With the tragic passing of Black Sabbath and rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, The Escapist looks back on the Prince of Darkness’ relationship with video games. Ozzy Osbourne has launched a free video game online, which will certainly help even non-fans goof off at work. The 8-bit game titled “Legend of Ozzy” features a bat version John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English musician and media personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname "Prince of Darkness". Ozzy Osbourne is one of few artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2 times. The first time was in A surge of excitement surrounds the idea of including Ozzy Osbourne in the latest gaming title, just as Johnny Depp is often referenced. Fans seem eager for a musical crossover to enhance the game's experience, igniting conversation across multiple user boards. Ozzy Osbourne released his first new solo album in 10 years Ordinary Man last week. This week, he's released something that's a little more free and a lot more endless – a browser-based arcade game. Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert with Black Sabbath is underway in the singer's hometown of Birmingham. Take a look at video games that featured Ozzy's songs. Remembering The Late Ozzy Osbourne's Short, Sweet Stint In Video Games The Black Sabbath frontman has died at 76, weeks after the band's final show Ozzy Osbourne finally has his own slot game – and let’s be honest here: no other provider fits the Ozzy brand better than NetEnt. With the many iconic slots we’ve released in the past which rocked the industry, slots like Guns N’ Roses Video Slots™, Jimi Hendrix online slot™, and Motorhead™ video slot , the Prince of Darkness is Ozzy Osbourne has released a new retro video game dubbed ‘ Legend Of Ozzy ‘. The browser-based endless runner game can be access over at legendofozzy.com. The game arrives in the wake of Osbourne ‘s new studio album “ Ordinary Man “, which saw a release earlier this month. With some downtime on his hand as he looks to address his health issues during the first half of this year Video game fans have been remembering Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic advert for PlayStation’s virtual reality headset, the PSVR2. Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of the foundational metal band Black Sabbath and, later in life, a reality TV star, has died at the age of 76. His passing comes just two-and-a-half weeks after Ozzy Osbourne has released a browser-based endless runner videogame, 'Legend of Ozzy,' in which you collect various items as a bat with an Ozzy head. How did Ozzy Osbourne influence the gaming industry? Ozzy Osbourne's appearances in video games like Brütal Legend and Guitar Hero allowed him to connect with younger audiences and brought his music into interactive formats, ensuring his legacy transcends traditional music. What tributes have emerged following Osbourne's death? Ozzy Osbourne has launched a new 8-bit video game, Legend Of Ozzy, which you can play online. In the game, you play as a 2-D, winged Ozzy avatar as you collect the blood to survive longer while The internet is remembering the great Ozzy Osbourne's most iconic moments and memes after his passing on Tuesday. The heavy metal singer had an extraordinary influence on music and popular culture, and appeared in 2009 Double Fine game Brütal Legend. Rock god Ozzy Osbourne has left us at the age of 76, leaving an indelible legacy. Over his lengthy career, he touched just about every aspect of pop culture, including video games. Ozzy Osbourne, known as the Prince of Darkness, passed away at the age of 76, which has led to paying tribute to his legacy and his impact on various forms of art, including video games. In this context, the work Brütal Legend stands out, developed by Tim Schafer and his studio Double Fine. If Aston Villa were going to use his music for their new kit launch video, Ozzy Osbourne wanted to be in it. “We were approached in mid-late June,” his wife, Sharon Osbourne, told The Athletic Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel
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