Duke Nukem Forever Goes Gold

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Posted by Unknown on Tuesday May 24, 2011 @05:47AM from the but-will-it-run-on-the-hurd dept.

An anonymous reader writes with enthusiasm "Duke Nukem Forever has finally gone gold!" Looks like it'll be on shelves around June 10th with a demo available for Duke Nukem First Access Club members available June 3rd. Can it really be true?

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correlation here? by alta · 2011-05-24 05:49 · Score: 5, Funny

There has to be some correlation between the guy preaching the end of the world this week and Duke Nukem actually coming out. One of the two was just off by a few days. Is hell going to freeze over? The doomsday guy didn't scare me before (I'm a christian, he's a nut) But NOW I''m starting to worry.

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1. Re:correlation here? by Anonymous Coward · 2011-05-24 06:02 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  Actually, the imminent release of DNF was what set the rapture back. Can't have hell on earth when the demons are snowed in :-P
2. Re:correlation here? by metlin · 2011-05-24 06:52 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  I'm a christian, he's a nut
  Ahh, yes. "I'm crazy and believe in a voice in the sky, but I'm just not as crazy as him!"
  Arguably, craziness is probably an interval variable, but that would mean that you too are crazy, just to a lesser degree than him.
It will be released October 21 by bmo · 2011-05-24 05:49 · Score: 2, Funny

Then it will really be the end of the world.
Harold Camping was right in his adjustment.
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Re:Hope it's true. by WrongSizeGlass · 2011-05-24 05:55 · Score: 3, Funny

Have they claimed Vaporware Award 2011 before?
They did, but it turns out it was just a premature announcement. ;-)
Going back to 1998... by PFactor · 2011-05-24 05:57 · Score: 3, Funny

I hope this runs on a Beowulf cluster of Natalie "Hot Grits" Portman.

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1. Re:Going back to 1998... by Hangtime · 2011-05-24 08:14 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  That just brought a tear to my eye...
  Freshman in college when announced...now married 7 years with a kid.
  My UID is from late 2007 to early 2008
OMG! by Lumpy · 2011-05-24 05:59 · Score: 4, Funny

Then it is true. the end is near.... as was fortold in the old documents....
"And lo, the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse will be announce by a messenger, the actual release of Duke Nukem Forever will seal the fate of mankind as they will bask in the light unaware that the horsemen will approach and deliver their doom unto them." -- Speculese 14:10

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1. Re:OMG! by LWATCDR · 2011-05-24 06:46 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  That would suck. Imagine thinking you where getting Duke Nukem Forever and getting Doom instead.
  Talk about bait and switch.
  
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Stay away from my daughters Duke by KeithH · 2011-05-24 06:00 · Score: 5, Funny

Sorry Duke, Life was a blast back in the day. But, well, you see Duke, while you were in rehab, I got married and settled down. I've got three teenage daughters now and, well.... don't get me wrong - you'll always be a friend Duke - but my wife,see, she won't take kindly if you show up. I afraid I won't be able to play with you anymore. Good luck Duke.
1. Re:Stay away from my daughters Duke by gearsmithy · 2011-05-24 06:38 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  I have a solution for you, and it doesn't involve groveling in front of your wife-master! First, wait till your wife-master is asleep, then open up her purse and find your balls. Next, re-attach your balls between your legs (or somewhere else if you're feeling adventurous). Now would be a good time to drink a beer, play the damn game, pat yourself on the back like a man, and try to remember that you're an individual and not a freaking slave to that ring on your finger.
2. Re:Stay away from my daughters Duke by steelfood · 2011-05-24 06:47 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  He's a married man with kids. Nights are reserved for porn.
  
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3. Re:Stay away from my daughters Duke by Chowderbags · 2011-05-24 06:49 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  But do it quietly, otherwise she'll wake up.
4. Re:Stay away from my daughters Duke by roman_mir · 2011-05-24 06:56 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  wow, that got one funny but also one troll moderation. What, are WIVES moderating here?
  That explains EVERYTHING!
  
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5. Re:Stay away from my daughters Duke by roc97007 · 2011-05-24 07:41 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  Have you seen the trailer for DNF? One could argue it qualifies.
  
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End of an era by davidbrit2 · 2011-05-24 06:17 · Score: 5, Funny

It's time to delay release and chew bubble gum.
And I'm all out of delays.
Re:What could possibly happen? by DarthBart · 2011-05-24 07:03 · Score: 4, Funny

I'm expecting the installer to be nothing but a Rick Roll on DVD.