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Hello everyone,

With the epically awesome confirmation of Duke Nukem Forever finally coming to us in early 2011 after 12 years, I'm uber ultra excited to create this official forum thread on everything Duke Nukem Forever. Please feel to share your thoughts on the franchise and any content you find regarding Duke Nukem Forever. What better way to start this forum thread than to share with you all this picture of Duke with two school girls and if anybody can corrupt two school girls, it's Duke Nukem baby! Hail to the King!

Is that from the Borderlands GOTY, or is that just some new fan art?

It's actually a bad ass screenshot from the background of the Official Duke Nukem First Access club at http://www.dukenukem.com/access/

Below is the press release I received from 2K Games:

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2K Games and Gearbox Software Announce Duke Nukem Forever® Has “Gone Gold”

Vaporware no more! Gaming’s most legendary hero makes histriumphant return this June

New York, NY – May 24, 2011 – 2K Games and Gearbox Software are proud to announcethat Duke Nukem Forever®, oneof the most anticipated entertainment properties of all time, has “gone gold”and will be available at retailers on June 10, 2011 internationally and on June14, 2011 in North America. The road to gold was paved over the course of15 years and its legendary path climaxes on the Xbox 360® video game andentertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainmentsystem and Windows PC. Gamers who pre-order the title from select outlets willensure that they are among the first to experience this legendary piece ofgaming history when the demo* launches on June 3, 2011 for all platforms,exclusively for Duke Nukem First Access Club Members.

"DukeNukem Forever is the game that was once thought to be unshipppable, andyet here we are, on the precipice of history,” said Christoph Hartmann,president of 2K. “Today marks an amazing day in the annals of gaming lore, theday where the legend of Duke Nukem Forever is finallycomplete and it takes that final step towards becoming a reality.”

Created over the span of 15 years, Duke Nukem Forever was first developedwith the intense passion and commitment from an inspired group of dedicateddesigners, artists and programmers at 3D Realms under the direction of gameindustry icon, George Broussard.

“DukeNukem Forever and its journey to store shelves is legendary,” saidGeorge Broussard, creative director at 3D Realms. “It's an epic tale of fourgame development studios that banded together and did the unthinkable andshipped the unshippable. When you play this game you will be reminded of thatepic journey at every turn and in every small detail of the game. Thecharacter, attitude, interactivity, gameplay and political incorrectnesscombine to make a Duke Nukem game a unique gaming experience. In the timelesswords of Duke Nukem it's finally time to 'Come Get Some'. Come be a part ofgaming history.”

In 2009, after many believed that Duke Nukem Forever would neverbe completed, a small team of intrepid developers, known as Triptych Studios, resurrectedthe dream. Through their inspiring and steadfast commitment to the game andtheir exemplary talent and skill, they finally assembled the pieces to create anincredible, epic and cohesive gameplay experience. Under the production ofGearbox Software, Triptych Studios, Piranha Games and many other contributorsjoined together in a heroic effort to complete the long awaited game as apolished, full-featured triple-A title.

"Always bet on Duke, I did,"said Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software. "I bet on all of thedevelopers who have ever been a part of this legendary project and I bet thatnone of us want to live in a world without the Duke. I've played the final gameand it is an incredible experience - a once-in-a-lifetime opus of interactiveentertainment that reminds me once again why Duke Nukem is our King.  The developers of Duke Nukem Forever at 3DRealms, Triptych, Piranha and finally at Gearbox deserve our thanks and respectfor never giving up and have truly shown us that they have balls ofsteel!"

Strictlyfor the biggest Duke Nukem fans, the First Access Club grants membersexclusive access to the pre-release demo on June 3, 2011 so that they areamongst the first to experience gaming history in the making. There are multipleways fans can join the exclusive First Access Club, bypre-ordering the game from select retailers or by purchasing the BorderlandsGame of the Year Edition on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and WindowsPC.

TrueDuke Nukem die-hards will want to get their hands on the Duke Nukem Forever Balls of SteelEdition. This package is spilling over-the-brim with legendary contentthat is not to be missed by those who want the ultimate experience of thishistoric arrival. Premium items, such as a Duke Nukem Bust and an art book thatchronicles the development of Duke Nukem Forever, flank a packagethat is overflowing with content. Check out www.dukenukemforever.com/preorder/to see exactly how much stuff could be crammed into one box.

Apologizingto no one, Duke Nukem Forever is the high-octane video game equivalent ofa Hollywood summer blockbuster. Starring the legendary lady killer and alienslayer, Duke Nukem Forever brings gamers back to a blastastic time whengames were filled with head-popping, bone-rattling action, brazenly crudehumor, impossibly statuesque women dying for affection, and catchy one-liners meantto make you laugh out loud.

DukeNukem Forever is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.For more information on the game, including where to pre-order, please visit www.dukenukemforever.com.

*XboxLIVE, PSN or Steam, Duke First Access Club token and Internet connection requiredto access demo.

2K Games is a division of 2K, apublishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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Had to share the ESRB link again, I laugh my ass off every time I read it.  So has anybody bought it yet?  Just curious if anyone had a quick review/recommendation?

Holy Cow!!! Just crapped my pants. The Duke Nukem First Access Club just sent out the Demo code for those who purchased Borderlands GOTY edition or those who pre-ordered the game. I'm getting my code now and off to play some Duke Nukem Forever. I have waited over 12 years for this moment and will be back to share my thoughts