Interplay announced that it has signed an agreement with artist and animator Douglas TenNapel to consult on a new Earthworm Jim game.

TenNapel created the original Earthworm Jim character that was developed as a platformer for the Genesis in 1994. TenNapel has signed on as a creative consultant for Earthworm Jim 4. While this doesn't ensure that Interplay will be able to release a new Earthworm Jim game, it's further than the company has gotten any time recently toward the release of a new game.

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