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Duke Nukem Developer 3D Realms Shuts Down (Update 3)
Duke Nukem Developer 3D Realms Shuts Down (Update 3)
Update 3: 3D Realms webmaster Joe Siegler has commented on the shut down, stating: "It's not a marketing thing. It's true. I have nothing further to say at this time." Siegler's post also reflects the unexpected nature of the situation, as he was unaware of the impending shut down during an ...
Remembering Apogee & 3D Realms
Remembering Apogee & 3D Realms
techgage.com — Introduction, Apogee's History When reading through my RSS feeds each morning, it's rare that a post will... jump right out at me, but that was certainly the case when I read the terms, "Duke Nukem" and "Shuts Down" in the same title. I immediately ... (more) Remembering Apogee & 3D Realms
Duke Nukem Forever Level Shots, Concepts Leak
shacknews.com — A number of images from now-closed developer 3D Realms' shooter Duke Nukem Forever have been posted by... former employees of the company today. Chief among them are screenshots of DNF levels posted to the blog of former 3DR art director Tramell ... (more) Duke Nukem Forever Level Shots, Concepts Leak
Fudzilla: $30 million offered for Duke Nukem rights
Fudzilla: $30 million offered for Duke Nukem rights
fudzilla.com — Image Additional funding necessary to finish Forever So with 3D Realms ending last Friday, much of the... insider info regarding the project is starting to leak out. From what we hear, publisher Take-2 Interactive offered $30 million to George Broussard ... (more) Fudzilla: $30 million offered for Duke Nukem rights
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Duke Nukem Forever - Now looking like 'Never'
PC Format RSS feed — Duke Nukem Forever The interweb tubes are gurgling away with rumours that 3D Realms has shut shop. Shack News appears to have the scoop and is quoting a "reliable source". The 3D Realms site appears completely oblivious to this news and has a news post about Wolfenstein 3D. If it's true - and it's a strange happening if it is since 3D Realms made a big song and dance about hitting it's milestone recently - the 13-odd years of waiting are over for Duke Nukem Forever, which is a relief really. I mean, any game that's been anticipated for that long could never live up to the ...

3D Realms Has Closed Shop
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Duke Nukem Forever Developer Sinks Amidst Sea of Questions
Maximum PC — ... – and you might even incur some form of consequences. Today, said scythe finally fell atop Duke Nukem Forever developer 3D Realms, ending its ...

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The Tech Report: News — ... of Norton 360 3.0 and Internet Security 2009 for Windows 7 beta / RC are available Gaming Shacknews reports Duke Nukem developer 3D Realms shuts down (update 3) and StarCraft II ...

It's over: 3D Realms shuts down
The Tech Report: News — ... — 6:00 AM on May 7, 2009 After a staggering 12 years, development of Duke Nukem Forever at 3D Realms may have finally ended but not in the way fans might hope. Late last night, Shacknews broke the story that 3D Realms quietly shut down because of inadequate funding. Word first came from a "very reliable source" close to the development studio, but 3D Realms webmaster Joe Siegler later ...

Duke Nukem Fornever as 3D Realms shuts down
DV Hardware — ... rumored reports that Duke Nukem devs 3D Realms had given up the ghost, reps for publisher Deep Silver issued a statement that everything was going full steam on the Duke compilation. Additionally, the recently revived Apogee, as a separate entity, would continue. "Deep Silver and Apogee Software are not affected by the situation at 3D Realms," reads the statement. "Development on the Duke Nukem Trilogy is continuing as planned." Source: ShackNews Duke Nukem Fornever as 3D Realms shuts down - More ...

Creator of Duke Nukem, 3D Realms closes its doors
TechSpot — The rumor that developer 3D Realms along with the recently resurrected Apogee name, had been shut down first broke over at Shacknews yesterday. After a series of updates, a confirmation of the developer’s demise was ...

Duke Nukem Forever in Limbo as 3D Realms Shuts Down
Overclockers Club news Feed — ... Yesterday, Shacknews broke the news that Duke Nukem Forever developer 3D Realms has shut down, along with Apogee Software. The studios shut down due to funding issues and employees for both companies have apparently already been let go. 3D Realms webmaster Joe Siegler confirmed the news. On the bright side, the closure doesn't mean the end of Duke Nukem Forever. Publisher Take-Two retains the publishing rights to Duke Nukem Forever, so the company could seek another studio to develop the game. Take-Two VP of communications Alan Lewis ...

No $30M Offer for Duke Nukem IP, Says 3D Realms
DriverHeaven.net — ... Following the sudden shut down of Duke Nukem Forever developer 3D Realms last week, rumors began to circulate that the studio had opted to close instead of selling the overall Duke Nukem property to publishing partner Take-Two for some $30 million. ...

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bit-tech.net 5/19/2009 — 3D Realms has fired back at Take-Two today, claiming that the studio is not finished and that there may be a future for Duke Nukem yet.
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From vapourware to nowhere? Duke Nukem Forever, probably the best known example of vapourware in PC gaming, may now never be completed. Developer 3D Realms has shut down, a company employee has stated.…