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"fishy_stink_ho" <mckracker@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
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> They did have something unique.  It really is a crime that they wouldn't 
> sell the franchise to someone who would use it.  I really don't understand 
> where they're getting money to eat.  I know Max Payne 1 and 2 got them 
> some cash, but DNF would be huge, even if it was mediocre.  They've 
> constantly missed the boat.  They seem to be like the guy who never buys a 
> hardware upgrade, cause a better piece will be out next month/year/decade 
> for less. Several excellent games have come along, and I'd say they where 
> as good in different ways. (hl/hl2/deusx/maxpayne/ss2/farcry)  But Duke 
> remains special, and noone (except tribes)  has had a decent Jetpack.  Why 
> is this so F&^%ing hard?  None had the over-the-top humor and fun 
> quotient.  Damn, this really pisses me off...
>
>
> "Baron_Von_Fritter" <lgalardi@cox.net> wrote in message 
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>>I understand quite well.  Duke is very unique in that way.  The game has 
>>personality!  My experience is somewhat limited in FPS, so best of luck. 
>>I did remember a game a number of years back called "Redneck Rampage".  It 
>>looked rather fun, but not sure if it what it would do on todays operating 
>>systems.
>>
>> I wish the clowns would have came out with Duke Nukem forever like 
>> they've been barking about for 10 years....Ohhhhh welllll....
>>
>>
>> "Michael Lusk" <tickboy@verizon.net> wrote in message 
>> news:W8HId.6598$J6.1647@trnddc02...
>>>I guess what I meant about the "equivalent" was not just gameplay - but 
>>>something with a sense of humor like the old Duke games had and the 
>>>creative things you would find in the games (e.g., see yourself in a 
>>>mirror, pig bars, etc.).  I've tried Halo for the PC, but it just seems 
>>>rather dry.  I play a lot just on my own rather than online and am 
>>>looking for something a little more entertaining than just the run of the 
>>>mill shooter.  Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Michael Lusk
>>>

Bingo!  You nailed it.  They must seem so concerned that it be the most 
technologically sound game right now and into the future that they drop the 
ball everytime a new engine comes along.  What do consumers do in the 
meantime?  They forget about it.  They move to Unreal, Halo, etc.  If they 
*ever* come out with Duke, they will have missed 10+ years of gamers who 
could have been hooked on the Duke franchise.  They should have released 
something years ago with the engines available at the time.  It would have 
kept the name and fan interest fresh.

Above and beyond all of that, though, is something that really pisses me 
off.  This line of bullshit really bugs me:

"DNF will be released "When It's Done." "

What a slap in the face for the consumer.  We bust our asses at work every 
day so we can make house payments and a afford few extras like games.  I'd 
been looking forward to DNF for years and years and years.  Waiting.  and 
Waiting.  And the best those guys can say for a release is "When It's Done". 
Friggin arrogant.  Give us a date or admit defeat.

Wait, I have a better idea now.  I think I'll spend my money on DNF "When it 
is in the clearance bin".  Enjoy my quote, 3DRealms, as much as we've been 
enjoying yours.

Signed,

Baron_Von_Fritter...almost 40 and just gave up on DNF...