If last week's Duke Nukem Forever revival wasn't a big enough surprise, Gearbox Software has announced that they've acquired the entire Duke Nukem brand from 3D Realms. According to the official press release, Gearbox was handpicked to be the Duke's new home:
"Gearbox was handpicked as the new home for Duke Nukem because of their continued passion, commitment and long-time heritage with the brand and 3D Realms. Gearbox and Duke Nukem make for a devastating match made in video game heaven," commented Scott Miller, co-founder of 3D Realms. "The gaming community's love and demand for the Duke Nukem brand never wavered and Gearbox will not disappoint them. As you have seen from titles such as Borderlands, Gearbox will bring the right level of addictively compelling gameplay, humor and high powered explosive action to the franchise. Duke Nukem is back and will be bigger than ever."
I guess DNF won't be the last in225astallment in the franchise. :x
