Tema: Re: 3D Realms Shuts Down
Autorius: ZeaLot
Data: 2009-05-07 12:10:42
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"W$" <wirmis@gmail.com> wrote in message 
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> http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/58519
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> Update 3: 3D Realms webmaster Joe Siegler has commented on the shut down, 
> stating: "It's not a marketing thing. It's true. I have nothing further to 
> say at this time."
> Siegler's post also reflects the unexpected nature of the situation, as he 
> was unaware of the impending shut down during an interview conducted 
> yesterday afternoon.
> Update 2: Duke Nukem Forever publisher Take-Two has confirmed to Shacknews 
> that it was not funding ongoing development of the 3D Realms project.
> "We can confirm that our relationship with 3D Realms for Duke Nukem 
> Forever was a publishing arrangement, which did not include ongoing funds 
> for development of the title," said Take-Two VP of communications Alan 
> Lewis in a prepared statement.
> "In addition, Take-Two continues to retain the publishing rights to Duke 
> Nukem Forever," he added.
> Update: Apogee Software and Deep Silver have issued a statement to 
> Shacknews, confirming that the situation at 3D Realms has not affected the 
> development of Frontline Games' upcoming handheld Duke Nukem Trilogy.
> "Deep Silver and Apogee Software are not affected by the situation at 3D 
> Realms," a representative for the companies told us. "Development on the 
> Duke Nukem Trilogy is continuing as planned."
> Original story: A very reliable source close to Duke Nukem Forever 
> developer 3D Realms today confirmed to Shacknews that the development 
> studio has shut down.
> The closure came about as a result of funding issues, our source 
> explained, with the shut down said to affect both 3D Realms and the 
> recently resurrected Apogee. Employees of both entities have already been 
> let go.
> Phone calls and e-mails to various 3D Realms veterans have thus far gone 
> unanswered, with 3D Realms publishing partner Take-Two and Apogee partner 
> Deep Silver likewise unavailable for comment. One 3D Realms spokesperson 
> declined to comment when reached.
> 3D Realms was founded in 1987 by Scott Miller and George Broussard, and 
> was best known for its Duke Nukem series of shooters starring the titular, 
> bubblegum-lacking hero. The studio had infamously been working on Duke 
> Nukem Forever, the next flagship franchise entry, for over 12 years.
> A final push to release Duke Nukem Forever began in 2007, marked by a 
> short teaser starring the in-game hero that was released late that year.
> As recent as January 2009, company steward George Broussard wrote on his 
> Twitter feed that he was visiting Take-Two to show off the title.
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