Duke3D on Xbox LIVE Arcade!

[Hudson]

Originally Posted by Kev_Hectic

IGN just posted a new rumor today:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/845/845449p1.html

Oh hell yes!

[343 guiltyspark]

it would be a mega hit for XBLA

[Hudson]

It'll give me an excuse to actually use my 360 anyway

[JobivanHiob]

I expect 3DR to keep quiet about it and in spring they announce it together with the DNF trailer. You have to think like they do. Think like a company leader.

[zombiehorde]

Looks like i gotta get more microsoft points.Hell,they could charge $20 for it and i'd still buy it.

[The Commander]

I sold my 360, But I plan to buy another one or borrow one for a while when the new GTA comes out, Hopefully Duke will be out on arcade by this time cos I will buy that also.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by The Commander

I sold my 360, But I plan to buy another one or borrow one for a while when the new GTA comes out, Hopefully Duke will be out on arcade by this time cos I will buy that also.

They may not release Duke 3D over live in New Zealand. There's a few arcade games that we don't get.

[Joe Siegler]

Originally Posted by 343 guiltyspark

please confim PLEASE

OK. I'll confirm people on the Internet tend to ask the same question too many times.

[The Commander]

Originally Posted by Steve

They may not release Duke 3D over live in New Zealand. There's a few arcade games that we don't get.

Aye? Why is that. That seems very weird. Has it got something to do with the Servers or something?

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

OK. I'll confirm people on the Internet tend to ask the same question too many times.

QFT

[343 guiltyspark]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

OK. I'll confirm people on the Internet tend to ask the same question too many times.

UGH!

DEVLOPERS ARE SO F****** LAME WITH THEIR NDA's!!!

[Steve]

Originally Posted by The Commander

Aye? Why is that. That seems very weird. Has it got something to do with the Servers or something?

Not with the servers, no. It's Microsoft that chooses which arcade games are released world wide and what not. You'd be surprised at the amount of XBLA Americans get over us

As for movie content on live, etc, that's nothing to do with MS as it's the NZ government that stops all the good stuff coming in. Next time you have a 360 make a American account and you'll see what we don't get You can't but help feel cheated

[avatar_58]

Originally Posted by Kev_Hectic

IGN just posted a new rumor today:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/845/845449p1.html

Personally I would find such a move a slap in the face. PC gamers have tried for years to get Duke working on modern PCs online and it's been nothing but headaches. Opening ports, incompatible versions, out of sync issues, beta sourceports.....etc.

I would rather see Duke modernized for steam with MP over this. Console players won't even care about Duke3D.

[343 guiltyspark]

Originally Posted by avatar_58

Personally I would find such a move a slap in the face. PC gamers have tried for years to get Duke working on modern PCs online and it's been nothing but headaches. Opening ports, incompatible versions, out of sync issues, beta sourceports.....etc.

I would rather see Duke modernized for steam with MP over this. Console players won't even care about Duke3D.

1st off duke would sell millions on live arcade

2nd off if it was released on steam all upgraded you would get marginal pathetic sales thanks to the wonders of pc gaming ( pirating )

[Retodon8]

Originally Posted by 343 guiltyspark

1st off duke would sell millions on live arcade

Do you have a link to that survey, or was it done offline?
I find that lots of surveys are done by less-then-objective parties, and/or people who don't know how to properly do it to get a representative outcome.

I'm personally hoping for DN3D on XBLA all right, but so far I've mostly read opinions from people on the 3DR forum, and obviously those are generally positive about it.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by avatar_58

Personally I would find such a move a slap in the face. PC gamers have tried for years to get Duke working on modern PCs online and it's been nothing but headaches. Opening ports, incompatible versions, out of sync issues, beta sourceports.....etc.

Yes, because it's on PC, that's why we have all these problems. People are too stupid to set games online up (well they are), people messing with con files, people getting confused over which version to use, no real "standard" sourceport for online. No wonder it's a mess - it's all over the show.

With Xbox live arcade you host a game away you go. No pissing around with versions. But will console players like it? Probably not

[Maruno]

I'm reminded of the "speed" thread in the DNF section, in which is agreed that console players just won't be able to handle Duke's amazing speed. But slowing it down would just make it not Duke anymore. Pointless, really.

Surely if it was on Steam they'd make the Steam version the standard, to which other ports would then have to try to be compatible with? Since the Steam version would be the new official one, after all.

I'm just convinced XBLA and Steam versions are never going to happen. It's too old a game to faff around with, trying to get it to work on the latest systems. Might as well just slap together a new engine, maybe new high-res textures (maybe even models if you don't want to stick to classic 2D sprites). Heck, while we're at it, why not just make a whole new game? Oh, wait, they are...

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by avatar_58

Personally I would find such a move a slap in the face. PC gamers have tried for years to get Duke working on modern PCs online and it's been nothing but headaches. Opening ports, incompatible versions, out of sync issues, beta sourceports.....etc.

I would rather see Duke modernized for steam with MP over this. Console players won't even care about Duke3D.

Yeah. I don't know about Steam, but an official multiplayer PC Duke 3D would be great.

I kinda hope it takes off on XBLA though.

[CommanderZx2]

Originally Posted by avatar_58

Personally I would find such a move a slap in the face. PC gamers have tried for years to get Duke working on modern PCs online and it's been nothing but headaches. Opening ports, incompatible versions, out of sync issues, beta sourceports.....etc.

I would rather see Duke modernized for steam with MP over this. Console players won't even care about Duke3D.

I bet if it does go to the xbox live thing it will be censored and no way to turn the adult mode on.

[343 guiltyspark]

Originally Posted by CommanderZx2

I bet if it does go to the xbox live thing it will be censored and no way to turn the adult mode on.

would be the EXACT same way on pc

[CommanderZx2]

Originally Posted by 343 guiltyspark

would be the EXACT same way on pc

If that was the case it could just be fixed via modding it.

[Joe Siegler]

Originally Posted by avatar_58

I would rather see Duke modernized for steam with MP over this. Console players won't even care about Duke3D.

That's "Console vs PC" talk. The game would sell like hotcakes if it were released there. Doom sold pretty well there, too.

I might take this opportunity to tell folks that "Console vs PC" talk is one of those subjects that is out of bounds, because time has proven people cannot discuss it rationally. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Maruno

I'm just convinced XBLA and Steam versions are never going to happen. It's too old a game to faff around with, trying to get it to work on the latest systems.

XBLA & Steam are two different animals. You claim "too old" based on "latest systems". XBLA is a unified platform. There's only one you have to worry about.

I submit to you that your argument is invalid anyway, since they released Doom, and that came out about two years and two months BEFORE Duke Nukem 3D did.

[foleyben]

Its really scary how i rushed into this forum topic when I saw Joe had said something....

I think you can be convinced that Duke Nukem 3D would sell on XBLA, Very rarely do i ever see a rumor about any other game coming to XBLA. Why is this the case? because so many people want it. I believe it may even be up there as one of the most popular games on XBLA. Hell, im hanging out for it. Im convinced it is coming. When it comes i believe depends on DNF.

My only concern is it may be cut because releasing it on XBLA may require it to be a bit more friendly because of the lesser adult audience who could be D/Ling this. I doubt we will get any answer on this until its release.

[Maruno]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

XBLA & Steam are two different animals. You claim "too old" based on "latest systems". XBLA is a unified platform. There's only one you have to worry about.

I submit to you that your argument is invalid anyway, since they released Doom, and that came out about two years and two months BEFORE Duke Nukem 3D did.

Well, okay, I don't know too much about whatever it is. I know it's possible, but that's different to likelihood, and I for one am not expecting it to happen (perhaps even just for the sake of being different, and that it wouldn't affect me anyhow). 'S just my opinion.

[ash678]

there isnt many games you see rumours about for the arcade unless they were big hits. the only other recently was goldeneye.

but yeah duke nukem will sell well many people like duke and its good to buy an old game you loved brings back so many memories

[Retodon8]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

That's "Console vs PC" talk. The game would sell like hotcakes if it were released there. Doom sold pretty well there, too.

I take it you spoke with someone at id about it.
I was curious about whether or not Doom sold well, among other reasons because id mentioned they would/may sell other older games over XBLA.
Anyway, glad to hear you think DN3D would sell well on XBLA too.
I just hope 3DR as a company believes so too.

[8IronBob]

Well, having an X360, Wii, AND PS3, I'd have to say that maybe having a Virtual Console of Duke Nukem 64, or a PSN version of Duke Nukem Total Meltdown would probably suffice. At least Duke Nukem Total Meltdown (for those of us who can't find that in exchange stores, or have b/c support, like the 40GB owners) would look great in high-def on PSN, let alone a Xbox Live Arcade version of the PC version of Duke 3D. I'd like to know how a Wii version of Duke 64 would be, tho... I know it won't be high-def, but if any motion sensing is used, that would be great to aim crosshairs over an alien, and pull the B trigger to kill him. Would give me a reason to use the Wii more than I am.

[MusicallyInspired]

I just hope 3DR as a company believes so too.

3DR does, or must as they said they were all for it if Microsoft gave the go-ahead. So it's really Microsoft who needs to believe it.

[Tea Monster]

I hope it comes out on XBLA. I don't like consoles - not because I don't like consoles, but because they get used to bash PCs ("PC Gaming is dying - go get a console"). This is mostly due to developers releasing half-assed PC games that are full of bugs (see, not bashing consoles!! Not the consoles fault!).

I don't even have an X-Box and I hope it comes out as it would be great to have a whole new generation of people playing DN3D multiplayer. That is a great thing to have. To walk into work and hear everyone talking about how much fun they had fragging all their colleagues at Duke.

I'd LOVE that, even if I couldn't play (Don't own an X-Box and have a crap internet connection).

[zombiehorde]

They need to announce this already and get the hype gears turning.

[avatar_58]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

That's "Console vs PC" talk. The game would sell like hotcakes if it were released there. Doom sold pretty well there, too.

I might take this opportunity to tell folks that "Console vs PC" talk is one of those subjects that is out of bounds, because time has proven people cannot discuss it rationally. Thank you.

I own both Joe (not 360, but consoles/handhelds) and that wasn't my intention. I just think that there are quite a few Duke centric communities and it would be nice to see it redone for the PC before given to the consoles. I mean from the eduke/jonof/rancidmeat perspective it's pretty obvious it has an audience.

[foleyben]

Im not actually sure what this means, But if you open this Wikipedia page : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...oming_releases It actually says "Duke Nukem 3D".

This ofcourse doesnt prove anything, only something to keep in mind.

[jagguar20]

Bring it on! Im ready for sum consolish duke!

[Firstperson]

If you think about it, the last couple of Duke titles, except Manhattan Project, have all been for consoles or other platforms. NOT PC. I never played those either because (1.) didn't have the console it was released on and (2.) I cannot see, for the life of me, the reason play a FPS with a joystick/game pad. Rather limiting on controled aiming and movement IMHO

[MegaMustaine]

Originally Posted by Firstperson

If you think about it, the last couple of Duke titles, except Manhattan Project, have all been for consoles or other platforms. NOT PC. I never played those either because (1.) didn't have the console it was released on and (2.) I cannot see, for the life of me, the reason play a FPS with a joystick/game pad. Rather limiting on controled aiming and movement IMHO

Maybe the original Duke titles for the consoles were not FPS'.

[Retodon8]

Originally Posted by foleyben

Im not actually sure what this means, But if you open this Wikipedia page : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...oming_releases It actually says "Duke Nukem 3D".

This ofcourse doesnt prove anything, only something to keep in mind.

Nothing new there.
It says "unannounced", like it is, and although it does give a link to where the editor got the idea, it's just the same old rumour post.
Wikipedia doesn't usually like rumours, so I wouldn't be surprise if that entry will be removed again sometime soon.

[Chooban]

There have been suspicious rumblings around that you guys are planning to release a version of Duke Nukem 3d for the Xbox live market in the next few months. Basically I’m here to ask if there are indeed any truths to that as I think it would be something akin to weaponized awesome if the duke was to hit the Xbox arcade. The sheer simplicity of setting up multiplayer on Xbox arcade is like the days of old where you and a mate would drag two computers together and blow the shit out of each other for hours on end.

So if there’s indeed any validity to what I’ve been reading, why so coy? Shout it to the roof tops man. I mean Christ, this is Duke ******* Nukem we're talking about here!

[Qbix]

Originally Posted by Chooban

There have been suspicious rumblings around that you guys are planning to release a version of Duke Nukem 3d for the Xbox live market in the next few months. Basically I’m here to ask if there are indeed any truths to that as I think it would be something akin to weaponized awesome if the duke was to hit the Xbox arcade. The sheer simplicity of setting up multiplayer on Xbox arcade is like the days of old where you and a mate would drag two computers together and blow the shit out of each other for hours on end.

So if there’s indeed any validity to what I’ve been reading, why so coy? Shout it to the roof tops man. I mean Christ, this is Duke ******* Nukem we're talking about here!

maybe read this thread instead of asking the same question again and again. Which is so boring to read.

[Kev_Hectic]

I might as well post this here. We have official confirmation from Scott Miller:

Miller also confirmed the existence of a downloadable Xbox Live Arcade version of Duke Nukem 3D, which will feature on-line multiplayer support, Xbox Live achievements, on-line score boards, and a co-op mode.

"We're really excited about bringing classic Duke to the 360," said Miller during an interview. "We're talking to Microsoft about getting a release slot sometime this year."

Link: http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/st...4/daily17.html

More in this thread: http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/showthread.php?t=30402

[Little Conqueror]

It would be nice if the HRP people could give permission to 3DR to use the high-res stuff in the XBLA version, if there is indeed one - with some sort of recognition, of course.

[psyborg]

Sweet. *crosses fingers for splitscreen co-op*