The game due out on all next-gen consoles next year hopes to capture the series' humour and mix it with 3rd person action. C&VG have interviewed the game's lead designer Mark McGinlay. The interview can be found at C&VG. Below is a sample of the interview:

Are there any specific games you've looked at or drawn inspiration from in creating Futurama?

McGinley: We have drawn inspiration from a number of games, like Jak and Daxter, Rayman, Sly Raccoon, Duke Nukem and Tomb Raider.