![]() ![]() but we'd really rather play the new Prey demo on 360,but with no new information coming from Microsoft -GamesRadar's own attempts to discuss the situation met with a cold shoulder -it appears we'll be managing our expectations for at least a few more days. The post did contain a phrase that bears reprinting here, just because it seems so intensely appropriate for the situation: "manage your expectations." I help out with social media and community type events in the resurrected 3D Realms, now operating out of Denmark. Major Nelson posted a thoughtful notetouching on the ambiguity and downright flakiness of release dates, but sadly had no new information on when the demo would be ready. In October 2014, I returned to 3D Realms. ![]() This issue has reached such heated debate on the 3D Realms forums that it has spilled onto Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry Hryb's blog (better known as Major Nelson). We're not getting any info." - It should be noted that this post was accompanied by an emoticon featuring a small, red frowny-face beating its head against a brick wall. What the heck more do you want us to say? Do you think we're sitting on our asses doing nothing waiting to hear news? We're trying to find out, constantly. We're as much in the dark as you are, and we're not terribly happy about it. If someone from Microsoft wants to contact me, feel free."Įven3D Realms'normally pleasant webmaster Joe Siegler began to buckle under the crushing weight of hundreds of forum posts demanding either the demo or an explanation: The long delayed Duke Nukem Forever has proven extremely problematic for the company though, having first been announced in 1997.Īs recently as January 2009 3D Realms co-founder George Broussard was still adamant that the game would be released, although little has ever been seen of the title in public."I wish I had some news for you, but I do not. The company was most closely associated with the internally developed Duke Nukem series, with a string of hits on the PC and, to a lesser degree, consoles. Commenting on the forum, Siegler indicated that as of Tuesday afternoon he was unaware of the impending closure.ģD Realms, originally a brand named of Apogee, was founded in 1987 and published a number of influential titles on both labels, including Commander Keen, Wolfenstein 3D, Terminal Velocity and Max Payne. Siegler had just taken part in a feature with website, which has subsequently pulled the second part of the interview. We are reaching the end of the series, as there's only a couple left after this one. I think when we first came up with the idea, we didn't expect it would run this long. I have nothing further to say at this time." Joe Siegler 3D Realms Staff: User Lists Visitor Messages. The Apogee Legacy 20 - Joe Siegler This week's edition of the Apogee Legacy series reaches a milestone with it's twentieth edition. Showing Visitor Messages 281 to 285 of 285. Joe Siegler 3D Realms Staff: User Lists Visitor Messages. ![]() Store Games Forums 3DR FAQ 3DR Team About 3DR 3D Realms Forums > Members List: Joe Sieglers Profile. However, despite popular belief, Apogee/3D Realms never ceased to exist ever. This is a discussion forum for fans of Apogee / 3D Realms to talk about various game related topics. As was written about elsewhere, in 2009, the original Apogee (dba 3D Realms) ceased to exist as development studio, and laid off all their staff (including me). "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 vice president of communications Alan Lewis.Īs of time of writing there has been no official confirmation of the closure from 3D Realms, although employee Joe Siegler has stated on the official forum that: "It's not a marketing thing. The original 3D Realms logo as created by Steve Hornback. In a tacit confirmation of the 3D Realms closure a representative stated: "Deep Silver and Apogee Software are not affected by the situation at 3D Realms."ĭuke Nukem Forever was to have been published by Take-Two Interactive, who retain the publishing rights to the game. In honor of the 20 Year Anniversary of the Rise of the Triad v1. Sources at website Shacknews and others initially reported that the closure was due to "funding issues" and that staff had already been made redundant.Īn update from Deep Silver, the publishing partner of external company Apogee, later stated that their businesses were unaffected and that development of the handheld version of Duke Nukem Trilogy was continuing. Joe Siegler, who has been with Apogee/3D Realms for 22 years now, recalls stories from the release of Rise of the Triad. Duke Nukem Forever developer 3D Realms has allegedly being forced to close, according to numerous online reports.
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