Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available

George Broussard · 08-25-2008, 10:58 PM

It's coming...

Water12356 · 08-25-2008, 11:02 PM

Woot. I have it for PC already but this will attract even more fans, and let newcomers experence the Duke.

Steve · 08-25-2008, 11:03 PM

Cool

Water12356 · 08-25-2008, 11:06 PM

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54398

This it george?

Joe Siegler · 08-25-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Water12356

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54398

This it george?

That would be it.

AcesOfJokers · 08-25-2008, 11:07 PM

it is the shit

Bushido · 08-25-2008, 11:08 PM

In a word: Kickass

EDIT: Damn that's some fast ass loading!

Steve · 08-25-2008, 11:09 PM

Still loading

Not a fan of flash movies

Water12356 · 08-25-2008, 11:10 PM

Nobody steals our chicks... and lives...

Bushido · 08-25-2008, 11:15 PM

No true widescreen mode...oh well. September's right around the corner! Music sounds great, graphics still look cool, and it's really fast. I can't think of a single type of gamer that wouldn't plunk down 800/1200 points for this when you consider some of the truly wretched garbage out there...

Steve · 08-25-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bushido

No true widescreen mode...oh well. September's right around the corner! Music sounds great, graphics still look cool, and it's really fast. I can't think of a single type of gamer that wouldn't plunk down 800/1200 points for this when you consider some of the truly wretched garbage out there...

The widescreen option is the only thing that has disappointed me. But, hey, it's duke3d - I can live with it

George Broussard · 08-25-2008, 11:23 PM

You can also turn off the sidebar art if you prefer to just have black.

Look for 3 more previews today from IGN, TeamXBox and OXM.

Steve · 08-25-2008, 11:26 PM

You can take over and start playing a clip? That's cool

I'm so going to see if I can do hollywood holocaust in 11 seconds. I've done it before ... or was it 12 seconds?

Bushido · 08-25-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Broussard

You can also turn off the sidebar art if you prefer to just have black.

Look for 3 more previews today from IGN, TeamXBox and OXM.

...awesome. I was hoping the guy playing would fire the shotgun...I haven't played Duke 3d in many, MANY years and I miss the wicked sound it made...

Joe Siegler · 08-25-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

You can take over and start playing a clip? That's cool

I'm so going to see if I can do hollywood holocaust in 11 seconds. I've done it before ... or was it 12 seconds?

Doubt it was 11 or 12. George and I spent some extensive time on speed runs during development.

Bushido · 08-25-2008, 11:31 PM

...a question George since you're here: If (like I need to say IF!) Duke 3D sells incredibly well would you guys consider porting over some of your other IP's?

...I don't know much about business, but I do know that making money is the primary goal and if this port took little time and resources then you guys could have a cash cow on your hands

Steve · 08-25-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

Doubt it was 11 or 12. George and I spent some extensive time on speed runs during development.

I'll give it a try

edit:
Done it

You must use the xduke windows port to view the demos. Duke Nukem 3D Atomic required

11 seconds

Download demo here

12 seconds

Download demo here

Steve · 08-26-2008, 12:56 AM

I have a question about one of those screenshots (the control layout)

A run button? Do have to push down on the right analog stick to run? Is there an autorun option?

mct783 · 08-26-2008, 01:21 AM

I know ya'll are going to hate me for this.... buuuuut

I HOPE its where you have to press it. Honestly, console based FPS on XBL is no fun when they have/are autorun. The fast games are just too much.

Steve · 08-26-2008, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mct783

I know ya'll are going to hate me for this.... buuuuut

I HOPE its where you have to press it. Honestly, console based FPS on XBL is no fun when they have/are autorun. The fast games are just too much.

I'm the opposite

It will really annoy me if I can to press that down to run

mct783 · 08-26-2008, 01:36 AM

I used to love the fast gameplay but I've grown out of it unfortunately, as has most of the FPS players these days.

Steve · 08-26-2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mct783

I used to love the fast gameplay but I've grown out of it unfortunately, as has most of the FPS players these days.

I haven't. Halo 3 speed is all well and good when I play Halo 3. But I want speed when I play Duke3d.

DerricktheW · 08-26-2008, 01:54 AM

If there's an auto-run in Duke3D, then I'll always have it turned on

I have a hard time having to use the 360's joysticks while they're depressed, so I'd rather have an auto-run than have to press a button

Ras · 08-26-2008, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I'll give it a try

edit:
Done it

I've done it before, too. The console players will have no chance in the time trials against people who have been playing this for years on the PC. Note that I do not include myself in the speedrun champ category, as the only one I can do quick is HH.

Steve · 08-26-2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ras

I've done it before, too. The console players will have no chance in the time trials against people who have been playing this for years on the PC. Note that I do not include myself in the speedrun champ category, as the only one I can do quick is HH.

They may think we "haxx" or whatever it's called

Parkar · 08-26-2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ras

I've done it before, too. The console players will have no chance in the time trials against people who have been playing this for years on the PC. Note that I do not include myself in the speedrun champ category, as the only one I can do quick is HH.

It's probably going to be a whole other deal with a gamepad though.

Steve · 08-26-2008, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parkar

It's probably going to be a whole other deal with a gamepad though.

It will be a bit of a challenge, that's for sure

I play most of my FPS games with a gamepad now ( I have a shit computer) but I've never played Duke3d with a control pad.

Ras · 08-26-2008, 02:16 AM

HH doesn't require too much precision. As long as you can side strafe, quick times should be possible. I just tried it several times, though, and the best I could get was 15 secs.

Weses · 08-26-2008, 02:49 AM

I hope we can aim up and down instead of just left and right. If not...

Steve · 08-26-2008, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weses

I hope we can aim up and down instead of just left and right. If not...

You can. Look at the vid on shacknews

Weses · 08-26-2008, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

You can. Look at the vid on shacknews

OH! Just noticed. Damn now I'm really excited. THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME.

Daedolon · 08-26-2008, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weses

I hope we can aim up and down instead of just left and right. If not...

What? You always could look up and down in Duke3D.

That timeline feature makes me want to buy a X360. Too bad.

Steve · 08-26-2008, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daedolon

What? You always could look up and down in Duke3D.

He thought 3D Realms took look up and look down out of the 360 version.

BloodWolf806 · 08-26-2008, 06:20 AM

This is gonna be the best XBLA game yet.

Sang · 08-26-2008, 06:27 AM

Looked neat.. I saw some guy on ShackNews commenting that he was eagerly awaiting a PC port though... A bit sad.

The looking up and down thing seemed to look exactly like it did 12 years ago or am I mistaken? Too bad something like Polymost wasn't coded in

Mr.Fibbles · 08-26-2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sang

The looking up and down thing seemed to look exactly like it did 12 years ago or am I mistaken? Too bad something like Polymost wasn't coded in

8-bit sprites are 8-bit sprites no matter how many bits the graphics engine uses. Polymost wouldn't have done a whole lot unless there was an update on the graphics themselves, which there obviously wasn't because 3DR has some other graphics they still need to make

Joe Siegler · 08-26-2008, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I'll give it a try

edit:
Done it

I was referring to the 360 version. PC will be slightly faster due to control interface.

Micki! · 08-26-2008, 08:18 AM

Maybe it's the video resolution, or my memory being tricky, but is that a new damage effect when you get hit..? It seems to blur slightly...

Anyways, cool news, i'm happy this is going to be available to such a big new audience...

George Broussard · 08-26-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micki!

Maybe it's the video resolution, or my memory being tricky, but is that a new damage effect when you get hit..? It seems to blur slightly...

Yes, actually. You can turn off the damage blur if you don't like it.

Micki! · 08-26-2008, 08:55 AM

I actually like it, i like being disoriented when getting hit... Makes me wanna avoid hits more eagerly, rather than going into the action like a shooting brick wall

08-25-2008, 10:58 PM	#1
George Broussard	Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available It's coming...

08-25-2008, 11:02 PM	#2
Water12356	Re: Look to the Shack in a few minutes... Woot. I have it for PC already but this will attract even more fans, and let newcomers experence the Duke. __________________ "Psycho Mantis locking your doors, your fridge, shutting off your air conditioner, and clogging your toilet sure beats reading some crap off a memory card." - Mr. Blud "Men trade whatever they have for sex and women trade sex for whatever they want. That may be unromantic but theres truth to it." - Nessus

08-25-2008, 11:03 PM	#3
Steve	Re: Look to the Shack in a few minutes... Cool

08-25-2008, 11:06 PM	#4
Water12356	Re: Look to the Shack in a few minutes... http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54398 This it george? __________________ "Psycho Mantis locking your doors, your fridge, shutting off your air conditioner, and clogging your toilet sure beats reading some crap off a memory card." - Mr. Blud "Men trade whatever they have for sex and women trade sex for whatever they want. That may be unromantic but theres truth to it." - Nessus

08-25-2008, 11:07 PM	#6
AcesOfJokers	Re: Look to the Shack in a few minutes it is the shit

08-25-2008, 11:08 PM	#7
Bushido	Re: Look to the Shack in a few minutes In a word: Kickass EDIT: Damn that's some fast ass loading! Last edited by Bushido; 08-25-2008 at 11:10 PM.

08-25-2008, 11:09 PM	#8
Steve	Re: Look to the Shack in a few minutes Still loading Not a fan of flash movies

08-25-2008, 11:10 PM	#9
Water12356	Re: Look to the Shack in a few minutes Nobody steals our chicks... and lives... __________________ "Psycho Mantis locking your doors, your fridge, shutting off your air conditioner, and clogging your toilet sure beats reading some crap off a memory card." - Mr. Blud "Men trade whatever they have for sex and women trade sex for whatever they want. That may be unromantic but theres truth to it." - Nessus

08-25-2008, 11:15 PM	#10
Bushido	Re: Look to the Shack in a few minutes No true widescreen mode...oh well. September's right around the corner! Music sounds great, graphics still look cool, and it's really fast. I can't think of a single type of gamer that wouldn't plunk down 800/1200 points for this when you consider some of the truly wretched garbage out there...

08-25-2008, 11:23 PM	#12
George Broussard	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available You can also turn off the sidebar art if you prefer to just have black. Look for 3 more previews today from IGN, TeamXBox and OXM. Last edited by Joe Siegler; 08-25-2008 at 11:25 PM. Reason: Post merge

08-25-2008, 11:26 PM	#13
Steve	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available You can take over and start playing a clip? That's cool I'm so going to see if I can do hollywood holocaust in 11 seconds. I've done it before ... or was it 12 seconds?

08-25-2008, 11:31 PM	#16
Bushido	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available ...a question George since you're here: If (like I need to say IF!) Duke 3D sells incredibly well would you guys consider porting over some of your other IP's? ...I don't know much about business, but I do know that making money is the primary goal and if this port took little time and resources then you guys could have a cash cow on your hands

08-26-2008, 12:56 AM	#18
Steve	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available I have a question about one of those screenshots (the control layout) A run button? Do have to push down on the right analog stick to run? Is there an autorun option?

08-26-2008, 01:21 AM	#19
mct783	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available I know ya'll are going to hate me for this.... buuuuut I HOPE its where you have to press it. Honestly, console based FPS on XBL is no fun when they have/are autorun. The fast games are just too much.

08-26-2008, 01:36 AM	#21
mct783	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available I used to love the fast gameplay but I've grown out of it unfortunately, as has most of the FPS players these days.

08-26-2008, 01:54 AM	#23
DerricktheW	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available If there's an auto-run in Duke3D, then I'll always have it turned on I have a hard time having to use the 360's joysticks while they're depressed, so I'd rather have an auto-run than have to press a button

08-26-2008, 02:16 AM	#28
Ras	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available HH doesn't require too much precision. As long as you can side strafe, quick times should be possible. I just tried it several times, though, and the best I could get was 15 secs.

08-26-2008, 02:49 AM	#29
Weses	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available I hope we can aim up and down instead of just left and right. If not...

08-26-2008, 06:20 AM	#34
BloodWolf806	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available This is gonna be the best XBLA game yet. __________________ You're beautiful when you're DYIN'

08-26-2008, 06:27 AM	#35
Sang	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available Looked neat.. I saw some guy on ShackNews commenting that he was eagerly awaiting a PC port though... A bit sad. The looking up and down thing seemed to look exactly like it did 12 years ago or am I mistaken? Too bad something like Polymost wasn't coded in __________________ traB pu kcip

08-26-2008, 08:18 AM	#38
Micki!	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available Maybe it's the video resolution, or my memory being tricky, but is that a new damage effect when you get hit..? It seems to blur slightly... Anyways, cool news, i'm happy this is going to be available to such a big new audience... __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense'

08-26-2008, 08:55 AM	#40
Micki!	Re: Shacknews Duke3D hands on now available I actually like it, i like being disoriented when getting hit... Makes me wanna avoid hits more eagerly, rather than going into the action like a shooting brick wall __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense'