Duke Nukem 3D helped define a decade of gaming, from its groundbreaking interactivity to the resulting debates over video game violence. It’s a classic early first-person shooter that remains undiminished by its lackluster 2011 sequel. And if you don’t own it — or have only played the freeware demo levels — Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition is now being offered for free through GOG.com, where a Mac-compatible version was just released alongside the PC one.
Good deal: ‘Duke Nukem 3D’ free for Mac and PC on GOG.com
is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011.
To get the game, you’ll need a GOG account, but the file itself is DRM-free, and the “purchase” also includes both a PDF manual and, oddly enough, over a hundred ringtones. In lieu of cracking one of the many one-liners popularized by Duke Nukem 3D, we’ll simply direct you to the game, free through 9:59am EST on December 14th, or to the trailer below.
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