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Exclusive: Duke Nukem Forever Has A Release Date, New Trailer

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by Jeff Cork on January 21, 2011 at 07:00 AM

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Duke Nukem Forever has been in development for a little while. To give you a sense of just how much time has passed since it was first announced, Gran Turismo--a series known for its punctuality--saw releases 1-5 hit shelves in the intervening years. Skepticism turned to actual anticipation last September, when Gearbox unveiled Duke Nukem Forever in playable form at PAX. OK, so the game was really, really, real. A lingering question remained, however: When would we be able to finally take this thing home and play it?

As it turns out, we now know when that's happening.

"Somehow the guys at Game Informer magazine discovered Duke Nukem Forever's launch date before I did," joked Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software and executive producer of Duke Nukem Forever. "But I cannot imagine any better video game news source team than Game Informer to reveal the moment of truth for the most inconceivable, incorrigible and inspiring turn around story in the history of the video game industry – the coming of Duke Nukem Forever on May 3, 2011."

“The moment fans all over the world have been waiting for is almost here,” says Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “May 3, 2011 marks Duke’s return as he unleashes his brash and brutally honest wit on the world. His return is going to be epic and one that will make video gaming history!”

May 3 is the North American release date. May 6 is worldwide. Check it out below.

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by Benjamin Long Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:05 AM

Love the music man! Can't wait for May 3rd. So far my wallet is:
February-Marvel vs Capcom 3
March-3ds
april or may -zelda
may-Duke nukem forever.
by Raven K. Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:05 AM

I'm pretty excited to see what Gearbox has in store for us with the Duke. 18 months ago, I'd have never believed Duke Nukem Forever wasn't going to go down as a DNF.
by Steve Kidd Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:08 AM

YEAH BABY!!!
by fizzybottom Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:09 AM

Am I the only one who was really hoping the announced release date would be April 1st? I dunno, after such a long wait for it, it just seems like an apt date for this "never-gonna-happen-game" to finally happen.
by Aronius Joe Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:11 AM

Wow much sooner than I expected.
by SeraphicRage Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:22 AM

Hail to the King, baby
by 64 hit combo Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:26 AM

dude this post is so epic it has music blasting from an unknown area on teh page!!!!!
by TheClassyOne Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:30 AM

AWESOME!!! Not saying I don't have confidence in the game, but I'll wait for the review to buy it.
by chad Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:31 AM

wow this is a dream come true i caan't believe this is happening
by AlexC516 Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:31 AM

I wonder if Gamestop will call me about the reserve I made for this seven years ago lol
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by DStubbs Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:38 AM

I never thought I'd see the day. Even if it gets bad reviews and feedback I feel I have to get this.
by farlus Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:45 AM

I'll believe it when it's in my hands. Still, after all this time, no matter what, I don't believe the game is going to get higher than a 7 rating. Just way too much hype for it to live up to.
by Farrell Maniac Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:45 AM

I was expecting 2999, but this is fine. :)
by BrksOzzy Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:46 AM

When do I get to use my First Access Pass then?
by Zoidberg Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:47 AM

HOLY ***....It's really happening....Is this a dream?
by Him Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:49 AM

Although I've been unaware of the Duke Nukem series, I expect this to actually put a little innovation into FPS. I will reserve my judgement for now until I receive more information.
by Warbuff Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:52 AM

I've been excited for this game since 1998. But a part of me is still hoping that the demo at Pax and now this release date are a both part of the hoax. That come May we'll hear about it being delayed again.
by DarkExperience Friday, January 21, 2011 at 07:56 AM

I really think that the expectations for this title are too high for it to actually come up to them. I'm sure it's a great game but I'm also sure that many people who expect this to be the best game of all time will be disappointed...then again, I might be wrong ;).
by Mr. Krowley Friday, January 21, 2011 at 08:00 AM

*headbangs to awesome music* Hell Yeah!

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