#humanature studios

[otakunoculture]

Summer Lovin' with Kimono Cats Latest Update is Here!

Need a diversion from the usual #arcade game? Kimono Cats combine a dating sim along with many more traditional #carnival elements to enjoy. #videogamereview

Summer is here, and for most people, that means taking an enjoyable walk to enjoy the season! Some may want to visit the park or head to the beach for a stroll along the boardwalk. That’s the vibe Kimono Cats by HumaNature Studios is going for, and in this much anticipated update, you’re playing an unnamed hero with a female companion whom he’s courting. While this “narrative” isn’t fixed as it…

[fancypantsrecords]

Cody Wright & Nick Stubblefield - Toejam & Earl: Back In The Groove | Enjoy The Ride Records | 2019 | Gray | /150

[jeffpennington]

Toejam and Earl that I did last night as practice for making lineless art. I just don't quite have it yet, but I'm making progress!

I love these alien bois

Follow me on Twitter where I’m way more active: @_JeffPennington

[nekoiichi]

Let's continue the 365 Character Challenge! Fourth Character: Old Skool Latisha, from Toejam & Earl. Based on her look on the third game of the series, hope you like her! I'll surely draw her new Back in The Groove style soon

[niche-gamer]

Macaulay Culkin Becomes Executive Producer on ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! https://nichegamer.com/2019/02/27/macaulay-culkin-becomes-executive-producer-on-toejam-and-earl-back-in-the-groove/

[stoptogiveup]

Gameplay trailer for ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove

[icksmehl]

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

Gameplay Trailer

Release: March 1, 2019

[miloscat]

[Review] Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove (Mac)

A funky fresh skin on old bones.

Greg Johnson, the father of Toejam and Earl, took the series indie after TJ&E, parting ways with Sega. They’ve shown up as guest stars in various indie games recently, but also this new game was Kickstarted in 2015, finally releasing in 2019. Unlike the previous two sequels, this hews very closely to the original... too closely, if you ask me, coming across as nothing so much as an enhanced remake.

The first TJ&E game was a landmark title for Mega Drive, iterating on the Rogue/Nethack formula with a strong cartoony style and lots of offbeat gameplay mechanics. It’s considered the most popular of the series and Johnson clearly wants to continue iterating on it. Having developed a fondness for 2 and 3, I personally wasn’t too keen on this direction, but I was pleased to see touches that incorporate small aspects from the sequels, such as the rhythm minigames, some present effects, and character appearances (Latisha returns in the default cast, as does Lewanda, a significant NPC from the second game).

The most striking aspect of this new effort is the art, which has taken on a highly stylised look: I described the first game as cartoony but this one actually looks like it’s a hand-drawn cartoon! There’s a lot of personality in these high-res but 90s-style surreal designs, many of them reinterpretations of concepts from the first game, and it’s just lovely to look at. The side effect is the distinctiveness of TJ&E3 that I came to recognise and appreciate has been minimised.

Another reversion I had to get used to is the mechanics. Both sequels gave the playable cast basic methods of interacting with the world and defending themselves, but again in a move to replicate the first game’s dynamic, you’re unable to take almost any action without using up presents. This does make for a more frantic experience, often struggling on the knife’s edge; avoiding Earthlings, scrounging for tools and food, and trying not to end your run prematurely (yes, it’s a true roguelike again, with permadeath). The high level of randomness can be both thrilling and frustrating, with many actions potentially having a positive or negative effect in a world already bristling with threats. It’s a hard balance to strike, especially when a mistake can remove your capabilities and progression within a run.

I know I’m unusual in this, but I prefer TJ&E 2 and 3 to 1, and for a big revival of the franchise I would have liked to see more of the former in this. However, I understand that adding other modes for example, or more character interaction and dialogue, would have been beyond the scope of a Kickstarted game leveraging nostalgia for the best-loved instalment. I also again didn’t sample the multiplayer options in this one, which would likely enhance this format particularly. Ah well, it’s just not as much for me and I can leave it at that.

[azel98]

Latisha Spins back into Action

I'm Really Excited to play The New Toe Jam and Earl Game !! I Might Try to play on my Laptop when  hit Releases on PC late this Year !! Also I love Latisha New Design !!!

[train2game-news]

Train2Game News ToeJam & Earl are Back in the Groove

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, the upcoming fourth entry of the beloved, funkadelic action roguelike series, releases later this year on consoles and PC.

Greg Johnson, founder, HumaNature Studios, has issued the following statement providing a more exact release window and an update on the developer’s relationship with Adult Swim Games.

“We ARE releasing this year!! Right now we have our…

[linuxgamenews]

ToeJam and Earl new event coming Super Funky Telethon

ToeJam and Earl the games developer who continues to support Linux, also announces the Super Funky Telethon. HumaNature Studios created ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove!. Which is also the newly released fourth entry of the beloved, funkadelic action roguelike series. They have news content coming this month too. HumaNature Studios, brings the funk back. While launching their live ToeJam and Earl Super Funky Telethon on May 26th. Awesome sponsors including Attack Media and Limited Run Games. Also Corptron (Creators of Duck Game), G-Fuel and Corn Nuts. All making this possible and providing great prizes. Be sure to tune in for some exciting announcements from HumaNature. Since this includes dates for the 4-player co-op update for ToeJam and Earl. Also the upcoming endless mode, and the future of the series. So besides ToeJam and Earl's good vibes. Prepare for four hours of groovy nostalgia with special hosts. Including ‘90s heroes Macaulay Culkin (Executive Producer of Back in the Groove!). Also Freddie Prinze Jr., super streamer Sonja Reid (aka OMGItsFirefoxx). Genieve Goings (host of Disney’s Choo Choo Soul) all bring their charm. While keeping the show from being a funky boy’s club. Since you can call the hotline for a chance to talk to the hosts. Win crazy prizes or even take part in the many wacky surprises planned for the day.

ToeJam and Earl Super Funky Telethon Event:

The event will also take place in three different areas. First, the Game Zone, a retrowave ‘90s living room. Complete with neon lights, a ginormous funkometer that tracks the progress of the event. Since this includes giant screens for the cool kids to chill with some games. Call celebs at the Planet Pitch and Phone Zone. Then watch them respond. The Stunt Zone is where all the really weird stuff is going down. Hint: we’re talking a swimming pool of Corn Nuts. Also a G-Fuel Dunk Tank and something involving live ducks... As the ToeJam and Earl funkometer rises. Guests will have to suffer enjoy increasingly bizarre experiments and stunts. Get ready to watch the guests try outbizarre ‘90s snack combinations in a game of Dunkawhos. Did somebody say Flamin’ Hot Cheetos dipped in fudge? That was probably Earl. Dude’ll eat anything. “Big news like ToeJam and Earl’s multiplayer. And endless mode updates (Linux, Mac, Windows PC). All deserve equally big ways to announce,” said Greg Johnson, founder of Humanature Studios. “So with help from our Executive Producer Macaulay Culkin. We thought hey, why not with a 4-hour live show full of celebs, games, and surprises?” ToeJam and Earl’s Super Funky Telethon will be live from Van Nuys on Mixer, YouTube and Twitch on May 26 from 12 pm to 4 pm PST and 3 pm to 7 pm EST. To learn more, please visit ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove official site. Also, follow on Twitter @ToeJamAndEarl and official Facebook page. Since the games available for Linux, Mac and Windows PC.

[cinematografieliebhaber]

Ich laufe vor diesem verrückten Kerl weg, während ich ein Telefon klingeln höre. Das könnte recht nützlich sein, aber bevor ich es erreiche werde ich leider gelähmt und bis die Lähmung vorbei ist, ist das Telefon wieder verschwunden. Aber meine Ko-op Partnerin hat das gesuchte Teil unseres abgestürzten Raumschiffes gefunden. Wir haben es gespielt.

[fancypantsrecords]

Cody Wright & Nick Stubblesfield - Toejam And Earl: Back In The Groove (Original Game Soundtrack) | Humanature Studios | 2017 | Orange + Red

[thesegascream-blog]

Limited Run Games and HumaNature Studios have announced that ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove physical copies are coming for the Nintendo Switch and PS4. Both go on sale February 15th, 2019 on Limited Run Game's website. Read the full article and catch the links here: https://segascream.com/toejam-earl-back-in-the-groove-physical-copies-coming/

[twobeardgaming]

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! - Switch Preview

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! – Switch Preview

UK LINK / US LINK

  Two Beard Gaming is currently playing and reviewing ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! for Nintendo Switch. Check back soon for our thoughts and final words.

In the meantime why not check out the Dev notes and video below:

  Developer Notes:

ToeJam and Earl have crash-landed back on Earth in ToeJam & Earl: Back…

[gamefanatics]

ToeJam And Earl: Back In The Groove Adds Funk To The Nintendo Switch

The funk is back, making way from its Sega Genesis origins to the Nintendo Switch. Crazy earthlings, wicked dance-offs, and amazing beats will strike Nintendo's console when ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove releases this 2017 to take players in a bizarre rap journey. The news was announced

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