For fans of oldschool Duke Nukem on Linux, sadly you're now out of luck. Gearbox took over the rights to Duke Nukem and Devolver's deal for Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition has ended, so essentially Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition is no more and there is no Linux support for the new Gearbox-published edition.
It's nice that previous owners of Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition get to keep their copy (as they bloody well should!), but now anyone on Linux wanting old school Duke Nukem (that don't own it already) are a bit out of luck.
Here's Devolver's statement on it:
QuoteDevolver Digital’s distribution agreement for Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition has ended and the game is no longer for sale. All current owners get to keep the game, but the title will no longer be available for purchase through the PlayStation Network, Steam, Humble Store and other authorized digital distributors and Steam key vendors.
Following the end of our distribution agreement of Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition, Gearbox Software will take over publishing rights of the title.
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour is the new updated title that only supports Windows, as it uses DirectX 11. Seems a fair few people are pretty unhappy with this new edition too.
Thanks Gearbox. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Mblackwell Oct 14, 2016
The EDuke32 developers are working on some compatibility files to people can play World Tour with their port. However as far as I know World Tour has never been announced for any platforms other than Windows, Xbox, and Playstation. So there's no way to buy Duke Nukem 3D for Linux or Mac anymore, and might not be in the future either.
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Ah damn, didn't see that coming, I was just refunded for this game, as it sucked balls in it's current state. Well, I will wait for a sale price then ;)
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slaapliedje Oct 14, 2016
Who cares about the Linux version, I play it on the Atari Falcon; http://files.dhs.nu/movies/misc/msbduke_66-16.avi
Ha, only kidding, I think I have all the Duke Nukem games in my Steam library already. Pretty sure there was some bundle sale I'd picked up long ago.
I think in general once you've bought a game on Steam, you have it forever, otherwise it's a breach of contract to just steal them away. I have seen games pulled from the store before, but you can still download them.
Ha, only kidding, I think I have all the Duke Nukem games in my Steam library already. Pretty sure there was some bundle sale I'd picked up long ago.
I think in general once you've bought a game on Steam, you have it forever, otherwise it's a breach of contract to just steal them away. I have seen games pulled from the store before, but you can still download them.
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legluondunet Oct 15, 2016
Is there a vote page for original "Duke Nukem Atomic Edition" to be sell on Gog?
I can not find it.
Last edited by legluondunet on 15 October 2016 at 8:45 am UTC
I can not find it.
Last edited by legluondunet on 15 October 2016 at 8:45 am UTC
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legluondunet Oct 15, 2016
I just created one:
https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/duke_nukem_3d_atomic_edition
Please vote!
Last edited by legluondunet on 15 October 2016 at 10:10 am UTC
https://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/duke_nukem_3d_atomic_edition
Please vote!
Last edited by legluondunet on 15 October 2016 at 10:10 am UTC
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