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Brutal Legend - Hell yeah!!! (Video)

Dec 15, 2008

PS3 Attitude's SPIKE 2008 Video Game Awards Recap (News)

Dec 15, 2008

The 2008 SPIKE Video Game Awards have just wrapped and PS3 Attitude is here to give some quick impressions on the event.

Read on for our first impressions on God of War III, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Brütal Legend and more.

Excerpt from PS3 Attitude.

Electronics Arts to Publish Brutal Legend (News)

Dec 12, 2008

Brutal Legend finally has a publisher. On Friday, Electronic Arts announced that they would be publishing Double Fine's action adventure game, which has been given an Autumn 2009 release date.

EA Picks Up Brütal Legend, Coming Fall 2009 (News)

Dec 12, 2008

WorthPlaying writes: "Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand. Dropped by Activision in the course of its merger with Vivendi, EA has now picked up Tim Schafer/Double Fine's hard rocking new title..."

'World Premiere' of Jack Black's Brutal Legend at Spike TV Awards (News)

Dec 2, 2008

The website for Spike TV's 2008 Video Game Awards, hosted by Jack Black, is boasting that the show will feature a world premiere for Brutal Legend. But could it be little more than an error? Or has the title finally found a new publisher?

Brutal Legend still homeless, sources blame Activision Blizzard (News)

Oct 30, 2008

Variety's Ben Fritz reports:

"As noted in my previous post, it seems almost every near complete Sierra game that Activision Blizzard decided not to publish has a new home. Except one: Brutal Legend.

While doing my reporting on "Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena" and "Ghostbusters" (info here), I checked in on everyone's favorite heavy metal action game starring Jack Black and, well, the news isn't great."

EA's Riccitiello Comments on Publishing Brutal Legend (News)

Oct 16, 2008

Kombo writes "Recently, Activision merged with Sierra. In the process of this merger, several games where put out to pasture, as a cost cutting measure. Brütal Legend was among one of the more prominent titles released. Since the game is being helmed by Tim Schafer of Grim Fandango and Psychonauts fame, it was a forgone conclusion that they would find another publisher.

One of the primary rumors centered around the game finding a snug new home at Electronic Arts. Gamasutra had the chance to sit down with EA's CEO John Riccitiello and discuss this very topic..."

Brutal Legend On Hunt for Publisher (News)

Sep 25, 2008

Rumor has it that the much anticipated, Jack Black-backed, ride-out-of hell, rock-and-roll action extravaganza... Wait where was I? Oh right, sources tell me that the rights to the Brutal Legend IP may have reverted back to Tim Schafer and his Double Fine Productions.

TGR's Rumor Killers: Microsoft's New Halo Studio (News)

Aug 15, 2008

TGR - "Of course, the main problem with continuing the Halo franchise is that Bungie, the studio behind the series' success, is now an independent group and not interested in continuing to develop games in the Halo universe. That doesn't mean that Master Chief and friends will quietly fade away though, as Microsoft still holds the rights to all things Halo, and would like nothing more to keep the franchise running ad infinitum."

Electronic Arts Publishing Brutal Legend? (News)

Aug 13, 2008

So we know that Double Fine's musical epic Brutal Legend is fine, because Tim Schafer told us so. We also know that it's not going to be published by Vivendi or by MTV. But who is going to put out this Jack Black anthem? According to at least one source the game's future publisher is none other than Electronic Arts.

Brutal Legend not landing at MTV (News)

Aug 13, 2008

Variety writes: "Ever since Activision Blizzard announced it won't be publishing Double Fine's "Brutal Legend," amongst other Sierra games, the word I've heard most about the game's future is "MTV." The cable conglomerate, which publishes "Rock Band" and is developing games with uber-producer Jerry Bruckheimer, seems likeBrutallegend a pretty natural publisher for a game about a heavy metal roadie voice by Jack Black. That idea also fits with what I heard from a good industry source who told me "Brutal Legend" was close to a deal with a company that's not a traditional publisher."

Double Fine: "Brutal Legend Is Fine" (News)

Jul 29, 2008

Kotaku writes: "While fans wonder en masse about the fate of Brütal Legend amid the new Activision Blizzard's worrying talk of "reviewing our options" and "improving efficiency," developer Double Fine's Tim Schafer has been fretting over his South Beach diet and finding a weevil in his Kashi oatmeal.

In the latest post on Double Fine's site, though, Schafer admits people have been hounding him for more details - and he complies, providing a full-size closeup of the dead weevil. Hover over the image with the mouse, though, and get the answer to the question we really want to know:

"Brütal Legend is fine," says a simple sentence.

We've contacted Double Fine in the hopes of gaining more details, and will update with any comment we receive."

Sierra says Ghostbusters is not canceled (News)

Jul 29, 2008

The internet reacted violently to the news that the new Ghostbusters game was no longer in development, due to its absence on Activision Blizzard's release list. "It is not canceled and it will not be canceled", says Sierra PR.

No 'Brutal Legend' At E3 (News)

Jul 9, 2008

MTV Multiplayer writes: "We won't learn anything new about Tim Schafer's Jack Black-starring rock action game, "Brutal Legend," next week.

"Brutal Legend" will not be making an appearance at E3, Schafer told me over e-mail today. But "Psychonauts" fans need not worry; the game doesn't appear in trouble.

"We're not going to be showing at E3, but soon after that we hope," said Schafer. "As soon as the dust settles from this whole [Activision Blizzard] merger thing we should be able to talk about the game a lot more.'"

Jack Black Says 'Brutal Legend' Will Be Released 'Someday' (News)

Jun 10, 2008

Clearly, Jack Black wants to talk about "Brutal Legend." The man wore a shirt adorned with the upcoming heavy metal action game's logo during the MTV Movie Awards two weeks ago in Los Angeles.

Most of the folks sticking microphones in his face at the awards largely avoided the topic. And that's too bad because so little has been heard about the game since it was announced through Game Informer last year as developer Tim Schafer's next project.

Thankfully, MTV News' own Kim Stolz, however, did get Black to chat ever so briefly about his shirt and what it means. They got a tiny, mini-update about the game.

Awesome Brutal Legend website opens (News)

Jan 12, 2008

Gamernode writes:

"Personally, I don't ever pay even an ounce of attention when a game launches its official website. There usually isn't any point. 99% of the time what you'll find is a decent piece of art and the game's name in fancy script on the front page. From there you'll have the opportunity to either listen to the developer tell you why their game is the be all end all of consumer software, or read about it.

This time however, you should pay just a little attention. Tim Schafer's newest game project Brutal Legend, starring Jack Black, has just launched its website and boy is it a doozy; by far and away the best game website I've ever had the pleasure of navigating."

Also here is a link staight to the site: http://www.brutallegendgame.com/

Brütal Legend (Preview)

Nov 8, 2007

Nov 8, 2007 Tim Schafer and Jack Black. What a match. The latter has molded a career from escalating rock fandom into an extreme comedic art form, whilst the former creates comedic gaming masterpieces that induce the fervent fandom usually reserved for rock gods. One so adored, paired with another so well versed in adoration can only be a good thing. And has led to this good thing. Now, for those unfamiliar with Schafer's work, shame on you. Printing a three page biography of the man that ...

Retail Radar: DS EndWar, Splinter Cell (News)

Oct 25, 2007

Between online product listings and Nintendo's own release schedule, it seems everyone except Ubisoft itself is convinced that the publisher is bringing its stealth-action game Assassin's Creed to the Nintendo DS.

Now product listings on GameStop's online store are suggesting that the publisher is bringing two more of its anticipated games to Nintendo's portable. DS editions for both Tom Clancy's EndWar and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction are listed on the retailer's Web site, with both titles expected to ship in March 2008 for $29.99 each.

Lemmy, Rob Halford, and Ronnie James Dio lend voices to Brütal Legend (News)

Oct 24, 2007

The new video game Brütal Legend will focus on metal roadie Eddie Riggs and his Tour Of Destruction through a mystical world of rock and roll legend. The game's setting will fuse modern metal and Norse mythology. Brütal Legend already has several big and fitting names behind the voice talent. MOTÖRHEAD founder Lemmy Kilmister, JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Rob Halford, and HEAVEN AND HELL's Ronnie James Dio will all lend their wailing pipes to the game.

Gamestop reveals Brutal Legend details (News)

Oct 20, 2007

GameStop is offering an online pre-order bonus: a Brutal Legend t-shirt. More importantly, perhaps, they reveal some new game features:

* Roam through a massive open-world born from the hellfires of heavy metal
* Rev up any vehicle, rock its weapons and crush the enemies of metal
* Devastate with your guitar! Play face-melting solos that actually melt the faces of your enemies
* Command savage armies and bang skulls in hand-to-hand combat
* Rise like a bat out of hell to command blood-drenched action from above
* Slay Your Friends And Foes Online. Then Play Guitar Licks On Their Graves
* The Most Ultimate Heavy Metal Soundtrack Ever Assembled In A Game. Ever!

Brutal Legend - Trailer 10-19-07 (Video)

Oct 19, 2007

Sierra and Double Fine officially announce Brutal Legend (News)

Oct 19, 2007

Sierra Entertainment and Double Fine Productions have released an official press release for Tim Schafer's upcoming Brutal Legend.

Brutal Legend - Trailer - 10-17-07 (Video)

Oct 17, 2007

Psychonauts creator rocks out with new title (News)

Oct 17, 2007

Aug 17, 2007 As we revealed last week, Brutal Legend, the next game to come out of Psychonauts creator, Tim Schafers, twisted brain box will be a cartoon style, demon slaying affair with a rock and roll edge. Jack Black will be lending his vocal talents to voice the lead roll in what looks to be a cross between Mad Max and Death Race 2000, with a horde of creatures from the underworld thrown in for good measure. We've still not received word on what platforms Brutal Legend will be appearing ...

Brutal Legend for PS3 and Xbox 360 Rocks IGN Office (News)

Oct 12, 2007

IGN reports:
"Friday afternoon at IGN is often a time of peace in what is typically a loud and lively office. That's because most of us are hung over from Tequila Thursday (one shot per grammatical error). But this Friday was different. On this Friday, IGN received a mysterious package that roused the interest of the entire editorial staff."

Tim Schafer's Brutal Legend exposed (News)

Oct 12, 2007

Oct 12, 2007 The next game from Psychonauts creator Tim Schafer and studio Double Fine has finally been revealed as Brutal Legend on the cover of Game Informer magazine. Schafer is the oft-acclaimed force behind such beloved adventure titles as Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, and Psychonauts. You can learn a little more about him in our Game Auteurs feature. Described as "A Rock 'n Roll roadshow through the twisted mind of Tim Schafer," ...