Gearbox suing 3D Realms, Interceptor for 'unauthorized' Duke Nukem use

[shadowDOESrock]

Gearbox Software filed a lawsuit against 3D Realms (3DR) and Interceptor Entertainment, accusing the studios of unauthorized use of the Duke Nukem property and alleging violation of trademarks held by Gearbox. The lawsuit points to 3D Realms' recent reveal of Duke Nukem: Mass Destruction, which features a teaser site with a timer counting down to February 25.

"Apparently, after selling its Duke Nukem IP rights to Gearbox in 2010, 3DR sought to privately convince others that the sale never happened," the complaint reads. "The result is the unauthorized development effort that reportedly exists between 3DR and Interceptor."

Among the documents filed in the suit is a breach statement issued by Gearbox stating that 3D Realms infringed on Gearbox's intellectual property in addition to a statement signed by 3D Realms CEO Scott Miller and Duke Nukem co-creator George Broussard that acknowledged the infringement. In a statement filed to Joystiq, Gearbox Software said, "As the filing shows, 3DR's wrongdoing is both admitted and unfortunate for everyone who cares about Duke Nukem."

[jkid101094]

Wait, Duke Nukem is still relevant after the disaster that was Forever?

[shadowDOESrock]

Wait, Duke Nukem is still relevant after the disaster that was Forever?

Forever sold a lot.
It was a game with two decades of hype on its back...

That said, I dont know who is right, but I dont like Gearboxes attitude.
"unfortunate for everyone who cares about Duke Nukem."...
Clearly they didnt care enough to make a good game.

Along with Aliens: Colonial Marines.