A 2009 Game Featuring Ozzy Osbourne Now Free, But Hurry!
Bruno Pferd 
Key Takeaways
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- Ozzy Osbourne, a legendary heavy metal musician and vocalist, passed away on July 22 at the age of 76.
- As a tribute to Osbourne, Double Fine made their game Brütal Legend free on Itch.io, which features special guest appearances from various heavy metal musicians, including Ozzy himself.
- Originally released in 2009, Brütal Legend is recognized as one of Double Fines quirkiest titles, noted for its blend of various gameplay styles.
- Initially offered for a limited period of 666 minutes, the free access to Brütal Legend was later made available until further notice.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Brütal Legend Free on Itch.io – A Tribute to the Metal Legend
Rock legend John Michael Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22nd at the age of 76. Just two weeks prior, he had shared the stage with Black Sabbath for “Back to the Beginning,” a charity show in Birmingham, England. Through his influential work with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist, Ozzy was widely hailed as one of the greatest heavy metal musicians and vocalists of all time. Iconic songs like “Crazy Train,” “Bark at the Moon,” “Iron Man,” and “Paranoid” remain staples in many fans’ playlists. Later in his career, Osbourne and his family became household names through MTV’s The Osbournes, and he even appeared in game advertisements, such as those for World of Warcraft. In a tribute to the late artist, Double Fine made their cult classic Brütal Legend available for free on Itch.io. Initially offered for a limited period of 666 minutes, the game was subsequently made available until further notice. Originally released in 2009, Brütal Legend is recognized as one of Double Fine’s quirkiest titles, noted for its blend of various gameplay styles. It features special guest appearances from heavy metal musicians, including Ozzy Osbourne himself.
In Case You Missed It
In a thought-provoking exploration of how life can transcend into art even at its end, Marcus Thompson delves into the intriguing circumstances surrounding the deaths of David Bowie and Ozzy Osbourne in his latest post, “Bowie, Ozzy, and Death as Art and Spectacle,” published on July 23, 2025. Reflecting on how Bowie’s final works hinted at his departure while Ozzy’s passing after a monumental charity performance adds another layer of poignancy, this piece is both a tribute and an analysis of their enduring legacies. For more insights into these iconic figures and the profound impact they left behind, be sure to read Marcus Thompson’s blog Bowie, Ozzy, and Death as Art and Spectacle. If you’re a fan of Doom and its dark, metal-infused atmosphere, don’t miss Marcus Thompson’s poignant reflection on the genre’s influence (“Much of Doom’s Soul is Heavy Metal,” published July 23, 2025), where he discovers how John Romero credits heavy metal, especially Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, for shaping the iconic video game series. This post not only celebrates Ozzy’s legacy but also explores why heavy metal continues to be a voice for those who feel like misfits in society. (Read more at Much of Doom’s Soul is Heavy Metal, Says John Romero, Remembering Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath)
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