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Brutal Legend’s Second DLC Detailed, Dated

"Viking Brent" Adams — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:49:03 +0000

EA and Double Fine have announced the upcoming release of Hammer of Infinite Fate, the second bit of DLC for the heavy metal, third person action game, Brütal Legend. Hammer of Infinite Fate introduces a series of new skins, weapon upgrades, multiplayer maps and unlockable achievements for players to sink their horns into. The DLC pack will be available on Xbox LIVE on December 17th for 480 MS Points and for $4.99 on the Sony PlayStation Network.

“I’m excited about the beard, or course, and the new achievements and trophies,” said Tim Schafer, President of Double Fine Productions. “But the thing I really can’t wait to get my hands on is that Oculus of the Lost. Using it to find the last Bound Serpent isn’t cheating, because it looks so cool on my car.”

The Hammer of Infinite Fate pack allows players to upgrade Eddie Riggs with three new outfits including the Mountain Man, Black Metal and Zaulia Threads, as well as seven more back patches to slay the tainted coil in style. Eddie’s trusted hotrod, The Deuce (aka The Druid Plow), will also get a face lift with four brand new paint jobs and four more upgrades that players can purchase including the Oculus of the Lost, an all-seeing GPS for the world, and the Eye of Sorrow, a weapon that harnesses the power of the Sea of Black Tears and launches black projectiles of doom at enemies, in addition to The Disgorger and the Coiling Maw..

Players will also be able to unlock 9 new achievements and trophies in Brütal Legend which are based on the latest additions of the Hammer of Infinite Fate expansion pack. Mount Rockmore will also see six more heads for players to purchase and unlock, including Rima, Razputin, Dadbat, Hunter, Kage the Kannonier and Tim Schafer himself.

Hammer of Infinite Fate further expands the Brütal Legend Stage Battle multiplayer experience with four new mind-melting multiplayer maps; the Altar of Blood, Coiled Remains, Crucible of the Titans and The Amplified Cliffs. Each map features a completely unique environment tailored to the Gods of Metal, with an in-game element of surprise that puts a strategic twist to every Stage Battle.

The first map expansion, Brütal Legend Tears of the Hextadon, is currently available for 400 MS Points on Xbox LIVE and $4.99 on PlayStation Network. Brütal Legend is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and 18+ for PEGI.

For more information on Brütal Legend just check out www.brutallegend.com.

EBC Skirmish 049: Now You’re Killing It

"Viking Brent" Adams — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:04:13 +0000

Raise the banner and unleash the slaughter, its time for another Skirmish of EpicBattleCry! This week, we check out the newly announced Rockstar PSN storefront and the UMD titles headed to it, muse over Dragon Age Journeys, the new Flash tie-in game from BioWare and EA, consider the official word from Sony of a 250GB PS3 headed our way soon, and shake with anticipation as we finally get a release date for Mass Effect 2.

First up this week, we examine recent statements by analyst Michael Pachter voicing concern over the threat a $99 iPod Touch could pose to game publishers. Next, we examine the controversy surrounding Brutal Legend and its marketing campaign. Did EA purposefully play down the real-time-strategy aspects of the game in its marketing?

The Battle Cry of the week goes to Castlevania: Rebirth, Torchlight, LEGO Indiana Jones 2, and calls on publishers to charge less for digital downloads than physical goods.

Remember to sound off below and each week will pick our favorite to become the next Member Battle Cry! Stay sharp.

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EBC Skirmish 047: Good Cover

"Viking Brent" Adams — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:18:35 +0000

Spears to the front and march! Its time for another edition of EpicBattleCry! This week, we check on the new Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition, run down details on the new Matt Hazard title, sneak deets of Modern Warfare 2‘s first map pack and lack of a pre-release demo, and ponder the new Xbox 360 holiday bundles headed our way.

With Super Street Fighter IV announced, and Fable II now available as piecemeal downloads, we take a look at the reality of digital distribution and work over the pros and cons of this emerging business model. So the long-promised ‘Rocktober’ is here and its time to start figuring out what we’re gonna score this month and what we’re gonna pass. With titles like Demon’s Souls, Tekken 6, DJ Hero, Forza 3, Borderlands, Brutal Legend and Uncharted 2 headed our way, its going to be an expensive four weeks.

The Battle Cry of the Week goes to all the righteous souls who didn’t buy a PSPgo, the Brutal Legend demo going public, Alpha Protocol (now being delayed to 2010) in the hopes the extra time will make the game extra awesome, and seeing more developer tools and custom mods making their way to consoles.

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Brutal Legend, Forza 3 Demos Released

"TheAxeWielder" — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:54:31 +0000

Major Nelson sends word that gamers looking to test drive new games of the Rockin’ and Racin’ variety can rejoice over the fact that demos for both Brutal Legend and Forza Motorspot 3 are now awaiting download on Xbox Live. That’s pretty much all you need to know so if you’re interested in either or both of these titles then, uh, go download the demo:)

EBC Skirmish 045: In a Koala Suit

"Viking Brent" Adams — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:20:19 +0000

Swords at the ready and into the cave; its time for another edition of EpicBattleCry! Welcome back everyone! After a brief hiatus, we’re back with another skirmish. This week, we run down the details on the BioShock 2 release date, check out the long awaited Fallout 3 DLC on PS3 and the accompanying Game of the Year edition, scope the leaked footage from Witcher 2, and morn the news that Left 4 Dead 2 has been banned in Australia.

With the recent price drops behind them, Microsoft is prepping 250GB console bundles with Forza 3 and Modern Warfare 2. Sony is also rumored to be bringing the pain with a PS3 Slim – Uncharted 2 pack. Do bundles make sense for new titles? Should hardware makers just let players pick games and make their own bundles? We sacrifice a goat and discuss. Next up, we talk over recent news that The Last Guardian will be “heavily” marketed to North America and Europe. How do devs and publishers sell their games in a global games market?

The Battle Cry of the Week goes to Shantae for finally scoring a DSi Ware sequel, the brilliant move to give away the Brutal Legend demo early to people who pre-ordered, the Lucasarts Jedi Knight bundle on sale through Steam, and September 2009, which the industry pretty much ignored in favor of October and November.

Remember to sound off below or post a video comment to our Youtube channel and each week will pick our favorite to become the next Member Battle Cry! Stay sharp.

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Brutal Legend Demo Released Early For Pre-Orderers

"TheAxeWielder" — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:58:17 +0000

EA and Double Fine announced today that gamers will get a chance to experience Brütal Legend four weeks before the game’s Rocktober 13th release in North America as starting today, gamers who have pre-ordered the game from GameStop can download the demo on XBL and PSN. For anyone that has not pre-ordered the game, the demo will be available on both platforms in the coming weeks.

The Brütal Legend demo includes the game’s entire opening chapter, setting the stage for legendary roadie Eddie Riggs epic journey into a Heavy Metal-inspired universe on the brink of decimation. After a stage accident renders Eddie unconscious, he awakens to find himself in a fantasy world where mountains are made of amplifiers, killer spiders spin guitar strings and heavy metal legends including Rob Halford, Lemmy Kilmister, Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne roam the world’s landscapes. A series of tutorials will quickly show players that Eddie is uniquely qualified to lead the revolution to save humanity – his muscles big enough to swing “The Separator” axe, slashing his way through demons and druids, his strumming skills vast enough to handle “Clementine”, an electrifying guitar that can shock and set fire to any threat. These weapons, along with a variety of deadly combos, powerful double-team attacks with allies and Eddie’s self-made hot-rod, the Deuce, will all be needed in order to defeat the vicious boss at the end of the demo.

“I wish people could play the whole game right now,” said Tim Schafer, President of Double Fine Productions. “But while we’re waiting for Rocktober 13th, a taste of Metal is better than none at all.”

Brutal Legend Demo Detailed

"TheAxeWielder" — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:08:16 +0000

EA and Double Fine Productions Inc. today announced that gamers nationwide will get a sneak peek at this Rocktober’s heavy metal action game Brütal Legend, when the demo launches this September. We’re not sure on the exact day that the demo will drop (we’ll keep you posted…), but here’s what you’ll get when it is released:

The demo opens as Eddie awakes in the age of metal where he must quickly learn how to use the powerful ancient axe, ‘The Separator’ and electrifying guitar ‘Clementine’ to unleash combo moves that destroy the demons of darkness. As he comes face-to-face with zipper-faced nuns and devilish druids, Eddie encounters the beautiful and tough-as-nails Ophelia, an ally and would-be love interest. Together, Eddie and Ophelia use double team attacks for more powerful combo moves to defeat the rock demons that are after them. Luckily, they are bestowed with a super-charged, druid-destroying vehicle, ‘The Deuce’ that can be upgraded with weapons and armor throughout the game. From the bowels of the druid dungeon to the tops of corpse mountains, the Brütal Legend demo is just the beginning of an epic journey.

”We just couldn’t wait,” said Tim Schafer, President of Double Fine Productions. “Villagers have surrounded our offices with torches, demanding the game. So we’re releasing a demo and hope that this taste of metal will keep the mob at bay until Brütal Legend comes out this Rocktober.”

The game is set to create headbanger whiplash when it ships on October 13th in North America and October 16th in Europe. For complete information regarding the availability of the Brütal Legend demo check out www.brutallegend.com/demo.

CAPTIONATE – 8/13/09

"TheAxeWielder" — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:48:44 +0000

Hey gang, it’s time for another edition of CAPTIONATE, the EpicBattleAxe.com feature that challenges our audience to come up with the best caption for a gaming related photo from our image gallery. Last week was the first swing at it and we had some rather, uh, entertaining entries….Of course, we could only pick one, so hit the jump to see the winning caption along with this week’s image for you to CAPTIONATE.

THIS WEEK’S WINNER

CONGRATS OptimisticPrime, your caption rocked and you just scored some Uncharted 2: Among Thieves multiplayer goodness in the form of the sweet Navarro multiplayer skin! We’ll be contacting you via email with the goods. You can view all of last week’s entries right here.

THIS WEEK’S CAPTIONATE IMAGE

NOW, here’s this week’s photo for all to offer up their best caption. Just use the comments section below and check back next Thursday to see who comes out on top!

EBC Skirmish 041: Sham-WoW

"Viking Brent" Adams — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:04:37 +0000

Down the cave wall and attack them from behind; its time for a new edition of EpicBattleCry! This week, we check out the original Left 4 Dead DLC that’s due in September, ponder the news that StarCraft II has been pushed back to 2010, discuss Best Buy‘s new pilot program matching used games prices, and question the Champions Online sight-unseen lifetime subscription.

Then we tear into the main course with a look at the various Activision news that’s been floating this week; including getting spanked by Double Fine in the Brutal Legend countersuit and their partnership deal to get exclusive sections in various retail stores. Next up, we take a look at the new Batman: Arkham Asylum demo and discuss our thoughts on the game’s potential and what this will mean for comic book-based games.

The Battle Cry of the Week goes to Ben Heckendorn for his latest mod-project: Bill Paxton Pinball, Dark Void for chumping out and being pushed back to next year, Crytek for the very real possibility of being uprooted from their homeland if the German violent game ban becomes law, and Activision CEO Bobby Kotick for gleefully becoming one of the most hated figures in gaming.

Remember to sound off below and each week, we’ll pick a new comment to become the next Member Battle Cry! And, for those of you with a cam and a youtube account, record yourself reading your Battle Cry and embed the youtube vid in the comments, you might find yourself appearing on a future skirmish of EpicBattleCry! Stay brutal my friends.

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Full Brutal Legend Soundtrack Revealed

EBA Staff — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:43:43 +0000

…And it’s awesome!

Gamedaily reports on the full list of songs that will be heard this “Rocktober” in Tim Schaefer’s Brutal Legend. The list includes songs like “Mr. Crowley” by Ozzy Osbourne, “In The Black” by Motorhead and of course a few songs by Tenacious D.

For those not familiar, the game revolves around the world’s greatest roadie, Eddie Riggs (voiced and screen-capped by Jack Black), who is accidentally transported to a fantasy world inspired by the artwork of heavy metal album covers. Eddie becomes the world’s savior, leading the down-trodden humans against a range of supernatural overlords using a battle axe (which we love of course…), his Flying V guitar infused with magical powers, and a customizable hot rod. The game is also filled with awesome cameos by Rob Halford, Lemmy Kilmister, Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne (I’m also crossing my fingers for Dio making a secret cameo).

The game is set for a “Rocktober” 13 and 16 release for North America and Europe respectively. Anyway, catch the full list after the break and don’t forget to tell us what you think in the comments.

Complete Brutal Legend Soundtrack

3 Inches of Blood
Deadly Sinners

3 Inches of Blood
Destroy The Orcs

Accept
Fast As A Shark

Angel Witch
Angel Witch

Anthrax
Metal Thrashing Mad

Anvil
March of the Crabs

Anvil
Tag Team

Apostasy
Sulphur Injection

Bishop of Hexen
A Serpentine Grave

Bishop of Hexen
The Somber Grounds of Truth

Black Sabbath
Children of the Grave

Black Sabbath
Symptom of the Universe

Black Sabbath
Never Say Die

Brocas Helm
Cry of the Banshee

Brocas Helm
Drink the Blood of the Priest

Budgie
Breadfan

Budgie
Zoom Club

Candlemass
Witches

Carcass
No Love Lost

Cloven Hoof
Nightstalker

Children of Bodom
Angels Don’t Kill

Coroner
Skeleton on your Shoulder

Cradle of Filth
Her Ghost in the Fog

Crimson Glory
Queen of the Masquerade

Dark Fortress
Insomnia

Dark Tranquility
Cathode Ray Sunshine

Deathstars
Blitzkrieg

Def Leppard
Rock of Ages

Dethklok
Mermaider

Diamond Head
Am I Evil?

Dimmu Borgir
Progenies of the Great Apocalypse

Dokken
Mr. Scary

Dragonforce
Through the Fire and Flames

Emperor
Thus Spake The Nightspirit

Enslaved
Frost

Enslaved
Loke

Firehouse
Overnight Sensation

Girlschool
Bomber

Iced Earth
When the Night Falls

Iced Earth
Pure Evil

In Flames
Goliaths Disarm Their Davids

Judas Priest
Battle Hymn

Judas Priest
The Hellion/Electric Eye

Judas Priest
Leather Rebel

Judas Priest
One Shot At Glory

Judas Priest
Painkiller

Kabbage Boy
Girlfriend

KMFDM
Free Your Hate

KMFDM
Rip The System

King Diamond
Cremation

King Diamond
Welcome Home

Kiss
God of Thunder

Lita Ford
Betrayal

Marilyn Manson
Beautiful People

Manowar
Die For Metal

Manowar
The Dawn Of Battle

Mastodon
Crack the Skye

Mastodon
Oblivion Instrumental

Megadeath
High Speed Dirt

Megadeath
Tornado of Souls

Metal Church
Metal Church

Michael Schenker Group
Assault Attack

Ministry
Stigmata

Ministry
Thieves

Mirrorthrone
So Frail

Motley Crue
Dr. Feelgood

Motley Crue
Kickstart My Heart

Motley Crue
Live Wire

Motorhead
Back at the Funny Farm

Motorhead
In the Black

Motorhead
Marching Off to War

Motorhead
We Are the Road Crew

Nitro
Machine Gun Eddie

Omen
The Axeman

Ostrogoth
Queen of Desire

Overkill
World of Hurt

Ozzy Osbourne
Believer

Ozzy Osbourne
Mr. Crowley

Ozzy Osbourne
Diary of a Madman

Prong
Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck

Quiet Riot
The Wild and the Young

Racer X
Technical Difficulties

Racer X
Y.R.O.

Ratt
Lay It Down

Riot
Road Racin

Riot
Narita

Riot
Swords and Tequila

Rob Zombie
Superbeast

Rotting Christ
Ad Notics

Running Wild
Riding the Storm

Sanctuary
Battle Angels

Savatage
Hall of the Mountain King

Saxon
Wheels of Steel

Scorpions
Blackout

Scorpions
Holiday

Skeletonwitch
Soul Thrashing Black Sorcery

Skid Row
Youth Gone Wild

Slayer
Metal Storm/Face The Slayer

Slough Feg
Warriors Dawn

Static-X
Love Dump

Tenacious D
Master Exploder

Tenacious D
The Metal

Testament
For The Glory Of

Testament
More Than Meets The Eye

Tvangeste
Birth of the Hero

UFO
Rock Bottom

Whitesnake
Still of the Night

Wrath of Killenstein
Ignisis Dance