Intellivision Entertainment has announced a continuation of the famous Earthworm Jim adventure, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The new project is being developed by a team that contributed to the original games. The release is scheduled exclusively for the upcoming Intellivision Amico console.
According to the press release, programmers, artists, sound designers, and level designers from the original team are returning to create a new Earthworm Jim while preserving the uniqueness and humor of the series.
"We have been talking about this moment for many years. Bringing the whole team together is a dream that has come true," said Tommy Tallarico, CEO and President of Intellivision Entertainment, as well as the composer and sound designer for the first two Earthworm Jim games.
Intellivision Amico is a console announced in October 2018. The company aims to revive and release a system focused on family gaming. The launch is set for October 10, 2020.
