Duke Nukem Contest is OVER - Winner Announced in 1 Week Linus Tech Tips
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Original contest announcement here: youtube.com
The video announces the end of the Duke Nukem contest hosted by Linus Tech Tips and outlines next steps for contestants. Linus states that he will not accept any more entries and clarifies the prize package which includes a GTX 580 Matrix video card, a 3D monitor, 3D glasses, and a copy of Duke Nukem Forever. He also mentions a problem with YouTube's video responses that could cause entries to be missed, noting that some entries from early participants were not visible in the posted responses due to indexing issues. To ensure fairness, he asks viewers to resubmit any video responses that are missing from his view, emphasizing the need for thorough judging. A tentative winner announcement date is proposed for September 16, with a plan to reveal the winner once all eligible responses are accounted for. The overall tone is practical and procedural, focusing on completing the judging process and communicating clear deadlines to participants. The video foregrounds technical giveaways and the anticipation around identifying the winner, while acknowledging delays caused by platform glitches that complicated entry collection and verification. By the end, Linus sets expectations for a final update and stresses transparency in the selection process.
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