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Burnout Paradise 360 Bogart Resurfaces

Well that was certainly one hell of a long week. After Criterion recalled the Bogart patch for Burnout Paradise on the Xbox 360 due to the update causing frame rate issues with the game, the suggested somewhat wishfully that the fixed version would be available the following week. The process wound up taking a bit longer than expected after they submitted it to Microsoft on April 29th, but now it's finally online and working fine. Once again, Bogart is pretty much the patching and bug-fixing update that lays the foundation for the upcoming Cagney, Davis, and Eastwood content packs, which introduce new game modes, motorcycles, and a host of other nifty features to the game.

360 Bogart is online now! [Criterion]

12:00 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Mike Fahey
1,676 views, 18 comments

Latest by The Commissar: @PSWii60-Fanboy: There was this thing called Q&A - when your profits were on the line, strangely, game developers put more of an emphasis on it. Now that they can release now and fix later, corporate suits demanding X as release date more »

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Burnout Paradise Coming to PC

Burnout Paradise is coming to the PC, Electronic Arts announced today.

The game, the first ever in the franchise to come to the PC, is being "rebuilt specifically for the PC" and will include expanded multiplayer, enhanced online feature and new "community driven content."

Criterion will be holding a press conference on their website later today to talk more details about the upcoming game. Hit up the jump for the full release.

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7:40 AM on Fri May 9 2008
By Brian Crecente
3,552 views, 54 comments

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Burnout Paradise To Introduce Motorcycles, Night, General Bad Assness

Criterion has just announced a major addition to Burnout Paradise. Planned for their "Davis" update this August, the download will include motorcycles (a first for Burnout) along with "their own game modes, challenges and even some new locations tailored to fit their unique performance and handing characteristics." From that statement we're assuming that cars and bikes will not race side-by-side, but you can take it as you will.

In addition, the Davis update will bring night time driving to the game—adding a bit of realism to freely racing around public streets without getting constantly arrested and frisked. Here's the full Criterion announcement:

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11:20 AM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By Mark Wilson
7,349 views, 94 comments

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Criterion Recalls 360 Burnout Bogart Update

Criterion Games is in the process of recalling the recently released Bogart update for the Xbox 360 version of Burnout Paradise, with all updated version due to be rolled back by this Friday. The recall is due to a issue in the patch that cause the frame rate of the game to suffer, noticeably stuttering at high speed, which really are the only speeds in Burnout you need to concern yourself with. The patch is due to be reissued next week, with all of the promised fixes in place. Meanwhile the Criterion blog continues to count down to the PlayStation 3 release of the Bogart patch, slated for release tomorrow. Kudos to Criterion for rolling things back rather than having players suffer through issues while waiting for a patch for the patch.

Bogart 360 latest news [Criterion Games Blog]

10:20 AM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By Mike Fahey
1,821 views, 40 comments

Latest by okenny :): @Seiven: *bites Seiven*... i've got nothing, just wanted to see what attacking someone for their opinion felt like <3 I thank god that games can be patched now... sure it's made for some sloppy shit but at least they can fix more »

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Custom Soundtracks For Burnout Paradise PS3

Criterion really wants to prove that they understand the desires of the Burnout Paradise community with their forthcoming Cagney update. Not only are they adding three new multiplayer modes and changing the way standard definition is rendered in order to deliver crisper graphics to those of us not blessed with HD, they've even gone as far as implementing custom soundtracks for the PlayStation 3 crowd. PS3 owners will be able to access the XMB custom soundtracks menu from with the EasyDrive menu in the game, allowing them to shuffle or repeat their tracks to their heart's content. If you haven't already, I would highly suggest bookmarking the Criterion Games blog. They're constantly updating it with fresh new information about what is shaping up to be the ultimate Burnout experience.

Criterion Games announces custom soundtracks for Burnout Paradise on PlayStation 3 [The Criterion Games Blog]

11:30 AM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Mike Fahey
2,912 views, 74 comments

Latest by artofwar420: @artofwar420: Sorry, forgot to say it was because of the lackluster soundtrack and bad bad bad DJ impersonator. more »

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Cagney Brings New Burnout Paradise Multiplayer Modes

While Criterion is getting ready to unleash their Bogart Update for Burnout Paradise, they're already lining up new content for the dead movie star patch. The Cagney Update will see the introduction of three new FreeBurn multiplayer modes to the game: Online Stunt Run, Marked Man or Road Rage. Online Stunt Run sees up to 8 players simultaneously competing for the highest stunt score within 2 minutes, with eliminated players sticking around to screw with the survivors' combos. Road Rage features two teams, one that must race to a checkpoint and then the finish line, while the other tries to stop them, which sounds like an interesting recipe for strategic thinking. Finally Marked Man is pretty much tag, where the one marked gets points for survival and the other players get points for taking him down. All three new modes sound like a hell of a lot of fun...now I'm regretting not picking the game up. Might have to rectify that shortly.

Three new FreeBurn game modes unveiled for the Cagney Update!!! [The Criterion Games Blog]

8:20 AM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By Mike Fahey
1,626 views, 51 comments

Latest by lordargent: lionkitten : If I had 5 or 6 or 7 friends online to screw around with, it might make a difference, but trying to find rooms to do challenges with is nigh impossible. The Showtime mode is just stupid. I more »

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Burnout Paradise Gets Massive, Trenchcoat-Wearing Update

I like Burnout Paradise, but I'll admit, it's not without its problems. Its glitches. Its "characteristics", as a used car salesman would tell you. Hoping to rectify some tons of those in one fell swoop, Criterion have announced that on April 24, both the 360 and PS3 versions will receive the "Bogart" update, which promises to fix a range of issues from online bugs to sequencing hiccups, with some gameplay balance tossed onto the back seat between them. More »

4:30 AM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By Luke Plunkett
8,664 views, 63 comments

Latest by lordargent: TechnoDestructo: Most serious ones on PCs are. You're missing the point a bit. You said consoles can't use thousands of pieces of hardware as an excuse for bugs. I said that not all bugs are caused by hardware incompatibilities. Now you say that most more »

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Burnout Paradise Sells A Million

EA's multi-platform racer Burnout Paradise has sold a cool million copies worldwide. The open world game's gotten solid reviews and offers up democratic DLC. So, there ya go! A million copies, seemingly well deserved and everything. Just like that.
Burnout Paradise Selling [Criterion via Xbox 360]

10:00 PM on Fri Apr 4 2008
By Brian Ashcraft
1,957 views, 61 comments

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Wyclef Jean Makes Sweet Synergy Love To PlayStation, Burnout Brands

You know what's great? Cross promotion! It's something we don't dedicate enough blog time to. That's why I was thrilled to learn about Columbia Records recording artist Wyclef Jean teaming with Sony Computer Entertainment America and Electronic Arts for his latest video, "Fast Car." Not only does it feature a fantastic toe tapper of a number by the multi-platinum musician, but the video, directed and conceived by Wyclef—Clef, as I and Columbia Records Mark DiDia call him—but PlayStation 3 and PSP product placement.

The video is packed with footage from Burnout Paradise, which my man Clef says "helps us get the attention of youngsters." See, he thinks "Fast Car' is like life - the pace of life is moving so fast, where you can burn yourselves out at times." Burn. Out. Did you just have your mind blown too at how expertly this all fits together?

If you haven't yet, maybe you will when the high-def video is added to the PlayStation Store! Units will be shifted, my friends. Shifted like a "fast car" going from first to second as it burns up the charts! Or some metaphor that makes sense!

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3:40 PM on Tue Mar 25 2008
By Michael McWhertor
1,562 views, 25 comments

Latest by artofwar420: Jesus walks.... it was a fast car... Doesn't get better than that. Bump bumpity bump. more »

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New Burnout Paradise DLC Will Be Free

Not so long ago, Criterion promised that some of their DLC for Burnout Paradise would be free. It was good news, but who really knew if we'd get any of the decent stuff without paying for it? On the Criterion message boards, creative director Alex Ward revealed that a new map expansion including multiple islands of city expansion will be free for everyone.

So does this means that all new Burnout Paradise maps will come free so that all users can partake in the multiplayer? No, but it's a good sign that Criterion may focus their paid DLC on individual items like cars rather than collectively shared add-ons like maps. We'll see how this unfolds, but so far, so good.

GT Concept,s new livery OH YEH ITS SWEET [Criterion via Shacknews][image]

12:00 PM on Fri Mar 14 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,004 views, 27 comments

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Zero Punctuation Burning Out

I don't know if Yahtzee is slowly losing his touch or if I'm just getting used to him, but I suppose even a mouthful of angry bees can get boring if you do it every week. This time around he takes on Burnout Paradise, which he describes as, "A game for cool people who like fast cars and don't have enough time to play games because of all the sex they have." That having been said, I've just ordered a dozen copies, just in case anyone takes him seriously.


Zero Punctuation: Burnout Paradise [The Escapist]

6:00 PM on Wed Mar 12 2008
By Mike Fahey
7,427 views, 132 comments

Latest by Bokusatsu_Tenshi: I liked it... the only reason I see it not being as funny is just... that I don't like simulation/driving games in general... more »

Burnout Paradise To Become More Paradisiacal. The gang at Criterion Games has announced that they're issuing a new patch for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation racer Burnout Paradise any day now, fixing a host of glitches and bringing the version number to a healthy 1.2. The full list of changes is available at the official Criterion Games site. Enjoy these lovely bugs before they're gone forever.

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More Skate, Burnout, Mass Effect Coming From EA

From the Duh Files comes news that EA plans to ship "extensions" to its financially successfully Skate and Burnout series, by way of EA Games prez Frank Gibeau. He also says that a proper Mass Effect sequel is already in the works. What those extensions may be wasn't defined, GameSpot reports, but could easily mean proper sequels or handheld spin-offs. And while downloadable content most likely isn't out of the question, Skate producers have gone on record in the past saying the title wasn't built with DLC in mind.

Another Burnout wouldn't come as a shock to just about anyone, but it would appear that EA is not going to give up trying to unseat the current Madden of skateboarding, Tony Hawk. He told investors "these are the fights that EA knows how to win," which I'm sure has Activision execs losing control of their bowels in fear. You're welcome for the imagery.

New Burnout, Skate on the way [GameSpot]

4:30 PM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By Michael McWhertor
3,329 views, 49 comments

Latest by ratba: Skate 2 = Actually doing lip tricks and getting off the board?!?!?... I'll buy. more »

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Burnout Paradise DLC Won't Lock Out Cheapskates

Speaking with MTV, EA have taken the unusual step (at least for them) in assuring Burnout Paradise players that future DLC for the title won't split the online community between those who opt to buy the DLC and those who don't. Issuing a written statement, they explain:
It's our intention to extend the life of Burnout with additional DLC in the near future. As mentioned, we don't want to split the online community between those that have content and those that don't. Our intention is to offer both free and paid for DLC in a way that enables everyone to 'see' the content, even if they have not paid for it.
They wouldn't elaborate on what exactly that meant. Which means I'm just going to speculate that they'll open up new areas of the map for you to drive around, but unless you pay for the DLC, you won't be able to trigger any of the events contained within.
EA Says You'll Experience 'Burnout Paradise' DLC — Even if You Don't Buy it [MTV]

9:40 PM on Thu Feb 7 2008
By Luke Plunkett
3,679 views, 52 comments

Latest by MrLister: I hope it'll be like the demo. An area of the city that you are free to drive around but can't activate challenges. Or some more areas like the arifield, quarry and stock track. Actually come to think of it, maybe more »

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Week in Games: No More Heroes Edition

We finally start getting some good titles this week with No More Heroes, Advance Wars 2, Pirates of the Burning Sea and Burnout Paradise My wallet is going to start emptying itself again. I can just feel it coming. What are you going to be picking up this week?

No More Heroes (WII)
Suda 51's surreal cel shaded adventures of Travis Touchdown.

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS)
The follow up to the wildly popular Advance Wars hits with a new storyline and wi-fi.

Pirates of the Burning Sea (PC)
Arrrgh! Live the life of a pirate on land and sea in this new MMO.

Burnout Paradise (PS3, X360)
Drive, crash and burn!

Endless Ocean (WII)
Explore the mysterious world under the sea.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (DS)
Pit Mario against Sonic on your DS.

One Piece: Unlimited Adventure (WII)
Search for booty with Capt. Monkey.

Iridium Runners (PS2)
It's a space race!

Rainbow Islands Evolution (PSP)
Bub and Bob are back again in a new old adventure again.

6:00 PM on Sun Jan 20 2008
By fdemarco
5,037 views, 174 comments

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Criterion Responds To Burnout Paradise Criticism

Alex Ward and, by association, The Burnout Team have written a rather grumbly Christmas card to fans who have found one too many things to complain about in the demo version of Burnout Paradise. There are plenty of instances of Ward SHOUTING ACROSS THE INTERNET IN ALL CAPS in response to whining and plenty of defending the team's design decisions. Those decisions make Paradise a different experience from Burnout Revenge, but not, as Ward suggests, a clone of Test Drive Unlimited, to which the game is drawing comparisons.

Ward assures concerned fans that "Burnout has always and will always be about evolution. We're quite open about this, and we've said it many times and in many interviews so it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone really. Just because we do something in one game never means it may or will come back in another." The full, surprisingly frank rant is worth the read.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND SOME DEMO QUESTIONS ANSWERED... [Criterion Games - thanks, Aaron!]

6:20 PM on Fri Dec 21 2007
By Michael McWhertor
6,168 views, 174 comments

Latest by taomaster99: Demo was ok, tried it on x360, but nothing special to write home about. The comparison to Test Drive is valid but still it's own game. Not really big on racing games, though, unless you can shoot something. more »

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Open World vs. Real World, And My Feelings on the Burnout Paradise Demo

I am a lazy bastard. And maybe it's for this reason, among a slew of others I'm sure, that I enjoy playing games so much. Run around and play football? Too sweaty, I'll load Madden. Steal cars and beat up prostitutes? Too much work scrubbing the blood stains, just give me GTA.

The real world is a pain in the ass. It involves traffic, cleaning gutters and lines at the grocery store. And often gaming is effective because it streamlines the experience of life, like a movie, just giving us the best parts, the frosty tops of cupcakes without the dry bottoms. That's why when I loaded Burnout Paradise and found a large, beautiful world just waiting for my destructive domination, I was let down.

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1:40 PM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By Mark Wilson
11,880 views, 237 comments

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Burnout Paradise Soundtrack Revealed

EA is known for their strong and varied game soundtracks, but lately their song lists have made me scratch my head and wonder if I even qualify to write about music anymore, what with all the bands I haven't recognized. Not so with Burnout Paradise, which features at least 10 tracks I could sing for you (badly) right now, including the Guns N' Roses masterpiece, Paradise City - which was really a no brainer considering that's where the game takes place. Other artists I recognize include Adam and the Ants, Faith No More, Alice in Chains, Jimmy Eat World, and Twisted Sister with I Wanna Rock, which pretty much guaranteed EA $60 of my hard-earned monies. Hit the jump for the full track list while I load up my iPod and drive my broken blue Nissan Sentra dangerously down the highway shouting Dee Snider vocals at the top of my lungs. More »

10:00 AM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By Mike Fahey
22,629 views, 107 comments

Latest by Mr_Mischif: They got -1 for no more "Just Tonight", but got +1 for the Jason Nevins mix of Rockstar. And another for "Dead Living". You survive this time, EA. more »