Merry Christmas from 3D Realms

Joe Siegler · 12-18-2008, 06:00 PM

Or if you celebrate something besides Christmas, merry that, too. We at 3D Realms wish to extend a safe and happy holiday wish to all our site visitors. We hope your holiday season brings you something joyful, and something fulfilling. We'll see you on the flip side of the holidays.

In the meantime, we head out to Christmas break with this small treat for you. Due to (how shall we say it), "popular demand", here is a new Duke Nukem Forever wallpaper image.

We have several image sizes available. You can click on your selected image size to download the one you want.

Widescreen: [ 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 | 1680x1050 | 1440x900 ]
Fullscreen: [ 1600x1000 | 1280x800 ]

Those of you who follow our forums regularly might remember this image turning up in a posting from George's twitter feed. It was used on wrapping paper by Allen Blum in our company gift exchange.

Malgon · 12-18-2008, 06:01 PM

Yes that is f*cken awesome!

ZuljinRaynor · 12-18-2008, 06:02 PM

Nice.

Mr.Fibbles · 12-18-2008, 06:03 PM

holy

I need to change pants.

Amakou · 12-18-2008, 06:03 PM

Freakin' Sweet.

~Amakou~

Marty · 12-18-2008, 06:03 PM

thanks very much. it is an awesome surprise

Commando Nukem · 12-18-2008, 06:04 PM

Who's the other big one there? The emperors wife?

Those are some mean ass aliens. The emperor, around the eye kinda reminds me of the Brain Bug from Starship troopers. Love the look of them!

Subaruandy · 12-18-2008, 06:04 PM

Thankyou for the mint wallpaper !

It looks amazing and it is high resolution aswell! *thumbs up*

Thanks again

mysteryperfecta · 12-18-2008, 06:05 PM

Quick question for GB/3dr. Are those aliens at their correct relative scale in the pic?

Nukkus · 12-18-2008, 06:06 PM

Oh....

My....

Gawd....

AJack · 12-18-2008, 06:07 PM

Thanks 3DR, its an awesome wallpaper

Commando Nukem · 12-18-2008, 06:07 PM

Guesswork but uh

Front row: Octabrain, Enforcer, Pigcop, Assault trooper?

Back row : New boss, Emperor?

Duke's New Chainsaw · 12-18-2008, 06:09 PM

I knew about this. It was all my idea.

Kidding. Kidding.

It's AWESOME.

I noticed it's different from the wrapping paper.

The enemy under the Cycloid has more armor and a helmet.

It's AWESOME.

adam cracow · 12-18-2008, 06:09 PM

THX Staff 3D Realms from Poland.

Super wallpaper

Marty · 12-18-2008, 06:10 PM

im guessing its the battlelord
i like his skull and bones thing he's wearing

Sang · 12-18-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commando Nukem

Guesswork but uh

Front row: Octabrain, Enforcer, Pigcop, Assault trooper?

Back row : New boss, Emperor?

I would guess the same thing. New boss reminds me of the Overlord without the rocket launchers attached to his shoulder.

Anyways, they're looking very nice.

Good work!

Echo Black · 12-18-2008, 06:11 PM

Sweet.

Merry xmas.

Any reason for the lack of AA, though? Perhaps the lighting system won't allow it? Look at the Pigcop's hair...

JobivanHiob · 12-18-2008, 06:15 PM

Thank you so much 3DRealms for making my christmas wish true!

Yetaman · 12-18-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echo Black

Sweet.

Merry xmas.

Any reason for the lack of AA, though? Perhaps the lighting system won't allow it? Look at the Pigcop's hair...

Apparently its because they use a Gears of War type of hair, which I have to say, doesnt bother me at all.

Malgon · 12-18-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sang

I would guess the same thing. New boss reminds me of the Overlord without the rocket launchers attached to his shoulder.

Anyways, they're looking very nice.

Good work!

Read a post over at Shacknews and someone said the other huge enemy is a Battlelord, so it's possible it could be that.

AJack · 12-18-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yetaman

Apparently its because they use a Gears of War type of hair, which I have to say, doesnt bother me at all.

Oh, I thought it had to do with the deferred rendering method the engine used, i.e. the same technology that prevents U3E games (Bioshock, UT3, Gears) from having AA. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone?

Suppressor1 · 12-18-2008, 06:19 PM

Thanks for posting a new high resolution screenshot!

hiob · 12-18-2008, 06:19 PM

Can't wait to blow those ugly bastards to smitherines.

...and a merry Christmas to you too, dear 'staff of 3DRealms'.

Yetaman · 12-18-2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJack

Oh, I thought it had to do with the deferred rendering method the engine used, i.e. the same technology that prevents U3E games (Bioshock, UT3, Gears) from having AA. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone?

That type of hair is seen in many games this days, I think MGS´s hair is something that looks like that.

Echo Black · 12-18-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yetaman

Apparently its because they use a Gears of War type of hair, which I have to say, doesnt bother me at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJack

Oh, I thought it had to do with the deferred rendering method the engine used, i.e. the same technology that prevents U3E games (Bioshock, UT3, Gears) from having AA. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone?

This is what I thought, too.

alexgk · 12-18-2008, 06:28 PM

Awesome present 3DR!

Ironside · 12-18-2008, 06:28 PM

Nice pics there WOW!
Merry Christmas Joe and everyone at 3DR,
Love yous the most!

Yetaman · 12-18-2008, 06:29 PM

What I meant, is that, we know they use an engine based on Unreal 2, but heavily modified, with that in mind, i couldnt assume the hair looked like that because of a limitation of their tech.

NutWrench · 12-18-2008, 06:29 PM

Whoa!

Malgon · 12-18-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJack

Oh, I thought it had to do with the deferred rendering method the engine used, i.e. the same technology that prevents U3E games (Bioshock, UT3, Gears) from having AA. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone?

Yeah I remember this discussion came up when the teaser shot and the XBLA shots were released, and I'm fairly sure it was because the engine uses this method.

d3ad connection · 12-18-2008, 06:39 PM

That's awesome!

JobivanHiob · 12-18-2008, 06:39 PM

who cares for the hair, DNF isn't a hair simulator

see you on the flip side of holidays too George

kj_57701 · 12-18-2008, 06:41 PM

Woo hoo! Early Christmas

JobivanHiob · 12-18-2008, 06:42 PM

I wonder if you can shoot off those armor plates

Malgon · 12-18-2008, 06:42 PM

Yeah once you're in the heat of battle you won't give a shit about the hair!

Commando Nukem · 12-18-2008, 06:45 PM

Merry Christmas to the guys at 3D Realms. You guys are doing some kick ass work thats for sure!

Just threw this together in PSP for fun.

RVD · 12-18-2008, 06:46 PM

The enemies look fantastic. I'm guessing the big one at the left is the Overlord.

The one at the right of the pig cop should lose the mask though

Are these the same models that are used in-game? If so, great

xenoviper · 12-18-2008, 06:50 PM

Awesome wallpaper! Love it!

vivftp · 12-18-2008, 06:56 PM

Dunno if I'm reading too much into this, but notice around the edges of the place they're standing it has this sort of "scratched" look to it... then notice that this "scratched" look goes over onto the character models too. Is this an indication of added effects done after the screenshot was taken? To me it honestly looks like it's been done up in a way I'd expect to see pictures done for a magazine or something... not speculating there, just saying it's how it looks...

BTW... I LOVE THIS PIC SO MUCH I'M GONNA PRINT IT UP AND SLEEP WITH IT TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

Duke's New Chainsaw · 12-18-2008, 06:56 PM

vivftp, That's just the background.

One question.

What's will all the blue/grey armor?

Even the EDF armor (that we know of) looks the same.

Also, I noticed the Octabrain is charging up.

12-18-2008, 06:00 PM	#1
Joe Siegler 3D Realms Staff	Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Or if you celebrate something besides Christmas, merry that, too. We at 3D Realms wish to extend a safe and happy holiday wish to all our site visitors. We hope your holiday season brings you something joyful, and something fulfilling. We'll see you on the flip side of the holidays. In the meantime, we head out to Christmas break with this small treat for you. Due to (how shall we say it), "popular demand", here is a new Duke Nukem Forever wallpaper image. We have several image sizes available. You can click on your selected image size to download the one you want. Widescreen: [ 2560x1600 \| 1920x1200 \| 1680x1050 \| 1440x900 ] Fullscreen: [ 1600x1000 \| 1280x800 ] Those of you who follow our forums regularly might remember this image turning up in a posting from George's twitter feed. It was used on wrapping paper by Allen Blum in our company gift exchange. __________________ Apogee / 3D Realms Employee: Dec 14, 1992 - May 22, 2009, Oct 23, 2014 - current "Lifting up the Cross to the waiting lost" - Petra \| John 3:16 Last edited by Joe Siegler; 12-18-2008 at 06:03 PM.

12-18-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
Malgon	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Yes that is fcken awesome! __________________ -Most wanted games: Doom 4*, Tomb Raider, Beyond Good and Evil 2

12-18-2008, 06:02 PM	#3
ZuljinRaynor	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Nice.

12-18-2008, 06:03 PM	#4
Mr.Fibbles	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms holy I need to change pants. __________________ http://thaunandshad.com

12-18-2008, 06:03 PM	#5
Amakou	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Freakin' Sweet. ~Amakou~ __________________ I'm a Hitman fan It'll be done When It's Done!

12-18-2008, 06:03 PM	#6
Marty	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms thanks very much. it is an awesome surprise __________________ the cake is still a lie

12-18-2008, 06:04 PM	#7
Commando Nukem	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Who's the other big one there? The emperors wife? Those are some mean ass aliens. The emperor, around the eye kinda reminds me of the Brain Bug from Starship troopers. Love the look of them! __________________ Open Maw Productions

12-18-2008, 06:04 PM	#8
Subaruandy	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Thankyou for the mint wallpaper ! It looks amazing and it is high resolution aswell! thumbs up Thanks again

12-18-2008, 06:05 PM	#9
mysteryperfecta	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Quick question for GB/3dr. Are those aliens at their correct relative scale in the pic? __________________ "A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have.” Thomas Jefferson

12-18-2008, 06:06 PM	#10
Nukkus	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Oh.... My.... Gawd....

12-18-2008, 06:07 PM	#11
AJack	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Thanks 3DR, its an awesome wallpaper

12-18-2008, 06:09 PM	#13
Duke's New Chainsaw	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms I knew about this. It was all my idea. Kidding. Kidding. It's AWESOME. I noticed it's different from the wrapping paper. The enemy under the Cycloid has more armor and a helmet. It's AWESOME. __________________ The Great Communicator!

12-18-2008, 06:09 PM	#14
adam cracow	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms THX Staff 3D Realms from Poland. Super wallpaper

12-18-2008, 06:10 PM	#15
Marty	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms im guessing its the battlelord i like his skull and bones thing he's wearing __________________ the cake is still a lie

12-18-2008, 06:11 PM	#17
Echo Black	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Sweet. Merry xmas. Any reason for the lack of AA, though? Perhaps the lighting system won't allow it? Look at the Pigcop's hair... __________________ “Having a reasonable grounding in statistics and probability and no belief in luck, fate, karma, or God(s), the only casino game that interests me is blackjack. Playing blackjack properly is a test of personal discipline." - John Carmack

12-18-2008, 06:15 PM	#18
JobivanHiob	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Thank you so much 3DRealms for making my christmas wish true! __________________ Stay up to date with http://dukewatch.blogspot.com for the UNEXPECTED and PREPARE YOURSELF for SHOCK and AWESOME on Penny Arcade EXPO from September 3-5! Onebullit: "If DNF comes out in 2010 i will buy 2 copies and send you one." pjVgt regading DNF at PAX:"I would seriously shit my pants and pre-order three copies - one will be sent to Jobi"

12-18-2008, 06:19 PM	#22
Suppressor1	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Thanks for posting a new high resolution screenshot!

12-18-2008, 06:19 PM	#23
hiob	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Can't wait to blow those ugly bastards to smitherines. ...and a merry Christmas to you too, dear 'staff of 3DRealms'. __________________ :3

12-18-2008, 06:28 PM	#26
alexgk	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Awesome present 3DR! __________________ Playable demo this year! Confirmed!!

12-18-2008, 06:28 PM	#27
Ironside	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Nice pics there WOW! Merry Christmas Joe and everyone at 3DR, Love yous the most!

12-18-2008, 06:29 PM	#28
Yetaman	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms What I meant, is that, we know they use an engine based on Unreal 2, but heavily modified, with that in mind, i couldnt assume the hair looked like that because of a limitation of their tech.

12-18-2008, 06:29 PM	#29
NutWrench	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Whoa! __________________ "If by chance some day you're not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your clown has been fulfilled."

12-18-2008, 06:39 PM	#31
d3ad connection	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms That's awesome!

12-18-2008, 06:41 PM	#33
kj_57701	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Woo hoo! Early Christmas

12-18-2008, 06:42 PM	#34
JobivanHiob	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms I wonder if you can shoot off those armor plates __________________ Stay up to date with http://dukewatch.blogspot.com for the UNEXPECTED and PREPARE YOURSELF for SHOCK and AWESOME on Penny Arcade EXPO from September 3-5! Onebullit: "If DNF comes out in 2010 i will buy 2 copies and send you one." pjVgt regading DNF at PAX:"I would seriously shit my pants and pre-order three copies - one will be sent to Jobi"

12-18-2008, 06:45 PM	#36
Commando Nukem	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Merry Christmas to the guys at 3D Realms. You guys are doing some kick ass work thats for sure! Just threw this together in PSP for fun. __________________ Open Maw Productions

12-18-2008, 06:46 PM	#37
RVD	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms The enemies look fantastic. I'm guessing the big one at the left is the Overlord. The one at the right of the pig cop should lose the mask though Are these the same models that are used in-game? If so, great

12-18-2008, 06:50 PM	#38
xenoviper	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Awesome wallpaper! Love it! __________________ -=(XenovipeR Studio)=-

12-18-2008, 06:56 PM	#39
vivftp	Re: Merry Christmas from 3D Realms Dunno if I'm reading too much into this, but notice around the edges of the place they're standing it has this sort of "scratched" look to it... then notice that this "scratched" look goes over onto the character models too. Is this an indication of added effects done after the screenshot was taken? To me it honestly looks like it's been done up in a way I'd expect to see pictures done for a magazine or something... not speculating there, just saying it's how it looks... BTW... I LOVE THIS PIC SO MUCH I'M GONNA PRINT IT UP AND SLEEP WITH IT TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!