Curse

sindex · May 07, 2009, 02:05 AM // 02:05

Well to be quite honest I could have seen this happening awhile back, but I think 2K Games finally had it with 3D Realms. Anyways I guess 3D Realms are being shut down for good. Here is the report from Shacknews:

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

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: 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."

Original story: A very reliable source close to Duke Nukem Forever developer 3D Realms today confirmed to Shacknews that the development studio has 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. One 3D Realms spokesperson declined to comment when reached.

3D Realms was founded in 1987 by Scott Miller and George Broussard, and was best known for its Duke Nukem series of shooters starring the titular, bubblegum-lacking hero. The studio had infamously been working on Duke Nukem Forever, the next flagship franchise entry, for over 12 years.

A final push to release Duke Nukem Forever began in 2007, marked by a short teaser starring the in-game hero that was released late that year.

As recent as January 2009, company steward George Broussard wrote on his Twitter feed that he was visiting Take-Two to show off the title.

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To me Prey was okay as a FPS, but a bit disappointing after all that time in developing it. However I think it was a bit over played to keep switching engine after engine, to get the supposed “perfect game” they wanted.

Pleikki · May 07, 2009, 03:46 AM // 03:46

aww. few irl friends of mine waited 10 years.. . ..

Black Metal · May 07, 2009, 04:18 AM // 04:18

Wow wonder how Take2 got duped for a decade. I'm a huge DN3D fan, that's the game that started me on modern PC gaming. I made a few maps that were the highest-ranked on The Lazer's Beam. But this became a parody of itself, and for Take2 to go along for the ride for so long is embarassing.

I have the 3drealms forums linked at home, can't wait to see what the infernal fanboy apologists have to say about *this*

DoomFrost · May 07, 2009, 07:01 AM // 07:01

It's a good thing I stopped caring for DNF.

Etta · May 07, 2009, 08:29 AM // 08:29

lol i remember the running demo of the game, it was using the first unreal tournament engine i think. the attack on vegas bit. i thought it was pretty awesome back then.

TotallyToxic · May 07, 2009, 11:14 AM // 11:14

WTB Black Armband

Ah well, the end of an era

RIP 3D Realms

You will be missed

Sarevok Thordin · May 07, 2009, 11:43 AM // 11:43

DNF = Did Not Finish.

Seriously tho, I wanted to play this game and it's a tragedy it didn't get done.

But really, how can friggen polish take 2 yea......oh wait this is Duke Nukem Forever, anything can take any ammount of time.