At this point, it just seems like Gearbox is mocking 3D Realms mercilessly. First, they took Duke Nukem Forever and said, “We’re going to finish this game next year.” Then they said they’d put out a playable demo of Duke Nukem Forever, available to players who buy the Borderlands Game of the Year Edition. Now, according to CrunchGear, they’re working with retailers to fulfill Duke Nukem Forever preorders placed years ago.

Gearbox seems to be successfully turning Duke Nukem Forever into something other than the gaming world’s longest running gag. After a decade of hopelessness, it looks like the game will actually be made. Of course, that just makes 3D Realms look like an even bigger joke. The Gearbox boys are all but dancing in George Broussard’s face just by making the freaking game.