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Just Cause sequel on the way
Swedish gaming rag Kong reports (via GameSpot) that the relative success of Just Cause in the UK has inspired Avalanche Studios CEO Christofer Sundberg to announce a sequel. This time the open-world game will remain exclusive to next-gen platforms while ditching the tropical theme for a "VERY large city environment." Are you thrilled by this news, or just curious to see how they improve a flawed, but reasonably entertaining, product?
Metareview - Just Cause (Xbox 360)
Just Cause was a hit at E3. People were talking, and as Saint's Row was being written off as a shallow GTA-clone, Just Cause was said to be blazing new trails for the sandbox genre. Well, it's here now -- and it's a bore. Good idea. Poor execution. Game Informer (73/100) credits Avalanche's attempts to "try a few new things," but noble efforts don't always amount to a memorable game. [Oct. 2006, p.93] GameSpy (60/100) believes Saint's Row is the better choice for sandboxing on Xbox 360. (We agree). Eurogamer (60/100) coins the term: "poor man's Mercenaries" ... which sums Just Cause up well. Also available on: PlayStation 2 / Xbox / PC
BIH content, 9/26: Lego Star Wars edition
Another day, another batch of BIH content. See what we did there? BIH. See, it's an acronym for Bringing It Home. Pretty sweet, huh? Anywho, here's the almighty list for today: Forza 2 Physics & Damage trailer NBA 2K7 trailer Sonic The Hedgehog trailer Shrek 3 trailer Just Cause trailer NHL 2K7 trailer The Darkness trailer LEGO Star Wars II demo(!) A potent list indeed, capable of discombobulating even those of the strongest constitutions. The real winner here is of course the demo of the UK's recent chart topper, LEGO Star Wars II. On a more peculiar note, wasn't there a trailer for The Darkness up yesterday? Is this one different? We'll be back shortly with our thoughts on the LSWII demo. We're sure you're waiting with bated breath.
Just Cause just lame
I just got around to messing with the Just Cause demo for an extended period of time and I have to say it's just so ... mediocre. Blocky characters, loose controls -- another half-baked effort from Eidos. I know this game has its totally overdosed fans (and I know it's a demo) but, aside from Madden, I'm developing a serious aversion to "next-gen" games that are also headed to the PS2.
Don't forget your Just Cause
Poker is fun and all, but who could resist the tropical action of Just Cause. In case you've forgotten (and who could blame you? That news is, like, ten days old), the Just Cause demo is scheduled to hit Marketplace today. So, go get it and live out your fantasies of becoming the Latin version of Brock Samson. We know you want to. Grab that demo and tell us what you think. And then explain to us why you're not at work.
Reminder: Just Cause demo available tomorrow
As reported earlier, the upcoming free-roamer Just Cause will be ready for download on the 360 and PC tomorrow at 6 a.m. Pacific. Shipping on Sept. 27, gamers will be able to get a month-long head start into familiarizing themselves with the title's unique stunt technique gameplay. While the game itself is a massive 250,000 acres, the demo will take place on an island one twentieth the size of that. According to Eidos, you will be able "to liberate a village, assassinate some political leaders, and explore the beautiful island of San Esperito at top speed on a vehicle of your choice."
Just Cause demo coming Aug. 24
PC and Xbox 360 owners will be able to get their hands on a demo of the revolution-themed Just Cause starting Aug. 24. Rather than just another open-world GTA clone, Just Cause is more like GTA pumped up on steroids and injected with deep political meaning. We played this game about a month ago and were impressed with its massive size (250,000 acres and over 300 missions) and stunt techniques. We'll see if the demo can capture that same sense of scope the devs are hoping to achieve. [Via Evil Avatar]
Grab the Just Cause demo on August 24th
These days, it seems like announcing a demo is almost as important as announcing the launch date of a game. Not one to be late to the party, Avalanche Studios has come through with a date for the demo of Just Cause. In case the headline didn't tip you off, the demo should hit Marketplace (and PC) on August 24th. Starring a skydiving, carjacking, black wearing operative, Just Cause looks to give 360 owners their first non-urban sandbox game. Anybody expecting this to top Saints Row? [Via OXM]
Just Cause website launches
The official site for the upcoming open-world game Just Cause (Xbox 360, Xbox, PS2 and PC) has launched -- though not without a few bugs and sluggish load times. As of now, the site hates some of our Firefox browsers. Overall, the site is rather ho hum with interested parties only able to view videos and screenshots. But don't let the complete averageness of the site fool you, the game is actually pretty tight. We got to play and see more of it recently and definitely liked what we saw. For those that aren't familiar, Just Cause puts you in the pants of a revolutionary in a nondescript South American country. The world in which you play around in is absolutely huge -- 250,000 acres and over 300 missions. Chew on that GTA fans!
Just Cause developer interview
Mike from K1lla's Xbox Domain has a Just Cause for interviewing the Swedish guys who run Avalanche Studios -- that would be the need for more info on their upcoming open-world thriller, set in a scenic South American dictatorship. This game made a few "best sleeper" lists at E3 on the strength of the Avalanche engine and a plot that sounds like it's designed to make Hugo Chavez nervous. Just Cause has sort of been flying under the radar, but not for long: The devs say a demo will hit XBLM "very soon."
