Polluted6139d ago

Interesting. Law suits like this generally take years to get sorted out, but maybe as the case wears on we'll get a clearer picture of just what the hell was going on over at 3DRealms for the past 13 years.

I wonder what effect this lawsuit will have on the Duke IP and Apogee's ability to get the Duke trilogy for handhelds out the door on time.

lsujester6139d ago

Apogee Software, Ltd is 3D Realms' official name. The Apogee doing the handhelds is a separate entity, named Apogee Software, LLC. It's a spin-off of 3D Realms, but officially it's another company.

harrisk9546139d ago

How is Take 2 planning on getting money damages out of a company that is either bankrupt or soon will be declaring bankruptcy... get in line behind the other creditors...

Polluted6139d ago

@Isujester: You're right about Apogee, LLC. Just saw this over at Shacknews:

"Apogee Software, Ltd is the official title of 3D Realms. The company abandoned the Apogee name in 1996 in favor of the 3D-oriented title. Apogee Software, LLC, an external publisher established in 2008, remains in operation."

You still gotta wonder what happens with the IP now. 3DRealms won't have the money to pay off Take Two if they lose the case (and I suspect they will), but what they do have is a valuable IP in Duke.

I guess handheld fans needn't be worried, though, as Apogee, LLC would have sorted out publishing rights well before 3DR went under.

-Mezzo-6139d ago

I sucks to be Apogee right now.

Nikuma6139d ago

Way to kick em while they're down Take-Two.

lsujester6139d ago

Take-two paid them millions to actually make the game, yet there is nothing to show. It could easily be, "That a way to take their money and not do jack, 3D Realms."

phosphor1126139d ago

But its their own damn fault. How stupid do you have to be Apogee?

Kakkoii6139d ago

@lsujester: Actually, there is A LOT to show for it. They were pretty far into the development. Probably would have only taken them another year to get it finished up.

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table6139d ago (Edited 6139d ago )

How the hell do we know if this story isn't BS? I don't trust those spelling mistakes.

Edit @ below: Will someone check that because I sure as hell cant be bothered. Looks like they just wrote any old rubbish to get hits.

outlawlife6139d ago

lawsuits are public record?

Polluted6139d ago

Here's an alternate source.

http://www.bloomberg.com/ap...

The lawsuit in question is the third one down.

table6139d ago

Now that's more like it.

outlawlife6139d ago

somebody somewhere will have to pay for the millions and millions of dollars they pissed away

Phantom_T6139d ago

If I was Take-Two I would be pretty pissed off as well.

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2D Sidescrolling Version of Duke Nukem Forever Leaked

Duke Nukem Forever originally began its life as a sidescroller instead of a shooter back in 1996, and that canceled version has just been leaked.

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Rancegamerx1163d ago

Very cool, but i don't know how real this is... I'll check it out later to find out.

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Duke Nukem Forever “remaster” restores Gearbox FPS to original glory

Duke Nukem Forever, the troubled FPS from Gearbox and 3D Realms, has been restored to more traditional 90s shooter thanks to a sweeping “remaster” mod

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XiNatsuDragnel1263d ago

Awesome this needs to be released

Venoxn4g1263d ago

It is out already, there is a download link inside the article too.

Aaroncls71263d ago

kinda of a misleading title.

Mod features:
Sprinting removed and faster player movement
Jump height increased
Swim speed is much faster
Player can now hold breath underwater for 45 seconds instead of 15
Weapon rebalance and screen shake when shooting removed
2/4 weapon limit completelly removed
Quicksaves (F5 by default)
Depth of Field removed and new post processing effects
Driving sections are now in first person perspective
yw.

Dandizzle1263d ago

God damn Megadeth Duke Nukem anthem is the best.

Snookies121263d ago

It is pretty amazing, I remember being so hyped that they covered the Duke theme back when it happened haha. I still quite enjoyed Forever though personally.

Venoxn4g1263d ago

It is great, you should check out Eric Calderone - Duke Nukem meets metal .. thats proper as well

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Duke Nukem Forever was ahead of its time, but nerfed before launch

Duke Nukem Forever, the infamous and controversial FPS from 3D Realms, apparently looked much better before launch, as modders discover various cut features

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masterfox1306d ago

"so wrong yet so right"

Only a few will know what Im talking about lol :D

porkChop1305d ago

Wow, that advanced lighting makes a huge difference to the visuals. I get that Gearbox tried to slap everything together and release a finished product. But it seems like they cut out a lot of content that would have made the experience more enjoyable. That's a shame.

ZycoFox1305d ago

Nerfed due to consoles.. and not the first time it has happened.

-Foxtrot1305d ago

Kind of amazing the difference a lighting engine makes

ZycoFox1305d ago

Same, the AI could be pretty dumb but the bosses were fun. I thought the levels (mostly) got better later in the game too.

XiNatsuDragnel1305d ago

Devs nerf a game man best quote I've ever heard.

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