EA to publish Brutal Legend, expected to be released Fall 2009

Finally – Double Fine (Tim Schafer’s development studio) has a reason to relax after the last few months of turmoil. The studio’s Brutal Legend has finally been picked up (after getting dumped by Activision last summer). EA is doing the honors, after other high-profile orphaned projects (including Ghostbusters and the revamped The Chronicles of Riddick) found a home at Atari.

1Up has the scoop, which includes a quote by Schafer himself:

“This is awesome news! The quality and creativity of the games EA Partners has been involved with make it a perfect home for our baby, Brutal Legend. Some people were starting to wonder if the saga of Eddie Riggs would ever see the light of day, but now I think it’s clear that this game, like Metal itself, cannot be killed!”

The game is due Fall 2009 and a new trailer is reportedly going to be shown at this weekend’s Spike’s videogame awards. I’m excited – and glad to know that this game will have a chance. I’ve been a fan of Schafer’s work forever – and this one looks like something special.

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