nea, Diuka losiu :)


"Simsas" <Simsas@gmail.com> wrote in message 
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> Hammer'is jau speju nusizhude :D
>
> W$ wrote:
>> http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/58519
>>
>> Update 3: 3D Realms webmaster Joe Siegler has commented on the shut down, 
>> stating: "It's not a marketing thing. It's true. I have nothing further 
>> to say at this time."
>> Siegler's post also reflects the unexpected nature of the situation, as 
>> he was unaware of the impending shut down during an interview conducted 
>> yesterday afternoon.
>> Update 2: Duke Nukem Forever publisher Take-Two has confirmed to 
>> Shacknews that it was not funding ongoing development of the 3D Realms 
>> project.
>> "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 VP of communications Alan 
>> Lewis in a prepared statement.
>> "In addition, Take-Two continues to retain the publishing rights to Duke 
>> Nukem Forever," he added.
>> Update: Apogee Software and Deep Silver have issued a statement to 
>> Shacknews, confirming that the situation at 3D Realms has not affected 
>> the development of Frontline Games' upcoming handheld Duke Nukem Trilogy.
>> "Deep Silver and Apogee Software are not affected by the situation at 3D 
>> Realms," a representative for the companies told us. "Development on the 
>> Duke Nukem Trilogy is continuing as planned."
>> Original story: A very reliable source close to Duke Nukem Forever 
>> developer 3D Realms today confirmed to Shacknews that the development 
>> studio has shut down.
>> The closure came about as a result of funding issues, our source 
>> explained, with the shut down said to affect both 3D Realms and the 
>> recently resurrected Apogee. Employees of both entities have already been 
>> let go.
>> Phone calls and e-mails to various 3D Realms veterans have thus far gone 
>> unanswered, with 3D Realms publishing partner Take-Two and Apogee partner 
>> Deep Silver likewise unavailable for comment. One 3D Realms spokesperson 
>> declined to comment when reached.
>> 3D Realms was founded in 1987 by Scott Miller and George Broussard, and 
>> was best known for its Duke Nukem series of shooters starring the 
>> titular, bubblegum-lacking hero. The studio had infamously been working 
>> on Duke Nukem Forever, the next flagship franchise entry, for over 12 
>> years.
>> A final push to release Duke Nukem Forever began in 2007, marked by a 
>> short teaser starring the in-game hero that was released late that year.
>> As recent as January 2009, company steward George Broussard wrote on his 
>> Twitter feed that he was visiting Take-Two to show off the title.
>>