Since the community missed on the original Gearbox release date for Duke Nukem Forever this week, we decided we'd make up for it with this.  Special thanks goes to Charlie for coming up with the idea, and Parkar and Nightfright for executing it.  Finally and most importantly, a major thanks goes to everyone involved in the HRP project.  The main highlight of this pack, of course, is the official integration of Polymer into this build.  Download it from the official HRP site by clicking the image below!

Changelog:

> Full Polymer lighting support (with maphacks)
> Polymer support for many textures (normal/specular mapping)
> Polymer support for HUD weapons: Chaingun, RPG, Devastator
> Increased resolution for several textures and model skins (beyond standard 512x512 HRP res)
> New model for Lunar Overlord (ep.2 boss)
> Improvements to the ingame menu (new font, some new screens)
> Hundreds of new textures, dozens of new models - overall HRP size increased from 285 MB to over 550+ MB!

Check it out: Duke Nukem Forever is a mere five weeks away – to celebrate his imminent return, today we've released premium avatar items and a theme for the 360 as well as a free gamerpic pack. You can also download a free PS3 theme featuring Duke's arsenal and three wallpapers or deck out your Windows 7 desktop with DNF icons and backgrounds.  (Thanks FoxMulder)

Forbes Interview | Gamespot Video Interview (Skip to 3:37)  | Capsule Camputers Video Interview | Glorious Bastard Comic Interview



David Ewalt writes,



Go on to Dave's Forbes Blog to read the rest.

The article has some interesting background history and hints at the release of a longer interview with Randy Pitchford.  We even got a special mention in the second to last paragraph!

Minimum Specifications

• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz
• Memory: 1 Gb
• Hard Drive: 10 Gb free
• Video Memory: 256 MB
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
• Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Recommended Specifications

• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz
• Memory: 2 Gb
• Hard Drive: 10 Gb free
• Video Memory: 512 MB
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850
• Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS
Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft DirectX, Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (ATL), Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, and AMD Dual Core Optimizer. (AMD optimizer required only for specific AMD processors to run the game correctly, but installs for all of them.)

Software license terms available at www.take2games.com/eula. Non-transferable access to special features such as exclusive, unlockable, downloadable or online content, services, or functions may require single-use serial code, additional fee and/or online account registration (13+). Access to special features may require internet connection, may not be available to all users, and may, upon 30 days notice, be terminated, modified or offered under different terms. Online play and download requires broadband internet service. User responsible for associated fees. 

As seen here and here.  Thank you Sithodah and Angelo86!

(Thanks, randir14)

CBR previews Tom Waltz's Glorious Bastard Duke Nukem comic:




Thanks Tom!

2K Games Blog: Elizabeth Tobey reports:

Have you been wanting to deck out your 360 or PS3 DNF-style? Now's your chance. A plethora of awesome Duke goodness is headed your way for both systems next Thursday.



On May 5th we're releasing a premium 360 theme on the Xbox Marketplace that takes you inside Duke Burger during the alien invasion.We're also going to be offering up premium Duke Nukem avatar items including Duke's iconic outfit, the Freeze Ray, a Pigcop mask (which is totally awesome, by the way), a pet Octabrain, Duke's throne, and more. Want more? Good, because we're not done - we're also giving away a free gamerpic pack featuring babes, aliens, and the King himself.

We'll also be releasing a free PlayStation 3 theme on www.dukenukemforever.com with three DNF wallpapers and an icon set showing off Duke's arsenal.

Check back next Thursday - we'll post the full details the moment these go live!

Podcast 4: For the fourth episode of the Duke Nukem podcast series, we head back to the team in Plano, Texas to talk about the world of Duke Nukem Forever, and what the world is like where Duke is the most famous and revered man - well, anywhere.  [Download | Read Transcript]

Battlelord Concepts:  Check out these early concepts of the Battlelord and renders of him as the game moved closer to the final product.



Win Duke Nukem Forever Swag: The second of many Duke Nukem Forever giveaways is here.

It's time for our second of many Duke Nukem Forever swag giveaways! Through Facebook, we’ll be giving away ten prize packs featuring exclusive Duke Nukem Forever hoodies. For a chance to win, like the 2K Games Facebook page at www.facebook.com/2kgames or the Duke Nukem Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dukegame and comment on our giveaway post. We’ll pick five winners randomly from each page next Wednesday and declare winners. Click here for the full rules.

Duke Nukem Forever Papercraft: Check out a preview of the exclusive papercraft Duke included in the Balls of Steel edition, as well as a special bonus you can download [PDF Template] now!



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