It seems we won't be seeing Rico Rodriguez kicking evil dictator ass this year, as Eidos has revealed that Just Cause 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC) won't be meeting its Christmas release date. Details in the full article.

Eidos Interactive has announced the return of its hardcore CIA black ops super spy (and Enrique Iglesias look-alike) Rico Rodriguez in the sequel to the 2006 title Just Cause with Just Cause 2 for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. The new game will feature even more death defying stunts and vehicle chases, as well as a whole new location with various realistic weather effects.

Read more in the full article after the jump!

Planning to start a revolution? Want to bring down a power-hungry regime? Who you gonna call? Rico Rodriguez, that's who, and he's back for more action in the sequel to Eidos' rollicking tropical island romp, Just Cause. Check out a few details about Just Cause 2 in the full article.

After all the Latin heat that Avalanche Studios threw your way, was Just Cause everything that you expected it to be? And if you haven't played the game yet, Rico Rodriguez said it best in this video when he stated "Do you really want to play with me?"

Gametrailers makes a tell-all, no holds barred review on the game that is packaged in a high definition video for your convenience. They dish out their thoughts on the game's mind numbing stunts, so-so environment design and much, much more. Download the video through the download link below the article and see for yourself why it was given a 7.5 rating.

Download: [Just Cause Game Review]

Even before its slated release on September 27, Just Cause has already dished out tons of videos, game trailers, screenshots that we at QJ have so faithfully kept track of for all the Just Cause fans. In this game, Rico Rodriguez doesn't fail to surprise his fans with new tricks to "liberate an entire nation by fighting for a just cause." Soon after Trailer 5 has been released, Joint CEO and Technical Director of Avalanche Studios, Linus Blomberg talked about the in-game engine in the Developer Diary 3.

Check out the new videos here to get another set of juicy info from Just Cause.

Download: [Just Cause Trailer 5]
Download: [Just Cause Developer Diary 3]

Just Cause is a massively open-ended game from Eidos and Avalanche Studios. It's massive in terms of size: the game play area is over a thousand square kilometers large. It's massive in terms of effects: explosions, light glancing off objects under the hot sun, and what looks like pretty good motion blur on chopper blades. So, it only makes sense that we offer you this here massive video: a 22.1-something MB HD weapons upgrade video (dial-up and slow Internet users beware!).

What to expect from this video:

• It begins with "Everyone should get a chance to update arsenal..." and Latino music
• Then our man Rico Rodriguez shows how to use the pistol
  
• Then he blows people away with the double pistol
• And (because Yoda was wrong when he said "Size matters not"), he gets out the machine gun (the scene opens with him parachuting down to a bridge and laying down a wave of cover fire)
• Sniper rifle (hard, long, and deadly)
  
• Rocket launcher (harder, longer, and deadlier)
  

Now, if you'll excuse us, we have to watch Once Upon a Time in Mexico and polish up on our accents. Viva la Revolucion!

Download: [Just Cause Weapons Upgrade HD]

In the run-up to Just Cause's late September release, BlogCritics.org sat down with Just Cause Creative Director Christofer Sundberg and Technical Director Linus Blomberg to discuss the game. Discuss they did, and the interview revealed just how ambitious they were in creating this game.

Like, for example, eliminating loading times while offering a big free-play environment over a thousand square kilometers big. The Avalanche Studios team behind the game essentially programmed a "streaming" game environment that contiuously loads itself in the background. What's even more ambitious is that this is done on all the release platforms - the high-spec Xbox 360 as well as lower-end PCs, the PS2, and Xbox. Of course the low-end versions cut down on graphics resolutions, but it is still the same game environment and gameplay, Linus assures.

Christofer explains how Just Cause was born - an idea for a free-play game with lots of vehicles in it, with its Caribbean setting finalized over a few drinks of rum at the bar (rum and the Caribbean... how appropriate!) - and the initial scketches of its lead character Rico Rodriguez. He also reveals that the team was inspired and influenced by a lot of old movies, news, documentaries, and comic books when designing the game. To those who've noted that Just Cause feels like GTA, James Bond, and Far Cry thrown together, Cristofer also says that they weren't looking in those directions while designing this game. "I think Just Cause stands on its own two legs."

Both confirm that they're kicking around ideas for a Rico sequel, but right now there's another project on Avalanche's plate.

Just Cause, which draws its premise from the real-life United States invasion of Panama (codenamed "Operation Just Cause"), adds another explosive video to its arsenal. This time around, we are introduced to CIA black-ops guy Rico Rodriguez's support team, Sheldon and Kane. They are the top-secret field operatives assigned to provide Rodriguez with reconnaissance info, extraction and vehicle drops, and just about anything Rodriguez needs to overthrow the dictator of the troubled country San Esperito. With such a tough and challenging mission, you'll be glad you got these guys on your side!

Just Cause will be hitting retail shops on September 27. Until then, check out the video and get to know who your friends are.

Download: [Just Cause Trailer With Kane and Sheldon]

Start the countdown to jungle chaos. Just Cause is all set to stir up trouble on Xbox 360 exactly 26 days from today. According to Eidos Interactive, agent Rico Rodriguez will see action starting September 27 in North America. The game is Rated M and contains blood, drug reference, intense violence, language, and sexual themes so its not for everyone. Eidos did not indicate the price of the game.

The game will also be available in versions for the Xbox, ps2">PS2 and the PC on the same day. Xbox 360 gamers who want a pre-release Just Cause fix can check out the game's downloadable demo currently available at Xbox Live. Want more info on agent Rodriguez and Just Cause?  Just click here.

Meet the sexy ladies from the side of San Esperito that (we bet) will surely make Just Cause gameplay more "hot". Complete with sultry looks, these ladies should never be underestimated as they are as lethal as you can imagine. Armed with different armaments, the femme fatale from the island nation of San Esperito can give the steamy, action-packed adventure that is Just Cause.

With Rico Rodriguez in their midst, the mini video can give you a sample of what these lusty ladies can do in the name of power and money - take part in odd drug cartel, a few million dollar deal, and blast anybody who comes in their way. Just Cause is slated to be released on September 22 of this year in Europe, and September 26 in North America. Being developed by Avalanche Studios, Just Cause already has a demo released and Eidos is touting the game to be huge with 21 story missions and over 300 side missions to finish.

Download: [Just Cause Trailer: Sultry Ladies of San Esperito]