Exxy reviews: Just Cause 2

Alright, it's time to get another review going. The reason I am reviewing a game that isn't really new, is because I want to get back into reviewing for next week. Because next week is the release of Bulletstorm, and I am SOOOOOOOOOOO gonna review that. ANYWAY!

Just Cause 2. Front cover shown here:

Let's get the boring surrounding crap over with:

Developed by the swedish developers Avalanche studios, Published by the publisher Eidos. Now that is out of the way, let's get to the fun stuff.

You play as the funny, charming and extremely latin Rico (Shown below) who is a CIA agent with a dedication for his mission(s)!

The story in the game is that you are going into a made up asian country called "Panau". Everything is not fine and dandy in Panau after the president got assassinated by his son, who is now president. It is your mission to go in and set things str...




...You know what, that's not what the game is about though. The story is like a side-quest in a RPG game.


You wanna know what the game is really about? Like REALLY about?


Fucking around. That's right. Going from town to town, blowing shit up and slaughtering the entire army of the current president. 


You know why? To get "Chaos". Chaos unlocks missions (side-quests derp), Black market items, Story missions (super side-quests), and Stronghold takeovers (side-quest enabling side-quest).


But really, with a sandbox about as big as the fucking sun and vehicles ranging wider than the equator, this game is the ultimate fucking around simulator EVER. 


I'll give you a scenario:
You set a waypoint to go to the next super side-quest. You realize it's 26 kilometers away(!). You call the Black market and order a military jet. Your jet arrives, and off you go! About 3 minutes after take-off, you see a military airbase. You kamakazie the fuck out of the hangar containing 4 other military jets. You blow up everything with the army-star on it, and get the fuck out. Carry on as usual. Rinse, repeat.


^ THAT.. THAT is Just Cause 2 and what it's about. Going apeshit. Living out your  destruction-fetishes upon south-east asian soldiers.


And I haven't told you the most funny feature yet:


The grapling hook. This thing is completely fucking overpowered. Let me make a top 5 of the funniest things I've discovered with the grapling hook so far:


5. Putting one end in a Panauan soldier, and then attaching the other end to a gas canister, then send the gas canister flying.


4. Putting one end in a speeding car, the other one in a nearby house, then watch as the car makes a quintiple backflip and explode.


3. Attach the hook between two cars and make them drive on each side of a tree or some  other object and laugh your ass off when they swing around and frontal eachother.


2. Attach a Panauan soldier to a jet plane, then proceed to do 400 barrel rolls with him dangling from underneath the jet.


1. This one kills you, but  is  so fucking funny to do between missions anyway. Grapple yourself to a enemy plane, fly with it for a while, when you find a military base or alike, you drop from the plane, free fall towars the ground, find a soldier to land on, then wait for the military jet to follow you and blow the entire base up.




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So to sum this up.


Is Just Cause 2 worth the money and time? I would say FUCK YES, with some added "SHIT YEAH" for measure.


This is a game about fucking around to unlock content. GTA IV didn't even have that. This is pretty  much everything that GTA IV should've had. Especially NO MOTHER FUCKING ROMAN!


I give Just Cause 2:


9/10 Panauan soldiers attached to a commercial airliner.

Life isn't fair for the wicked...

Recently, a friend of mine had to go through something terrible emotionally. I do not want to go into details, but it is something I never want to go through again for myself, let alone that he has to go through it.

I have been at his place since yesterday, and I have been trying to be the friend that I know I can be. I have always been one of those people who try and not rely on others, and always thinks it is worse when someone else has to go through it and not me.

I know you will probably read this after I post it, especially since you are sitting like, 2 meters away from me, so I wanted to get this said:

I am sorry if I am not saying the right things, or fulfilling my job of distracting you from what has happened, but I am trying my best. I know it is tough, but so are you. I know you can handle this in the long run. It is a challange, but hell, I have seen you conquer bigger blocks in the road.

"Ain't no rest for the wicked", right?

Stay strong, bro. You can do this.

Untill next time,

Signed,

Exxy.

Entertainment!.. or some shit like that.

Alright, I usually don't like doing these, but I thought "meh, fuck it, might be fun."

This is one of those questionares you see all over facebook, however, I stole this one from my cousin Louise (HAI!) and thought that it might actually be entertainment. Let's try it out, shall we?

(I translated it myself btw, So be appriciative god damnit!)

Something that made you happy yesterday: Um.. Playing Bad Company 2 with Niclas I guess?
What did you do today at 8 am?: Sleeping...
What did you do 15 minutes ago?: Played League of Legends
Last thing you said out loud: "Keep a check on these matches, I placed bets on all of them." to my dad.
Last thing someone said to you: "Will do!" from my dad in response to the previous question.  
What have you been drinking today?: Water, Orange Juice and Mineral Water
What was the last thing you ate?: I knicked a handfull of crisps from my dad in the living room.
What was the last thing you bought?: Uhm.. In a actual store: A big bottle of coke and some candy for a movie night at Niclas' place. Online: DLC for Battlefield Bad Company 2.
What color is your door?: Brown, and what type of fucking question is that? I'll counter that with "What color is your mothers bedpost? OH WAIT, I KNOW THAT ONE! Booyah."
What's the weather like at your place?: Is this questionare boring itself so much that it is seriously asking about the weather? Well, it's cold and cloudy. Welcome to Sweden.
Favourite ice-cream flavour?: Vanilla :3
Do you believe in love at first sight?: I believe in headshot at first sight? No, but seriously, I'm not sure.
Are you a heavy sleeper?: Quite.
Do you have nightmares?: The fuck? Psychoanalasys time! Of course I do!
Are you happy with your job?: Yes, I fucking love my job. It feels like something I could do for a long time. Favourite type of clothing?: Big clothes. Baggy cargo's, big shirts, etc.
Favourite song right now?:  I've been listening quite alot to 'Saul Williams - List of demands' and 'I Fight Dragons - Don't you?' lately.
What do you see if you look to your right?: A deoderant and my cellphone.
What makes you happy right now?: Music and Video Games I guess.
What are you going to do after this?: Play a bit of Team Fortress 2 I think. 
Right or left handed?: Right-handed 
How are you feeling right now?: Relaxed and at peace.
Favourite candy?: DAIM!!! (Insider joke within VFN)
What are you wearing?: Fucking pervert. A 3 sizes too big hockey jersey, Cargo-shorts and underwear.
Plans for the summer?: Most likely gonna work and chill all summer. Aiming to go for a holiday when autumn comes.
How many pillows do you have when you sleep?: 2. Which would explain my fucked neck.
Do you know how to play any instruments?: Guitar, although I am not awesome at it.
Morning or night person?: Night, because I prefer the dark..
What's most important to you?: Music, Gaming, Friends, Movies, Writing.
Are you ticklish?: I will answer this like I answer when someone tries to tickle me: "If you even fucking try, I will chop your fucking hands off."
Do you snore?: Ask your mom, she knows.
Astrological sign: I think it's Genesis, which is awesome because I FUCKING LOVE SEGA GENESIS!
Most gross bug?: I don't know? I don't really mind bugs that much? OH WAIT, THAT ANNOYING FUCKING BUG WHERE YOU CAN'T SEE ANIVIA'S FUCKING ICE-BOMB!
What are you longing for the most right now?: The day people will understand that Drum'n'Bass makes everything so much better.


Well, I hope that was entertaining for you, because to be fair, this sort of creeped me out on some questions. If you like this, I can dig up more of these and answer them for your entertainment.


Untill next time,


Signed,


Exxy.

Distractions, problems and lack of time.

So.. The gaming adventure kind of got knocked down the shitter. There are several reasons for this, and one of them is easily described: "Work". I have been juggling two different jobs this past week. One is on my own account, the other one is my usual job.

The one on my own account is working as a scoreboard operator during a handball tournament here in town. And I did that this past weekend. Before that I was just swapped at work all the time when I wasn't away for other reasons.

So I am postponing the gaming adventure in text-form for a while. I did the livestream for those who were interested, but as it played out, I didn't have the time to game as much as I wanted for the gaming adventure.

So, for the upcoming week, I will probably just keep this blog more simple, and talk about what's going on and post some more rage/rant/rambling-posts relating to shit going on in the world.

To compensate for my lack of posts, I am thinking of doing another game review during the day, because today is the first day in ages where I genuinely have time to write something for the blog.

Time will tell!

Signed,

Exxy

The gaming adventure is here!

The gaming adventure is upon us, people!

The game chosen is Fallout: New Vegas, and I will start it off with a BANG! I'm live-streaming the entire first session of it!

You can find the stream HERE!

I will start it at 2:30 pm GMT, 3:30 pm CET (15:30). So tune in if you want to see me make an ass out of myself in FNV!

Fuck you 2010, Welcome 2011!

Alright, a big warning before you get too deep into this and can't stop reading it. This post will contain the following:

- Rage
- Sad moments
- Regrets
- Joys
- A Hit and Shit list


So, now that you've been warned. Let's get into this.

Ladies and Mentlegen, this is my 2010 in review.


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So, 2010 is now over, and to be totally honest, I don't really know if it was a good or bad year. Alot of good things happened, but some of the worst things that has ever happened to me also happened this year.

We can start with a cheery note, which actually comes from last night. Me, my brother, and his girlfriend went to a party with some close friends of theirs. I wasn't too sure on how I would fit in to the group, but later found out that I got along with most of them and even got one of those weird nickname-based friendships with one of the other guests.

But the highlight of the night was the fact that my brother was there, he was in a really good mood, and most of all: He was allowed to take a few beers. All in all, it was a really good night.

(1-0 cheery!)

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Now, a less cheery note. My brothers accident. I already have a post about it, so you can read that if you need to get filled in about it. It was one of the worst days of my life so far.

(so far, 1-1)

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Another less cheery note but with a happy ending! At the beginning of the year, I broke contact with a friend of mine, and at the time it felt like it was something I had to do. Today, I want to knee myself in the face for being such a fucking retard. After about 6 months of no contact with her, I sent her a message, and got a response (which I didn't expect to get at all). Now, we're back to being friends, and I have to say, she is one of the best friends I've ever had.

Misa, if you're reading this, I am so sorry for what I did, and you have no idea how glad I am that you took me back as your friend after I was a complete dick towards you earlier this year. I hope you and Eph stay as happy as I see that you guys are now, you deserve it more than anyone else.

(Fuck it, I am adding a point to each on this, 2-2)

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Now, a really fucking shitty note. I am not going to include any major details, but earlier this year, I had (what I felt) was the biggest stab in the back of my life. I put my full trust in someone I loved and cared about, and that person turned around and fucked me over so bad that it left scars that will be there for fucking life. I have broken contact with that person now, and I hope that I can get my ability to trust people properly back.

(Oh noes, cheery notes are down! 2-3)

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Positive note! I got a job!.. That I love!.. But I'm not sure I am gonna get to keep it. I was working as a temp, and my contract ran out yesterday, and I have no idea if I am still allowed to jump in from time to time to assist them at my job. It's a small department with 5 employees (My brother was one of them), and I was there to fill out the numbers during a holiday, and got to stay for a while, and I absolutely love my job. It's really rewarding compared to my earlier jobs. So.. for me.. keep your fingers crossed I get to keep the job.

(Not sure what to add to this, so I'll do one of each I guess. 3-4)

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This past year, I've had some of the most heartwarming bro-moments with my two best IRL friends. I've seen one of them get a girlfriend and being really happy for a long period of time. Holmström, if you read this, you know I only jab at you with good intents, bro. 

The other friend and I had the best bro-moment I have ever experienced in my entire life. Out of respect for him, I won't detail the entire story, but let's just say that I got to be with him for a moment that could be one of the best happenings of his life. It's also the first time in my life that I sit up to 6 am (waiting for the cab companies to start driving) and talking about all types of good stuff from the years. Niclas, if you're reading this, I am so thankful I got to be there that night, and I really wish you the best with the future of that moment.

(This defo gets a cheery one. 4-4)

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These were only some of the moments of the past year, but these were some of the major ones that impacted me heavily. There are some people I want to thank for being there, being bro's, and most of all; Being the best people they could be under 2010.

Misa - Again, I am sorry for what I did, and I wish you and Ephie the best.

Masson - You've been a really good bro this year, and I am really looking forward to meeting you in real life, bro.

Niclas - I am so thankful that you've been here and that you've allowed me to be there when you wanted to talk. 2011, the year of the Rainbow Six commanders, bro.

Holmström - As I said earlier bro, every jab you get from me, comes with some underlying bromance dude. We'll have to get some more spontaneus trips planned dude. I wish you and Emelie the best.

r0cky - Dude, bro, batman. I know 2010 was a bit hard on you, but I know you. You'll hit the ground running in 2011. Keep strong bro, and make sure we can get some mixes in dude. It's been too long.

Undead2k (a.k.a Addie) - I've gotten really close to Addie the past year, and I hope it stays this way, because you are a really cool guy, dude. Hell, that huntsman of yours is part of the reason I can get my gaming going for mixes. Also, *poke* Logo *poke*.
  
Tom - Everything from Starcraft 2 to League of Legends to Team Fortress 2, gaming with you have been hillarious and really enjoyable. I also want to thank you for putting trust in me with the team while you had your nights off.

Spaceboy McGhee - I do believe that you, Adam, Sarah and Nick were the reason I became so god damn addicted to League of Legends, and I love you all for it. I've also had some of the best discussions and conversations of the past year with you. (The ska and punk conversation was the biggest suprise and enjoyable conversation of the year.)

Leifalot - We've had some laughs the past year, and hopefully, we get to fulfill team EIF a bit more under 2011! Go us! LEIFJÄVEL!

Homer - Watching you play have resulted in some of the most spectacular "WOAH!" moments of the past year. Your damn kamakazie airstrafing has given me quite the practice and motivation to be able to shoot you down AT LEAST 90% of the time in 2011. Go team Luxemburg!

Sick-Lizard - There's been some real hillarity between us during warmups and during matches the past year. The rage, the LOL's, the WTF's and the warping. Hope we can finetune that teamwork for 2011.

Lucky & Page - I count you guys as a team. You guys are hillarious when you're together, and you're really fun to talk to and joke around with individually. Oh, and Lucky, I still owe you a beer and a box of cookies. 

Mats - Keep on raging dude, it's weirdly motivational. I have to say that I enjoy the occational youtube and other links you throw my way from time to time. "Jaevla svensker", amirite?

Malow, emp, Zolan, eXplico, xc3 - "Skånefolket". I really want to thank you for some really insane and hillarious games the past year. I hope to meet you guys for my birthday dudes. DANSKJÄVLAR! NOSFERATU!


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The list goes on with people I want to thank, but I don't want to make this into a novel, so I have to set the line somewhere.

I promised you a Hit/Shit list, so this will be the top and bottom 3 of the past year.

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Hitlist:

1. The bro-moments with Niclas and Holmström

2. The close friends I've made this past year.

3. The support and concern from everyone around me during my brother's accident.


Shitlist:

1. The backstab and lack of trust in people nowadays.

2. My brother's accident

3. The fact I might loose my job.


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Now, this will conclude 2010, and I really wish you all a good 2011. Thank you all for reading, and I hope you will stay strong and awesome for the upcoming year.


I will start the gaming adventure the upcoming week, and I will make sure to keep my promise of a post every day about my adventures, and if everything goes as planned, there will be a little bonus thing at the start of the week.




Best of wishes,
Signed,
Exxy.