Duke Nukem Forever Multiplayer Mode Predictably Controversial

Gearbox Software has released some information about the multiplayer modes for Duke Nukem Forever, which is due out May 3rd (for real this time). In addition to standard deathmatch (called Dukematch), team deathmatch and a king-of-the-hill mode, there is "Capture the Babe," in which a typical CTF flag is replaced by a woman. Eurogamer explains it thus: "... when you grab the other team's babe, she sometimes 'freaks out.' The solution? Give her a gentle smack." Gearbox's Randy Pitchford, clearly understanding how politically incorrect this sounds, said, "You can get some things across in screenshots but not really. So we're kinda struggling with how we expose it so people understand what's there. The proof is in the pudding so to speak, so I don't want to talk about it too much."

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Re:The Duke ain't PC

[scdeimos]

We're talking about a steroid-pumped, bubblegum-chewing, over-the-top cliché pseudo-hero.

You forgot: "... who likes punching aliens in the balls."

Re:The Duke ain't PC

[Anonymous Coward]

Now I REALLY hope you aren't a parent. Yes parental guidance is important, but assuming that one at that age is going to take everything you say as gospel is sheer lunacy. They will test.