It's Bette Davis, not Sammy. With this and the new island they are adding, this will be a completely new game come fall. Pretty psyched for it all.

obie191970

I don't get why they would want planes. I suppose midair "burnout" would be interested to say the least. But seems to deviate a little too far away from pure burnout.

VixDiesel

@Atheist Jew: The game is already rated. They can't add crashes with people in it to the game at this point.

Realism? Whats realistic about burnout? Really nothing. The cars have boosters on them, they do crazy stunts and perform crazy drive aways after accidents.... you crash others for fun. There are no pedestrians.

Burnout isn't about realism.

Kyle81

@黒天使: Keep your "WE" to yourself, the non-linear game play and changes are why I bought this game in the first place and skipped revenge.

LowNemesis

This was a really fun rental when it first dropped, and with all that they've added since and all that they plan to add, I'm now strongly considering picking it up, even if I do have to suffer through DJ Atomica.

tk.

Yikes... will the bike crashes be as spectacular as the car ones? This could be awesome.

Dukeman330

Oh. My. God.

This has the potential to allow super fast zippy motorcycle stunts, and even crazier crashes.

Now just don't make it suck, like PGR4! (I'm kidding, it was ok; not allowing cars and bikes to race may be a quick fix)

Snake726

This raises some really interesting questions, like how the hell are they going to deal with crashes? Introducing people to the burnout franchise brings with it a host of other issues to consider, like implementing ragdoll physics, and more importantly, maintaining their E10+ rating from the ESRB.

How do they expect not to be immediately lambasted by the ESRB when a player on a motorcycle slams head on into an on-comming car at 90mph and the driver's body flies 100 feet, only to land in a broken heap? And if they don't implement ragdoll physics, how can they seriously maintain their PR statements about realism?

@Kyle81: Leads me to believe they simply don't care. So much for realism.

Atheist Jew

big woop they added motorcycles.

foxwarrior88

@aveneyer:
Could you give me your opinion of gamefly.I'm interested in it.You can post it on my page if you want.

I wish I hadn't traded Burnout in now..

enewtabie

@akashhhhh: Those 30 some race challenges and online races just don't exist. We have been making it up for almost 6 months now huh? Racing is just only a fraction of what Burnout:P is.

Kyle81

I am SO fucking happy i've boaght this game! This is what DLC is for!

Cchrist

You forgot to mention the planes D: You can see video of it near the end of the crash tv thing

[www.criteriongames.com]

cheesecake000

@Kyle81:

No actually, this game is everything BUT a racer.

akashhhhh

Burnout, at least for me, is about crashes. Wrecking your ride and watching metal crumple and parts fly.

I've got a feeling that the motorcycles won't quite be like the cars and trucks. I'm thinking it'll just be races, beating the clock, etc...

...but that's not why I bought Burnout. If they're adding bikes, I hope I'll be able to run it right into a wall and see the wreck in all its slo-mo glory.

Twisk

@Kyle81:
Yeah, but first-person is even worse in my opinion when it comes to racing games. I have a terrible time gauging my surroundings in it.
Almost all the racing games I've played in the last years have done the 3rd person well: Motorstorm, NFS, Excite Truck... It just baffles me why Criterion deviated from the norm.

StupidityTries

@Meldy: ha ha might Bette but ill put my money on Sammy

fresh1

@StupidityTries: You know you can go first person with your view....

@fuchikoma: Supposedly they showed a brief video of the bike in action and that when it crashes, the rider just sorta is not there anymore.

Kyle81

@Kyle81: Just goes to show you motorcycles are dangerous... any sort of crash and the rider is instantly vaporized.

greeble

This is kinda cool. I wasn't interested in this game before but it seems like a good package now, especially since it's lower in price.

Candlejack

I really considered buying the game for the PS3, but when I played the demo, the "behind the car view" really ruined the experience for me. I felt like the car was always blocking my view. A minor issue to some, but a deal breaker for me.

StupidityTries

Hell to the yeah, now that's how you do a software update.

Add a whole new game to the existing content.

Talk about replay value.

PSN: kingpsyz

I love bikes, but... it would sure suck to be obliterated by the slightest tap and have zero recourse to do any damage to anything on 4 wheels.

@Kyle81:
WHAT?
If that's true, it would be a Burnout game with worse crash physics than a Gran Turismo game (Tourist Trophy).

fuchikoma

@caleb:

Interesting that you used the word "kudos". Freudian slip much?

BebopBlue

Looks like Burnout's taking inspiration from mario kart. Maybe we can expect turtle-shells and stars in the sequel?

skullkid

@Morpork:

Ghostbike would look REALLY stupid.

But that brings up a good point, how are they going to handle the horrible wipeouts and keep the E rating.

The Jerk

Color me impressed...another fantastic update to a game that's a blast to play (esp. with friends online) Can't wait and kudos to the Criterion team for continuing to add features, replay value and for keeping me from putting the eff'ing game up.

caleb

Who wants to bet that the next Need for Speed will have motorcycles too?

tenguman

@Meldy: Think it's Sammy Davis

Kyle81

hmmm is it me or is BO going the "down the drain" route that NFS took when Underground was released

it's not BO we know and love any more T_T

I'll stick to BO2 thanks

黒天使

Got the game from gamefly about three weeks ago, but it was really low on my list. Now, the family has invested over 30 hours in it. =/ ...I don't think we ever want to complete the long list of showtime road rules :(

aveneyer

@VixDiesel:
That's funny, I guess there will be people now who listen to DJ Atomica.

BebopBlue

Is that as in Bette Davis?

This is seriously cool though. Can't wait to see a high speed, high impact motorcycle crash...

Meldy

@lionkitten: The game is not just a racer.....

Kyle81

@Morpork: When you crash a bike in Burnout Paradise, the driver disappears apparently.

Kyle81

I love this game. I can't wait for these updates though I only wish it was sooner.

Though one thing bugs me...why do the bikes have drivers? The cars don't(with the open-wheels being the only exception).

Is the who BP world made up of a vampired driving remote control cars during the day?

VixDiesel

Loved this game, but the stunt challenges gave me the hardest times. Perhaps the motorcycles will make it a little easier for me to complete what I have remaining.

BebopBlue

Whatever happen to the McQueen update, maybe they are saving that for December

latinogamer

i just wet myself, but that could also be because of the kidney stone im wating to pass! either way this is great news!!!! i cant wait to slow-mo crash on the bike and slide 1000ft!!!

fresh1

Didn't I hear something about another Road Rash coming soon?

Werrick

I finally broke down and bought this after resisting. I have been a big Burnout fan the last few games. And I am just having trouble getting excited by this. I really despise the aimlessness of it all. Open world is not better in all games. Oblivion? Love it. GTA? Sign me up. Racing? meh.

lionkitten

I half expected to see a bike with nobody on it. Why then, are the cars vacant?
Oh well, nice update.

Morpork

This is it.

This is why I'm going to buy Paradise.

karasu is my homeboy

Hmmm. This game just got a little bit cooler.

Best of luck to Criterion in rolling this out.

EndersGame

Challenge: Complete Road Rage in Motorcycle.

Challenge: Complete Marked Man in Motorcycle.

The Jerk

Heh davis,i gotta say I love the updates names.

Tom Clancy's Samuraidino

They should announce the restart a race feature

Len Bias Cocaine Surplus

FINALLAY NIGHT TIME!

I was like if this is like a open world and supposed to feel evolving or what not, how come it never turned night?? I always wondered that and wonder why it just wasn't included in the first place!

Night time driving is the most fun in these types of arcade racer games IMO.

Well, can't complain more vehicles, night time, another island to hop around in, glorious is the way of DLC.

MechaTek

alcohol + burnout motorcycles + crashing + playstation eye camera = win

Derigor

implement restart option and i'll buy k thx... =P

night mode seems pretty cool.

phrequency

It's fun to drive around and crash, but without bodies and gore, it only makes you think it's an amusement park ride rather than a driver's education film. I think gore would make people think twice about a street race in real life.

Crash mode is dearly missed, showtime mode is trash.

DevCo

Burnout keeps getting better and better...

VitFer2007

@Kyle81:

So a bike riding around by itself with no rider wouldn't be weird to you?

Because it's not about realism?

Snake726

@Kyle81: Awww I was hoping for some sweet ragdoll action :(

TheHun

This sounds like it has the potential to be awesome, but just bring back the Burnout 2 or 3 crash mode in the update for crying out loud.

Maybe then, MAYBE then will I buy this game.

Ken Hikari

@黒天使:

Werd up.

akashhhhh

This is awesome! I normally don't get excited like this for racing games, but paradise has me captivated. So much to do, so many cars. I love it. Can't wait until august :D

CaptLtrl

Nice. I love Paradise and adding night races + motorcycles sounds like a winning combination.

PrinceZushio

Well, looks like I should pick this game up now. I love how they keep updating the game to make it better overall. Time to find this on Goozex.

nflsonic

/asplode

-MoarPlz-

@Snake726: The bike rides around with rider, it just does not appear when the game transitions to crash mode.

Kyle81

@phrequency: yeah a restart option MIGHT make me buy it

the whole "we don't want any loading" excuse is just lame

黒天使

One thing they could do is have crashes ala Matrix 3 where Trinity jumped off the bike, landed, and teh bike continued and blew up the building.

kidgenius

Again, I must applaude Criterion for their support. Bravo! Hope to see those planes flying sooner rather then later: Plane crashing seems very fun!

Shiryu

Great move, I like to see a developer stick to improving their own game, I'm suprised these big additions weren't merely kept behind for the next Burnout game. Now if only they would add the ability to remove having to drive everywhere and instead implement a menu system.

Eothein

YES!!

@Len Bias Cocaine Surplus:

yes they should

Akmed

this is how DLC should be. keep up the good work.

ungivenglory

Thank You Criterion! The original soundtrack is the worst in any video game ever!
The motorcycles sound cool, but what is going to happen to the driver on those crashes?

Squard

Kickass! This is really unexpected. I can't wait for this update! MOTORCYCLES, NIGHT-TIME...

ultimate920

@Atheist Jew:
Seems like I just read an article recently stating that optional downloads can have a different rating than the game itself. Obviously, if this is part of a mandatory patch, that logic flies out the window. However, patches aren't technically mandatory if you stay offline.

mkernan

@Candlejack: If that's true, I'll look for it at that lower price.

artofwar420

I cannot wait to see what it's like to wreck a motorcycle going 200mph.....nm that! I can't wait to see how far i can throw the driver!

Sugaray

Even if they added jetpacks, I still wouldn't like this game. The departure from the pick a race at the menu mechanic was too drastic for me. I dislike the whole layout of the game. I usually welcome change from the devs, but Paradise is too much for me...

Alexander-The-Great

@Kyle81: Aww and here i was hoping to see the human body being thrown about like a ragdoll after crashing into a truck going the opposite way :(

Being able to play at night is gona be advantageous for me since my problem is always hitting the oncoming traffic! >_<

Forsaken_Snowball

Well, hopefully Burnout Paradise will be around $40 by August. I rented it, and I was pissed because I was the only one actually using the Playstation Eye, and once I return it, stuck on the belief that Burnout Paradise is painfully overrated, here they come with a bunch of life-changing updates. Awesome job, Criterion, you filthy bastards.

P.S. Me being the only one using the Eye wasn't the only reason I didn't like it. There was also the "no restart" thing, the soundtrack (no rap? Oh wait! Downloadable custom soundtrack update!) and no split-screen multiplayer.

enigma89

SWEET! gota love their 'year of Paradise'! they're actually living up to it. other devs could learn from this.

Lanhoj

Wait. Wait. There's actually someone ON the motorcycle? That's all I wanted from the series before! My worst wrecks are nothing without seeing where the poor shmucks driving are headed after careening into a wall at 250mph. I want to know how much damage the player inside takes and add that to my bonus score. Even if, in order to maintain sane parameters, these things in the car are crash test dummies or robots.

Mavwick

I don't know if anyone mentioned this, but for some reason I think the proper saying is "badassEDness".

I also may be batshit crazy. Who knows.

CitizenInsane27

Wow, I guess it isn't a post apocalyptic future where cars have taken over then.

And it looks like they added night time, this might actually be freaking sweet.

Artdeux

WHAT THE MOTHERFUCK!!! Customizable soundtack, night visuals, MOTORCYCLES? FUck, and to think I shelved this game because I was frustrated to beat all the events?! It's coming right back off the shelf now!

jiSh

@artofwar420: It's going for £25 at the moment (amazon marketplace), brand new & sealed. That's a pretty good deal if you ask me.

Candlejack

Shouldn't Criterion be working on a Burnout game that doesn't suck instead of doing extra content for one that does?

Gagamus

wtf

just when i thought i could avoid getting this game,
i have to add another heap of cash to the ps3 fund.

snowlock

OMG you can see a human being in Burnout?

Are they going to add human drivers to normal cars? Please say yes EA!

EdwinJ85

*gnaws off own foot*

Holy crap Motorcycles in Burnout is like a dream come true.

Kamakazie

the cycle riders probably release a parachute like all jet pilots in GI Joe before their plane blows up

klew

@The Jerk: Wait, Burnout has an E rating?!

Anyway: I hope the broken bone physics are good!

peAr_nectAr

There's a person on the bike but the Cars drive themselves?

Yes! Night Driving! About time those Street lamps were put to real use. Hope they can tweak it to follow real time.

judacris

@Candlejack: Not if you're earn money in Dollars. Just kidding, I'm sure I'll find it at a similar price in dollars.

artofwar420

Oh, and N+! And Rez HD! And MGS4! Seriously, too much stuff!

dawimp523

As soon as I get a 360 or a PS3, I will get this game! And GTA4 if I can find it. And Ratchet & Clank. And Uncharted. And Rock Band. Uh...too many games! And they're all good!

(splat)

My head just 'asploded.

dawimp523

@Morpork: Ghost cars. Spooky like Christine.

cheeses

I've wanted night time from that start and i'm glad its finally coming. The bikes are also great news.

PAULINK

Fucking amazing as I couldn't stop tellin at Criterion's forum. The greatest thing was, I was watching the vidcast live and I thought theres was NO way they could show even more insane shit after the night time and bike, and 5 minutes later they actually pull out the PLANE stunt out of nowhere. I felt like throwing myself out of the window like, "this is unbelievable".

bakalhau