Buried in Take-Two Interactive’s 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday is one little nugget which suggests we may see the ridiculously-delayed Duke Nukem Forever sooner than, well, forever from now.
In a section describing Commitments and Contigencies, Take-Two states it has renegotiated its obligation regarding the title. The company had originally promised to pay $6 million upon delivery of the PC version of Duke Nukem Forever. In March, Take-Two changed the deal: the company will pay $4.25 million for delivery — but with a bonus promissory note of $500,000 if the game arrives by December 31, 2006.
You can read more at IGN.
Now THERES a great way to get a good product out. Give the company an incentive to get it out early.