Duke Nukem Game Shown at E3 2001 That Was Never Released Has Leaked
One of the most sought-after pieces of lost media in gaming has been discovered, as the E3 2001 build of Duke Nukem Forever has leaked online. Much like the Nintendo Gigaleak from 2020, the Duke Nukem Forever leak offers a tantalizing glimpse at what could have been, especially following the disappointment of the retail version of the game from 2011.
Duke Nukem Forever had one of the most tumultuous development periods in the history of video games. Work on Duke Nukem Forever started in 1996, and it was announced the following year as a game that would use the Quake 2 engine. This would be one of several engine shifts for the game, as it would move on to Unreal Engine, leading to a build of the game that was shown to fans at E3 2001. The E3 trailer was incredible for the time and expectations for the full release were sky-high. Unfortunately, numerous behind-the-scenes issues at 3D Realms led to numerous delays and it seemed as if Duke Nukem Forever was canceled. Gearbox Software revived the project in 2010 and Duke Nukem Forever was released for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in 2011, fifteen years after development had started on the game. Duke Nukem Forever was received poorly, but at least it eventually hit store shelves.
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The E3 2001 trailer for Duke Nukem Forever has stuck in the minds of fans over the years, with many wondering what could have been if it had launched as planned. Fans no longer have to wonder, as the game has leaked online. According to Reddit user enterthedragonpunch, videos of a leaked build of Duke Nukem Forever from 2001 are making the rounds on 4Chan, with a full release of the build planned for June.
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