Burnout Paradise will be out on January 22 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Shortly before the release, a demo of the game will be out on the PSN and the Xbox Marketplace. Also, if you pre-order the game through GameStop, you will receive an exclusive car called Steel Wheels. The car has armor-plating and a supercharged 6735cc V8 engine.
I'm really excited for this Burnout Paradise. I got a chance to play it last month at EA but it was only a small taste. I've always been a huge fan of the series and from what I did play, I can tell you that it's going to be another great Burnout game. Hit the jump for the press release.
[Editor's note: Yes, the title is extremely lame and cheesy. Bite me.]
EA's AWARD WINNING BURNOUT PARADISE HITS THE STREETS ON JANUARY 22ND
PLAYERS GET A TASTE OF PARADISE WITH THE DEMO RELEASE
THIS DECEMBER
Redwood City , CA – October 26, 2007 – Mark your calendars! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Burnout™ Paradise will be in stores January 22, 2008 in North America. Experience a piece of Paradise City by downloading the demo this December on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace. Designed specifically for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360™ videogame system, Burnout Paradise delivers true open world freedom and sets a new standard for online* social gameplay. Brought to you by EA Criterion, Burnout Paradise is redefining the open world experience with Paradise City, a freshly designed playground filled with the most exciting jumps, gripping races and unrivalled excitement at every intersection. Players will have total freedom to explore and discover the world at their leisure, just pull up to any stoplight and spin your wheels to enter five high speed action challenges. Slam, shunt and wreck rivals in these cross-town driving challenges, where players decide the fastest route to the finish line.
Alex Ward, Creative Director at EA Criterion says, "The Burnout series has always been about reinvention. Burnout Paradise does exactly that. This is the definitive Burnout experience because Paradise removes all restrictions, breaks all the rules and puts the control in your hands. We're taking risks with Paradise but we believe that every iteration of Burnout stands on its own and we feel Paradise is the best Burnout yet."
Download your gift a little early this holiday season. From Motor City to Big Surf Beach pull off wicked stunts in the all-new Stunt mode and race through the streets in search of the fastest Burnout Route in the Hunter Cavalry car. Invite a friend into your game and connect with them instantly to complete three online challenges or simply smash each other up and grab your friend's Burnout Mugshot. Available this December, the Burnout Paradise demo provides the ultimate driving playground for you and your friends to enjoy.
Earlier this year, EA unleashed a pre-order program for Burnout Paradise with GameStop, one of the biggest video game retailers in America. Early GameStop customers will receive an exclusive car, "Steel Wheels," to smash the competition with two and a half tons of heavy-metal mayhem. The heavily modified Steel Wheels GT concept car was designed from the ground up specifically for the celebrity with style. Featuring armor-plating and a supercharged 6735cc V8, this car is sure to make a grand entrance at any premiere.
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Still I'd buy the game just for the crash mode where you can create a 100 car pileup, cause millions in damages and still walk away scot free. I'm really gonna have to re think my decision not to get a high-def TV now.
I just have to apologize for being a total slut for the Burnout series. Hell, I even own the craptacular DS version. I'm definitely getting this.
Although I remember EA said awhile back "with new, we kick the old out the door.." so Burnout Revenge online play would be cut. So would it be worth keeping?
Been pondering if Burnout can actually top itself over the last one. Every time I've indulged in this series, with friends, or playing the insane trax. You just question sometimes. You know? O.o
But I do want to pickup this new entry. Just even more curious.