Avalanche Studios has confirmed that it is readying to lay off 77 of its employees, about half of the studio's total workforce. Among those who will most likely be laid off are some members of the Just Cause 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) team.

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.

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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.