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[Nathyn]

Not exactly sure on the details, because it isn't out yet. It'll be out in a week. It's called "Just Cause."

http://www.eidosinteractive.co.uk/gss/justcause/

The game's cover was designed after the famous photo of Che Guevara.



Here's the cover.



Their slogans have also feature Marxist rhetoric:

"JOIN THE REVOLUTION!"

"VIVA LA REVOLUCION!"

According to the game-makers, you play the role of a South American black ops agent working for the CIA, to overthrow a South American dictator who may have WMDs. The plot is a gross fictionalization of "Operation: Just Cause," where the U.S. tried to overthrow Manuel Noriega.

I bet anyone here $20 that, at some point in the game, the CIA betrays the protagonist and he becomes their enemy. I mean, I don't really follow why they're using all of the Socialist imagery unless the protagonist is some kind of Socialist hero.

[Nathyn]

Yeah, they got trailers, photos, and a description here.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/j/justcausexbox360/

From reviews I've read, you work for the CIA and have to take out some dictator. You do guerilla warfare for the U.S. government. So, gameplay is sorta like Grand Theft Auto. Well, in order to succeed in your campaign, you need to gain the support of local factions which are, undoubtedly, Marxist militias.

I can't wait 'til it's out.

[Kilo Tango]

Where do you get "marxist revolutionary" from?

"Just Cause puts players in the role of Rico Rodriguez, a debonaire CIA agent with a flair for capturing the hearts of women everywhere and the skills needed for regime change."
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/733/733258p1.html

"In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specialising in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito."
http://games.teamxbox.com/xbox/1180/Just-Cause/

[The Ferryman]

To make the game really interesting, the protaganist should be able to both double-cross both the CIA and dictator and make off with tons of money, similar to the 2001 film, "The Tailor of Panama".

[Nathyn]

Kilo Tango wrote: Where do you get "marxist revolutionary" from?

"Just Cause puts players in the role of Rico Rodriguez, a debonaire CIA agent with a flair for capturing the hearts of women everywhere and the skills needed for regime change."
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/733/733258p1.html

"In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specialising in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito."
http://games.teamxbox.com/xbox/1180/Just-Cause/
All the artwork and the trailers I've seen.

[Nathyn]

The Ferryman wrote: To make the game really interesting, the protaganist should be able to both double-cross both the CIA and dictator and make off with tons of money, similar to the 2001 film, "The Tailor of Panama".
Plots are so predictable nowadays.

I bet you all $20 bucks it works like this:

Guy works for the CIA to take down the dictator. He meets up with various rebel factions, to help him take out the dictator. The CIA loses trust in the protagonist and he's either inspired by the rebel factions to betray the CIA or (more likely) the CIA pre-emptively betrays him, probably through kidnapping some girl or friend of his. He rescues the kidnapped person and either takes down the CIA, establishing a new democratic government, or the CIA establishes their own government there, and then he fades off into obscurity.

[Free Thinkr]

When's the Wii version coming out? :think:

Oh, whoops, my bad! :!oops: :lol:

[Revenant]

Free Thinkr wrote: When's the Wii version coming out? :think:

Oh, whoops, my bad! :!oops: :lol:

Yes....it's a darn shame........ :roll:

Have fun with your crap PS3!

[cap'n queasy]

Nathyn wrote: The Ferryman wrote: To make the game really interesting, the protaganist should be able to both double-cross both the CIA and dictator and make off with tons of money, similar to the 2001 film, "The Tailor of Panama".
Plots are so predictable nowadays.

I bet you all $20 bucks it works like this:

Guy works for the CIA to take down the dictator. He meets up with various rebel factions, to help him take out the dictator. The CIA loses trust in the protagonist and he's either inspired by the rebel factions to betray the CIA or (more likely) the CIA pre-emptively betrays him, probably through kidnapping some girl or friend of his. He rescues the kidnapped person and either takes down the CIA, establishing a new democratic government, or the CIA establishes their own government there, and then he fades off into obscurity.

I think you are going to be a little disappointed.

[Free Thinkr]

Revenant wrote: Free Thinkr wrote: When's the Wii version coming out? :think:

Oh, whoops, my bad! :!oops: :lol:

Yes....it's a darn shame........ :roll:

Have fun with your crap PS3!
Why do people keep presenting this false dilemma? The Wii suxors; that says nothing of my views about the Xbox360 or the PS3. IMO, the PS3 suxors as well. 360 ftw, if you just have to have a console.

[FCTE]

Free Thinkr wrote: 360 ftw, if you just have to have a console.

Yeah there are so many titles for the 360.........................oh wait, there aren't any new titles, just really bad ports of regular Xbox games for $40 more. :lol:

Everyone I know had to hook up their regular Xbox they were so bored with the one game the 360 has. At least you can buy really cool accessories like the after market fan cooling unit for $30 so it doesn't burn up. You can bake cookies on the 360 while you wait for games to come out. :lol:

[Gus]

Hmm another run-around-and-shoot-things game. I think I'll pass.

[Revenant]

http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/925086.asp?q=just%20cause

Ouch, doomed to mediocrity.

When IGN doesn't even give you a 7 you know you made a pretty suckass game.