New Duke Nukem Forever Screens Showcases PS3′s Power

A new batch of Duke Nukem Forever screens has been released for the PlayStation 3 and it truly showcases the console’s power.

[Raendom]

Some of those are 1920x1080. Somehow doubt these are PS3 screens, but I'd love to be wrong.

[jack_burt0n]

who cares this is n4g you can just make stuff up and get on the front page lol.

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Hid.Kojima : Crysis is a ridiculous game.!!

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You dont even need to be able to spell or structure a sentenzez.

edit:
On topic screenshots are mindblowing/incredible/astonis hing/truely next gen.

[Jonah_Reese]

I had to re-read your comment, yeah uninspired "articles" indeed.

I had to say damn on one the screens.

[Redman22]

Man KZ3 and UC2/3 have spoiled me for console games. And with BF3 showcasing their amazing graphics this week, these games look kind of meh. But I'll still pick it up, because lets face it it's the mother fuckin' Duke.

[the_best_player]

hahah what ever

http://www.g4tv.com/videos/...

[Iroquois_Pliskin]

lol operation Cock Block

[Blad3star]

@Redman - I totally understand becasue after playing Crysis on full settings I want these console gen to end so we can move to better stuff.

[vgn24]

PS3 can do so much better. I'd bet anything these aren't PS3 screens. Not impressive in the slightest. I mean, lmfao that someone thinks these images are impressive when the original Drake's Fortune still looks crisper and better.

[INehalemEXI]

Duke has never needed amazing gfx.

[BlackKnight]

So UC1 running at 720P is more crisp than 1080....Can I have your PS3 instead of mine? Yours appears to make games look better than they are.

Fanboys are ridiculous.

[Amplitude]

@BlackKnight

Uhhh resolution doesn't necessarily make a game look better. Killzone 3 which is 720p looks significantly better than Killzone 2 which is 1080p.

Red Dead Redemption looks amazing as well, and i believe it was only 640p on the PS3.

There's no doubt about it, some of the textures in those screenshots are not very good. But who gives a sh-t!? It's Duke Nukem :p Graphics totally dont matter for a game like this.

[BlackKnight]

@Axecution

Resolution always makes a game better. The issue is if its better to have 720P and have a better world and better effects than 1080P and less detail and less effects. I think we both agree 720P with better effects and world is better. Balance is key.

However, he said "crisp", which is sharpness, which is what resolution determines. And that is specifically what I said:

"So UC1 running at 720P is more crisp than 1080".

UC1 with the same detail but at 1080P would look better than UC1 at 720P. The only thing lower resolution can do is HIDE lack of detail.

[RyuCloudStrife]

im not impressed by these graphics this is not the PS3 or better said what the PS3 can do...

[Marquis_de_Sade]

Axecution, Killzone 2 is NOT 1080p native.

[plb]

yeah pretty sure this game isn't running in that res on consoles. 1920x1080 from a 3rd party dev...nope

[blumatt]

I think before the PS4 comes out, both first and third party devs. will have been able to squeeze every drop of power from the PS3 and use it in an efficient enough manner to deliver 1080p games on a more frequent basis.
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I expect the PS4 to deliver 1080p 60fps standard, even for third party games, which will be nice. I fully expect Sony to go the NGP route with the PS4, meaning that it will be made MUCH easier to code for, meaning third party games will look much closer to first party than they have this gen.

Of course, you'll probably have some devs. that are lazy like CoD's developers (Treyarch and Infinity Ward) that will just give its current engine a minor update and call it good for another 5 years, which is why I'm done supporting CoD.

[Ducky]

^ That won't happen. Or rather, won't happen as consistently.

Consoles face the problem of limited hardware, and a big factor in getting a game to sell is the visuals. By sacrificing performance and visuals, the devs can make the game look prettier.
This is why you have some devs going for 30fps at 720p (or even less)... because more consumers value visuals over performance.

Case in point, you called InifintyWard lazy, when they probably have one of the best (if not THE best) multiplatform engine that runs on 60fps on consoles. Perhaps iD's tech5 will give it a run for its money...
I still wouldn't be surprised if devs cheap out on resolution and frames in the next-gen. (1080p might even be out-dated by then.)

[bbadbill2]

@fatoldman

I thought the latest call of duty series was built upon ids Quake 3 engine... That would explain it's ability to run 60fps on current consoles. IW had some fantastic artists that brought a revised look and feel to old tech.

"It's time to kick a$$ and chew bubblegum!"

[Ducky]

^ Yup, IW's engine uses the quake3 engine as a base, but is heavily modified to the extent that it can be considered it's own distinct engine.

Same goes for the GoldSource, which is considered as an engine despite also being based off the quake engine.

iD has been really influential to gaming with its engines. Which is why I'm excited about the new tech5.

[jriquelme_paraguay]

wtf? ugly textures... and low poly models.
This looks like an Wii Screenshot in HD
http://vghq.net/wp-content/...

Look the building... the car... and the enemy in the ship

[HolyOrangeCows]

They actually are a bit muddy. Maybe that's why it's 1080p?

Probably not, though. Probably just alpha PC screens. In fact, I think these look familiar from a while back.

[the_best_player]

Looks bad

[DEagle-izer]

They probably took these screenshots from a earlier build of the game. The final build set in stone always looks better.

And ppl, don't be mislead to disappointment by the article's expression of words. "Showcasing the PS3's power".

LOL, what third party developer can make a multiplat that takes 100% advantage of any platform's power?? EVEN THE PS3 for that matter??

This game looks mighty fine alright. I hope Gearbox has this game well optimized to work on PS3.

[ProjectVulcan]

I would also say many of those if not all of the larger shots are PC. The game looks horribly dated, like a PC game from about 2005. But we were warned this in previews. It has been in development hell after all.

This game just isnt about the visuals. If you are looking for a cutting edge tech fest on any platform then move along...nothing to see here. If you want a new duke nukem after more than a decade of waiting, then enjoy.

[cannon8800]

I'm pretty sure that this game isn't going to push the ps3 to the extreme but its still a massive game. It kinda reminds me a little of half life 2. Awesome.

[showtimefolks]

the graphics look dated so hopefully he is wrong i could care less i want to play the story is 16-20hrs long that's good enough

[JsonHenry]

I'd like to believe that these screens are PS3. But there are not enough jaggies and the screen rez is too high. If KZ3 doesn't run 1080p and it is first party, I doubt that a multiplat game is going to pull it off.

[Velo50]

Lmfao after all these years this game looks like junk. But hey its Duke..

[Maddens Raiders]

..hell a PS3 box sitting on the shelf at Best Buy displaying the system specs shows off the PS3's power (to ppl willing to read it).

[Ve3tro]

Waited too long for this game. >_<

[gravemaker]

looks very outdated... but who cares? its Duke himself and in will be one hell of a game

[piroh]

it's multiplat if i'm not mistaken

[itsralf]

...and?

[DigitalAnalog]

Is the author kidding? He's literally opening up a can of very bad worms from here on out. First off, why is touting the PS3's power, especially when it's obviously a multiplat - where the 360 tends to have a clear advantage over it.

No matter how you look at this, it really is a very bad stealth troll article trying to buy off hits from the constant comparison/graphical news here on N4G.

-End statement

[Emilio_Estevez]

Not that great...Hopefully it won't matter. Graphics are over-rated.

[Raider69]

Does screens are old ones already shown!How can we tell is the PS3 version?

[Emilio_Estevez]

You can't, but the resolution doesn't look PS3ish.

[HungryGoku]

Day one.

[Trevonn]

where the f**k are these 13 years and you couldnt put these in im ashamed

[Jonah_Reese]

Uh aren't these the guys you were ranting about?
http://vghq.net/wp-content/...

[Trevonn]

are they pigs in police officer costumes? -NO-

[Jonah_Reese]

So what you're telling me is they can't change the costumes? Hmm okay whatever, not like I care I was just asking Looked like em to me.

[Trevonn]

just look at gameplay of duke nukem time to kill

[Tommykrem]

I think this will push a console's awesome limit more than its craphics limit. Seriously, I think I'll buy this even if it should turn out to be bad.

[jay2]

Get glasses, mate.....

[Nate-Dog]

Whatever makes you sleep at night.

[barb_wire]

Those screens sure do look 'shiny' don't they.. not matter which version they're taken from, they're not that impressive.

Duke is shaping up to be a rental at best.

[Axonometri]

All of these screens not only have been around for a while, I do not see how someone could claim they are new ps3 exclusive shots. I do appreciate the second look at them though, considering the poly count and specular reflections are ridiculous. They must have sprayed everything down with water before taking the shoot in each level...

[DelbertGrady]

Isn't this what Crytek said about Crysis 2? Seeing is believing.

[Masterchef2007]

Please gearbox dont screw up the PS3s version of Duke Nukeum cause im a huge fan and a PS3 owner as well,

[OGharryjoysticks]

I have a hard time believing a game in development for more than 12 years ports to PS3 with these results. If anybody has access to the gaming industry - do yourself a favor and get lots of in-depth Duke Nukem Forever PS3 coverage. That should be interesting! Actually I think if they can get incredible results on PS3, that might be a bigger story than the mere fact the game is actually going to release finally. I know I'd shit a brick. My spider senses tell me Duke on PS3 is going to make the PS3 version of Orange Box look and run like Uncharted.

[KillerPwned]

These are not PS3 screens these screen shots are pretty old. I promise people i have been staying up to date constantly with DNF and i am know fully these are not from PS3. I would wait for something official from Gearbox if you want screen shots of DNF on a specific console.

[RyuCloudStrife]

lol

[Rhezin]

don't you guys think the engines nowadays are f!cking amazing!? I mean I just remember my jaw dropping seeing the first screen of the Unreal Engine III's power in the first Gears of War, but look how far technology has come! Not even specfically Duke but Battlefield 3 and K3. SO INCREDIBLE!

[CaptainGreece]

Balls of steel edition is a must buy.

[Big_Dom]

Can this site get any further up the back passage of the PS3 and Sony in general? I mean, it's a PS3/Sony wankfest on this site.

So, DNF showcases the power of the PS3, does it? Erm, I think the last time I checked - and I could be mistaken - this game was multi-plat, and for the most part, using an archaic build of the UE3, and most people bemoaned it so. BTW, these screens are all of a res beyond the current capablities of the consoles, so really the title should be stating a showcasing of the power of the PC, because no doubt these are promo shots taken from that platform, as they are indeed old and have been around for the past fortnight or so.

Keep up the good work N4PS3G!

[barb_wire]

'Roid rage there friend..

[kasasensei]

So true Big_Dom.

[maverick40]

Leave the site if you think it is a PS3 wankfest....the reality is you won't be missed at all.

[Big_Dom]

I think I'll stick around just to piss off a few people.

[Jonoc33]

Not impressed.

[Megaton]

How does this showcase anything's power? Looks like 2007/2008-era UE3.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Pretty much what I was thinking

[kasasensei]

Don't bet on DNF for any technical showcase....

[KwietStorm_BLM]

not sure if serious

[Inzo]

There is something wrong with my screen because I cant see how this showcases the PS3's power, these screen look weak.

[TVippy]

Idiotic news, the author is fanboy.

[blackbirdi]

@BlackKnight : uncharted 1 the US version has a hidden 1080i mode if you don't know that

[DoomeDx]

every game is 1080i

720p > 1080i

[Chrissy]

Like all ps3 games (or just all console games in general) this would really be impressive if we were in 2007.

[TheMutator]

first day and balls of steel edition of course on Xbox

[marichuu]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure the graphics have nothing to do with the fact that it's on a PS3.
We've all seen better graphics on both the PS3 and Xbox360.
Either way, it's Duke Nukem! Can't skip on this title.

Before anyone yells fanboy or anything; I'm getting it for the PC.

[FrigidDARKNESS]

That's strange...Gear Box said the 360 is the lead console.
Looks nice on the ps3 though.

[hakman]

It seems to me that the game is beautiful looking but fails to capture the real heart and soul of what Duke Nukem FPS 's are all about. It actually looks TOO GOOD to be called a Duke Nukem game.

Does anyone relate??

[Daves]

Yeah I LOVED those pixalated sprites (software rendered) - they were somehow gritty and better looking than when the first 3DFX titles came out.

I remember when the Hexen follow up came out and it supported 3DFX and GM synths.

I turned it back to software renderer and FM sound :)

[bunfighterii]

Is it just me? I think the screens aren't at all impressive.

[Bonerboy]

Thats Gearbox for you. When have they ever wowed us with top notch graphics? Always been average.

[blakstarz]

The game looks good, but I don't see in any of these shots where its looks like some powerhouse graphics game showcasing the PS3 power, or any console for that matter. But Duke Nukem was never about that in the first place, as long as the game is fun to play and Gearbox don't do a half-ass job on it, then its all good.

[josephayal]

The Most Powerful Console Ever

[Bonerboy]

Still waiting and waiting and waiting to see proof of that claim f-boy.

[CYBERHATER]

lol yeah right. They just want to start something. They are probably PC screens!!

[maverick40]

Resistance: fall of man looks just as good tbh and that was a launch title.

[Daves]

Those screens look a bit meh, and the title is really odd.

But when I played Duke back in 95-95 the graphics looked good enough then.

For me Duke was about unusual weapons, aliens, silly phrases and tits.

If there is more of the same, I'm in.

[solar]

power of the ps3. i still laugh at that statement. stop trying to justify a purchase and play games.

[dkgshiz]

KZ3 would be one of the best examples....

[zero_cool]

Even if these are the actual screen shots of the PS3's version of duke nukem forever the game is only demonstrating a mere faction of what the playstation 3's hardware is fully capable & everybody on here knows it's even if they deny it because i for one have seen better games running on PS3.

[TABSF]

Where does the screenshots say PS3, more like PC.

Also it won't be the first time when Microsoft or Sony has used PC footage or screenshot to push their inferior platform sales.

[Bonerboy]

Feh, Muted textures everywhere. I guess that's what happens when Gearbox takes over development...just another average looking game from GBox. Not excited in the least over a game that looks a couple years old already.

[Simonw]

Agree, not the best, but not bad either, especially if the story and gameplay is as funny as the earlier games. All I can say is "Come get some!!"

[YodaCracker]

Jesus Christ! Haven't you guys learned from Crysis 2?! Here we go again....

[Zinc]

The game looks good enough, that the graphics level will not be a distraction from the game play and the fun. That's all we could of asked for and from everything I've seen, they seem to have delivered. But, I won't know for sure until I get it in my hands. It looks pretty good. How about people have fun instead of trying to shit on everybody else's?

[Orionsangel]

It's so absurd that a guy like Duke is going up against all that and yet that's part of what makes it so funny.