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Solar · **on:** May 07, 2009, 05:13:33 AM

Just...not how you'd expect it.

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A very reliable source close to Duke Nukem Forever developer 3D Realms today confirmed to Shacknews that the development studio has been shut down.

The closure came about as a result of funding issues, our source explained, with the shut down said to affect both 3D Realms and the recently resurrected Apogee. Employees of both entities have already been let go.

Phone calls and e-mails to various 3D Realms veterans have thus far gone unanswered, with 3D Realms publishing partner Take-Two and Apogee partner Deep Silver likewise unavailable for comment.

Update: Apogee Software and Deep Silver have issued a statement to Shacknews, confirming that the situation at 3D Realms has not affected the development of Frontline Games' upcoming handheld Duke Nukem Trilogy.

"Deep Silver and Apogee Software are not affected by the situation at 3D Realms," a representative for the companies told us. "Development on the Duke Nukem Trilogy is continuing as planned."

Update 2: Duke Nukem Forever publisher Take-Two has confirmed to Shacknews that it was not funding development of the 3D Realms project.

"We can confirm that our relationship with 3D Realms for Duke Nukem Forever was a publishing arrangement, which did not include ongoing funds for development of the title," said Take-Two VP of communications Alan Lewis in a prepared statement.

"In addition, Take-Two continues to retain the publishing rights to Duke Nukem Forever," he added.

Update 3: 3D Realms webmaster Joe Siegler has pulblicly confirmed the shut down, stating: "It's not a marketing thing. It's true. I have nothing further to say at this time."

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/58519

Well, that's too sad. I thought it would've been finished during my lifetime, but looks like it may not happen =(

On the bright side, that's one sign of the Apocalypse averted (DNF coming out).

Nekomata · **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2009, 05:17:42 AM

I preordered that.. |:

VixyNyan · **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2009, 05:20:40 AM

Duke is all out of gum for real.

Rad Lionheart · **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2009, 05:29:08 AM

He's been out of gum for over 10 years.

Satoryu · **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2009, 05:48:08 AM

so the apocalypse will never come. good thing, too. it was looking a little dark the past few months thanks to Capcom.

Fxeni · **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2009, 06:05:00 AM

Quote from: Taiyo on May 07, 2009, 05:13:33 AM

Just...not how you'd expect it.

You kidding? This was kinda obvious years ago.

Oh well, DNF will live on forever.

Dr. Wily II · **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2009, 07:12:25 AM

*Salutes*
Rest in piece, Duke Nukem Forever.

Blackhook · **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2009, 07:14:37 AM

So sad...really really sad

Sub Tank · **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2009, 07:47:57 AM

Maybe Blizzard can buy the rights and put Duke Nukem into Starcraft: Ghost. There's still hope you guys.

Dr. Wily II · **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2009, 07:52:52 AM

Wow...
That will be a game of epic proportions...

Align · **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:30:52 PM

ding dong DNF is dead

Maybe Valve or someone will be willing to take it up...

Related story: http://gamingisstupid.com/2009/05/06/the-chair-story-revival/

Emiri Landeel · **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2009, 06:21:03 AM

Duke Nukem ForNever

Solar · **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2009, 07:07:50 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDGTopCzbPM&fmt=18

Emiri Landeel · **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2009, 07:37:48 AM

^
^
After watched that clip.
Duke himself, still kicks some ass and chew his bubble gum.

Man... someone need to pick this up and define it a lil bit more, I see some potentials there.

Mirby · **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2009, 12:09:58 AM

He has a cell phone game, I think... Meh. I played the first Duke Nukem. An Atari 2600 game had more colors than the level I played. It was fun though.

Align · **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2009, 12:45:55 AM

The trilogy is still coming out, apparently.

Night · **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2009, 12:49:20 AM

Great trailer, or GREASTEST TRAILER?! amirite?!

Align · **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2009, 01:41:16 PM

WE'VE BEEN HAD.

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Edit: OH LOOKEE HERE. Saveduke.com registered by an anonymous proxy the DAY BEFORE 3DRealms' closure was announced. There's nothing at the site yet, but come on... There is absolutely no good explanation for this that doesn't involve asshattery.

Well played, 3DRealms. Well played.

Dr. Wily II · **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2009, 01:59:06 PM

Hmm, vert tempting...

Let's wait and see then.

Klavier Gavin · **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2009, 04:59:11 AM

http://kotaku.com/5255220/take+two-sues-duke-nukem-forever-devs-over-failure-to-deliver

Dr. Wily II · **Reply #20 on:** May 15, 2009, 08:12:39 AM

The plot thickens...

Klavier Gavin · **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2009, 11:25:03 PM

http://kotaku.com/5259942/3d-realms-were-not-closing-spent-20-million-on-duke-nukem-forever

Gotham Ranger · **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2009, 12:22:59 AM

This gets better and better

TeaOfJay · **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2009, 12:46:34 AM

Well, I'll be looking into a bomb shelter in the near future.

Anyone know where I can find some cheap ones?

Jericho · **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2009, 03:05:52 AM

I think this is gonna go down in the history books as the most legendary string of crazy for one game's development.

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Well, looks like Duke Nukem Forever may finally be finished...