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Criterion has just revealed that motorbikes are on their way to Burnout Paradise in the upcoming "Davis" update.
The developer aired the news in its latest podcast where it showed the first footage of the two-wheelers and uncovered a day and night cycle to go with it.
Criterion expects the "Davis" update to be available in late July.
We were also shown footage of a biplane flying around Paradise City, which is something Criterion "might put in this year".
The chatty developers revealed that the "Cagney" update will be with us in late June, too.
Inside this will be roughly 35 fixes asked for by the community, as well as a Hunter Olympus SUV and some sort of fancy online calendar to keep you updated with all the online events.
These events should be happening every weekend, and some server-side wizardry means the team can change things with no more than a day's notice. The team has plans to dish out unique car-prizes to people sending in very funny emails or winning competitions. And these vehicles will promote plenty of jealousy, apparently.
Criterion said "Cagney" would add around 70 FreeBurn challenges to the mix, and generally be a "massive" update in every way.
"Bogart" is the next update to go live, which will be available tomorrow on PS3, although some 360 owners will have to wait a week for a revised version without frame rate problems.
In this will be more features asked for by the community, as well as user liveries for the first time ever.
Other promises we heard were 1080i implementation, improved SD support, and custom soundtracks.
Criterion reiterated how serious it was about its on-going support for Burnout Paradise, and urged you to keep sending in suggestions.
"We want Criterion to be known as the most friendly development team in the world," said the person holding the camera, which might or might not be Alex Ward.
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monkie_king
23/04/08 @ 16:38
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There have been drivers in the cars before, for instance the "Euro Circuit Racer" from Burnout had the driver's helmet on show (fnarr).
These are some pretty big changes, though, the kind of thing you'd usually save for a sequel. |
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jack_klugman
23/04/08 @ 17:15
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We want Criterion to be known as the most friendly development team in the world.
Clap. Clap. Clap. |
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GitSomE UK
23/04/08 @ 18:00
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I think this is the best game on the PS3 at the moment, multiplayer with the web cam is great.
I wasn't impressed by the demo at all and slagged it off, I stand corrected. The full game is a much better experience. /Chokes on extra large slice of humble pie. |
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gooners2006
23/04/08 @ 19:04
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the bikes in Mario Kart Wii can be a fucking nightmare to handle on some tracks.....lets see if Criterion can do the same lol
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Adding motorbikes to it just isn't a good idea. Will they even have a rider on it? What happens when you crash??
Going to be pretty difficult to do take downs with them. Also why add planes? I think it's just being crazy. Why not add something like buses you can get rather than bikes? Or even a tow truck, like in the first Burnout?? |
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Slipstream
23/04/08 @ 23:25
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Okay this is a pretty big update, I'm impressed. =)
Hey ahnd finally a day to night cycle =D About time! I want to see sunsets and rises, for that extreme paradise feel, if you know what I mean =) |
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Okay maybe I'm ignorant on the issue because I haven't played a Burnout game since Burnout 3 (though that's nothing to be ashamed of), but how in the hell can motorcycles work with the whole "takedown" element of Burnout? Is that feature just not really a part of Paradise? Because if it isn't it damn well should be. And what the hell, planes? Even assuming that it won't be cars vs. motorcycles vs. airplanes, how the hell does it even fit into the atmosphere and purpose of Burnout in the first place? Free updates are great, especially when they're substantial like this, but this all seems like it doesn't fit.
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onyx_elite
24/04/08 @ 07:21
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Yeah! Now we're putting in bikes and planes! Then we're gonna put in a guy who can run around and get in and out of the vehicles, then maybe some guns and stuff! Then some missions where you have to gain respect with criminal gangs. In fact we're thinking of renaming it Burnout: San Andreas!!
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asphaltcowboy
24/04/08 @ 07:47
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Well, I suppose motorbike events will be motorbike events - I can't see them getting away with trying to do car vs. motorbike because it will be stupid. Planes... well I imagine that might just be a gimmicky little thing so you can fly around and discover the discoverables a little easier than on foot/wheel.
Speaking of which, I got my Criterion Elite license yesterday! w00t! Love this game and love the amount of content and support they're packing into it - Criterion rock! |
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asphaltcowboy
24/04/08 @ 07:49
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@wa_uk: They are absolutely not going to put it in. Seriously, get over it, it's not a big deal. Play the game and enjoy it, it's brilliant!
EDIT: OH and there is going to be a rider on the bike: http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6366_en.html
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"...but how in the hell can motorcycles work with the whole "takedown" element of Burnout? Is that feature just not really a part of Paradise? Because if it isn't it damn well should be. And what the hell, planes? Even assuming that it won't be cars vs. motorcycles vs. airplanes, how the hell does it even fit into the atmosphere and purpose of Burnout in the first place? "
I just listened to their podcast... a few observations based on that: - Cars vs. bikes races will not be possible (maybe later) - The bikes have animated riders. - Bikes will be very different to race than cars - "not just Burnout Paradise with bikes but bike in the Burnout Paradise world" - They are very proud of how the bikes handles. - Will cost money (not free update) - Airplanes are only something they are currently playing experienting with ... far from certain that will be released. Personally I'm very impressed how much work Criterion are putting into expanding the game - can't wait for the new areas (free!), bikes and night racing... and the custom soundtrack option on PS3 is very welcome :)
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Blackthorned
24/04/08 @ 08:25
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I read somewhere that they were talking about opening up a new island in the game as well. All in all I'm really impressed with Criteron's attitude to bringing new content to the game for free. And the plane is a suprising move!
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Madafunkola
24/04/08 @ 09:52
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Am I the only person who DOESN'T want a restart option? If I do screw up a race I really don't mind going back to the start, maybe working out a better route, or picking another challenge which will take me back to the rough area I started. Or - this is for the people who complain that you can't quit an event - just STOP DRIVING and the event cancels, you don't have to get to the end of each event.
The "I'll buy this game when they put in a restart option" crowd are really quite sad if they can't enjoy a game without an instant retry. |
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asphaltcowboy
24/04/08 @ 10:18
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"Am I the only person who DOESN'T want a restart option?"
You are not. "The "I'll buy this game when they put in a restart option" crowd are really quite sad if they can't enjoy a game without an instant retry." and This. |
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RustyBullet
24/04/08 @ 11:46
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The game element is Take down or be Taken down. NOT Take down or be Taken down but if you are Taken down just restart. Come on ffs.
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TuftyMcTavish
24/04/08 @ 11:53
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Just listened to the podcast this morning. All that stuff just sounds mighty HOT!! I want it now. June and beyond seems so far away. Awesome, awesome game. The restart events things just isn't an issue and I wish peeps could get past that too. Their loss, I say. Superb stuff, and it's nice to see so much love being lavished on their game for the whole of 2008.
I am very glad I picked this game up now. I hesitated for a bit at first, but the idea of having all those things to find around the world sucked me in. I've ended up spending around half of my 75h in the game online, which is quite remarkable for me. These 'game changing content' updates are going to easily add another 75h to my playtime I suspect. I really hope the biplane thing comes off and they add that. I'd love to be hooning along the underground I-88 sections in a plane! |
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