On May 3rd 2011 it'll be finally here!

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The once unthinkable will soon be upon us. Duke Nukem Forever has been dated and it'll be hitting stores after 13 arduous years on May 3 in the US before going global on May 6.

First announced by 3D Realms in 1997, Duke Nukem Forever threatened to become one of the more infamous pieces of vapourware before Gearbox stepped in late last year to take over the reins and help see the game through to completion.

"The moment fans all over the world have been waiting for is almost here," 2K president Christoph Hartmann told Game Informer, "May 3, 2011 marks Duke's return as he unleashes his brash and brutally honest wit on the world. His return is going to be epic and one that will make video gaming history!"

Gearbox's Randy Pitchford took us through his involvement with Duke Nukem Forever back in October, and we did the unthinkable and went hands-on with it last year.

pc.ign.com/articles/114/1145316p1.html

[Jedi-El of Tomorrow]

So on May 2, the world ends.

[maxheadroom]

DUKE IS BACK

Cmon fellas this is exciting shit

[The Ichi]

Somehow it gets pushed back again.

[BR329]

So here's the new trailer. Heavily censored of course. Still, Language warning.

[Bam Neeley]

Blood and Gore
Intense Violence
Strong Language
Mature Humour
Nudity
Strong Sexual Content
Use of Drugs and Alcohol

I love it already!

[The Ichi]

Jan 21, 2011 11:28:11 GMT -5 Bam Neeley said:

Blood and Gore
Intense Violence
Strong Language
Mature Humour
Nudity
Strong Sexual Content
Use of Drugs and Alcohol

I love it already!

Somewhere, Australian censors everywhere are in a mass panic.

[darthalexander]

I'm more excited for LA Noire.

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Jan 21, 2011 11:22:28 GMT -5 BR329 said:

So here's the new trailer. Heavily censored of course. Still, Language warning.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Peoples Elbow]

OH GOD, I HAVE TO GET THIS!!!!!!

[Michael Coello]

I thought it was gonna be released in February, but May is good. Gives me a chance to save cash for it.

I need this and Postal 3 in my game library as soon as possible.

[D2: Sweet & Sour Edition]

I heard that if you play Duke Nukem Forever while listening to Chinese Democracy, the world explodes.

[Orange]

I think it's pretty damn sweet that it's finally coming out, I figured it would be a project left to die since it was halfway there. I'm looking forward to it, I never got to play any of the Duke Nukem games when they were really popular, so this'll be my introduction to the franchise

[Koda, Master Crunchyroller]

Jan 21, 2011 11:22:28 GMT -5 BR329 said:

So here's the new trailer. Heavily censored of course. Still, Language warning.

2 things:

1) I LOVED that they used that same song from the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World trailer.

2) I abso-f***ing-lutely love that they are taking the piss out of the long development cycle the game's been through.

[craigdanbeaton]

Jan 21, 2011 15:56:23 GMT -5 Koda, Master Crunchyroller said:

Jan 21, 2011 11:22:28 GMT -5 BR329 said:

So here's the new trailer. Heavily censored of course. Still, Language warning.

2 things:

1) I LOVED that they used that same song from the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World trailer.

I'm more loving the fact that even that song choice was a mild joke (Song's called Invaders Must Die).

[The Summer of Muskrat XVII]

Wow. I never thought I'd see the day. As someone who got into the franchise with Duke Nukem II this is gonna be a glorious day for me!!

It'll be like being 12 all over again!!!!!

[i.Sarita.com]

This would have been cool.....in 1998.

No thanks. I'll pass.

[The Ichi]

Jan 21, 2011 17:53:07 GMT -5 i.Sarita.com said:

This would have been cool.....in 1998.

No thanks. I'll pass.

So is any video game series that came out before 1998 now not cool enough to have new games anymore? That would mean that the Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy *, Metal Gear Solid, Street Fighter and a whole load of other series should just die.

...Well okay, Final Fantasy probably should, but you get my point.

[G✇JI☈A]

Jan 21, 2011 11:30:40 GMT -5 The Ichi said:

Jan 21, 2011 11:28:11 GMT -5 Bam Neeley said:

Blood and Gore
Intense Violence
Strong Language
Mature Humour
Nudity
Strong Sexual Content
Use of Drugs and Alcohol

I love it already!

Somewhere, Australian censors everywhere are in a mass panic.

It will be released on the PS3 so if the game is good, I will just order it from Overseas

[i.Sarita.com]

Jan 21, 2011 19:24:17 GMT -5 The Ichi said:

Jan 21, 2011 17:53:07 GMT -5 i.Sarita.com said:

This would have been cool.....in 1998.

No thanks. I'll pass.

So is any video game series that came out before 1998 now not cool enough to have new games anymore? That would mean that the Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy *, Metal Gear Solid, Street Fighter and a whole load of other series should just die.

...Well okay, Final Fantasy probably should, but you get my point.

Those games aren't 90's cliches personified like Duke Nukem was/is. The schtick was "cool" back then....not so much now.