After gaining independence from Xbox, Double Fine promises it'll make Brutal Legend 2, but only if it can raise $100m on Kickstarter.
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"After gaining independence from Xbox, Double Fine promises it'll make Brutal Legend 2, but only if it can raise $100m on Kickstarter." is generating significant coverage in the Technology category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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- Double Fine launches Amnesia Fortnight 2026 gamingtrend.com · 8h ago
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