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Take Two versus Duke

[Jun 11, 2003, 11:36 am ET] - Share - Viewing Comments

Developers of Duke Nukem take on Take Two on CNN Money is an article examining some of the behind-the-scenes intrigues between Take Two Interactive and 3D Realms surrounding Duke Nukem Forever, 3D Realms' 'when its done' shooter. The article discusses the recent shots fired in this conflict (story), and describes why, even as tensions may be surreptitiously rising, this situation is likely to remain a standoff:

Both companies are caught in a nasty Catch-22, though. 3D Realms says it is fully funding the game, which takes away any leverage Take Two might normally have. But 3D Realms can't shop the game to another publisher, no matter how frustrated it gets – despite Broussard's claims that "we'd find a new publisher so easily it isn't even funny."

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Jun 18, 2003, 11:08

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Hmm, not sure exactly when it was announced, but seven years ago doesn't seem right.

Earlier in this very thread I already worked this out for the curious... here's what I posted:

I agree. We're at what? 5 years now? And it's looking like it'll be at least 6? I'd go crazy...

Nope, we're at six already, as Duke Nukem Forever was first announced in April 1997.

http://www.bluesnews.com/archives/april97-3.html

When the press release followed, the original described release date was "early 1998," and in light of what's happened, I am amused by my aside from the time amid (now justified) skepticism about Prey suggesting that this was realistic.

Here's what I wrote at the time:

http://www.bluesnews.com/archives/april97-4.html

Interesting matter of fact statement from the release: "...When Prey is released late in 1998..." Historically, in game development terms, late 1998 could well equate to a year 2000 release, though the Duke release date seems realistic (if not conservative) since it does not hinge on engine development.

"realistic (if not conservative)" -- If the game doesn't come out soon, I may just have to retract that.

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Comment [quote="Blue"Jun 18, 2003, 11:08]q[Hmm, not sure exactly when it was announced, but seven years ago doesn't seem right.]q Earlier in this very thread I already worked this out for the curious... here's what I posted: q[I agree. We're at what? 5 years now? And it's looking like it'll be at least 6? I'd go crazy... q[Nope, we're at six already, as Duke Nukem Forever was first announced in April 1997. http://www.bluesnews.com/archives/april97-3.html When the press release followed, the original described release date was "early 1998," and in light of what's happened, I am amused by my aside from the time amid (now justified) skepticism about Prey suggesting that this was realistic. Here's what I wrote at the time: http://www.bluesnews.com/archives/april97-4.html Interesting matter of fact statement from the release: "...When Prey is released late in 1998..." Historically, in game development terms, late 1998 could well equate to a year 2000 release, though the Duke release date seems realistic (if not conservative) since it does not hinge on engine development. "realistic (if not conservative)" -- If the game doesn't come out soon, I may just have to retract that.]q]q There :) [/quote]

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