Double Fine Productions is offering Brutal Legend for free across multiple platforms for 666 minutes - a nod to the game's metal aesthetic and Tim Curry's iconic voice performance as the narrator. The giveaway mirrors a similar gesture the studio made for Ozzy Osbourne last year, establishing a pattern of using limited-time free access to celebrate the music legends connected to the project. The timing follows Double Fine's return to independence after Microsoft ended its relationship with the studio as part of a broader Xbox restructuring. With full ownership of its catalog restored, Double Fine now controls how and when to celebrate Brutal Legend's legacy.
- Double Fine used a symbolic 666-minute window to make Brutal Legend temporarily free, honoring both the game's rock themes and Tim Curry's narration work.
- The giveaway follows the studio's precedent of similar tributes to key figures associated with the title.
- The move comes as Double Fine reasserts control over its IP after regaining independence from Microsoft.
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· Aug 27, 11:10 UTC
Double Fine made Brutal Legend free for a fitting 666 minutes in tribute to Tim Curry, who played the game's antagonist
The studio did the same for Ozzy Osbourne last year
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· Aug 26, 23:30 UTC
Double Fine Productions Makes Brutal Legend Free for 666 Minutes to Honor Tim Curry
Double Fine Productions, who recently regained the rights to its entire catalog following its pivot back to independence after Microsoft parted ways with several studios during its "Xbox reset," is honoring Tim Curry by making Brutal Legend…