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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 - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 15:51
fyre
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.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 15:51
MrSadistic
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.
Gemsi's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:03
Gemsi
God I hope they don't muck up earthworm jim
lollifier's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:08
lollifier
Earthwork jim was awesome!
hopefully it will be decent..
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:09
brainderailment
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.
The GHost's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:10
The GHost
*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 - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:11
brosef
So is there any news or are you just reminding us that these sequels are scheduled for production?
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:12
king3vbo
Oh man, I love all 4 of those franchises. A new Descent would be amazing
YONKE's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:12
YONKE
Earth worm jim 2D High def sprites please.........
Dr Mike's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:15
Dr Mike
I'm fearful of how Earthworm Jim will turn out but I have high hopes.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:17
Holyetheline
Murder
Death
Kill

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


I think I need a new computer chair.
NightDehumidifier's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:42
NightDehumidifier
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.
Jayeugene's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 16:43
Jayeugene
Sweet news Grim, here's to hoping they find the funding.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:00
Sharpless
I'm not sure they can manage a 3D Earthworm Jim. Still, I'd love to see him again. Loved those games.
Mabec's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:06
Mabec
IMPORTANT MESSAGES:

Thank you, Interplay!!!
Scape's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:08
Scape
A new Earthworm Jim would be amazing. 2D or 3D it wouldn't matter.
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:13
Teta
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.
Delaric's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:14
Delaric
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.
Excremento's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:22
Excremento
Earthworm Jim O........M........G........ my head just asploded thinking about 'Andy Asteroids' being on a current gen system...
Aertyr's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:29
Aertyr
WTB Earthworm Jim! Also, Can I please have a Dark Alliance that doesn't suck Interplay?
Zenith's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:39
Zenith
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
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:49
Samit Sarkar
ZOMG current-gen Earthworm Jim!
RoMeRtHeGaMe's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 17:56
RoMeRtHeGaMe
I would slap my mom in the face if they made another Earthworm Jim, no questions asked!
WillyFourEyes's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 18:09
WillyFourEyes
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.
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 18:37
Cheeburga
Earthworm Jim is all I want in the world.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 18:58
Wedge
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.
freeman1's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 19:11
freeman1
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.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 19:29
Dexter345
Oh man, a new Earthworm Jim in HD would be awesome. Especially if they kept it 2D.
BlackSunEmpire's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 19:31
BlackSunEmpire
I wish to join your floor licking posse.

Earthworm Jim could be so awesome, please don't fuck it up.
Upgrayedd's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 19:35
Upgrayedd
I most excited about a new MDK. I loved the first two.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 19:40
TrailerParkJesus
In the mean time, release Earthworm Jim on XBLA to tide us over.
Boolean's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 19:57
Boolean
Meh. The people who made those games great have moved on.
JohnnyGoTime's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 20:35
JohnnyGoTime
Rock n Roll Racing.
Nothing else matters.
MissHinasaki's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 20:59
MissHinasaki
Earthworm Jim..........
.........
........
*a single tear rolls down my nostalgic face*
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 21:51
AgentMOO
Earthworm Jim drank yo milkshake!
diversionmary's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 22:32
diversionmary
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.
tkyy's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 23:39
tkyy
Oh yeah MDK
protomark's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/10/2008 00:54
protomark
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 - Comment posted on 04/10/2008 01:42
Mxyzptlk
A new MDK game? Where do I sign?
MidnightMistake's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/10/2008 04:27
MidnightMistake
@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 - Comment posted on 04/10/2008 06:34
Kayka
I just came
Demtor's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/10/2008 07:52
Demtor
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.
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/10/2008 07:57
Snaileb
With this hopefully they'll bring the original to XBLA!!
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