The producer of the Devil May Cry series has bought the rights to Duke Nukem
, by Thibaut
An iconic character from a long-gone era in the videogame industryy, Duke Nukem could soon be back... but not because of a new game.
In an interview with Esquire, Adi Shankar, showrunner of the Castlevania and Devil May Cry series, said he had bought back the rights to Duke Nukem from Gearbox. If he wishes, he will be able to create films or a series based on the famous FPS license.
"It's a middle finger to everybody. When Duke Nukem blew up, a bunch of people sat around trying to turn it into a brand, when it's just a middle finger. Duke Nukem can't be made by a corporation, because the moment a corporation makes Duke Nukem, it's no longer Duke Nukem. I don't intend on having anyone tell me what to do on this one."
Source: esquire.com