Strange that this video should be released after the game has already been out for nearly two months. Stranger still that it's one of the more amusing installments, and might have helped a bit.

It's one of the more epic Jack Black talk show appearances, an impressive, no holds barred attempt at selling a few more copies of Double Fine's Brutal Legend to the Jimmy Kimmel Live-watching masses. I'm not really sure how Black's speech has been so heavily affected, but you have to give the man credit for getting into his character.

The appearance spans four separate clips, should have you have the constitution to handle it.

Black says he got his start playing games in the mid 70s with Space Invaders. Hey! So did I, sorta.

Scramble and Marble Madness are among his favorites, but his proudest gaming moment was playing and completely beating Project Gotham Racing. So why did he send a picture of himself giving the finger to Bizarre Creations?

More importantly did they frame it and can we see... please?

Celebrity Gamer Profile: Jack Black [USA Today]

Sadly, Rolling Stone's video player isn't embeddable, so you'll have to hit the link below to watch it. It's about, oh, a third of the way in.

[VMAs @ Rolling Stone]

I didn't, which means I missed a bit of Jack Black cosplay.

Never mind the whole Kanye West/Taylor Swift imbroglio or the Lady Gaga performance blood bath, I didn't get a chance to see Black walk the carpet as Brutal Legend hero Eddie Riggs.

MTV Multiplayer's Russ Frushtick says Black was wearing a muscle shirt, head banger's wig and sporting a ginormous ax. He really should have brought a legion of Headbangers with him to complete the look.

VMAs Feature Jack Black Dressed As Eddie Riggs Of 'Brutal Legend' [MTV Multiplayer]

The video does deliver nearly half a minute of new Brutal Legend gameplay and a few seconds of Black headbanging. That's something.

Eddie Riggs wields a battle axe with skill and grace in Brutal Legend. Jack Black, on the other hand, kills the boom operator. Are you kids out there getting the picture? Just because it's okay for a video game character to run around killing things with stylized medieval weaponry doesn't mean you should. The only time you should wildly swing around bladed weapons is under controlled circumstances. Or when you're really drunk. Let this be a lesson.

I don't know about you, but for me it's gotten to the point where I prefer to see animated characters with Jack Black's voice over actually seeing Jack Black himself. I really dig his voice when he's singing, but there's something about his facial expressions when he acts that begs to be covered by a computer animated panda or video game roadie.

Oh, and watch out for the vomit. Too late?

Jack Black's hosting Spike's 2008 "Video Game Awards" (their quotes, not mine). Here are a couple promos goofing on mo-cap. Being clever works. Poop jokes always work. And ping-pong peepees = can't-miss crowd pleaser.

Death by eagle? Oh come on, Jack, don't make me beg you to do a Falcon Punch. Come on, you down with OP IP? UPDATE: For some reason, GameTrailers moved or took down the original, plus the death sequences, so we now have the versions hosted at Spike's Web site. But on the jump there's a third GT promo video featuring more ping pong ball-shitting.

The 2008 VGA are next Sunday, 9 PM EST on, of course, Spike TV.

Jack Black Special Attack Promo [Gametrailers]

Depending on which version of Jack Black shows up, this could be the first Spike Video Game Awards I actually remember to tune into. If we are getting Tenacious D Jack, I'm in. Kung Fu Panda Jack, not so much. Black will not only be hosting the awards, but also premiering his video game Brütal Legend at the show, sharing the stage with exclusive premieres of God of War III, Fight Night Round 4, Terminator Salvation, Uncharted 2, Watchmen: The End is Nigh, and Mafia II. The press release also teases a special Gears of War 2 announcement and "other surprises."

Tune in to Spike TV on Sunday, December 14th at 9PM Eastern to catch the show live.

JACK BLACK TO HOST SPIKE TV’S 2008 “VIDEO GAME AWARDS”

6th Annual Celebration To Include Mind-Blowing World Premieres Of God Of War III, Brütal Legend, Fight Night Round 4, Mafia II, Terminator Salvation, Uncharted 2, Watchmen: The End is Nigh, A Special Gears Of War 2 Announcement

And Other Surprises

Premieres LIVE Sunday, December 14 At 9:00 PM ET

New York, NY, December 2, 2008 – On Sunday, December 14th, the future is in play when Jack Black, one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and talented stars, takes viewers on a trip to gamer heaven as host of Spike TV’s 2008 “Video Game Awards.” Recognizing outstanding artistic and technical achievement in the gaming industry, plus premiering first-looks at the hottest games of 2009 and beyond, the 2008 “VGAs” debuts LIVE and in HIGH-DEFINITION on Sunday, December 14 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/tape delay on west coast) from Sony Picture Studios in Culver City, CA.

In emceeing the night’s festivities, Black will be capping a 2008 which saw him star in two Hollywood blockbusters, “Tropic Thunder” and “Kung Fu Panda” that grossed over $800 million worldwide combined. Also, he will star opposite Michael Cera in director Harold Ramis’ June 2009 release of “The Year One.”

“Jack is a huge gamer and a former performer and winner on the ‘VGAs’ having taken home Best Performance By A Human – Male in 2005,” said Casey Patterson, Spike TV’s senior vice president, event production and talent development. “We’re thrilled to have him as our host. With a record 10 world premieres including Brütal Legend starring Jack, it will be a big night and wild ride!”

In addition to the world premiere of Brütal Legend gameplay from designer Tim Schafer (Grim Fandango and Psychonauts) and Double Fine Productions, the 2008 “VGAs” will be stacked with an unprecedented number of wall-to-wall world exclusives. Games scheduled to make their global debut include the first look at the gameplay of the PlayStation 3™ exclusive God of War III, Uncharted 2, EA’s Sports Fight Night Round 4, Mafia II, Terminator Salvation, Watchmen: The End is Nigh, a special announcement regarding Gears of War 2 and more blockbuster surprises set to be revealed shortly.

At the show, legendary game designer Will Wright will receive the first-ever Gamer God award for his achievements in the gaming industry. Other industry luminaries set to attend include Game of the Year-nominees Hideo Kojima (designer, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots), Cliff Bleszinski (design director, Gears of War 2), Todd Howard (executive producer, Fallout 3), Alex Evans (co-founder, Media Molecule, creators of LittleBigPlanet), Rockstar Games and more names soon to be announced.

The official sponsors of Spike TV’s 2008 “Video Game Awards” are Burger King®, GameStop™, Gillette®, Energizer®, Mountain Dew, Stride® Gum, U.S. Army and Verizon Wireless.

“I just wanted to represent. I do this video game ‘Brutal Legend.’ It’s coming someday. And these pants are pantaloons. And I went with these purple people eaters [shoes].”

There you have it folks! Mark someday on your calendars and get ready to rock!

Multiplayer did at least manage to contact Sierra spokesman Tom Stratton, who for the most part told him the same thing, more or less, adding that more details would be made available soon. Someday soon. I can't wait!

Jack Black Says ‘Brutal Legend’ Will Be Released ‘Someday’ [MTV Multiplayer]

Dance Dance Revolution
Guitar Hero
High School Musical: Sing It!
Madden NFL '08

Kids' Choice Award's Official Nominee Announcement [Nickelodeon]

OK, the video of the mystery record ended up being super rambly, and at one point is interrupted by the UPS lady dropping off a package on my doorstep, but I suck at video editing, so sorry.

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I still can't make out the words, but it certainly says Brutal Legend and maybe something else too. Let me know if you want me to just do a straight up video of the song playing all the way through and I can add that here later.

I believe this might be the most annoying video I've every uploaded, but that doesn't mean I won't out do it one day.

The game is rumored to be revealed at next week's Games Convention in Leipzig, where Schafer will be keynoting on creativity. Of course, this is all rumor, as IHOM has since retracted its story, but it should be noted that Black has recently been spotted sporting the above pictured Whispering Rock Spring Summer Camp t-shirt from Double Fine's previous effort Psychonauts.

Double Fine's new game - Brutal Legend? [Google Cached IHOM via NeoGAF]

The Xbox crew videoed Jack Black's recent Game with Fame session. The look on Black's face is priceless when he hits his first game and the first thing he hears is "What's up Jack rock ooooon!" Yeah, that's your fan base buddy.

The video ends with Black saying "It's no secret I'm a gamer. My skills are sharp. My skills are extremely sharp." Yeah, but we don't see you wrapping your girly hands around the controller for a little Halo 2, do we? Brian Crecente

Jack Black is a Gamer: "My Skills are Sharp..." [Gamerscoreblog]

All you have to do to get a chance to kick the snot out of Nacho Libre himself is go to XBox.com and fill out an entry form. A lucky few will not only Black's gamer tag and the ability to make him eat their dust, but a private screening of his latest film in their hometown. - Florian Eckhardt

Jack Black Ready to Race on Xbox Live [XBox.com]

Nacho Libre, Jack Black's new flick, is written by the School of Rock's Mike White and directed by Napoleon Dynamite's Jared Hess. But most importantly the Internet only trailer is available for the Playstation Portable for on the go fun.

Nacho Libre [PSP Version Trailer]