Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? - Page 2

prophecy holder · 11-18-2014, 10:00 PM

A re-release of Zero Hour would be really cool to play. One of the few third-party Duke titles i like. Damn, i haven't posted here in years.

DirtyFexen · 11-20-2014, 01:50 AM

I wonder if there is any progress being made on the ports that Frederik Schreiber alluded to a while back. Perhaps they are waiting until this lawsuit is out of the way?

dukenukem64 · 11-20-2014, 06:36 AM

Or they are doing it right, which would mean that it takes some time.

I think they have a lot on their hands atm., give them time. If nothing has happened until christmas 2015.. We can start asking questions.

Commando Nukem · 11-24-2014, 06:13 PM

If you go and look at the thread I started entitled "the future" Fred lays out what all they are involved with, obviously without any specifics as of yet, but it indicates that they are very very busy.

Alyxx · 12-03-2014, 06:41 AM

It is possible to play Zer0 H0ur on PC using emulators like Project64 and keyboard and mouse controls emulating the joypad. Same with Time to Kill and Land of the Babes.

Still, a PC port of these games wouldn't be a bad thing.

DirtyFexen · 12-03-2014, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alyxx

It is possible to play Zer0 H0ur on PC using emulators like Project64 and keyboard and mouse controls emulating the joypad. Same with Time to Kill and Land of the Babes.

Still, a PC port of these games wouldn't be a bad thing.

PC ports would bring better graphics overall by pushing all the tech behind the games to their limits and offering more options like antialiasing. It would also bring proper controls because emulators like Project-64 dont allow you to tie the mouse to anything which makes it crazy difficult to play the games without a joypad.

Alyxx · 12-04-2014, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyFexen

PC ports would bring better graphics overall by pushing all the tech behind the games to their limits and offering more options like antialiasing. It would also bring proper controls because emulators like Project-64 dont allow you to tie the mouse to anything which makes it crazy difficult to play the games without a joypad.

Really? I distinctly remember binding my mouse to the thumbstick in Project64. Made it easier to play games like Perfect Dark. Guess it depends on what plugin you use for input though.

DirtyFexen · 12-04-2014, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Alyxx

Really? I distinctly remember binding my mouse to the thumbstick in Project64. Made it easier to play games like Perfect Dark. Guess it depends on what plugin you use for input though.

There is a plugin that works for a small amount of games like GoldenEye and Perfect Dark but for the large majority of games it doesn't work at all or it's very buggy and difficult to use.

Alyxx · 12-04-2014, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyFexen

There is a plugin that works for a small amount of games like GoldenEye and Perfect Dark but for the large majority of games it doesn't work at all or it's very buggy and difficult to use.

Yeah, guess it's given as an analogue thumbstick and a mouse are actually radically different controls and emulating thumbstick with mouse is dodgy...

DirtyFexen · 12-07-2014, 11:22 AM

Do you think they would be allowed to make a first person mode for the games if they ported them to PC?

Alyxx · 12-07-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyFexen

Do you think they would be allowed to make a first person mode for the games if they ported them to PC?

Could be interesting, especially for LotB and TtK since those are designed to be played in 3rd person like Tomb Raider.

DirtyFexen · 01-02-2015, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alyxx

Could be interesting, especially for LotB and TtK since those are designed to be played in 3rd person like Tomb Raider.

I think it could work better with Zero Hour because it's more of an action third person shooter unlike Time To Kill or Land of the Babes which have lots of platforming sections.

If any progress is being made towards ports I do not think we would hear anything until after Bombshell is out.

DirtyFexen · 02-09-2015, 01:06 AM

I wonder if ports of these games would be held up by the on-going lawsuit? I would not think so as Duke Nukem 3D: Hail to the King Collection is still going ahead but it has been a long time since we heard anything from Frederik Schreiber.

The Duke Returns · 03-13-2015, 09:24 PM

The question is how long is this lawsuit going to last I'm sick n tired of the lawsuits when it happens to Duke Nukem it put a hold on the games for like a year or 2 and it sucks,

Also about the page that I saw are they still hiring? I still like to work for 3DRealms it like a Dream Job of mine

I'm really good at Bug Finding in numbers of games
From Old to New

Duke Nukem 3D to DNF
Black Flag
Rainbow Six Vegas
Halo
Metal Gear Solid 4

here a video of me trapped in a wall in black flag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjdRKgv__T4

DirtyFexen · 05-16-2015, 11:14 AM

Well the lawsuit is settled and 3DR just released the Kill-a-Ton collection on Steam so it is probably safe to assume that they are able to port these games as well no matter what the result of the lawsuit was..

The Duke Returns · 05-16-2015, 12:46 PM

Well glad that it finally over we have to wait and see what they do

Nukkus · 05-30-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The Duke Returns

The question is how long is this lawsuit going to last I'm sick n tired of the lawsuits when it happens to Duke Nukem it put a hold on the games for like a year or 2 and it sucks,

Also about the page that I saw are they still hiring? I still like to work for 3DRealms it like a Dream Job of mine

I'm really good at Bug Finding in numbers of games
From Old to New

Duke Nukem 3D to DNF
Black Flag
Rainbow Six Vegas
Halo
Metal Gear Solid 4

here a video of me trapped in a wall in black flag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjdRKgv__T4

Uh dude, glitching out in a Ubisoft game is like breathing. It just happens.

DirtyFexen · 05-30-2015, 08:57 PM

I wonder if 3D Realms do not think it is worth doing if maybe they'll let a fan group port Time To Kill and Zero Hour over? Frederik Schreiber already has illustrated that he has the source codes, maybe he can get a few fans who want to do it instead of the company spending time and money on it?

The Duke Returns · 05-30-2015, 11:46 PM

I posted this somewhere here can't remember where

May 19th, 12:38am
Mike Secher Dalsgaard Nielsen: As for the old console versions, it's something we are always considering but we have nothing confirmed here yet, He is talking about the Consoles Ports of Those 3 Games that, I have asked him about it they properly talk about it later either after Bombshell or when they are ready to talk about it so we just have to wait and see what happens

Damien_Azreal · 05-31-2015, 01:28 PM

As have tons of people.
Most fans have been asking about the possible re-release future of these console Duke Nukem titles.

It's something they are firmly aware of, and they've said that when they have something to say on the subject, they will.

But, at the moment, they are firmly focused on Bombshell and messaging them about it over and over won't bring an answer any faster.
It's best to just have some patience and wait. Let them finish Bombshell, get it out the door and then decide how they want to move forward.
Fred has mentioned a strong desire to revisit these titles, and 3DR is very aware of how much the fan base enjoys/ loves these games.

Commando Nukem · 06-18-2015, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Damien_Azreal

As have tons of people.
It's best to just have some patience and wait.

...

How it hurts. How it hurrrts... Hahaha.

DirtyFexen · 06-20-2015, 08:54 AM

Would it be possible for a layer of emulation for these titles on PC if they could not find source for some of the console games?

Joe Siegler · 07-09-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyFexen

Would it be possible for a layer of emulation for these titles on PC if they could not find source for some of the console games?

That's a huge *IF*, dude.

DirtyFexen · 07-10-2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

That's a huge *IF*, dude.

Do you know something I don't?

The Duke Returns · 07-11-2015, 12:35 AM

I think there should be a Poll Vote for those games Joe what do you think, If 3DRealms manages to find the source codes for those games.

The Dukenator · 07-11-2015, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by The Duke Returns

I think there should be a Poll Vote for those games Joe what do you think, If 3DRealms manages to find the source codes for those games.

Would be a waste of time. You don't expect 3D Realms to find source codes for games that came out 10-20 years ago?

The Duke Returns · 07-11-2015, 07:23 AM

I completely forgot that Fred posted it on duke4.net about it it somewhere theres

The Dukenator · 07-11-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by The Duke Returns

I completely forgot that Fred posted it on duke4.net about it it somewhere theres

Hate having to go hunting for things.

DirtyFexen · 07-11-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dukenator

Would be a waste of time. You don't expect 3D Realms to find source codes for games that came out 10-20 years ago?

We already know for a fact that they have the source code for Time To Kill because Frederik said so on Duke4.net

05-31-2015, 01:28 PM	#60
Damien_Azreal Super Moderator	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? As have tons of people. Most fans have been asking about the possible re-release future of these console Duke Nukem titles. It's something they are firmly aware of, and they've said that when they have something to say on the subject, they will. But, at the moment, they are firmly focused on Bombshell and messaging them about it over and over won't bring an answer any faster. It's best to just have some patience and wait. Let them finish Bombshell, get it out the door and then decide how they want to move forward. Fred has mentioned a strong desire to revisit these titles, and 3DR is very aware of how much the fan base enjoys/ loves these games. __________________ Monolith Fanboy since 1997 Upcoming Anticipated Games: Doom, Shadow Warrior 2, Mafia III, DisHonored 2, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

11-18-2014, 10:00 PM	#41
prophecy holder	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? A re-release of Zero Hour would be really cool to play. One of the few third-party Duke titles i like. Damn, i haven't posted here in years. __________________ "Ever since I was a little boy, dressing up has always been...my greatest joy. But when It's time to be discreet, there is one thing you just can't beat and that's a strapless backless classical little black dress" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e4BCOrLmJ0

11-20-2014, 01:50 AM	#42
DirtyFexen	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? I wonder if there is any progress being made on the ports that Frederik Schreiber alluded to a while back. Perhaps they are waiting until this lawsuit is out of the way?

11-20-2014, 06:36 AM	#43
dukenukem64	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? Or they are doing it right, which would mean that it takes some time. I think they have a lot on their hands atm., give them time. If nothing has happened until christmas 2015.. We can start asking questions.

11-24-2014, 06:13 PM	#44
Commando Nukem	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? If you go and look at the thread I started entitled "the future" Fred lays out what all they are involved with, obviously without any specifics as of yet, but it indicates that they are very very busy. __________________ Open Maw Productions

12-03-2014, 06:41 AM	#45
Alyxx	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? It is possible to play Zer0 H0ur on PC using emulators like Project64 and keyboard and mouse controls emulating the joypad. Same with Time to Kill and Land of the Babes. Still, a PC port of these games wouldn't be a bad thing. __________________ Alyxx' Game Room - My reviews, Top 10s and other opinions

12-07-2014, 11:22 AM	#50
DirtyFexen	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? Do you think they would be allowed to make a first person mode for the games if they ported them to PC?

02-09-2015, 01:06 AM	#53
DirtyFexen	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? I wonder if ports of these games would be held up by the on-going lawsuit? I would not think so as Duke Nukem 3D: Hail to the King Collection is still going ahead but it has been a long time since we heard anything from Frederik Schreiber.

03-13-2015, 09:24 PM	#54
The Duke Returns	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? The question is how long is this lawsuit going to last I'm sick n tired of the lawsuits when it happens to Duke Nukem it put a hold on the games for like a year or 2 and it sucks, Also about the page that I saw are they still hiring? I still like to work for 3DRealms it like a Dream Job of mine I'm really good at Bug Finding in numbers of games From Old to New Duke Nukem 3D to DNF Black Flag Rainbow Six Vegas Halo Metal Gear Solid 4 here a video of me trapped in a wall in black flag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjdRKgv__T4 Last edited by The Duke Returns; 03-13-2015 at 10:00 PM.

05-16-2015, 11:14 AM	#55
DirtyFexen	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? Well the lawsuit is settled and 3DR just released the Kill-a-Ton collection on Steam so it is probably safe to assume that they are able to port these games as well no matter what the result of the lawsuit was..

05-16-2015, 12:46 PM	#56
The Duke Returns	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? Well glad that it finally over we have to wait and see what they do

05-30-2015, 08:57 PM	#58
DirtyFexen	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? I wonder if 3D Realms do not think it is worth doing if maybe they'll let a fan group port Time To Kill and Zero Hour over? Frederik Schreiber already has illustrated that he has the source codes, maybe he can get a few fans who want to do it instead of the company spending time and money on it?

05-30-2015, 11:46 PM	#59
The Duke Returns	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? I posted this somewhere here can't remember where May 19th, 12:38am Mike Secher Dalsgaard Nielsen: As for the old console versions, it's something we are always considering but we have nothing confirmed here yet, He is talking about the Consoles Ports of Those 3 Games that, I have asked him about it they properly talk about it later either after Bombshell or when they are ready to talk about it so we just have to wait and see what happens

06-20-2015, 08:54 AM	#62
DirtyFexen	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? Would it be possible for a layer of emulation for these titles on PC if they could not find source for some of the console games?

07-11-2015, 12:35 AM	#65
The Duke Returns	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? I think there should be a Poll Vote for those games Joe what do you think, If 3DRealms manages to find the source codes for those games.

07-11-2015, 07:23 AM	#67
The Duke Returns	Re: Time to Kill, Land of the Babes, Zero Hour Re-Releases? I completely forgot that Fred posted it on duke4.net about it it somewhere theres Last edited by The Duke Returns; 07-11-2015 at 07:31 AM.