"Sexuality is part of the Duke personality. [The original idea behind the sidekick was] to explore how Duke would relate to a peer that might have a different sexual orientation. The characters actually developed a great bond and depended and relied upon each other. [...] Ultimately the robot was in a situation where for in order for victory against the aliens to be accomplished, the robot's inner workings - a nuclear generator - had to be sacrificed. [...] Duke is all about having a good time. Do you want to pay $60 to feel like crap? No!"