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Neebus · 08-15-2008, 12:24 PM

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BURNOUT PARADISE LAUNCHES ON PLAYSTATION NETWORK

’Year of Paradise’ Heralds Direct to Consumer Revolution as Criterion Games Introduces PLAYSTATION®3 Trophy System and Motorcycles.

Redwood City, CA – Aug 14, 2008 – Criterion Games, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the Platinum-hit driving game Burnout™ Paradise will be available to download from the US PLAYSTATION®Network via the PLAYSTATION®Store for $29.99 this Fall. Winner of over 55 awards worldwide, the downloadable version of Burnout Paradise will incorporate all of the recent updates that Criterion Games has delivered directly to consumers.

Burnout Paradise offers hours of intense, high action driving in a stunning open-world that can be experienced both in single player and socially online with your friends -- but the fun does not end there. Earlier this year, Criterion Games kicked off ‘The Year of Paradise’ at www.criteriongames.com. The Year of Paradise is a year-long direct-to-consumer program where Criterion Games regularly releases new game-changing downloadable content that is designed to evolve the game beyond its initial retail release. The first update is available now (August), free of charge* through the PLAYSTATION Network and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace, and includes three new game modes, new cars and 70 new multi-part challenges, extending the game with hours of new gameplay. The download pack also introduces a live news page where players can track their game progress and find out news on upcoming online multiplayer events. More game-changing downloadable content is coming this Fall for Burnout Paradise, including trophy support and motorcycles free of charge* through the PLAYSTATION Network and Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Fiona Sperry, Studio Manager for Criterion Games said, “Our mission at Criterion is to provide the most entertaining gaming service possible. In order to do that, it’s key that we have the ability to deliver content to players in ways that work for them – through quick and easy download or via traditional bricks and mortar. For us, the fun is in playing the game with friends and constantly discovering new surprises in the world. Download packs with meaningful new gameplay are the perfect way for us to keep entertaining fans and keep them playing, even months after launch.”

I wonder if it's a huge download, considering the size on the blu-ray disk was pretty big.

Jakuza · 08-15-2008, 03:45 PM

Personally, I don't see the point in this. This can end up with you wasting 5+ gigs of HDD. I can't afford that, since my PS3 has the 20 gig HDD.

Go out and buy the game!

Neebus · 08-15-2008, 03:59 PM

Buy a bigger hard drive. The point is though, EA have given you the choice to download the full game directly to your PS3 or buy the blu-ray versions.

Speaking of PS3, did you get into the Resistance 2 Beta?

Jakuza · 08-15-2008, 04:05 PM

Nah, I didn't.

Neebus · 08-15-2008, 04:09 PM

Well, I entered a few times to get in the beta. After they roll some new keys out, I'll send you one.

Dedinho · 08-15-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Neebus

Well, I entered a few times to get in the beta. After they roll some new keys out, I'll send you one.

I want one toooooooooooooo =[ =[ =[ ='[

Jakuza · 08-15-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Neebus

Well, I entered a few times to get in the beta. After they roll some new keys out, I'll send you one.

Neebus, you didn't throw out your PS3?

GoFlyAKite · 08-15-2008, 04:45 PM

I really want this game now, but I'll probably get the disk version. Just seems like they really make your purchase worth while, with all the free updates and stuff. Well that and the demo was awesome.

Neebus · 08-15-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakuza

Neebus, you didn't throw out your PS3?

I just got one. Remember when I asked on aim which game to get? I ended up getting FoM, The Godfather, Gundam, and Warhawk. I'm probably going to get Time Crisis 4 and Uncharted next.

I still love my 360 to death.

Stabkiller0 · 08-15-2008, 09:28 PM

Criterion is a ****ing awesome developer. They're still releasing free huge DLC packs for their game and plan on expanding Burnout Paradise like crazy. Hell, day and night cycles plus the game is coming to the PC for user generated content(Mods!!!)

08-15-2008, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jakuza OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flower City, NY. Posts: 10,737 Reputation: 152	Personally, I don't see the point in this. This can end up with you wasting 5+ gigs of HDD. I can't afford that, since my PS3 has the 20 gig HDD. Go out and buy the game! __________________

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Jakuza OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flower City, NY. Posts: 10,737 Reputation: 152	Nah, I didn't. __________________

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GoFlyAKite Loric's Lunatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada. Infractions: 23 Posts: 2,648 Reputation: 23	I really want this game now, but I'll probably get the disk version. Just seems like they really make your purchase worth while, with all the free updates and stuff. Well that and the demo was awesome. __________________

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08-15-2008, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Neebus SuperKenshin's Servent Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,072 Reputation: 33	Buy a bigger hard drive. The point is though, EA have given you the choice to download the full game directly to your PS3 or buy the blu-ray versions. Speaking of PS3, did you get into the Resistance 2 Beta?

08-15-2008, 04:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Neebus SuperKenshin's Servent Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,072 Reputation: 33	Well, I entered a few times to get in the beta. After they roll some new keys out, I'll send you one.

08-15-2008, 09:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stabkiller0 OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,757 Reputation: 26	Criterion is a ****ing awesome developer. They're still releasing free huge DLC packs for their game and plan on expanding Burnout Paradise like crazy. Hell, day and night cycles plus the game is coming to the PC for user generated content(Mods!!!)