{"rewrite":{"id":"r_9c197e39a3fec1920bc86ee0","clusterId":"c_4a6c2937c9688a2fd2bea479","slug":"brutal-legend-free-on-itch-io-for-666-minutes-in-tribute-to-tim-curry","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Brütal Legend Free on itch.io for 666 Minutes in Tribute to Tim Curry","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"The free distribution ties the game's cult status to a memorial gesture, repeating a pattern Double Fine used after Ozzy Osbourne's death.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eDouble 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\u0026#39;s archenemy. The studio posted on X, \u0026#39;We are crying a sea of black tears for our beloved Doviculus - the irreplaceable Tim Curry.\u0026#39;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u0026#39;Very Positive\u0026#39; 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.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Double Fine is giving away Brütal Legend on itch.io for 666 minutes, honoring Tim Curry, who voiced Emperor Doviculus. The game, starring Jack Black, runs free until around 7 p.m. Japan time today.","twitterPost":"Brütal Legend is free on itch.io for 666 minutes as a tribute to Tim Curry, who voiced Emperor Doviculus. Offer ends around 7 p.m. JST today.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Double Fine has made Brütal Legend free on itch.io for 666 minutes, a tribute to Tim Curry after his death. Curry voiced the game's villain, Emperor Doviculus. The offer runs until around 7 p.m. Japan time on August 27.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260827-463394/\",\"title\":\"Heavy Metal Action 'Brütal Legend' Free on itch.io for '666 Minutes Only' - Dedicated to Late Tim Curry, Who Voiced the Evil Emperor\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4546,"outputTokens":601,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787964834,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T00:48:21.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-29T00:51:45.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-29T00:48:21.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_4a6c2937c9688a2fd2bea479","canonicalTitle":"ヘヴィメタルアクション『Brütal Legend』、itch.ioで「666分間限定」無料配布。悪の皇帝役ティム・カリー氏の訃報を受けて「悪魔の数字」捧げる","representativeArticleId":"a_fd827235bb572d5faa1f8e9a","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Brütal Legend\"],\"studios\":[\"Double Fine Productions\"],\"people\":[\"Tim Curry\"],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-27T02:33:50.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-27T02:33:50.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-29T00:51:49.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260827-463394/","title":"ヘヴィメタルアクション『Brütal Legend』、itch.ioで「666分間限定」無料配布。悪の皇帝役ティム・カリー氏の訃報を受けて「悪魔の数字」捧げる"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Brütal Legend"],"studios":["Double Fine Productions"],"people":["Tim Curry"],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}