Brütal Legend Free on itch.io for 666 Minutes in Tribute to Tim Curry
The free distribution ties the game's cult status to a memorial gesture, repeating a pattern Double Fine used after Ozzy Osbourne's death.
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Double Fine Productions announced on August 27 that the itch.io version of Brütal Legend is free for a limited time of 666 minutes, a tribute to Tim Curry, who died on August 25. Curry voiced Emperor Doviculus, the game's antagonist. The free window runs until around 7:00 p.m. Japan time the same day.
Double Fine Productions is giving away the itch.io version of Brütal Legend for 666 minutes, a tribute to Tim Curry following his death on August 25. Curry voiced Emperor Doviculus, the game's archenemy. The studio posted on X, 'We are crying a sea of black tears for our beloved Doviculus - the irreplaceable Tim Curry.'
The game, originally released for PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2009 and later ported to PC, stars Jack Black as Eddie Riggs and features voice work from metal figures including Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmister, and Rob Halford. It holds a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, with 94% of 11,304 reviews positive. The itch.io version lacks multiplayer and online features, and the game does not support Japanese. The free offer runs until around 7:00 p.m. on August 27 Japan time.
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