Named after its foul-mouthed main protagonist, Duke Nukem started life as a 2D platforming series before swiftly moving into the FPS genre. After several highly successful releases in the mid-to-late nineties, the franchise faded into obscurity, due largely to the poor reception of the long-awaited Duke Nukem Forever.
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30 Years Later, One Of Gaming's Edgiest Anti-Heroes Still Hasn't Managed To Make Himself Cool Again
Though he was once a leading gaming mascot, one ridiculously macho protagonist has struggled to maintain relevance in the modern age.
Video Game Franchises That Have Had One Playable Character
Some video game franchises have committed to the concept of a single playable character, creating strong, unifying story arcs.
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Despite being long-standing game franchises, Tomb Raider and Duke Nukem have ironically come together at a time when both could use some help.
Why Devil May Cry's Controversial Netflix Producer May Actually be a Great Choice For This Game Adaptation
Even if it might prove to be divisive, the producer behind Netflix's Devil May Cry and Castlevania anime could be perfect for another game adaptation.
Surprising Update Could Be Great News For Duke Nukem Fans
A surprising update could prove to be great news for fans looking to see the return of Duke Nukem in the future.
'I Would Tell You' Producer Has Bad News For Fans Of A Planned Video Game Adaptation Starring John Cena
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6 Best Boomer Shooter Protagonists
The boomer shooter genre is loaded with distinct personalities and characters, and this is how the genre's best stack up against each other.
5 Best Games Made In The BUILD Engine
This list explores some of the best video games created in the BUILD Engine, from recognizable icons like Duke Nukem to more obscure shooter gems.
Gearbox Hit With Layoffs Hours After Embracer Sale Announcement
Former employees of Gearbox Entertainment reveal that they have been laid off shortly after the company’s acquisition by Take-Two.
FPS Games Harder Than DOOM Eternal
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KOTOR Remake Dev Saber Interactive Divided as Embracer Sells Off Assets
Embracer Group announces that Saber Interactive, the current developer of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, has been partially sold.
6 Best Duke Nukem 3D Mods Worth Playing
Duke Nukem 3D has a wide collection of mods, from faithful recreations of console ports to gameplay remixes, and these are the best of the bunch.
6 Forgotten PS1 Third-Person Shooters Almost No One Remembers
The PS1 helped popularize the third-person shooter but was so stuffed with titles that some great games were left behind.
7 Classic Macintosh Games
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First-person shooters are as popular as ever, but they were especially noteworthy during these particular years.
8 Games With Best Levels Set In Nightclubs
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7 Things That Made Duke Nukem So Popular
Duke Nukem is such a beloved franchise and character, and there are plenty of reasons why that’s the case.
10 Brilliant Video Game Voice Actors Who Have Never Won An Award
Some of the best performances in video games have surprisingly not won awards despite fan recognition and love.
The 10 Best MS-DOS Shooters
From Wolfenstein 3D to DOOM, the first-person shooter genre was created and perfected on MS-DOS.
Duke Nukem Leaker Shares Source Code for Another Classic FPS
After the Duke Nukem Forever leak, the source code for the classic 1997 first-person shooter Blood has now been made available by the same leaker.