There's a follow up to news that
Gearbox is suing 3D
Realms over Duke Nukem rights on
Polygon, where they have a response from 3D Realms to the assertion that
they and Interceptor Entertainment are infringing on the Duke IP with plans for
Duke Nukem Survivor, the new working title for the project formerly known
as Duke Nukem: Mass Destruction. Here's 3D Realms' statement:
"On March
17, 2014, 3D Realms filed its answer to the complaint by Gearbox Software in
Dallas, Texas. 3DR denies all allegations set forth in the complaint. In its
answer, 3DR has submitted evidence showing that Gearbox at no point intended to
enter into good faith negotiations but instead sought to force former owners,
Scott Miller and George Broussard, to improperly surrender what rightfully
belonged to 3DR.
"It is our position that 3DR retains the right to develop the tentatively titled
"Duke Nukem Survivor" game for specific platforms. This game was previously
licensed for development to Interceptor Entertainment. Furthermore, it is our
position that the Trademark for "Duke Nukem" was never assigned to Gearbox, but
remains the sole property of 3DR."