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TMNTE? Juwan Johnson compares Saints tight ends to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

TMNTE? Juwan Johnson compared the Saints’ tight ends to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which makes more sense the more you think on it | @DillySanders

Tight end Juwan Johnson spoke to media after the New Orleans Saints third training camp practice ended, sharing a unique comparison for the Saints tight ends room to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This started with Jimmy Graham being likened to the heroes’ Master Splinter (“He’s like the O.G. of tight ends … he’s been so helpful to us as an older guy and so decorated not even here but in the NFL”) and Johnson comparing himself to the levelheaded Donatello (“I feel like I’m Donatello, I feel like I’m pretty smart, pretty chill”).

While Johnson wouldn’t dig any deeper on who the rest of the room fits, we did the obvious job. We went through every member of the New Orleans Saints tight end room and assigned them a member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles squad. Or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Tight Ends, if you will:

TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection gets a release date

More than a dozen classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games will be in this fantastic bundle.

After the brilliant TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, loads of people are itching for more old-school brawlers. Thankfully, there’s more bombastic action featuring our green-skinned heroes coming soon.

As reported by IGN, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will release on Aug. 30, 2022, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It contains 13 iconic titles from various retro consoles, several of which never had re-releases until now. 

If you’re struggling to remember which games are in TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection, fear not — we’ll list each title below.

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)
  • TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade)
  • TMNT IV: Turtles in Time (SNES)
  • TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis)
  • TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (Game Boy)
  • TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES)
  • TMNT II: Back from the Sewers (Game Boy)
  • TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
  • TMNT III: Radical Rescue (Game Boy)
  • TMNT: Tournament Fighters (Genesis)
  • TMNT: Tournament Fighters (SNES)
  • TMNT: Tournament Fighters (NES)

Several games will support online co-op, namely TMNT II: The Arcade Game, TMNT III: The Manhattan Project, and TMNT IV: Turtles in Time. Other titles will only feature local multiplayer, sadly.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise sure is booming this year. Shredder’s Revenge sold more than a million units in less than one month, and this collection will probably be an immense success too.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge passes 1 million units sold

The heroes in a half shell are still ridiculously popular all these years later.

Everyone is still positively buzzing over TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. Rightfully so, since the arcade brawler throwback does nostalgia right, and that success is translating into big-time sales numbers too.

On Wednesday, publisher Dotemu announced TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge has sold more than a million units worldwide. It’s quite an impressive feat considering the game came out less than a month ago, and beat ’em ups aren’t exactly popular these days.

“Working on TMNT was the challenge of a lifetime and everything became possible thanks to Nickelodeon and the incredible work of Tribute Games,” Dotemu said on Twitter. “We can’t thank you enough for your everlasting support.”

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge also won the ‘best game of June 2022’ on the PlayStation Blog. So yeah, the hits keep coming for Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael.

There’s no questioning how passionate everyone working on TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge was. Tribute Games brought the 1987 voice cast back, made Splinter and April O’Neil playable, and stuffed in as many classic references as possible for long-time fans. It was a labor of love.

You can pick up TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. It’s also available via backward compatibility on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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How to unlock Casey Jones – TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge

Unlock Casey Jones quickly in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge.

We love a good side-scrolling brawler, and as Streets of Rage 4 proved already, the genre is ripe for a comeback. What better franchise to bring these beloved action games back to the forefront than the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is the latest Dotemu entry in the TMNT game series, and it is a beautiful return to form for these characters, seeing as they were once an arcade staple. 

In addition to the four main turtles themselves, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, we also have other TMNT characters making a playable appearance in the game, including Casey Jones. In this guide we’ll be breaking down how to unlock Casey Jones in TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, and that’s good for you, as his Speed, Power, and Range are all very competent. Just read on to get Casey Jones for yourself.

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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge devs brought the 1987 series cast back for ‘iconic’ performances

Tribute Games went above and beyond with the fan-favorite cast.

Like most old-school TMNT fans, everyone at Tribute Games loves the 1987 animated series. After all, Townsend Coleman, Barry Gordon, Cam Clarke, and Rob Paulsen came up with the personalities for Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael, respectively. So when voiceover discussions for Shredder’s Revenge arrived, bringing back the original cast was a must.

“It was extremely exciting for us to have them on [TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge],” Yannick Belzil, narrative designer at Tribute Games, told GLHF. “The 1987 version of the turtles is iconic. These characters are somewhat set in stone, thanks to their performances. So for me, and all of us [at Tribute Games], it felt legitimizing in a way to have their voices in the game.”

“Getting to write fresh new lines for these actors was thrilling,” Belzil continues. “Especially hearing them say a couple of my jokes as the actual turtles. Cam Clark and Barry Gordon, who play Leonardo and Donatello, also do Bebop and Rocksteady. They’re so funny.”

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Belzil spent an afternoon with the actors going over their lines and immediately noticed how close they all were.

“In the last couple of decades, where there are more comic cons than ever, they connected with many fans,” Belzil explains. “I think they saw how much their work on [TMNT] is still pretty beloved. They have a lot of appreciation for it.”

For more on TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, check out GLHF‘s review. We also spoke with Tribute Games about making April O’Neil and Master Splinter playable.

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is coming out on June 16, 2022, for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. It’s also available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility. Oh, and it’s launching on Game Pass too!

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge devs wanted playable Splinter and April O’Neil from the start

Tribute Games was all-for both characters joining everyone’s favorite heroes in a half shell.

Nothing sets Shredder’s Revenge apart from prior TMNT arcade brawlers like making April O’Neil and Master Splinter playable. For the folks over at Tribute Games, it was a no-brainer. 

“We really wanted to add [April and Splinter] ever since the beginning,” Yannick Belzil, narrative designer at Tribute Games, told GLHF. “For Splinter, we’re told he’s the master who taught the turtles everything they know. So we thought, ‘how does he fight,’ and what does it look like when he’s beating up foot soldiers?”

Unlike the turtles, April and Splinter didn’t have previous iterations from which Tribute Games could draw inspiration. Every kick, punch, and tackle had to reflect both characters’ personalities. It wasn’t easy. However, after a warm reception at PAX East 2022, the development team knew all that effort was worth it.

“Having seen [the reaction] at PAX, a lot of people are really excited about playing these characters,” Belzil explains. “There’s something about people [in] my age [group], and I’m in my early 40s – I don’t have any kids, but a lot of friends have kids. And I feel that many TMNT fans might see themselves as Splinter now, as the father or paternal figure, so they’re sort of excited about being Splinter.”

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“And it’s the same for April O’Neil,” Belzil continues. “Her move set is exciting, and I could see that there are a lot of players out there who are excited about playing as her and kicking ass. It was all stuff we were thrilled about bringing to the game.”

Check out GLHF‘s review of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge if you need further convincing that this game rules.

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge will release on June 16, 2022, for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. It’ll also be playable via backward compatibility on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Game Pass subscribers get launch-day access too.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Wu-Tang Clan members write song for TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge soundtrack

Ghostface Killah and Raekwon wrote a banger for the upcoming beat ’em up.

Two of the Wu-Tang Clan’s finest wrote an absolute banger of a song for TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. As if this game wasn’t overflowing with nostalgic 1990s goodness already!

On Monday, publisher Dotemu revealed that none other than legendary rappers Raekwon and Ghostface Killah are contributing to the TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge soundtrack. More specifically, a song with in-character rhymes called “We Ain’t Came To Lose.” Raekwon raps from the turtles’ perspective, while Ghostface’s lyrics reflect Shredder’s inner monologue. It’s quite an infectious dichotomy.

Check out the track in question from TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge for yourself below. It’ll get stuck in your head fast, trust me.

The entire soundtrack for TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is up for pre-order on Kid Katana Records. There’s even a limited vinyl release for $60 if that’s your thing.

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge will release on June 16, 2022, for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Thanks to backward compatibility, it’s playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass subscribers get the game for free.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge enlists Casey Jones, launches next week

The beat ’em up throwback will kick shell sooner than expected.

The hype for TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is reaching a fever pitch, especially with a release date just around the corner.

During Summer Game Fest on Thursday, Tribute Games announced that TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is coming out on June 16, 2022, for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. It’ll also be playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S through backwards compatibility, and Game Pass subscribers get the game for free.

Better yet, Casey Jones will be a playable character! The turtles need a little extra muscle for this outing, and the hockey-masked vigilante will lend his brawling talents.

“He might be slower than other fighters, but his repertoire of sticks and clubs gives him not only a variety of attacks but also a whole lot of range and power,” Fred Gemus, game designer on Shredder’s Revenge, said on the PlayStation Blog.

There’s footage of Casey Jones in TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge below.

It’s worth noting that TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge supports six-player local and online co-op. So you and five friends can take Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Master Splinter, April O’Neil, and Casey Jones into battle. The whole gang’s here!

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is bringing back voice actors from the 1980s series

Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael will sound like you remember them.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is going the extra fan-service mile by reuniting the original voice cast from the 1987 animated series.

A report by IGN confirms that Townsend Coleman, Barry Gordon, Cam Clarke, and Rob Paulsen are reprising their roles as Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael, respectively, in Shredder’s Revenge. It’s appropriate since the game is a spiritual sequel to Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles side-scrolling beat’em up from that era. That classic is also getting a re-release with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, which should hopefully make it out in 2022.

IGN also got ahold of some gameplay footage of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, and it’s looking like a fanboy’s dream. Just pure, unmitigated pixel art goodness with arguably the most iconic representations of the ninja turtles ever. Check it out below!

An interesting tidbit about Shredder’s Revenge is April O’Neil and Master Splinter will be among the playable characters. Fingers crossed that Casey Jones makes an appearance!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge will release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Sadly, there’s no release date for this one yet.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is coming to PS4 and PS5 this year

Konami is bringing 13 classic TMNT titles to PlayStation in 2021.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will release for PS4 and PS4 later this year.

During PlayStation’s March 2022 State of Play, the collection brings 13 classic NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, and Arcade Ninja Turtle games together in one brilliant package. Digital Eclipse is handling the conversion of these classics, implementing features like dave, rewind, HD textures, and online play for some of the games.

Below, you’ll find a list of the titles confirmed to be in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection.

  • TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade)
  • TMNT IV: Turtles in Time (SNES)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)
  • TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
  • TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES)
  • TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis)
  • TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (Game Boy)
  • TMNT II: Back from the Sewers (Game Boy)
  • TMNT III: Radical Rescue (Game Boy)
  • TMNT: Tournament Fighters (Genesis)
  • TMNT: Tournament Fighters (SNES)
  • TMNT: Tournament Fighters (NES)

Watch the reveal trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection below.

Many of these games never saw re-releases, so there’s a good chance you’ve not played them in decades or weren’t born when they came out. It’s a frightening thought, no doubt.

There’s no release date for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection yet, but we’ll let you know when that changes.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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