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Alpha Version of ‘Brutal Duke Nukem 3D’ Now Available
Those who have played Brutal Doom know how awesome it is. Not just for the added ridiculously over-the-top gore, but for just what the mod’s creator, Sergeant_Mark_IV, was able to crank out (and still crank out) with the source code. As many old school PC gamers know, Doom kicked off the first-person shooter craze of Doom clones that eventually led us to another favourite of mine, Duke Nukem 3D. And just like Doom, Duke 3D is getting the Brutal treatment.
Created by RPD Guy, Brutal Duke Nukem 3D takes the concept of Brutal Doom and brings it to the 1996 classic. Currently in Alpha (and available for download), Brutal Duke 3D not only ups the gore effects with splattering on floors, walls and ceilings, but also includes two new death animations for killing alien troops. Obviously, it’s not up to the level of Brutal Doom just yet (it’s a different game and engine, after all), but it’s a nice start.
You can grab the mod here, and after downloading, unzip the “Brutal Duke” folder and place your “duke3d.grp” file inside. Then run the “eduke32.exe” located within the folder.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.