Edios and Square Enix reveal another game in the Just Cause series is currently in development due to Just Cause 2 selling very well in comparison to their expectations from the game.
The decision was made due to Just Cause 2 generating 3.5 million copies sold since its release and the positive reception from both critics and customers.
Also revealed is work on a movie for the franchise is under way with the script itself being reworked by Bryan Edward and will focus mostly on the the hero from Just Cause 1, Rico Rodriguez.
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Released earlier this year, Just Cause 2 has gone on to sell 3.5 million copies. In an article on the Hollywood Reporter, not only is it mentioned that “a third game is now in development”, but that work continues on a feature film based around the franchise.
According to the article, Bryan Edward Hill has been brought in to rewrite the script. Just Cause: Scorpion Rising will center around the hero of the original game, Rico Rodriguez.
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Daily Recap:
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2) Square Enix announces their database holding customer-related data for both Japan and North America has been hacked with the company shutting down membership services until fixes are made.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ervice-hacked/
3) Warner Bros mentions any spoilers to the next Batman Arkham game shouldn't be taken seriously due to the company only using the Joker during the Spike TV VGA show more as a joke than an actual announcement of a new Batman game.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/batm...ant-be-serious
Bonus: The 2011 TPWW Gammies Awards is still open to voting with the poll for Game of the Year ending on December 18
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