Sega has always been ridiculously keen to exploit and whore out every franchise that’s ever been popular, cramming them into remakes, re-releases and crossover games at the drop of a hat. However, one game Sega’s never tried to resuscitate isToejam & Earl. I always wondered why Sega won’t pay tribute to the game and its classic characters, but it’s recently been revealed that it’s not a case of paying tribute, but a case of payingcash.
Responding to news thatToejam and Earlwon’t be appearing in the upcomingSonic and Sega All-Star Racing, game creator Greg Johnsonrevealedthat it’s because he owns the rights to the game, and Sega doesn’t want to stump up the green and license the characters out. However, Jonesdidtease that a brand new game might eventually happen one day.
“I can’t promise anything but I’ll give it another try and see if I can get the homies at Sega to talk again on the phone,” explains Johnson. “No promises, but I’ll see what their interest level is. Hopefully they can see what amazing devoted fansTJ&Ehas. Hurray for the FUNK! Well if I get any news I’ll come back and post it here. And I’ll keep trying to get some newTJ&Egame off the ground. No publisher has agreed to foot the bill yet, but never say never. The funky duo shall yet return.”
Would you fancy anotherToejam & Earlgame? Register your desire here and let Sega know that the series still has its fans. In the meantime, be happy thatTJ&Ewill becoming to XBLA.
