History ShoutOut / DukeNukem

** 867 5309 written on the wall in the cinema restroom. It's a reference to the song "867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone.

** There are ''[[Movie/TrueLies True Lies]]'' posters in one level ([=E1L6=]).

*** two pieces of music: "Goin' down the Fast Way" and "Mist Ache"
*** A trap which periodically shoots flames (It is also fully functional in the final game but unused).

* The Chaingun Cannon is a [[GunPorn Russian made Pribor-3B Nordenfelt gun]].

* Visa and Master Card logos appear in cash registers throughout the game.

* After killing the Triple Boob Monster, nearby is some evidence ''SamAndMaxFreelancePolice'' were there.

* When shrunk during Duke Burger stage, during navigating a room with electrified floor, music suspiciously reminiscent of MouseHunt will play.

* When Duke stomps on a tiny Pigcop in Duke Burger, one of his lines is "Better than [[SaintsRow Freckle Bitch's!]]"

* L5 has quotes from ''FantasyIsland''.

--> ''"[[{{Frogger}} What am I, a frog?]]"''

* In the First Access Demo, when exploring some mining tunnels, as Duke breaks through wooden barricades, he declares his need for a [[VideoGame/{{Half-Life}} crowbar]] in a situation like that.

--> In the beginning of Fearsome Factory: ''"[[Film/ApocalypseNow I love the smell of bird crap in the morning!]]"'' \\

* In the "Mercury Mines" level of ''Duke Nukem 1'', Dr. Proton issues a taunt via a monitor:[[note]]The Duke Nukem 1 engine is very similar to the Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons engine, as evidenced by playing both for at least half an hour each, and probably explains why the credits for Duke Nukem 1 include Tom Hall.[[/note]]

* [=E3L1=], "Raw Meat", starts with Duke sprouting the infamous [[Film/TheyLive Chew Bubblegum]] line. He can also sing ''"BOOOORN TO BE WIIIILD"'' in the karaoke. The name of the karaoke music is "[[Creator/WilliamShakespeare Or Not to]] [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} be Wild]]".

* [=E4L6=], "Going Postal", includes a reference to TheSimpsons - "trab pu kcip", to be viewed through a mirror. It also contains the infamous composite sketch of the Unabomber.

* L2 features a quote from Film/TheFifthElement.
* L5 has quotes from FantasyIsland.

* L3, "Land of Forgotten Toys", features [[SuperMarioBros Mario]] playing VideoGame/MarioKart and a portion of [=E1L1=] from the original VideoGame/{{Doom}} as part of the level.

* [=E4L5=], "Pigsty", contains several desk name-blocks which reference a number of characters in law enforcement from 'Film/DieHard'', ''ComicBook/JudgeDredd'' and ''Film/DirtyHarry''.

** There's TV footage parodying the OJ Simpson car chase. It also shows up in several other levels, notably E1L2 and E3L1.

** There are also an umbrella and a hat hanging under the sign "Steed" in the level - an obvious reference to Series/TheAvengers

* [=E2L3=], "Warp Factor", is one big ShoutOut to ''Franchise/StarTrek'', from the overall shape of the level, to the secret mockup of the TNG ''Enterprise'' bridge.
** After revealing two secrets, the player can visit the bridge of the Enterprise, NCC-1701D, as well as Picard's "Ready Room".

* [=E2L8=], "Dark Side", includes the monolith from ''Film/TwoThousandOneASpaceOddysey'' near the end.
* [=E3L1=], "Raw Meat", starts with Duke sprouting the infamous [[Film/TheyLive Chew Bubblegum]] line. He can also sing ''"BOOOORN TO BE WIIIILD"'' in the karaoke. The name of the karaoke music is "Or Not to be Wild".

* [=E3L8=], "Hotel Hell", has a secret area, found by entering behind the pool's waterfall, where Franchise/IndianaJones is speared.

--> ''"[[BritneySpears Oops, I did it again!]]"''

** A hanging monk from ''RiseOfTheTriad''.
** The "[[VideoGame/{{Doom}} doomed]]" space marine.
** The poster in one of the cells covering a tunnel to the outside is a reference to TheShawshankRedemption.
** Later on, the player encounters Hannibal Lecter standing in his prison cell. (N64 version only)

* [=E2L8=], "Dark Side", includes the monolith from ''2001: A Space Oddysey'' near the end.
* [=E3L1=], "Raw Meat", starts with Duke sprouting the infamous [[Film/TheyLive ChewBubblegum]] line. He can also sing ''"BOOOORN TO BE WIIIILD"'' in the karaoke. The name of the karaoke music is "Or Not to be Wild".

* [=E3L11=], "Freeway", includes a flattened Franchise/{{Terminator}} in a compactor. When you go inside for a look:

* L12, "Nuke Proof", the background music that plays throughout this level is the classic ''Franchise/RoboCop'' theme.

* [=E4L4=], "Babe Land", the waiting corridor has a TV monitor playing a cartoon. It features a mouse, who is whacking a cat over the head with a mallet, reminiscent of [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Itchy & Scratchy]].

* The {{Playstation}} port (''Total Meltdown'') has a control scheme called "VideoGame/{{Doom}}ed", named such because it's based on the default control scheme of the Playstation ''Doom'' port.

* One of the things Duke sees while flipping TV Channels is The Holsom Twins' music video, from the album ''FullHouse''...

* [=E3L11=], "Freeway", includes a flattened {{Terminator}} in a compactor. When you go inside for a look:

** The blimp advertises for [[TheSimpsons Homer Simpson's]] beer.

** The car-crashing-into-police-station sequence is a reference to TheTerminator, complete with Duke saying "I'll be back".

* [=E3L8=], "Hotel Hell", has a secret area, found by entering behind the pool's waterfall, where IndianaJones is speared.

* [[TeamAmericaWorldPolice America, Fuck yeah!]]