Shacknews has an article based on the 3D Realms/Take Two countersuit mentioned below. They find some clarity on the topic of Duke Begins, as this project sounds like it is not cancelled, but significantly delayed, which is an apparent bone of contention for 3D Realms. As for Duke Nukem Forever, there is a surprising note that though 3D Realms has "released the majority of its employees working on the development" of Duke Nukem Forever, the company "admits that it has continually worked on the development of the DNF for many years, and continues to do so."