Report: ToeJam & Earl Coming to ASR as DLC
Tristan Oliver | November 9, 2009
Claims of Greg Johnson saying it’s “Moreso than Likely”
While this story should be treated as rumor, even if the core is proven false, the larger ramifications may still spell good news for those wanting to get the most out of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing.
There is Internet chatter spreading, originating on Sega’s own forums, that claims a phone conversation with ToeJam and Earl creator Greg Johnson took place as late as last Friday between he and a fan. The alleged conversation notes that Sega representatives are in talks with Johnson to bring the duo not in the final shipped ASR copy, but either as DLC or a pre-order bonus.
The rationale for leaving them off the final roster, according to the Johnson conversation, is that ASR has already passed the halfway mark in development, and time has run out to program them into the game copy that will ship in February. Still, conversation notes claim that Johnson is still pushing to get them in as an add-on, noting that “it’s moreso than likely we’ll be able to get them.”
If there’s total truth to this, there’s even more good news for all console owners, as the conversation notes allege that Johnson specifically cite PSN, XBOX Live, and WiiWare as potential DLC outlets. While the Wii’s storage capacity is limited, DLC has been done for the console before, with Samba de Amigo the most notable Sega example. It appears Johnson will push for a blanket deal so no TJ&E fans, regardless of console preference, are left in the dark.
Even if the TJ&E deal folds, the larger prospect of DLC for ASR may remain. While online play was a given for all editions of the game, DLC was not. If the broader idea is being considered, gamers may be able to add on an array of new content via online channels, be they new characters or new courses. So, Sega characters that don’t make the cut for the disc copy may show up anyway.
The bottom line is that there are two levels of interpretation with this story, both of which are very exciting if true–but both of which need to be treated as rumor until further information develops.
Filed Under Gaming News, Hot Topics, Rumor Alert, Sega
The Wiiware is a lie
The Wiiware is a fail
good news for HD console owners
can’t wait for project needlemouse on XBLA and PSN
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Interesting.
Toejam and Earl would just be the icing on the cake. I hope this game scores well so I can have the care to finally rent a SEGA game that isn’t Sonic. Haven’t done it since Dreamcast, thanks to the downpour in quality.
What…? Wiiware? Yay!
Good for me! But I don’t like ToeJam & Earl… I think…
This game will be awesome. Maybe I dont know ToeJam & Earl but I will like to see first(Maybe) DLC on Wii.
i know em XD i hope wiiware gets DLC (although i hope you dont have to buy them with points or anything -_-;)
Everybody loves Toejam & Earl.
awsome in HD consoles specyally for the powerfull Xbox360! Want to see Project Needlemouse in it =D
Again, here comes the comments that have NOTHING to do with the article.
“PRODGECT NEDDLEMOOSE IZ GUNNA BEE AWSUM!!!!!!1111111111″
Typical Sonic failboys.
Sonic fans on a Sonic site talking about Sonic? NOW WAY!
I still want my Vyse. XP
Sorry to double post, but if they do make it, I want Toe Jam to be voiced by Bumper Robinson(Transformers Animated Bumblebee) and Earl to be voiced by Bill Fagerbakke(Transformers Animated Bulkhead)
Which reminds me… Quickly someone tell em to throw in Sir Tongara de Pepperouchau III from the Cockwork knight series.
It better be for the Wii also. I love it when all 3 versions gets a fair deal.
And then Shadi, of course, comes in with the Nintendo hate parade. Typical. -_-
But good news is good news. Toejam and Earl are awesome.
I swear to god if Vectorman dosn`t get announced for this game…. then i may not buy it on day one… lol.
Don’t cry fanboy get mad at Nintendo at makng the Wii’s online a pain to work with, nobody wants to work with them to get things like real DLC working except for EA and Activision. I just can’t time and resources being spent to get this working for.a kart racer port
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