Interplay back from the dead

[Frogacuda]

I don't recall that, but maybe. They did sell Atari handheld rights to EWJ, but it was apparently a limited license. Fallout, on the other hand, was a total sale to Bethesda and they'll actually have to to license it back from them to make this MMO.

[DHG Otaku]

2.5D OOTW PLZ.

[Frogacuda]

2.5D OOTW PLZ.

Eric Chahi got the rights to that back, finally.

[ChaoofNee]

Just caught this:

http://tennapel.wordpress.com/2008/0...rm-jim-option/

Earthworm Jim Option

Yeah, you know it’s bad when you have to pay for the option of your own character. There’s something unnatural about that, like taking a crap backwards. But here’s the news:

Press Release.

“Interplay Entertainment Corp. announced today that the company signed a partnership arrangement with Earthworm Jim creator Douglas TenNapel to relaunch the videogame icon.

TenNapel will serve as a creative consultant on Earthworm Jim 4, and will simultaneously develop an animated series and feature film to expand the well known brand.”

Tell your friends. Jim. Is. Back.

[koda]

I'm definitely most excited at the prospect of a new Baldur's Gate game. It doesn't take Bioware to make a great RPG, and I'm a whore for just about anything 'Forgotten Realms'. I actually like the D&D ruleset.

I'm sure Dragon Age will be awesome, but give me a new BG as well. Can't wait for some details.

[Cowutopia]

EWJ. YES.

Doug TenNapel is awesome.

[Dolemite]

Doug TenNapel is a very talented, creative guy who has made some very cool characters, games, and graphic novels.

On the other hand, he's a religious zealot. He spouts out all sorts of hate-filled drivel on his message board all the time, mostly against gays and non-Catholics.

He's like the Mel Gibson of videogames.

[YellerDog]

I don't think his stance on abortion is going to come through in his earthworm game sequel.

BUT MAYBE IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF IT DID.

[ChaoofNee]

JIM REVERTS TO AN EARTHWORM FETUS AND NAVIGATES A BIRTH CANAL WHILE DODGING COAT HANGERS

[Frogacuda]

Doug TenNapel is a very talented, creative guy who has made some very cool characters, games, and graphic novels.

On the other hand, he's a religious zealot. He spouts out all sorts of hate-filled drivel on his message board all the time, mostly against gays and non-Catholics.

He's like the Mel Gibson of videogames.

He's also just a complete asshole in ways independent from his religion. But who cares, I just buy his games, I don't hang out with him.