There may be hope yet for the ludicrously long-in-the-making Duke Nukem Forever. Sources claiming to have knowledge of the situation tell Kotaku that Duke Nukem Forever development continues at a new home, Borderlands developer Gearbox Software.

The studio responsible for Brothers In Arms, Borderlands and Aliens: Colonial Marines is said to have picked up Duke Nukem Forever development where former studio 3D Realms left off, perhaps Duke's best bet for eventual completion.

Duke Nukem Forever, according to sources who wished to remain anonymous, is now in the hands of Gearbox and is planned to be released under the studio's name. Gearbox was outed as the developer of the apparently scrapped Duke Nukem spin-off Duke Begins earlier this year.

Take-Two Interactive still maintains publishing rights to the title, which the company confirmed to Kotaku tonight. (A company spokesperson declined to comment about the status of the Duke Nukem Forever project and whether it is in the works at Gearbox.)

One source indicated that a playable demo of Duke Nukem Forever will be available later this year.

The development of Duke Nukem Forever has been in limbo since 3D Realms' demise in 2009. Publisher Take-Two later sued 3D Realms for its failure to deliver Duke Nukem Forever in a reasonable time frame. The two parties settled their differences in May of 2010 under unspecified terms.

Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford declined to comment to Kotaku on the matter, indicating that he may be able to better clarify the situation further at this year's Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle.

3D Realms founder George Broussard, the man infamously in charge of Duke Nukem Forever, did not respond to requests for comment.

Given the nature of Duke Nukem Forever's long and storied history, we're filing this under rumor for now, but we'll be keeping a close eye on PAX-related developments for further details.

http://kotaku.com/5609770/rumor-borderlands-studio-reviving-duke-nukem-forever?skyline=true&s=i

I think this is actually a great idea.

Great! This news confirmes it. They wouldn't all deny the rumors if it wasn't true that Gearbox is completing it!

Are you being sarcatic.

YES!!

*pushes the continue button on his waiting clock*

I'm glad all those years of waiting hasn't gone to waste!

Not at all.

THE DUKE WILL LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New update!

Environment ArtistsPosition: Full-Time
Updated: 2009-08-28
We are looking for all levels of Environment Artists who have the passion and talent to create visually stunning environments. Environment Artists will be part of the team creating environment art for an unannounced shooter based on one of the most famous shooters ever created, the Environment Artist will create all types of environment assets, terrain, structures and props. The Environment Artist will report to the Art Director.
Responsibilities:
•Ensuring the visual excellence of the environment art in the finished game.
•Creating excellent environment assets.
•Contribute to the creative and aesthetic sensibilities of the level designs.
•Work closely with the design department to ensure the art supports the game play.
Required Skills:
•Excellent environment art creation, both hi-poly and low-poly modeling, texturing and lighting.
•Technically proficient, must be comfortable with the technical aspects of environment creation, making sure that the levels look great while still being within specification and performance goals.
•Excellent communicator, the ability to effectively communicate between design, art and programming.
•All levels of experience welcomed.
Desired Skills:
•3D Studio Max experience preferable.
•Unreal, Z-Brush or Mudbox experience desirable.

Would this be for their rumored Duke Begins project? What else do you think of when you hear 'one of the most famous shooters ever created'?

I think this proves it.

Nice, I'll be looking forward to finding out if this is real.

Gearbox? bleh. I liked it better when the rumor was Valve making it.

No Vavle needs to be working on half life 2 episode 3.