Groovy: Interplay and Gameloft making new downloadable Earthworm Jim
by JC Fletcher 
{ Aug 17th 2009 at 4:57PM } 
The recent XBLA Genesis poll proved that there is a sizable Earthworm Jim fanbase, a fact that must have delighted executives at Interplay and Gameloft as they prepared to make this announcement. We didn't realize there are still that many Earthworm Jim fans in the world after Earthworm Jim 3D -- a game with which we hope this new release has nothing in common.
Earthworm Jim will debut on XBLA in the "last quarter of 2009," and will remain exclusive to that platform for one month.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Aug 17th 2009 5:01PM
My prayers have been answered.
Thank you, Baby Jesus.
Paul @ Aug 17th 2009 5:52PM
you took the words right out of my mouth.
oOWallaceOo @ Aug 17th 2009 6:16PM
... must have been while you were kissing him
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Aug 17th 2009 6:46PM
@oOWallaceOo
Did our slightly homosexual activity offend you?
We could not handle ourselves after we found out about Earthworm Jim coming to XBLA/PSN. It's not our fault. It was a "spur of the moment" kinda thing.
Matt Phanenhour @ Aug 17th 2009 11:21PM
@oOWallaceOo
When I read that i literally bursted out a loud "ho ho ho."
My mom thought I was trying to be Santa Claus XD
Paul @ Aug 18th 2009 12:43AM
@oOWallaceOo
is that a little bit of jealousy I detect
Alton Brown [Planeteer | Power of Dueling Banjos] @ Aug 17th 2009 5:01PM
Groovy indeed.
Snake Robot Podium @ Aug 18th 2009 9:33AM
Actually, i think Jim would spell it 'gaaaaah-roovy'.
And then cows.
Ash @ Aug 17th 2009 5:05PM
I got no credit for tipping them off on this.
Storm Beagle [Resident Bionic Wife Arm] @ Aug 17th 2009 5:06PM
Yours is a world of sorrow.
Nigeria: Charmy Bee DF @ Aug 17th 2009 5:07PM
So there was an Earthworm Jim 3? Or are you counting the 64 version? I've never had the privilege to play that game - maybe privilege is the wrong word to use in this case.
Who Gives a Fcuk @ Aug 17th 2009 5:18PM
Yes, 3D
Heavytoka @ Aug 17th 2009 5:07PM
One of my Favorite games, I had it on Genesis and SNES
Snowblind @ Aug 17th 2009 5:08PM
Earthworm Jim,
We think he's mighty fine
Earthworm Jim,
A hero for all time.
charlie b. @ Aug 17th 2009 5:21PM
"hooray for Earthworm Jim!"
WhatIsThatThing @ Aug 17th 2009 7:05PM
That was the best cartoon.
Hurf Durf @ Aug 17th 2009 5:10PM
TAKE THAT TOEJAM & EARL
krippledkalvin @ Aug 17th 2009 5:20PM
Don't hate.
Heavytoka @ Aug 17th 2009 5:37PM
yeah don't diss Toejam & Earl
whylekat @ Aug 17th 2009 6:17PM
Yeah really Tj&E is a way better game simply because of 2-player capabilities.
Is this acutally the winner of the poll or are they making this game regaurdless. ?
Sly [Planeteer | Power of Teets & Crumpets] @ Aug 17th 2009 6:57PM
that poll is unrelated to this announcement...
Hur Hur Hur @ Aug 17th 2009 6:58PM
Sorry friends :[. I thought this would be a witty comment that would provide many "lolz", I apologize if I offended any Toejamers out there.
Xeones25 @ Aug 17th 2009 8:33PM
Apology accepted. :P
That said, I want ToeJam & Earl!
ximena79 @ Aug 17th 2009 5:12PM
omfg i remeber this from when i was like 5 i cant believe there making a game about it
pete @ Aug 17th 2009 5:18PM
it was a game 1st then later made into the cartoon
and it was groooovy!
Neuromancer @ Aug 17th 2009 5:17PM
?!?
It was a game first
charlie b. @ Aug 17th 2009 5:17PM
um...
silverwolf761 @ Aug 17th 2009 9:42PM
It was a comic or something first, wasn't it?
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Aug 18th 2009 12:00AM
GAME. (Then the playmates figures and show.) Still have my EWJ figure.
whylekat @ Aug 18th 2009 12:13AM
Christ how old are you kids??
It was a comic, then a game, then a cartoon, then more games. Then it ceased to exsist.
Erluti @ Aug 17th 2009 5:17PM
Well Done.
No Kill Tayler @ Aug 17th 2009 5:19PM
So the all of the above choice didn't work?
Captain Planet (now accepting new Planeteer recruits and official sponsor of the Cody is a Douche contest) @ Aug 17th 2009 5:21PM
Boogerman > Earthworm Jim
Leroy_Octopus [Planeteer: Power of Asian Disability] @ Aug 17th 2009 5:46PM
Bullshit.
Captain Planet (now accepting new Planeteer recruits and official sponsor of the Cody is a Douche contest) @ Aug 17th 2009 5:56PM
Shhhhhhh! Let the fanboys take the bait!!
Leroy_Octopus [Planeteer: Power of Asian Disability] @ Aug 17th 2009 6:03PM
No.
Captain Planet (now accepting new Planeteer recruits and official sponsor of the Cody is a Douche contest) @ Aug 17th 2009 6:19PM
Does Captain Planet have to choke a bitch?
Leroy_Octopus [Planeteer: Power of Asian Disability] @ Aug 17th 2009 6:48PM
Fuck you! You only pay me in rice, you racist fuck!
Hur Hur Hur @ Aug 17th 2009 7:10PM
How does one become a Planeteer?
Captain Planet (now accepting new Planeteer recruits and official sponsor of the Cody is a Douche contest) @ Aug 17th 2009 7:19PM
Mother fucker, YOU ASKED FOR RICE...ermm WICE.
Hur Hur Hur,
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Hur Hur Hur @ Aug 17th 2009 7:30PM
My country of origin is the United States, and the power I wish to control would be Politically Correct Comedic Relief.
alienterrorist @ Aug 18th 2009 9:01AM
I'm live in Canada and I want the power of really bad puns.
Joey @ Aug 17th 2009 5:26PM
I remember playing this on the SNES. I think it was the 2nd one. I don't think I ever got past the level made entirely out of food though... I had a hard enough time on that oversea level with the cannons that shoot fat guys at you.
capt_carl @ Aug 17th 2009 5:30PM
Most definitely groovy.
domo @ Aug 17th 2009 5:33PM
Fuck yea!
EARTHWORM JIM,
THE SOIL HE DID CRAWL
EARTHWORM JIM,
A SUPER SUIT DID FALL.
JIM WAS JUST A DIRT EATING,
CHEWING LENGTH OF WORM, FLASH
BUT ALL THAT CAME TO A CRASH
AND GAVE HIM LOTS OF POWER
EARTHWORM JIM,
HE'S SUCH A GROOVY GUY
EARTHWORM JIM,
HE ROCKET'S THROUGH THE SKY
CRUISING THROUGH THE UNIVERSE
HAVING LOT'S OF FUN,
HERE COMES EARTHWORM JIM YOU KNOW
THAT HE'S THE MIGHTY ONE
--- LOOK OUT ---
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA....
DESPITE HIS GREAT BIG MUSCLES
AND HIS REALLY BIG RAY GUN,
JIM IS STILL AN EARTHWORM
BUT THEN HE'S THE ONLY ONE,
WITH A SUPER SUIT TO MAKE HIM REALLY SUPER STRONG,
JIM CAN BE A WINNER IF WE ONLY SING ALONG...
(ALRIGHT)
EARTHWORM JIM,
WE THINK HE'S MIGHTY FINE
EARTHWORM JIM,
A HERO FOR ALL TIME
EARTHWORM,
EARTHWORM,
EARTHWORM,
EARTHWORM, JIM
HOORAY FOR JIMMMMMMMM
Woo! @ Aug 17th 2009 5:41PM
My children will be had by you in the near future
Leroy_Octopus [Planeteer: Power of Asian Disability] @ Aug 17th 2009 5:44PM
Would “mobile platforms” include DSiWare? I need more games on there.
bm @ Aug 17th 2009 5:49PM
please don't be 3d please don't be 3d please don't be 3d please don't be 3d please don't be 3d
Paul @ Aug 17th 2009 5:57PM
I know, how sick sould a HD 2d earthworm jim game be? oh man if they announced that, it would instantly shoot to the top of my most wanted list.
Discotheque @ Aug 17th 2009 5:57PM
I will accept 2D only!