Burnout Paradise - Page 50 - Blu-ray Forum

sega_smasher · 01-16-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

with everything that they have shown already in this addon, I am going to guess $20-25 in the PSN.

i sure hope not... =(

cathexist · 01-16-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sega_smasher

the most i'll pay for the DLC is 10 bucks. i'd much rather only pay for the party pack mode... dont care for the cars. i just want those extra trophies. lol

I definitely want the ecto and delorian styled cars...

It'll be interesting to see what they charge since the full game isn't that much, and the previous add-on content has been free. I'm hoping it's $10 (or less of course).

I want the party pack because I usually have a couple people over and I feel bad with them just watching me play

Shin-Ra · 01-18-2009, 03:54 PM

Hello.

Ultimate Box, Party Pack Download and Another Juicy FREE Game Update Soon

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Hey there. Another huge day here at Criterion Games!

We're finally ready to bring you the dates for 3 forthcoming Burnout offerings, and they're just a few weeks away!

On Friday 6th Feb, we'll release Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box in Europe and Asia only.

Since the launch of the award-winning Burnout Paradise, 2008s Driving Game of the Year, we've spent a year bringing you the greatest support ever to the game, with the introduction of multiple game modes, cars, PLAYSTATION 3 Trophies, challenges, weather, night time and motorcycles. See more in our Available Packs area.

The Ultimate Box brings together all this free content and also includes our first premium content - Burnout Paradise Party Pack. It's an unbeatable package for new players and also for all you players without an online-enabled console.

For existing Burnout fans, the big news today is that we can reveal that our Party Pack will be out on 5th Feb. This is our first premium pack. It'll be available to buy from the PlayStation Store or our own sparkling new in-game Burnout store.

And finally, for all those of you that aren't ready to part with your hard-earned cash just yet, comes the great news that on the 5th Feb, we'll be giving Burnout Paradise yet another barrage of FREE improvements, with a massive free update.

We'll bring you full details over the coming days, but this overhaul to the game includes the introduction of our all-new in-game website and awesome in-game store. We've also worked on changes to game modes, visuals, the entire vehicle dynamics system. Oh, and we've added a restart option!

Look out for the next episode of our video podcast - Crash TV. The gang will be on hand to discuss all these changes and more.

In-game website recap:

Burnout™ Paradise Network

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We're working hard to get closer to our fans this year.

We've already invited many to join us here at CriterionGames for a tour of the studio and a chance to meet the Burnout team. We introduced a blog and an in-game news service, so we could deliver all the latest Burnout news direct to the people that matter most, and we're bringing you all the latest information on what we're building and why, as we go about bringing Burnout Paradise the greatest online support for a game ever.

Now, we're making use of Sony's incredible in-game PLAYSTATION 3 browser to go a step beyond.

We're taking the existing Burnout Live News Page and revolutionising it using the PlayStation browser to bring you a massively upgraded news service, enhanced social play and much, much more – the result is something we're calling the Burnout Paradise Network.

We're looking forward to bringing you more information on this in the new year.

Potential graphical upgrades (demonstrated for PC version):

Crash TV Podcast - Episode 4 - 13:40

3rd-person-camera motion blur (currently 1st-person only)
Soft shadows - more natural and stable looking
Improved road shader - crack depth normal map
SSAO: Screen Space Ambient Occlusion
Multi-display output (Gigabit Ethernet-linked PS3's?)

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Originally Posted by Professor Follett, Criterion Games

I'm hoping that some of these [PC] features will come back into the console [version.]

caliblue15 · 01-18-2009, 04:09 PM

Too bad this is all coming way to late for me, the game ruined itself after I had to replay it 4 times... 2 times because of save corruptions, 1 time because trophies werent retroactive, and 1 time where I did everything to 101% on cars and bikes...

XundeadhunterX · 01-18-2009, 04:38 PM

that does suck

but i hate the Online trophies that is something weak really weak. Im bad enough at Burnout but online is am like a 3 yr old playing RE2 i would die on the first zombie LOL. but cool new pack im excited for it and hencte i'll get it back from my dad

caliblue15 · 01-18-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XundeadhunterX

that does suck

but i hate the Online trophies that is something weak really weak. Im bad enough at Burnout but online is am like a 3 yr old playing RE2 i would die on the first zombie LOL. but cool new pack im excited for it and hencte i'll get it back from my dad

The online trophies are easy, they have to do with your members in the room more than you..

evo_dadi · 01-19-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by caliblue15

Too bad this is all coming way to late for me, the game ruined itself after I had to replay it 4 times... 2 times because of save corruptions, 1 time because trophies werent retroactive, and 1 time where I did everything to 101% on cars and bikes...

i havent played mine also for a while and now im starting all over

bandit29 · 01-19-2009, 06:18 PM

Why can't the US get a hard copy of the Ultimate Box for the PS3/360?

I haven't played this in awhile...I need to get my skills back..

caliblue15 · 01-19-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

Why can't the US get a hard copy of the Ultimate Box for the PS3/360?

I haven't played this in awhile...I need to get my skills back..

The skills take about 2 races to come back... trust me.. lol..

This game is amazing, the only problem is the repitition to it... I wish the challenges would have changed about halfway through the game... or something.. The bikes though help with the change, I've beaten the bikes twice and it never feels like a chore...

Steelmaker · 01-23-2009, 02:12 PM

OMG!!! I just read where Criterion is finally including a restart option when doing events in the February update!! Once this is implemented, I will honestly be able to say that Burnout: Paradise City is....well....perfect! Hell I cannot think of one single thing else the game lacks. It is the perfect arcade racing game!

caliblue15 · 01-23-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

OMG!!! I just read where Criterion is finally including a restart option when doing events in the February update!! Once this is implemented, I will honestly be able to say that Burnout: Paradise City is....well....perfect! Hell I cannot think of one single thing else the game lacks. It is the perfect arcade racing game!

It needs airplanes, and some different racing modes playing 25 of the same race over and over gets boring...

lutefisk69 · 01-23-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

OMG!!! I just read where Criterion is finally including a restart option when doing events in the February update!! Once this is implemented, I will honestly be able to say that Burnout: Paradise City is....well....perfect! Hell I cannot think of one single thing else the game lacks. It is the perfect arcade racing game!

I don't know about perfect but darn good. I just hope the other companies look upon the success of this game with all the excellent updates and do the same, give lots of updates and people will keep playing a game.

95pgtproject · 01-23-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

Why can't the US get a hard copy of the Ultimate Box for the PS3/360?

So the Ultimate Box wont be available in stores only via psn for download

I was hoping to buy this in store so I wont have to spend hrs downloading updates ect and I sold my copy a while ago waiting on this one

Marine Mike · 01-23-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

OMG!!! I just read where Criterion is finally including a restart option when doing events in the February update!! Once this is implemented, I will honestly be able to say that Burnout: Paradise City is....well....perfect! Hell I cannot think of one single thing else the game lacks. It is the perfect arcade racing game!

I agree 100%!

Its so annoying getting stuck out West and having to drive all the way back to the main city which literally can take up to 5 minutes, lol.

Shin-Ra · 01-23-2009, 02:22 PM

Everything you need to know about our FREE 6th Feb update

Here are the full details of the FREE pack we're releasing on 6th Feb. Look out for this week's Crash TV. The team are on hand to talk through all these changes.

The release of this free pack co-incides with the release of our first paid-for pack (Burnout Paradise Party Pack), which will also be available on the 5th from our sparkling new in-game store.

But, if you’re not ready to splash the cash just yet, here’s the definitive list of everything that’s just been added to the game for FREE.

We can’t resist improving Burnout Paradise.

IN-GAME BROWSER AND STORE

The first change you'll notice (if you're on PLAYSTATION 3 or PC) is that we're now using in-game browser to bring something we're calling the Criterion Games Network. More on this next week!

The next major addition is our in-game store. You'll be able to easily buy new content, like the Party Pack, without leaving the comfort of Burnout Paradise. Just head for either the Main Menu or the Easydrive Menu. We'll add the Legendary Cars, Boost Specials, Toy Cars, Island and more (!), as they become available.

VEHICLE DYNAMICS

The vehicle handling has undergone it's most substantial overhaul since Burnout Paradise was first released. We’ve tweaked the handling on the first available cars, like the Hunter Cavalry, to make the game easier and more accessible.

These cars are now slower, harder to crash and less likely to spin out at low speeds. This’ll help any newcomers get into the game, but it also delivers greater variety between the early cars to the faster, more challenging later ones.

Burnout Paradise – easy to play but hard to master!

We’ve changed the way we display the performance of the cars in the junkyard. You can now easily compare cars and see that with the rebalanced handling, they’re more varied across the whole range. Again, we’re aiming for a more fun and accessible experience. And on the subject of the junkyard, you can now filter what you see there. Pick between cars or bikes and when our Legendary Cars, Toy Cars and Boost Specials arrive in the near future they’ll also be easier to pick out.

STUNT RUN

Fans of Stunt Run will now appreciate that the countdown timer now starts to count down more slowly. If you’ve never played before, it’ll be easier to pick up. For experts, it’ll count down faster depending on how many multipliers you’ve earned.

It’s just one of a stack of minor changes designed to rebalance and tweak the game for your enjoyment.

EVENTS REBALANCED

We’ve modified the difficulty of all events. The speeds of the rival cars and Burning Route times have been changed to accommodate new car speeds.

ROAD RAGE

We’ve changed the way the timer works in Road Rage – you no longer get time added when you’ve hit the target number of cars. This means the game has a clearer end point and restricts crazy scores to later Road Rages, making it more challenging for experts – see if you can reach 100+ now! It’s been streamlined.

VISUALS

Paradise City is filled with a whole world of objects waiting to be discovered. We wanted to make it a little easier to spot them, so we’ve modified the colours of the Billboards (red) and Smashes (yellow) and Super Jumps (blue). They also now pulse for added visibility.

We’ve also overhauled the lighting to bring you more vibrant visuals. We wanted to make it easier to see at night and give everything a more vibrant feel with brighter, more saturated Burnout color.

RESTART

You ask – we deliver. Restart is in! You can now quit or fail an event and choose to restart it.

You’ll be transferred to the start location ready for action. We’ve always enjoyed the feeling of freedom that Paradise City’s open world delivers, but we appreciate that as you run low on events towards the end of the game, you can spend a little too long in transit.

BARREL ROLLS

And last but not least, we’ve transformed the way barrel rolls work in Burnout Paradise. Hit a split-ramp and barrel rolls now automatically right themselves. It means new players can pull off flash moves immediately, but nothing changes for all you experts out there. You can still risk multiple rolls by pushing the right stick in the direction of the roll.

THAT'S ALL FOLKS

To get this FREE update, take Burnout Paradise online anytime on or after 6th February.

This update does not include the Party Pack, which is our first ever paid-for content – a premium pack that turns Burnout Paradise into a fun party game for when you've got your friends round and you all want to play on the same TV. Party will also be available on 5th February.

Click through for more details on Party and Ultimate.

Shin-Ra · 01-23-2009, 02:34 PM

New podcast isn't up yet.. I'm eager to see it in action!

Steelmaker · 01-23-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliblue15

It needs airplanes, and some different racing modes playing 25 of the same race over and over gets boring...

LOL! It NEEDS airplanes?!?! Since when does an arcade racing game NEED airplanes? Please tell me you were being sarcastic.

Shin-Ra · 01-23-2009, 06:54 PM

New podcast is up!

http://www.criteriongames.com/podcast/

Stephie_is_a_dork · 01-24-2009, 02:35 AM

So is the Ultimate Box coming to US stores EVER? I want to get Burnout Paradise, but I don't have much space left on my HDD, so I'd rather get the Ultimate Box, even if it's $10 more than the original + premium DLC combined.

If they NEVER plan on releasing it in the US...well...that would kinda suck, but BB and Amazon have the original on sale this week for $19.99. It'll probably end tomorrow night though.

Please advise...

Shin-Ra · 01-24-2009, 02:38 AM

Can't predict the future

but for now, Europe/Asia/PC only.

01-23-2009, 02:22 PM	#995
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Everything you need to know about our FREE 6th Feb update Here are the full details of the FREE pack we're releasing on 6th Feb. Look out for this week's Crash TV. The team are on hand to talk through all these changes. The release of this free pack co-incides with the release of our first paid-for pack (Burnout Paradise Party Pack), which will also be available on the 5th from our sparkling new in-game store. But, if you’re not ready to splash the cash just yet, here’s the definitive list of everything that’s just been added to the game for FREE. We can’t resist improving Burnout Paradise. IN-GAME BROWSER AND STORE The first change you'll notice (if you're on PLAYSTATION 3 or PC) is that we're now using in-game browser to bring something we're calling the Criterion Games Network. More on this next week! The next major addition is our in-game store. You'll be able to easily buy new content, like the Party Pack, without leaving the comfort of Burnout Paradise. Just head for either the Main Menu or the Easydrive Menu. We'll add the Legendary Cars, Boost Specials, Toy Cars, Island and more (!), as they become available. VEHICLE DYNAMICS The vehicle handling has undergone it's most substantial overhaul since Burnout Paradise was first released. We’ve tweaked the handling on the first available cars, like the Hunter Cavalry, to make the game easier and more accessible. These cars are now slower, harder to crash and less likely to spin out at low speeds. This’ll help any newcomers get into the game, but it also delivers greater variety between the early cars to the faster, more challenging later ones. Burnout Paradise – easy to play but hard to master! We’ve changed the way we display the performance of the cars in the junkyard. You can now easily compare cars and see that with the rebalanced handling, they’re more varied across the whole range. Again, we’re aiming for a more fun and accessible experience. And on the subject of the junkyard, you can now filter what you see there. Pick between cars or bikes and when our Legendary Cars, Toy Cars and Boost Specials arrive in the near future they’ll also be easier to pick out. STUNT RUN Fans of Stunt Run will now appreciate that the countdown timer now starts to count down more slowly. If you’ve never played before, it’ll be easier to pick up. For experts, it’ll count down faster depending on how many multipliers you’ve earned. It’s just one of a stack of minor changes designed to rebalance and tweak the game for your enjoyment. EVENTS REBALANCED We’ve modified the difficulty of all events. The speeds of the rival cars and Burning Route times have been changed to accommodate new car speeds. ROAD RAGE We’ve changed the way the timer works in Road Rage – you no longer get time added when you’ve hit the target number of cars. This means the game has a clearer end point and restricts crazy scores to later Road Rages, making it more challenging for experts – see if you can reach 100+ now! It’s been streamlined. VISUALS Paradise City is filled with a whole world of objects waiting to be discovered. We wanted to make it a little easier to spot them, so we’ve modified the colours of the Billboards (red) and Smashes (yellow) and Super Jumps (blue). They also now pulse for added visibility. We’ve also overhauled the lighting to bring you more vibrant visuals. We wanted to make it easier to see at night and give everything a more vibrant feel with brighter, more saturated Burnout color. RESTART You ask – we deliver. Restart is in! You can now quit or fail an event and choose to restart it. You’ll be transferred to the start location ready for action. We’ve always enjoyed the feeling of freedom that Paradise City’s open world delivers, but we appreciate that as you run low on events towards the end of the game, you can spend a little too long in transit. BARREL ROLLS And last but not least, we’ve transformed the way barrel rolls work in Burnout Paradise. Hit a split-ramp and barrel rolls now automatically right themselves. It means new players can pull off flash moves immediately, but nothing changes for all you experts out there. You can still risk multiple rolls by pushing the right stick in the direction of the roll. THAT'S ALL FOLKS To get this FREE update, take Burnout Paradise online anytime on or after 6th February. This update does not include the Party Pack, which is our first ever paid-for content – a premium pack that turns Burnout Paradise into a fun party game for when you've got your friends round and you all want to play on the same TV. Party will also be available on 5th February. Click through for more details on Party and Ultimate. Last edited by Shin-Ra; 01-23-2009 at 02:31 PM.

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01-18-2009, 04:09 PM	#984
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Too bad this is all coming way to late for me, the game ruined itself after I had to replay it 4 times... 2 times because of save corruptions, 1 time because trophies werent retroactive, and 1 time where I did everything to 101% on cars and bikes...

01-18-2009, 04:38 PM	#985
XundeadhunterX Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:In da Bay Area Blu-ray collection:38 Blu-ray reviews:2	that does suck but i hate the Online trophies that is something weak really weak. Im bad enough at Burnout but online is am like a 3 yr old playing RE2 i would die on the first zombie LOL. but cool new pack im excited for it and hencte i'll get it back from my dad

01-19-2009, 06:18 PM	#988
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	Why can't the US get a hard copy of the Ultimate Box for the PS3/360? I haven't played this in awhile...I need to get my skills back..

01-23-2009, 02:12 PM	#990
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	OMG!!! I just read where Criterion is finally including a restart option when doing events in the February update!! Once this is implemented, I will honestly be able to say that Burnout: Paradise City is....well....perfect! Hell I cannot think of one single thing else the game lacks. It is the perfect arcade racing game!

01-23-2009, 02:34 PM	#996
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	New podcast isn't up yet.. I'm eager to see it in action!

01-23-2009, 06:54 PM	#998
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	New podcast is up! http://www.criteriongames.com/podcast/

01-24-2009, 02:35 AM	#999
Stephie_is_a_dork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:So Cal Trading Score:2	So is the Ultimate Box coming to US stores EVER? I want to get Burnout Paradise, but I don't have much space left on my HDD, so I'd rather get the Ultimate Box, even if it's $10 more than the original + premium DLC combined. If they NEVER plan on releasing it in the US...well...that would kinda suck, but BB and Amazon have the original on sale this week for $19.99. It'll probably end tomorrow night though. Please advise...

01-24-2009, 02:38 AM	#1000
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Can't predict the future but for now, Europe/Asia/PC only.

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