Duke Nukem (character)
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Duke Nukem is a fictional character and protagonist of the Duke Nukem video game series. The character first appeared in the 1991 video game Duke Nukem, developed by Apogee Software. He has since appeared in multiple sequels and spin-offs, as well appearing in various games not in the series. Most recently, he starred in Duke Nukem Forever, released by Gearbox Software, which now owns the intellectual property rights to the series and the character.
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First game | Duke Nukem (1991) |
Created by | George Broussard Scott Miller Allen Blum III Todd Replogle |
Voiced by | English: Joe Siegler (Duke Nukem II) Todd Replogle (Duke Nukem II) Jon St. John[1] Japanese: Fumihiko Tachiki |
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Nationality | American |
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The character was created by Todd Replogle, Allen Blum III, George Broussard, and Scott Miller of Apogee Software. He was redesigned as an action-hero by George Broussard and Allen Blum for the 1996 game Duke Nukem 3D.