Game.co.uk Deal of the Day - Just Cause 2 (PC) for £14.99!

Posted 4th May 2010, 10:31am by Nick
Tags: just cause 2, pc

With the development of a Just Cause 2 multiplayer mod, JC2-MP, who wouldn't want to take up this offer?

This is a one time offer and will be gone by tonight, so grab it quick for £14.99!

Buy now: http://www.game.co.uk/PC-Games-and-Downloads/Action/Adventure/~r342300/Just-Cause-2/

New DLC trailer up on GameTrailers

Posted 29th April 2010, 16:10pm by Nick
Tags: just cause 2, upcoming dlc, packs

Check out this trailer now up on GameTrailers. It shows all the upcoming DLC, including the Tuk Tuk Boom Boom!

Two upcoming DLC packs announced!

Posted 24th April 2010, 01:02am by Nick
Tags: just cause 2, upcoming dlc, packs

Most of you already know the pack coming out next week. The first pack entitled the Black Market Aerial Pack, due for release on 29th April, will contain the following goodies for (£1.36, 160 Microsoft Points):

• F-33 Dragon Fly Jet Fighter: a versatile attack aircraft, equipped with twin missiles and quad-mounted mini-guns
• Multi-lock Missile Launcher: a devastating weapon of destruction featuring laser-guided auto-lock on up to four targets
• Parachute Dual Thrusters: twin parachute-mounted jets which transform Rico’s trademark parachute into one of the most nimble and powerful attack platforms.

All of the above are pretty awesome and will make Just Cause 2 twice as much fun, guaranteed.

However, on May 25th there will be yet another pack - called the Black Market Boom Pack - on it's way for the same price, containing even more Just Cause 2 goodness. Just look at what's to come:

• Quad Rocket Launcher: half shotgun, half rocket launcher, all carnage
• Cluster Bomb Launcher: the natural successor to the grenade launcher
• Air Propulsion Gun: a highly experimental jet-powered blast weapon, powerful enough to send vehicles and soldiers skywards.

I don't know about you, but I am seriously looking forward to the Air Propulsion Gun. In fact, I am really looking forward to the Cluster Bomb... someone HAS to mod it into a banana bomb! Kamikaze... oh no!

It's definitely something to look forward to, so keep practising!

Source: g4tv.com - Two New DLC Packs Announced For Just Cause 2

Consider this a tease...

Posted 21st April 2010, 00:19am by Nick
Tags: just cause 2, upcoming dlc

Mycoldman, that's not a bridge...

Posted 20th April 2010, 23:34pm by Nick
Tags: just cause 2, upcoming dlc, mycoldman

Earlier today, a tweet from Mycoldman showed us a picture of one of Mike's failed attempts at a bridge limbo. Though it's definitely not a bridge, it didn't stop him from trying...



By the way, I'll give you 10 seconds to look closer at the image before you realise something... ;)

The UK Just Cause 2 event, Just Cause 2 in 3D, and more!

Posted 2nd March 2010, 23:25pm by Nick
Tags: just cause 2, event, demo, goodies, 3d, nvidia, pc, xbox360, ps3

So, I thought I would let you in on what all the hype has been about today.

Indeed, there was a Just Cause 2 event being held in Covent Garden today, and yes I was there, along with Peter Johansson (Lead Game Designer, Avalanche Studios) and George Wright (Associate Producer, Avalanche Studios).

The set-up they had there was pretty cool, with a quick screening of the first two missions, showing off the epic intro and of course, the awesome gameplay. Peter Johansson talked us through the missions, while George Wright was the lucky one with the controller. It was quite interesting having played the game myself to see how the developers played it, as there are so many ways to complete each mission, and no matter how many times you play the game, the action is never the same twice.

Though, it wasn't long before everyone rushed into the Games Room where they had a dozen PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles set up with the Just Cause 2 demo ready to play.

The big attraction today though was the PC that was set up on the big screen. Though, it wasn't just any old PC... this one was provided especially by Nvidia to promote the 3d Vision technology and the fact that Just Cause 2 is certified to use the technology. That's right, Just Cause 2 is Nvidia 3D Vision ready, and it looks amazing!



PC gamers will have a field day reading the low down on some of exclusive features and enhancements that the PC version of Just Cause 2 has, including Enhanced GPU Water effect for Nvidia Systems and is even enhanced for multi-screen setup. I won't post it all here, but if you want to dive deep into the PC specs, you can check it out over on Voodoo Extreme.

If you've been looking for that excuse to upgrade your PC specs, Just Cause 2 should be a good enough reason. It is seriously cool!

Of course, there are a few things that I have missed today, including a new developer profile on the Official Just Cause 2 website featuring Peter Johansson, and even a new walkthrough posted up on IGN. Check it out below:



Those that were lucky enough to be there, walked away with some Just Cause 2 goodies, which I have been posting pictures of up on the website for the past few days (if you've been wondering what that was all about). Good stuff there!

Also, a quick shout out to Daniel aka forsinain42, was great meeting you and glad you thoroughly enjoyed the experience! I'm sure he'll be bragging about it for weeks!

So, who wants a chance to play Just Cause 2?

Posted 27th February 2010, 22:28pm by Nick
Tags: just cause 2, experience, nvidia, pc, competitions

IGN has teamed up developer Avalanche Studios to offer 40 UK readers the chance to go hands-on with the game at an exclusive Just Cause 2 event from 5.30pm onward next Tuesday, March 2, in a Central London location. What's more, you can check out the game in stunning 3D on PC, courtesy of Nvidia's 3D Vision technology.

Check out the full details and enter the competition here: Play Just Cause 2 first

XP and Direct X9 confirmed as not supported

Posted 23rd February 2010, 23:33pm by Nick | Discuss in the Forums
Tags: just cause 2, ign, pc, system requirements

Mike Oldman (aka Mycoldman, Community Manager) has confirmed that Just Cause 2 does not support XP or Direct X9. The reasons are as follows:

Yes that is true... there is no XP support for Just Cause 2. This is because the game has been written to take advantage of the extra performance offered by Direct X10 and sadly Windows XP does not support that application..

You can read the full article over on Voodoo Extreme:

Link: Confirmed: Just Cause 2 Drops DirectX 9, Not Supporting Windows XP

More news about the upcoming demo

Posted 5th February 2010, 19:37pm by Nick | Discuss in the Forums
Tags: just cause 2, demo, pc, ps3, xbox360, steam

Just thought I would keep you guys updated on the demo. It is coming as I mentioned in my last post about it, but there is still no confirmed release date.

The demo will of course be available on all platforms including the PC. Again, the PC version of Just Cause 2 is a Steam only exclusive, so you'll need to get Steam to play the PC demo.

Get Steam now!

Just Cause 2 PC version is a Steam exclusive

Posted 1st February 2010, 14:00pm by Nick | Discuss in the Forums
Tags: just cause 2, pc, steam



I've had the hint up for some time now, but the big news today is that Just Cause 2 has now been confirmed as a Steam exclusive.

What is Steam?

Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a large number of games and related media entirely over the internet, from small independent efforts to larger, more popular games. Steam is set apart from similar services primarily by its community features, completely automated game update process, and its use of in-game functionality.

Source: Wikipedia.org

So if you're a PC gamer, this is great news as updates will be delivered automatically, and Steam fully supports DLC distribution. This is also great as even though you can only register it to one account, you are not limited to a single PC unlike other digital distributors or big titles. All you need to do is login to the account you installed Just Cause 2 on.

You will of course still get all the pre-order bonuses, but pre-ordering it in the shops still has it's benefits: you can install the game straight from disc instead of having to wait for it to download, and not forgetting... you'll get the limited edition map too.

As the game is now less than two months away, I can assure you that these next two months are going to be filled with exciting stuff to keep you on the edge of your seats, biting your nails, or whatever else it is you do in shear anticipation!