'Just Cause 3' release date, news & update: fan-made epic launch trailer features Rico Rodriguez's explosions and rap! [VIDEO]
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"Just Cause 3" is out on Dec. 1, 2016, for Xbox One, PC and PS4 and there are so many things that fans of the franchise can expect including this fanmade-turned-official launch trailer for the game:
The trailer features the main character Rico Rodriguez, with guns and explosions. The video and rap song is made by CoolTwinSkittles and was the winner of the fan trailer contest held by gamemaker Avalanche Studios and Square Enix last October.
According to Game Spot, there were more than 1,200 entries and the team had a hard time picking the winner.
"The response to the Just Cause 3 Trailer Competition was overwhelming, with some 1200 entries showcasing the talent of our community," the team wrote on the description bar of the video posted on YouTube. Choosing a winner was extremely hard, but the energy, humour and general quality of our chosen winner cemented him as the panel's favourite.
"We're incredibly excited to share the talents of CoolTwinSkittles whose EXPLOSION RAP TRAILER has won its place as the game's official launch trailer."
The announcement was made on Nov. 30 and the winner, user "CoolTwinSkittles" responded to the news:
"Just wanted to say thank you so much for the awesome opportunity! I'm honored to have my trailer as the official launch trailer!" they wrote in the comments section. "There were so many good entries! Was stunned but happy that you went with mine! Different is what I was exploding for! Thanks, Just Cause for an awesome dream come true! You all rock!"
His prize is worth $5,000, which includes a gaming PC with a 6th-gen Intel Core processor, KRK Monitors, Neat Microphones, a guitar, headphones, speakers and many more.
While the game is currently out, those who have pre-ordered the game get to enjoy the exclusive perks. According to Gotta Be Mobile, pre-orders will be upgraded to "Day One Edition" where players can have three different vehicles, a sports car, an off-road buggy and a speedboat. They also get the Capstone Bloodhound RPG weapon as another bonus.
Additionally, there are four versions of the game as well. There's the "Just Cause 3 Standard Edition" which contains no pre-order bonuses or extras and can be bought for $59.99 through the Xbox Store and PlayStation Network or on disc.
Then there's the "Just Cause 3 XL Edition" where the players get the standard edition but with a Final Argument Sniper Rifle and a "Just Cause 3: Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass" for $84.49. The season pass can be bought separately for $24.99.
There's also a "Just Cause 3 Collector's Edition" which comes with a grappling hook replica and base, a 24x24 inch poster, a digital Day One Edition of the game and a 32-page artbook for $119.99.
The last is the "Just Cause 3 Digital Edition" for PlayStation include a Theme song for the game. For Xbox One gamers, they can access "Just Cause 2" for free.
