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Duke Nukem Forever delayed, again

By Owen Hill published 24 March 2011

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Duke. Offensive or not so offensive , you're one tardy man.

Yes, Duke Nukem Forever isn't getting released until June 14 in the US and June 10 for the rest of the world. Last thing we heard , Duke was getting released in early May.

Randy Pitchford confirmed the delay on 2K's YouTube channel. Click more for the video.

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