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Im quite looking forward to this game! Another great thing is the fact the Sega are putting downloadbale content on Xbox Live for the game such as new enviroments, characters ect ect!
From www.teamxbox.com
"SEGA of America, Inc. today announced the release of "ToeJam & Earl(TM) III: Mission to Earth" exclusively for the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft(R). "ToeJam and Earl III: Mission to Earth" delivers a comic adventure of cosmic proportions, blending phat beats, risque humor and truckloads of attitude into one seriously funkified quest to save the universe. The game also features special downloadable content via Xbox Live(TM), which will be available when the service launches on Nov. 15.
The 12 Sacred Albums of Funk have been stolen and it's up to gamers playing as ToeJam, Big Earl and their new gal-pal Latisha, to journey to Earth and return the vanished vinyls to Lamont the Funkopotamous, source of all Funk in the known universe. Scattered throughout more than 30 massive, randomly generated levels, the 12 Sacred Albums of Funk will ultimately give players the power to square off against the dreaded Anti-Funk and save the universe.
As gamers explore Earth they will battle hordes of decidedly un-funky Earthlings -- from insane drill-wielding dentists and perky cheerleaders to medusa babies in walkers. Players must master the ways of Funk-Fu and make use of scores of gift-wrapped power-ups, ranging from Icarus Wings to the Funkmobile, to convert the clueless Earthlings to the ways of Funk.
"SEGA has a history of both making and breaking the rules of video game design, and 'ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth' is a perfect example of the innovative, genre-bending approach to game design that has made SEGA a leader in the industry," said Mike Fischer, vice president, entertainment marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "A daring blend of action, adventure, music and humor, 'ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth' is the triumphant return of two of the most memorable video game characters of the 16-bit era."
Gamers can choose to play as ToeJam, Earl or Latisha, with each character bringing their own strengths, weaknesses and trademark personality into the mix. Additional playable characters will be available via download on Xbox Live. The game also features dozens of mini-games, rhythm matching challenges and sub-quests, keeping gameplay fresh. An innovative cooperative two-player mode lets players double team the Earthlings in style via a dynamically splitting screen.
With the game's 30-plus levels generated randomly, "ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth" offers nearly endless replayability. Every time a player starts a new game, the geography of levels will be different, enemies will be in different locations, and items will be hidden in new places. A series of five hub levels, one for each environment, remain the same every time, acting as a "home base" for gamers on their quest to retrieve the 12 Sacred Albums of Funk.
The game features five gorgeously rendered environments: snow, desert, country, urban and water. New environments will be made available via download on Xbox Live. The levels are filled with jaw-dropping special effects only possible on Xbox, including detailed reflections and real-time shadow effects, which show shadows moving across the entire environment as the sun moves through the sky -- even across the characters' bodies.
"'Toe Jam and Earl III: Mission to Earth' once again proves how SEGA is making the Xbox shine," said Ed Fries, vice president, Xbox Game Content. "With awesome game play, funky music, killer graphics and a defining sense of humor, the newest installment of this hilarious fan favorite series will make even the most cynical gamer laugh out loud."
From www.teamxbox.com
"SEGA of America, Inc. today announced the release of "ToeJam & Earl(TM) III: Mission to Earth" exclusively for the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft(R). "ToeJam and Earl III: Mission to Earth" delivers a comic adventure of cosmic proportions, blending phat beats, risque humor and truckloads of attitude into one seriously funkified quest to save the universe. The game also features special downloadable content via Xbox Live(TM), which will be available when the service launches on Nov. 15.
The 12 Sacred Albums of Funk have been stolen and it's up to gamers playing as ToeJam, Big Earl and their new gal-pal Latisha, to journey to Earth and return the vanished vinyls to Lamont the Funkopotamous, source of all Funk in the known universe. Scattered throughout more than 30 massive, randomly generated levels, the 12 Sacred Albums of Funk will ultimately give players the power to square off against the dreaded Anti-Funk and save the universe.
As gamers explore Earth they will battle hordes of decidedly un-funky Earthlings -- from insane drill-wielding dentists and perky cheerleaders to medusa babies in walkers. Players must master the ways of Funk-Fu and make use of scores of gift-wrapped power-ups, ranging from Icarus Wings to the Funkmobile, to convert the clueless Earthlings to the ways of Funk.
"SEGA has a history of both making and breaking the rules of video game design, and 'ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth' is a perfect example of the innovative, genre-bending approach to game design that has made SEGA a leader in the industry," said Mike Fischer, vice president, entertainment marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "A daring blend of action, adventure, music and humor, 'ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth' is the triumphant return of two of the most memorable video game characters of the 16-bit era."
Gamers can choose to play as ToeJam, Earl or Latisha, with each character bringing their own strengths, weaknesses and trademark personality into the mix. Additional playable characters will be available via download on Xbox Live. The game also features dozens of mini-games, rhythm matching challenges and sub-quests, keeping gameplay fresh. An innovative cooperative two-player mode lets players double team the Earthlings in style via a dynamically splitting screen.
With the game's 30-plus levels generated randomly, "ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth" offers nearly endless replayability. Every time a player starts a new game, the geography of levels will be different, enemies will be in different locations, and items will be hidden in new places. A series of five hub levels, one for each environment, remain the same every time, acting as a "home base" for gamers on their quest to retrieve the 12 Sacred Albums of Funk.
The game features five gorgeously rendered environments: snow, desert, country, urban and water. New environments will be made available via download on Xbox Live. The levels are filled with jaw-dropping special effects only possible on Xbox, including detailed reflections and real-time shadow effects, which show shadows moving across the entire environment as the sun moves through the sky -- even across the characters' bodies.
"'Toe Jam and Earl III: Mission to Earth' once again proves how SEGA is making the Xbox shine," said Ed Fries, vice president, Xbox Game Content. "With awesome game play, funky music, killer graphics and a defining sense of humor, the newest installment of this hilarious fan favorite series will make even the most cynical gamer laugh out loud."
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I like gamespot but their review system is dodgy.
TH4 was given 9/10 for graphics I think but HOTD3 makes full use of xbox hardare. I think some of their reviewers are inconsistant.
TH4 was given 9/10 for graphics I think but HOTD3 makes full use of xbox hardare. I think some of their reviewers are inconsistant.
Gamespot are lame anyway.
Just in case you guys need confirmation of the filthyness of TJ & Earl 3, Gamespot gave it a 5.0. This is what they had to say in conclusion:
"Big fans of the original ToeJam & Earl game will probably have very mixed feelings about the game. On one hand, the gameplay is roughly the same as that of the original game, full of wacky presents with varied effects. On the other, the poor voices and music really date the game and make it feel incredibly stale. The simple mechanics certainly don't help hide the game's other flaws, either, and ultimately the original ToeJam & Earl still remains a better game overall. So anyone looking for a ToeJam & Earl fix would be better off digging up a copy of the original. And anyone who has no idea what the previous games in the series are even about should look elsewhere for entertainment, at this point."
Now that they mention it, you could actually pick up a copy of TJ & Earl 1 & 2 + a MegaDrive on Ebay for less than the cost of the forthcoming Xbox game.
"Big fans of the original ToeJam & Earl game will probably have very mixed feelings about the game. On one hand, the gameplay is roughly the same as that of the original game, full of wacky presents with varied effects. On the other, the poor voices and music really date the game and make it feel incredibly stale. The simple mechanics certainly don't help hide the game's other flaws, either, and ultimately the original ToeJam & Earl still remains a better game overall. So anyone looking for a ToeJam & Earl fix would be better off digging up a copy of the original. And anyone who has no idea what the previous games in the series are even about should look elsewhere for entertainment, at this point."
Now that they mention it, you could actually pick up a copy of TJ & Earl 1 & 2 + a MegaDrive on Ebay for less than the cost of the forthcoming Xbox game.
They said it is one of the most original games to be released this year and one of the best! They said the 5.1 is superb, the graphics are lush and the gameplay is excellent! It got 10/10 for lastability along with 9/10 for sound, 8/10 for graphics and 9/10 for gameplay. I will play the demo and see how I like it before adding it to a list which is already too big :)
IGN eh.
9.3 for Deathrow - pull the other one.
That means that Deathrow is better than Timesplitters 2 (9.1) and Blinx (8.8).... Somehow I doubt it.
9.3 for Deathrow - pull the other one.
That means that Deathrow is better than Timesplitters 2 (9.1) and Blinx (8.8).... Somehow I doubt it.
Check out the demo on the next OXM first mate - every review I've seen of Deathrow has been pretty pants.
Some bad news on the review side of things but I can't say as I care about games like this anyway. IGN gave it 6.7 which is quite poor compared to other titles. On the other hand Deathrow scored 9.3 and House of Dead 3 scored 8.1 and it is said to contain some of the best graphics seen in a video game yet! I can't wait for a light-gun to be released for the Xbox so that I can get House of Dead 3 and enjoy a good gun fest :P It also includes the FULL House of Dead 2 which appeared on the Dreamcast as another option of play. Ah well Toe Jam and Earl 3 isn't my style of game and neither is Blinx, even the good reviews won't make me change my mind. Deathrow wasn't on my wanted list but I am certianly going to have a look now :)
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