planetxbox360.com - 7/31/2009
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Last week at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con our very own James Pikover had a chance to sit down with the insane mind behind one of the most anticipated games of 2009, Brutal Legend. During the interview (which will be posted over two consecutive parts) Tim Schafer reveals a ton of new information ...
latimesblogs.latimes.com - 8/7/2009
google.com - 7/30/2009
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2 hours ago SANTA MONICA, Calif. A judge
said Thursday said he is not inclined to delay...
the release of "Brutal Legend," a heavily marketed video game starring Jack Black, but delayed arguments and a formal ruling for one week. Los Angeles Superior ...
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The Associated Press: Ruling delayed on `Brutal ...
industrygamers.com - 8/6/2009
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industrygamers.com —
Although the notice of settlement has not been
filed yet, the AP has reported that the case...
has indeed been settled. Are you ready for Rocktober?
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Brutal Legend Lawsuit Settled
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Brütal Legend's Filters Allows Families to Enjoy M-Rated Game [Brutal Legend]
Kotaku —
... And it is actually in some ways funnier. With Jack and Ozzie, you don't want to have them to strain in any way, saying, "freaking", because that doesn't feel right. It feels insincere. Anyone who has seen the Unnecessary Censorship of Sesame Street can attest that Schafer's right. And requiring Ozzie Osbourne to say "freaking" would be ... just ... awful. Sure it's self-censorship, but it's done for the right reasons, and it actually adds value. Tim Shafer Speaks on Brütal Legend [Planet Xbox 360]
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Brutal Legend has Content Filter for the Kids
Evil Avatar - News Items —
... In case you have some children at home that are WAY into metal, and they really want to check out Brutal Legend... or you yourself are a nancy who can't stand cursing or other explicit content, then Tim Schaffer's got your back. He's added a content filter that'll bleep out the bad words and put a "parental advisory" sticker over naughty bits. Planet Xbox 360: ...
A Family-Friendly Brutal Legend?
Aeropause Games —
... on in the game, and it says if you think it’s funnier, than you can keep it in the game. And it is actually in some ways funnier.”
I would love to have more and more games have this option built-in, and even have movies with this feature as well. Perhaps Blu-ray can go down this road someday, allowing you to actively filter out profanity for those younger audiences who can handle some of the content of a feature film but not all of it.
Seen on Planet Xbox 360 (via Kotaku and Evil Avatar), image from Evil Avatar.
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EA looks likely for Brutal Legend publisher
joystiq.com 12/12/2008 —
We don't know exactly but there are really strong indications that EA will come to Brutal Legend 's rescue. Most notably, www.brutallegend.com points to a non-existent EA domain, as noted by fan-site Brutal! . And if you tweak the address and plug ...
BRÜTAL LEGEND Fact Sheet
playstationlifestyle.net 6/2/2009 — From the mind of Tim Schafer and Double Fine Productions comes Brütal Legend , a 3rd person Action game rich in combat, imagery and storytelling that delivers lighter-flicking fun sure to melt your face clean off.
Hey, Tim Schafer, What About Brutal Legend On PC? [PC]
kotaku.com 7/3/2009 — Brutal Legend is looking awesome, but as of yet, it's only confirmed to be appearing on Xbox 360 and PS3. What about this generation's ugly stepsister, the PC? In a break from EA's recent policy, which has seen titles like Mirror's Edge and Dead ...
Brutal Legend Cover Will Rock Your World
playstationlifestyle.net 6/24/2009 —
The cover for the highly anticipated rock n’ roll action-adventure game, Brutal Legend , has been released. Brutal Legend was inspired and created by industry legend Tim Schafer, and Jack Black leads the all-star voice cast. You can check out the cover below.
Brutal Legend is ...
Brutal Legend Preview
gameinsano.com 5/15/2009 —
The evil mines are guarded by these ham-fisted baddies, who are all bark and no bite.
I posted a detailed preview of Tim Schafer’s Brutal Legend on GameDaily.com last week…
“Tim Schafer always looks like he’s having fun. At EA’s Spring Break event in early ...
Brutal Legend Demo Slated for September
gameinsano.com 8/18/2009 — Electronic Arts today announced it will offer a free demo download of Brutal Legend on PSN and XBLA this September. Tim Schafer’s outrageous game is slated for October 13 in North America and October 16 in Europe.
If you value all that is right in this unholy world, you will download ...
Brutal Legend’s Eddie Riggs Gets Demonic
gameinsano.com 5/15/2009 — Eddie in hie new form, Ophelia, Mangus, and Lars (you know that's Robert Plant).
Every time I see Brutal Legend demoed, and it’s three times now, Double Fine Studios reveals something far more interesting and surprising than I expected.
The assumption I am making, of course, is that ...
Brutal Legend court cased delayed —
play.tm 7/31/2009
But delay to release looking unlikely A ruling in the Activision vs. Double Fine case has been delayed by the LA Superior Court, we hear today, Judge Craig Karlan adding that he is leaning towards not preventing ...
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