Andy: What would you say to gamers who aren't quite sure of buying Just Cause that would convince them to put this in their videogame collections?
Christofer: If you want a game that is different and gives you the freedom you’ve always missed in other games, Just Cause belongs on your shelf.
Andy: And finally, what's the next game we'll be seeing from Avalanche Studios? Could you tell us a bit about it? Will there be a Just Cause 2?
Christofer: We are currently shaping the plans for Rico’s future but there’s another project in the works here at Avalanche, which is in a new genre but still allows the freedom and creativity which we hope will be the character of an Avalanche Studios game.
Andy: I must say I've found the demo of Just Cause to be a thoroughly engrossing, impressive, and fun experience, and I am very excited to review the retail version in the next few weeks. I have a feeling you have a big hit on your hands with this one, and I think you deserve every ounce of success this game will bring you. Once again, thank you very much for talking to us.
Christofer: Thanks!
So there you have it, not only were both Christofer and Linus very pleasant to speak to, I do believe the news about a sequel to Just Cause is a Blogcritics exclusive!
Look out for a review of the game shortly.
Just Cause is released on 22nd September 2006 (27th in the US), rated suitable for ages 16+ by PEGI. The game will be available on: Xbox 360 priced at £49.99, and also on PC, PS2, and Xbox priced at £29.99.
Article comments
1 - Andrew Ogier
Slight edit I'm afraid folks. The game is released on the 26th of September 2006, not the 22nd. Oops!
2 - Andrew Ogier
Damn, what is wrong with my fingers today? I meant to type that it's released on 26th September for the US, and 22nd September for Europe
3 - Ken Edwards
Wait a minute, that cannot possibly be right. It ships in Europe first? That never happens. It looks like the US date is the 27th, though.
4 - Christopher Rose
If you'll allow me the slight fiction that Europe is actually a country, Ken, it's a much bigger market than yer USA, so why not?
;-)
5 - Ken Edwards
Chris, this is in the books man! Europe gets all their games last, and consoles six, 12, or 18 months after launch in the US (this is dependent on a heavy array of market conditions of course -- much to complicated to get into here.)
6 - Matt Paprocki
At leas they'll have something to do while they wait for the PS3...
Great interview again!