Toejam and Earl is finally back! We're goin' indie, and old skool like GAME ONE, with a fun retro-comics style, and plenty of funk!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
v1.7.2 NOW LIVE on Nintendo Switch!
almost 3 years ago
– Fri, May 07, 2021 at 11:08:51 PM
sup y'all?
We're back with a funky fresh update! This time bringing all our fans over on Nintendo Switch 'Still in the Groove'. This update contains the most community requested features including:
- A new Fixed World with MUCH larger maps handcrafted by the designer of the original 1991 game Greg Johnson.
- New present combos to deal with the crazy Earthlings.
- Unlockable 'Power Hats' hidden throughout the game with awesome effects.
- Tons of optimization and balance improvements for a more funky experience!
Patch notes here: http://bit.ly/SwitchPatchNotes
To celebrate we are dropping a mondo sized trailer and sale, check it out!
Also the game is now on sale on Nintendo Switch for $5!
Did you catch that little teaser at the end for our 30th Anniversary?
That's right! This year, ToeJam & Earl turn 30. Make sure you're following us on Facebook and Twitter to see what presents we have waiting for you!!
Dang, we look GOOD for 30!
Special Funky Shoutout Time!
We wanna give a couple of shoutouts to our homies Justin and Ryan for the opportunity to share our trailer with IGN.
Also please a give follow to our homies Dee and Patrick who helped create the trailer. Dee created all the new artwork you're seeing for Still in the Groove and the 30th Anniversary, and Patrick is our friend from the ToeJam & Earl Cookbook team who edited and animated our trailer.
WAY TO GO HOMIES!
And as always, thank YOU, our fans for your continued patience and support. We can't wait to see y'all getting funky and enjoying the new update! PS4 and Xbox One versions are up next!
-ToeJam, Earl and the homies at HumaNature Studios
STILL in the Groove!
about 3 years ago
– Tue, Feb 09, 2021 at 10:57:27 PM
Sorry we've been so quiet lately. We've been chipping away at a major update for our fans that we are calling Still in the Groove! This update contains MANY of our backers most requested features.
Last year we opened the 1.7.0 Update Beta to collect feedback. It's been tough but we are finally ready to show off what we've been working so long on. The Earl sized change we made this time is the new BIGGER Fixed World maps. These maps were handcrafted by the OG funklord Greg Johnson.
While playtesting the maps Greg kept coming up with new ideas and tweaks to make the gameplay more fun.
Less Annoying Earthlings!
We heard the feedback about Earthlings being too frustrating and adjusted their behavior to make them a lil more funky to deal with. Additionally, we toned down the number of Earthlings across the board, more noticeably in the later levels.
Power Hat Changes!
Players also didn't like when Power Hats were instantly granted after stepping off an Elevator. Power Hats are now hidden on the map in bushes that sparkle! When you shake a sparkling bush the Power Hat will fly around for a bit before landing. Players can find up to 2 Power Hats per level. So make the most of them while you have them!
Present Synergies!
Present Stacking synergies are a feature we introduced in 1.6.0 where using certain presents together will make some funky new effects.
There are 3 hidden present synergies that will cause something cool or funny to happen. Can you find the secret present combinations that unlock them?
We will give you a clue: the presents need to be AMPED.
Please check here for the full list of patch notes:
Well, I'm sure a ton of you are wondering, when can we expect these awesome updates to be coming to consoles?
When we created 1.6.0 and started testing on consoles, it was clear these updates were not ready and required a lot of work. While working on them Greg had some time between projects to make some major adjustments that fans were requesting like the much larger maps and power hat adjustments.
All of the changes from 1.6.0 AND the NEW stuff from the Still in the Groove update (1.7.0) will be coming to consoles very soon. Much sooner than the last time we said soon, which was definitely not as soon as we hoped apparently.
We don't want to make any estimations until the console patches have fully passed certification and are ready to be released. While we are optimizing the console patches we are actively collecting feedback from the Steam build to make sure the consoles are as bug free as possible.
If you spot any bugs with the new Steam update please leave a comment below or email us directly at:
Before we go, we wanna give a quick shoutout to a Kickstarter for a stunning graphic novel called Issunboshi by our amazingly talented friend Ryan Lang. Ryan and Greg have worked on a bunch of projects in the past and Ryan is now looking for help crowdfunding so please stop by and check it out! ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT!!
Hey all, we just wanted to give one last final heads up that the Funky Fresh Foods of Funkotron Cookbook Kickstarter is entering the final hours and is SO SO CLOSE to reaching the goal!
We understand not everyone may have the bucks right now to help back it, but we would super appreciate it if you could help spread the word.
Are you not a chef but interested in a little ToeJam & Earl collectors item to display on your coffee table? The cookbook comes with tons of cute artwork for all fans of the series to enjoy!
Missed out on our Back in the Groove Collector's Edition? The Funky Fresh Cookbook has you covered with ONE remaining chance at grabbing the 'MEGA PARTY PACK TIER' which comes with TEN COPIES of the cookbook and a signed TJE:BitG Collector's Edition by Greg Johnson!
Speaking of Greg he was so excited to hear the cookbook is reaching the goal that he decided to do a little video showcasing his favorite healthy snack with the help of his lovely wife Sirena! Check it out!
Don't forget that one of the tiers for the Funky Cookbook includes an apron with this awesome design!
Well that's all for now... huh? An update to Back in the Groove? When did we promise that? Oh right, almost forgot. Well, the bummer here is that it's not quite ready yet, but it is in a playable state on our Steam beta branch. You can read all about how to access that here if you haven't yet.
We apologize for making estimates on release dates for the console patches and not meeting them. We assure you, the updates are absolutely coming, we just need some more time to make sure everything is perfect. Our most recent beta patch fixes the Power Hats so they now work online for all players.
Lastly we wanna give a quick shoutout to our homey Adam for winning the Custom SEGA Genesis Cartridge and helping raise money for NAACP Legal Defense Fund! Also a big shoutout to Ryan and Elizabeth Schorman from Mid49.com for creating and donating the cartridge!
yoyo! We just wanted to drop a quick heads up that the Charity Auction and the Cookbook Kickstarter will be ending soon. The cookbook is VERY close to meeting the goal and the auction has raised over $1,000 so far! JAMMIN!
The 1.7.0 update is still in Beta on Steam and the feedback has been amazing. We truly appreciate everyone leaving suggestions and reporting bugs they are finding. It is almost ready to be pushed live on Steam, we just have a few more fixes left then once we are sure that is ready we will begin the console patching process.
Custom SEGA Genesis Cart for Charity, 1.7.0 BETA Update LIVE on Steam
over 3 years ago
– Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 12:07:22 AM
ANOTHER TOEJAM & EARL UPDATE?
That's right! We just wanted to drop a heads up that the ToeJam & Earl Custom SEGA Genesis Cart Charity Auction by Mid49.com is now up and the bidding starts at A BUCK! The auction will only run for one week, so don't miss out!! Here's the link:
To celebrate this retro SEGA Genesis cartridge going live, we are opening up the 1.7.0 Beta to everyone on Steam with the new Fixed World maps inspired by the level design of the first game. That means bigger maps to explore with more secret paths!
To Access:
Right Click ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove in your Steam Library
There are still some bugs we are going to work out, and once that is finished we will push this update live to all players of the game. Then we will start building for consoles.
But for now if you have access to the Steam version, hop on in and give us your feedback we would love to hear it! Join our Discord to see the full patch notes and leave feedback directly to the devs!
Wow this is great, but now I'm hungry!
Yeah us too, funny how ToeJam & Earl always does that right? Tons of weird and funky foods in there. Oh hey, if you're interested in learning how to cook those delicious edible treats, why not check out our friends on Kickstarter who are trying to fund a ToeJam & Earl themed cookbook! They just broke $20K!! AWESOME!
Don't forget the auction will only run for one week, so we will update before the final day as a last heads up. Thanks for being the funkiest Earthlings around y'all!
