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Interplay details the revival of Earthworm Jim, MDK, and more of its classics photo

Remember when Interplay Entertainment teased us with the possibility of expanding upon some of its greatest franchises? Jim Sterling said he'd essentially lick the floor if a new Earthworm Jim ever came out, and for the record, I would too.

As it turns out, we may need to stock up on mouthwash before too long, as Interplay has announced its plan to return to the industry with a vengeance by releasing a smorgasbord of sequels for some of it's most beloved titles.

Among the games listed to receive sequels were Earthworm Jim, Dark Alliance, Descent, and MDK. Whether or not that ever happens depends on Interplay coming up with enough ways to finance such a tremendous process. Additionally, a Fallout MMO may very well be released down the road, if the company can gather up some $30 million in funding.

I wish you the best of luck in your pursuits, Interplay. Godspeed.

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fyre's Avatar
fyre at 04/09/2008 15:51
Descent is one of the best and most unique games of all time.

A good Descent 4 would me me happy for a year.

So, don't fuck it up Interplay.
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MrSadistic at 04/09/2008 15:51
As much as I love the Earthworm Jim and MDK franchises, I can only think that the sequels will only be mediocre at best. Unless some developer comes and blows my mind out of the water.
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Gemsi at 04/09/2008 16:03
God I hope they don't muck up earthworm jim
lollifier's Avatar
lollifier at 04/09/2008 16:08
Earthwork jim was awesome!
hopefully it will be decent..
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brainderailment at 04/09/2008 16:09
They best not make earthworm jim like they did on the N64. Sidescrolling for the win. Also, I just got my hands on a PSX Descent disc. No analog sticks there.
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The GHost at 04/09/2008 16:10
*Starts sacrificing virgins to the videogame Gods*

OH ALMIGHTY PLATFORMIA, MAY YOU BESTOW YOUR LOWLY CHILDREN WITH AN AWESOME NEW EARTHWORM JIM!

Is it working yet? :D
brosef's Avatar
brosef at 04/09/2008 16:11
So is there any news or are you just reminding us that these sequels are scheduled for production?
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king3vbo at 04/09/2008 16:12
Oh man, I love all 4 of those franchises. A new Descent would be amazing
YONKE's Avatar
YONKE at 04/09/2008 16:12
Earth worm jim 2D High def sprites please.........
Dr Mike's Avatar
Dr Mike at 04/09/2008 16:15
I'm fearful of how Earthworm Jim will turn out but I have high hopes.
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Holyetheline at 04/09/2008 16:17
Murder
Death
Kill

yay.
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 04/09/2008 16:17
I would put myself through multiple RROD's for a chance to play another Earthworm Jim game. I love the IP that much.
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DaedHead8 at 04/09/2008 16:17
Let the floor licking commence!
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Jordan Grim Devore at 04/09/2008 16:28
Just thinking about the annoying boss battles in Earthworm Jim 3D makes my head asplode.
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Guagloves at 04/09/2008 16:32
YESSS Earth Worm Jim!!
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mix at 04/09/2008 16:32
Hopefully everything turns out well as they could be great.
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pendelton21 at 04/09/2008 16:33
Oh, dear God. I hope they bring him back in style, rather than bastardize him like they did in...*buuuuhhh* EJ3D.
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cousinike at 04/09/2008 16:38
I do believe I just soiled myself... and creamed my pants at the same time.


I think I need a new computer chair.
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NightDehumidifier at 04/09/2008 16:42
Why is his comeback now, and not ten years ago? When I was ten I thought EWJ was wicked, what with the grossness and the toys and the Saturday morning TV show, but now it's so passé it's like a footnote in 90's video game mascots, right with Bubsy, Aero and Rocket.
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Jayeugene at 04/09/2008 16:43
Sweet news Grim, here's to hoping they find the funding.
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Sharpless at 04/09/2008 17:00
I'm not sure they can manage a 3D Earthworm Jim. Still, I'd love to see him again. Loved those games.
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Mabec at 04/09/2008 17:06
IMPORTANT MESSAGES:

Thank you, Interplay!!!
Scape's Avatar
Scape at 04/09/2008 17:08
A new Earthworm Jim would be amazing. 2D or 3D it wouldn't matter.
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Teta at 04/09/2008 17:13
Erthworm Jim 3D was bad, at least I barely remember playing it.
Bring me a nice 2D plataformer with 3d graphics and the good old sense of humor and you have a customer.
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Delaric at 04/09/2008 17:14
I can't believe everyone is talking about Earthworm Jim and saying NOTHING ABOUT FALLOUT 3 MMO

I just left a big comment about it at shacknews this morning...I won't bother to repeat it.
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Excremento at 04/09/2008 17:22
Earthworm Jim O........M........G........ my head just asploded thinking about 'Andy Asteroids' being on a current gen system...
Aertyr's Avatar
Aertyr at 04/09/2008 17:29
WTB Earthworm Jim! Also, Can I please have a Dark Alliance that doesn't suck Interplay?
Zenith's Avatar
Zenith at 04/09/2008 17:39
Earthworm jim is lovely and everything, but remember they also mention MDK people. lets hear it for our gimped up sniper/soldier carrot.. face.. guy
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Samit Sarkar at 04/09/2008 17:49
ZOMG current-gen Earthworm Jim!
RoMeRtHeGaMe's Avatar
RoMeRtHeGaMe at 04/09/2008 17:56
I would slap my mom in the face if they made another Earthworm Jim, no questions asked!
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WillyFourEyes at 04/09/2008 18:09
Wait a minute...Earthworm Jim is coming back? This is good news indeed, after the cancellation of the PSP port. This makes me a happy panda.
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Cheeburga at 04/09/2008 18:37
Earthworm Jim is all I want in the world.
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Wedge at 04/09/2008 18:58
I don't believe it. I mean seriously, I just don't believe they have the capacity to pull any of this off. But good on them.
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freeman1 at 04/09/2008 19:11
Haven't they been making a new Earthworm Jim game for PSP for like a year now? I could swear I even remember seeing screen shots of it.
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Dexter345 at 04/09/2008 19:29
Oh man, a new Earthworm Jim in HD would be awesome. Especially if they kept it 2D.
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BlackSunEmpire at 04/09/2008 19:31
I wish to join your floor licking posse.

Earthworm Jim could be so awesome, please don't fuck it up.
Upgrayedd's Avatar
Upgrayedd at 04/09/2008 19:35
I most excited about a new MDK. I loved the first two.
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TrailerParkJesus at 04/09/2008 19:40
In the mean time, release Earthworm Jim on XBLA to tide us over.
Boolean's Avatar
Boolean at 04/09/2008 19:57
Meh. The people who made those games great have moved on.
JohnnyGoTime's Avatar
JohnnyGoTime at 04/09/2008 20:35
Rock n Roll Racing.
Nothing else matters.
MissHinasaki's Avatar
MissHinasaki at 04/09/2008 20:59
Earthworm Jim..........
.........
........
*a single tear rolls down my nostalgic face*
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AgentMOO at 04/09/2008 21:51
Earthworm Jim drank yo milkshake!
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diversionmary at 04/09/2008 22:32
EWJ, Descent, MDK FUCK!
I spent so much money buying the most computer I could to play MDK after seeing it at a friend's house. I used to have a massive CH flightstick crazy badass joystick/mouse/keyb combo set up for descent. Mojor amount of time spent on it.
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tkyy at 04/09/2008 23:39
Oh yeah MDK
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protomark at 04/10/2008 00:54
oh, shit, a new descent game.

my mouth frotheth at the behest of your glorious true 3d jewels of gaming bliss, interplay.

welcome back. welcome back.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 04/10/2008 01:42
A new MDK game? Where do I sign?
MidnightMistake's Avatar
MidnightMistake at 04/10/2008 04:27
@Boolean: I agree. Who cares if Interplay comes back if the heart and soul of all of these series is gone. I would rather see these titles left alone than some shitty sequels.

...With that said, I'd still probably buy a new Earthworm Jim game, even if the review were shitty.
Kayka's Avatar
Kayka at 04/10/2008 06:34
I just came
Demtor's Avatar
Demtor at 04/10/2008 07:52
Am I the only noob here that couldn't get in to the Earthworm Jim series because it was so hard? Granted I was in the 4th grade when I last played it but I remember dying... a lot. It was fun for a the first few levels then it was almost ridiculous. Especially the 2nd one, my god. I may have to clean my retro goggles and give it another go.

In any case, another game from the 16-bit era is always welcome, just don't screw it up with 3D please.
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Snaileb at 04/10/2008 07:57
With this hopefully they'll bring the original to XBLA!!
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