Just Cause 2 on Playstation 3 Demo Impressions.

At first we were a little disappointed with Just Cause 2. It’s a game we’ve been following closely here at PushSquare, namely because the original was somewhat of a flawed gem. Getting hands-on time with the recently released demo is the first time we’ve had a chance to play Just Cause 2 here at PushSquare towers, and honestly it didn’t leave the best first impression. The opening cut-scene seemed ridiculous, but then we’re not playing Just Cause 2 for story. No there was something about the controls that felt a little sticky. Then it clicked: we used our grapple hook to attach a leaking gas canister to a tyre. As the pressure in the gas canister gained momentum, we watched in delight as it went shooting upwards, the attached tyre flailing about behind it. Suddenly Just Cause 2 didn’t seem as “sticky” as before – it seemed as awesome as we’d predicted.

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Well This Looks... Different.

Well this is weird. Remember we announced the new Lara Croft game to be downloadable the other day. Yeah, well that was strange enough, but did you expect it to be an isometric co-op arcade-esque game? Noooo.

As described in a first-look by GameSpot, Guardian Of Light will feature two playable characters: Lara (obviously) and a Mayan dude called Totec. Both characters will have to help each other platform and mow down waves of enemies via an evil spirit named Xoxolt. Erm.

This strikes us as a downloadable spin-off to the Tomb Raider franchise. We’re gonna assume there’s still a proper “big budget” Tomb Raider game in development somewhere.

Lara Croft's Back In A Digital Download-Only Title. That's All We Know.

Square Enix Europe’s just announced that there’ll be a new Lara Croft game this year; note: not Tomb Raider. Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light will be a digital download released, presumably, on the Playstation Store. Though we’ve not been told concrete platforms as of yet.

Apparently, the game’s going to be completely different to what you might expect.

“This is a really exciting project for Crystal Dynamics, we have created something completely new and very different to what people might be expecting,” said Darrell Gallagher, Crystal Dynamics boss.

“Lara Croft is such an iconic character in videogames, with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light we have created what we believe is a truly original digital experience.”

It’s going to be shown in private at GDC next week. Some really old rumours suggested Lara had gone all survival horror. We’ll have to wait and see if that turns out to be the case.

Just A Typical Spot Of GamePlay In Just Cause 2.

Good news folks, Just Cause 2 is set to get a PSN demo on March 4th. Why is this good news? Because no-one seems to give a shit about Just Cause 2 at the moment – but they totally will when they get to play it, yo!

You’ll get to mess around on a 35 square-mile sandbox of complete and utter fun. Of course, the full game will offer vast amounts of more land — but for a demo, 35 of the full 400 square miles should provide enough to cause chaos.

Just Cause 2 is out at the end of March and is going to be properly amazing. We called it last year. You still don’t care about the game, we know. But you will when you try the demo.

Batman: Arkham Asylum. Literally Life-Changing For The Folks At Rocksteady No Doubt.

Good grief Rocksteady. First you were an unknown, developing a game published by Eidos. Then all of a sudden you’re winning awards and being bought by Warner Bros. Just shows what happens when your studio make an amazing game.

That’s right, newly crowned big boys Rocksteady have been bought by Warner Bros, and are currently hard at work on a sequel to Arkham Asylum. Rocksteady’s games director Sefton Hill was delighted about the news, claiming: “The Rocksteady team is very much looking forward to creating more great games based on widely recognized Warner Bros. brands like Batman.”

Crikey. This is great news for British development too as, if you didn’t know, Rocksteady are British.

You know what, we’ve called it a hundred time but there’s no harm in calling it again: Just Cause 2 is definitely going to be this year’s sleeper hit. Do many people care about the game at this point? It seems not. But you know what, you absolutely should. And if you want a reason, watch the trailer embedded above.

Just Cause 2 Looks To Be The Dogs Bollocks.

If you’re in the UK and itching to get your hands on Just Cause 2, then this won’t help you get the game quicker. However, if you preorder now (details through here) you’ll get all the following goodies for free:

• Agency Hovercraft: The ultimate in amphibious transport, the Agency Hovercraft is the most flexible form of transport in the game. Equipped with a turret-mounted grenade launcher, you’re guaranteed to blow your opposition out of the water
• Rico’s Signature Gun: Customised by the Agency and adapted for Rico’s shooting style, this deadly accurate and powerful pistol has precision, power and flair
• Bull’s Eye Assault Rifle: More powerful than the standard assault rifle, this lightweight and lethal automatic rifle features increased accuracy and a higher magnification scope
• Chevalier Classic: No agent should be without a hot set of wheels and with an increased top speed and superior handling, you can arrive at your destination in style or make a guaranteed quick getaway
• Chaos Parachute: Featuring a skull motif, make an entrance no one will forget … should you leave anyone alive to remember
• Panauan Intel map: With over 1000km² of tropical paradise to explore, the included fold-out Panauan Intel Map is an ideal reference tool for navigating around Panau, marking faction leader HQs, recommended BASE jump peaks and much more.

Twitter followers will know, we just ordered our copy.