNF "First Access Club" members, is overloaded with stuff, including a hardcover artbook, postcards, a logo sticker, a comic book, poker chips, dice, playing cards, a foldable papercraft, and -- oh yeah -- a bust of Duke Nukem. There's even a numbered certificate of authenticity, to prove to others that it's the genuine article. Notable omissions include steel stress balls and, in fact, anything spherical or metal.

The Balls of Steel Edition will be available in limited quantities for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC at launch (the week of May 3).

Update: 2K has provided additional details in its press release (in full after the break), revealing that the Balls of Steel Edition will be exclusive to Amazon and GameStop in North America -- for $100.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Originally Posted by Press Release

Come Get Some! 2K Games Announces Duke Nukem Forever®

Balls of Steel Edition!


New York, NY February 11, 2011 – Duke's got them - and now you can too. 2K Games and Gearbox Software are proud to announce the Duke Nukem Forever® Balls of Steel edition! Arriving alongside the standard editions on May 3, 2011, the Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel edition for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC is a must-have for those who have been awaiting the return of the King.

Priced at $99.99, this edition, available exclusively at GameStop* and Amazon*, contains a copy of the game with exclusive Balls of Steel cover art and the following cool items:

* Collectible bust of the greatest alien ass-kicker of all-time
* Numbered, limited-edition certificate of authenticity
* 100-page hardcover book: The History, Legacy & Legend: Duke Nukem Forever Art from the Vault
* Duke Nukem Forever postcard series
* Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem sticker
* Duke Nukem Forever collectable comic book
* Duke Nukem Forever foldable paper craft
* Duke Nukem Forever poker chips
* Duke Nukem Forever mini-card deck
* Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem dice


Duke Nukem is one of the biggest and most recognizable brands in the interactive entertainment industry. Irreverent, politically incorrect, and uber macho, Duke Nukem is the perfect, uncompromising ass-kicking hero to remedy the overdose of today's gaming archetypes. Duke brings his signature brand of babe-lovin', cigar-smoking, beer-chugging and ass-kicking action as he saves the Earth and its babes from hordes of invading aliens. Where will you be when Duke Nukem Forever launches? Better mark your calendars, Duke's legend is being told this May.

For more information on Duke Nukem Forever, including where to pre-order a copy, please visit http://www.dukenukemforever.com. Duke Nukem Forever is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).


* Supplies limited. Check with retailers for availability.

[Deadset]

I've been following the news at Ars Technica. As an original player of the game, I'm really looking forward to this.

It's tempting to get the balls of steel edition, not sure if it's worth 100 bucks. I'd like an edition with the game and just the 100 page book.

[Snake_XRS]

I just watched the "return of the Duke" interview on GT and I'm kind of sad to see that they've spent more time on toilet type humor than any actual game development. How many times would reaching into a toilet for a "floater" be fun to do? Or watching a vibrator on a countertop go off. And their proudest achievement is being the first game to ever have an interactive glory hole????? Are you serious?

Based on all the gameplay and graphics, DN Forever looks leaps and bounds worse than any other FPS this gen. But hey, who needs minor things like graphics and gameplay when you can Austin Powers urinate in the bathroom stalls

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/re...e-nukem/710451

A real stinker it seems, at this point not even worth a rental to me IMO...

But I do have to admit that collector edition is pretty badass

[Nerdkiller likes BD]

It also has a glory hole

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/288892/news/duke-nukem-forever-campaign-is-16-18-hours-long/

Originally Posted by CVG Staff

Remember when Gearbox told CVG that Duke Nukem Forever was "three times the size" of Modern Warfare 2? It wasn't messing around: boss Randy Pitchford has revealed that the average playthrough of the game lasts "16 to 18 hours".

Pitchford, who rescued the game when it was cancelled after over a decade in development, also revealed that the protagonist's penchant for all things sexually immature hasn't gone anywhere.

In addition to discussing a level in which Duke goes on a US chat show, is shrunk and ends up riding around on a remote controlled car, Pitchford told G4TV that a Duke-branded female vibrator will also make an appearance.

And that's not all. "There's a glory hole," revealed Pitchford. "Yeah. Fortunately, I'll just leave it at that."

When asked about the game's campaign length, he added: ""Average playtimes are more like 16, 18 hours. I know! It's like three or four Call Of Duties, right? I'm not kidding... The game will speak for itself. I love it."

Duke Nukem Forever is due for release for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on May 3 in the US and three days later in Europe.

[Blu-Benny]

I’m trying to plat 2-3 games before this is released so I can sell them and get some $$ to pick it up!!

[Trace17]

Delayed until June 14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeMF2KJ0JG0

Alright, raise your hand if you're surprised.

Bueller?... Bueller?... Bueller?

[Blu Ian]

I'm shocked and amazed.

This game has never been delayed before.

[jkwest]

I think they delayed just for the press buzz that would surround it.

[MerrickG]

Originally Posted by jkwest

I think they delayed just for the press buzz that would surround it.

This is more than likely the case.

[bkbluray]

Originally Posted by Strafer

I'm shocked and amazed.

This game has never been delayed before.

LOL Yeah a decade isn't that long

It's almost a guarantee that every big release will be delayed at least a couple months, or in this case almost a couple of decades

[bkbluray]

Originally Posted by Variable_Star

I stopped listening to the tortured production history of this game circa 1999. I still have the November 1997 issue of PC Gamer which featured Duke Nukem Forever on its cover, and included this quote "We're not fortune tellers, but we have every confidence that Duke Nukem Forever will be one of the biggest - and perhaps the best - titles of 1998." Not fortune tellers indeed. I won't believe anything until I see copies on the store shelf.

Great post. I totally agree with you on this one.

[Blu-Benny]

[blu-mike]

mother******!!!!!:angr y:

[Snake_XRS]

I don't really get the whole Duke Nukem thing. With all the GREAT FPS games out/coming out, this is by far the worst of them. Do people still really care that much about flinging turd and going to strip clubs?

Duke to me is like Matt Hazard, only Duke hasn't figured out he's the butt of all jokes. From what they've shown it really looks terrible man... Unless i've missed some revolutionary video, can someone please show me something to be hyped about?

[Groo The Perverted]

This looks pretty bad. Plus you get to slap women around. Yay!

It's essentially a larger version of a Matt Hazard game, to me. They can delay this for another 10 years for all I care.