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ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - Gameplay Trailer.

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ToeJam and Earl have crash-landed back on Earth in ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove, a funky fresh rogue-like adventure infused with old skool hip-hop and jam packed with awesome throwbacks to the 1991 classic. Original Funk Lord (and co-creator) Greg Johnson is back at the helm with the sequel that ToeJam and Earl fans have been waiting for.

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! launches for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC on 1st March 2019.
 

Tarkus98

Member
Looks a lot like to original/1st TJ&E game. I loved the original, lots of great memories and two player couch co-op.
Hopeful that this one will recapture that games fun and “feel”.
 
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Deleted member 738976

Unconfirmed Member
I require physical copies of this and Streets of Rage 4 to go with my Sonic Mania for Switch. Genesis does it again in cartridge form.
 

Kazza

Member
Has there ever been a game like the original ToeJam and Earl in the 27 years since its release? I remember playing it two player at a friend's house - a truely unique experience. 1991 was a great year for the Megadrive. Sonic, Streets of Rage and TJ & Earl all in the same year! Although obviously low-budget, I might give this a look.
 

thief183

Member
Anyone know what the song is in the trailer? Is that made for the game?

Yes it is for the trailer, there is also a video of the song made for the kickstarter

Btw, Can't wait for this, I hope to find some gaffers to play some 4 player coop
 

stranno

Member
ToeJam & Earl was probably the first dynamic split-screen game ever developed, its nice to see that feature again.

It will be a bast in Switch if they keep that and each player can use each joy-con.
 
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This game is going to be bigger than many expect. In terms of Indies anyway. I expect this game gets a lot of exposure closer to release.
 

Kazza

Member
They just released a new video, this one introduced by Freddie Prinze Jr. I little strange, but here you go:

 
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Deleted member 738976

Unconfirmed Member
It's getting a physical release via LimitedRun:


Just what I wanted to happen. Gonna have to keep checking that website so I'll know when to preorder the Switch verison.
 

Mojoraisin

Member
Loved this game on my genesis. Probably one of my most played and was deeply disappointed in number 2 that took a whole other direction. Played this one together with my brother and it was an awesome and fun co-op experience. Not sure if it will have withstood the test of time but I think it will have.
 
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Shin

Banned
That's groovy :3
I'm sold, only know the older games by name but never played them.
Game of the year for coolness alone looking at that trailer, but I suppose that's the charm to begin with?
 

dolabla

Member
Pre-orders for the physical PS4 & Switch versions start this Friday from Limited Run. They will run until March 30th. They have a standard version and a collectors edition. Collectors Edition is limited to only 2500 on Switch and 1500 on PS4 so those will not be going until March 30th.

PS4 Standard: https://www.limitedrungames.com/products/limited-run-243-toejam-earl-back-in-the-groove-ps4-preorder

PS4 Collectors Edition: https://www.limitedrungames.com/pro...in-the-groove-collectors-edition-ps4-preorder

Switch Standard: https://www.limitedrungames.com/pro...un-29-toejam-earl-back-in-the-groove-preorder

Switch Collectors Edition: https://www.limitedrungames.com/pro...ack-in-the-groove-collectors-edition-preorder

Also, Best Buy will be getting them but it will be with a different cover and will be at a later date. From Limited Run:

Best Buy will be receiving copies of this game with a different cover. Best Buy's copies will not be available until a later date and will likely not overlap our own preorder window. Please understand that if you sit out on our open window in order to try and secure a copy through Best Buy, you may be left empty handed. Best Buy also has the ability to not move forward with their order, as it has not been finalized yet. Opt to wait at your own risk.

@CaptainFalcon64
 
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Tarkus98

Member
The soundtrack from the collectors edition comes on cassette tape. Dang, time to dig out my cassette player (I know it’s somewhere).
This game is going to be so much fun.
 

TLZ

Banned
Pre-orders for the physical PS4 & Switch versions start this Friday from Limited Run. They will run until March 30th. They have a standard version and a collectors edition. Collectors Edition is limited to only 2500 on Switch and 1500 on PS4 so those will not be going until March 30th.

PS4 Standard: https://www.limitedrungames.com/products/limited-run-243-toejam-earl-back-in-the-groove-ps4-preorder

PS4 Collectors Edition: https://www.limitedrungames.com/pro...in-the-groove-collectors-edition-ps4-preorder

Switch Standard: https://www.limitedrungames.com/pro...un-29-toejam-earl-back-in-the-groove-preorder

Switch Collectors Edition: https://www.limitedrungames.com/pro...ack-in-the-groove-collectors-edition-preorder

Also, Best Buy will be getting them but it will be with a different cover and will be at a later date. From Limited Run:



@CaptainFalcon64
Any idea what the prices are? Never ordered from them before.
 
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Deleted member 738976

Unconfirmed Member
Can't wait to order the Switch version. Soon I'll have

Sonic Mania
Streets of Rage 4
ToeJam & Earl
Wonder Boy
Monster Boy
Puyo Puyo Tetris

The Genesis really is back. Am I missing anything?
 
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dolabla

Member
Can't wait to order the Switch version. Soon I'll have

Sonic Mania
Streets of Rage 4
ToeJam & Earl
Wonder Boy
Monster Boy
Puyo Puyo Tetris

The Genesis really is back. Am I missing anything?

The officially licensed bluetooth or USB controllers to go with it from Retro Bit :lollipop_grinning:

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I really hope they're compatible with Switch and/or PS4
 

Klart

Member
So, for PS4 I read on the EU PS Blog that the relaese is on the 1st of March but not in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE & Ukraine.

Anybody know when they will get a release?
 
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Kazza

Member
Macaulay Culkin joins ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! as Executive Producer

The Incredible Culk and his team are debuting Bunny Ears Games with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!. Bunny Ears’ wry wit and penchant for satire provided crucial input to ensure the game is a hella good time. Growing up playing the original game on Sega Genesis, Culkin knew exactly what would – and wouldn’t – appeal to the thousands of Kickstarter backers that funded the sequel. Says Culkin, “I’m honored to be producing the new ToeJam & Earl because it is literally my favorite video game of all time. Plus, Greg Johnson is the tits!”

This is a little out of the blue. Then again, I always suspected that Kevin was a Genesis kid.

I want to get this on steam, but there is no pre-order available, even though it says 2nd March release date.
 
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