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Burnout Paradise 'Cagney' Update Arrives Tomorrow
Posted by Owen Good at 5:00 AM on August 4, 2008
The "Cagney" update for Burnout Paradise on the Xbox 360 will arrive via Xbox Live tomorrow. Developer Criterion posted confirmation of the release date on Friday, and commenter Sean Beanland mentioned it in yesterday's discussion of Burnout Bikes.
"Cagney", already applied to the PS3 version, was originally slated for release on July 10. The update is free and is far more than a patch or a fix. Three new online game modes, two additional cars, and 70 new timed multipart challenges come with the new version, as well as "a complete overhaul of our Online Racing System and a stack of other major improvement", says Criterion. A full listing of features is in this announcement.
Cagney Pack Dated [Criterion]
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PapaBear434
Posted 5:48 AM 4/8/08
I've been itching for a new game to fill my time until LittleBigPlanet comes out. And I've been debating between this game and Bladestorm, as I had a ball with both the demo's.
So, Kotakuland, I'm leaving it to you to give me some advice: Which game would be better? The online, visceral, immediate satisfaction of Burnout, or the RPGish, massive battle feeling of Bladestorm that combines strategy and RPG to the already addictive hack-n-slash combo that is the Dynasty Warriors series?
PapaBear434
jello44
Posted 5:48 AM 4/8/08
I dunno about you guys, but I am waiting patiently for the "Lacey" update.
jello44
CockneyKaiser
Posted 5:45 AM 4/8/08
Unfortunately my Burnout disc, despite being in mint condition, fails to read. So I havn't been able to play the game with this update :(
It's the only disc I have that doesn't read and I can't for the life of me figure out why, and despite how much I want to, I refuse to buy the game again
CockneyKaiser
EVILSTUART
Posted 5:42 AM 4/8/08
holy crap!!!! i didn't know the ps3 got some love before the 360 lol. the update is great, but i'm not a huge burnout fan and paradise is my first time with he series. i love the fact that critereon is giving so much love to this game for FREE!!!! enjoy 360 owners!!!
EVILSTUART
BryanH
Posted 5:40 AM 4/8/08
Very cool to see such commitment to a game that's 8 months old now, and free even! I haven't gotten near 100% yet (does anyone else hate Stunt Mode?), but I'll be checking this out and the future updates. Motorcycles sound cool. Airplanes, that blew my mind.
BryanH
Aaron-173
Posted 5:37 AM 4/8/08
fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap^infinite
Aaron-173
Shiryu
Posted 5:34 AM 4/8/08
@Elly: This should be the norm, like it has always been on PC, Elly. It's kinda sad Criterion is the exception instead of the norm...
Shiryu
Crippl3
Posted 5:33 AM 4/8/08
@Zerozaki Ishiki: The two new liveries I believe: Hippie Van and Tempesta Dream are offline, I think. Don't quote me on that though.
Crippl3
kyle
Posted 5:33 AM 4/8/08
i don't understand the naming of these updates. can you punch or possibly run over mae clark like in the public enemy?
kyle
NeoNess
Posted 5:31 AM 4/8/08
Wow, free? FREE?
I'm not used to that.
NeoNess
Zerozaki Ishiki
Posted 5:31 AM 4/8/08
Is there any actual offline content?
Zerozaki Ishiki
flukielukie
Posted 5:31 AM 4/8/08
Thats pretty cool I guess, Although what I really want is the nighttime, that will make me wish to play the game tonnes more.
flukielukie
Bookburner
Posted 5:29 AM 4/8/08
If this update brought back crash mode I would finally buy this game.
Bookburner
Ken Hikari
Posted 5:29 AM 4/8/08
@Elly: Thanks Elly, the second I posted I thought "Ah shoot, didn't mean that haha"
Ken Hikari
Ken Hikari
Posted 5:28 AM 4/8/08
@Ken Hikari: Hmm, I realized this isn't the update with the bikes, these updates actually seem awesome. It's the OTHER update I was referencing.
Ken Hikari
Elly
Posted 5:28 AM 4/8/08
@Ken Hikari: Um...motorbikes are in the Davis update that's scheduled for next month. This is a different.
Elly
Ken Hikari
Posted 5:23 AM 4/8/08
Still on the fence about this..now that I know you can't "destroy" the motorbikes, it just doesn't feel like Burnout.
It's not about speed, it's about the crashes. Get it right Criterion!
Ken Hikari
okenny :( ... not sure what to believe in anymore
Posted 5:19 AM 4/8/08
@Mommar: ummm... urrr... I meant to do that? ^_^;
okenny :( ... not sure what to believe in anymore
Elly
Posted 5:16 AM 4/8/08
This is a great update (have the PS3 version) and it's wonderful to see some companies are still willing to give freebies.
Elly
Mommar
Posted 5:13 AM 4/8/08
@okenny :( ... not sure what to believe in anymore: Freudian-slip much?
Mommar
okenny :( ... not sure what to believe in anymore
Posted 5:07 AM 4/8/08
Ladies and genitalmen, back up your saves!
okenny :( ... not sure what to believe in anymore
AcidCrownie
Posted 5:06 AM 4/8/08
Yay! If I had the game! Need money to buy it!
AcidCrownie
RodneyMcKay
Posted 5:05 AM 4/8/08
huzzah!
RodneyMcKay
Bugged?
Posted 5:04 AM 4/8/08
~yay!
Bugged?
ultimate920
Posted 6:07 AM 4/8/08
Great update, change in the opening, the new cars and the awesome improvement in the game. Thank you, Criterion (I already had it, PS3)
ultimate920
Nubius
Posted 6:03 AM 4/8/08
finally...
Nubius
Wafflevs.Pancake
Posted 6:00 AM 4/8/08
to late traded it in already
Wafflevs.Pancake
Quicksilver4648
Posted 6:33 AM 4/8/08
Finally we get this update. I just can't wait till the bikes finally come.
Quicksilver4648
Jun581 won't give you tree fiddy!!
Posted 6:28 AM 4/8/08
Ahh man, I'm on the fence about this one. I'm still waiting for the "trophies" to be implemented. If it's implemented in the next update, then I'm SOLD!
Jun581 won't give you tree fiddy!!
TearsandScreams
Posted 6:17 AM 4/8/08
@PapaBear434: I'm afraid I haven't played Bladestorm (I would like to), but I have to say this game is very very good. I was cynical after being unimpressed with the demo, but there is so much to do, and just to see a game being supported like this on a console is almost heart warming. So whilst I won't badmouth a game I haven't played, I shall instead heap praise upon this utterly compelling racer, that offers some of the best online, some of the best offline (arcadey) racing, and just generally some of the most fun I've had on a racing game.
TearsandScreams
jello44
Posted 7:15 AM 4/8/08
@PapaBear434:
The only thing I dislike about BO :Paradise is the fact that I can not change the settings to steer with the D-pad instead of the analog stick. Other than that, it's a decent game.
jello44
Fonzy
Posted 7:41 AM 4/8/08
FINALLY!! Paradise is my fav game that I own
Fonzy
bakalhau
Posted 7:38 AM 4/8/08
I can't wait for this update to get back to ranked racing, and for the next one in (most likely) September to get back into the game itself. As it stands it has become boring, specially the city, but with night driving, weather effects and a new island on the way (and these are free as well) I'm sure I'll enjoy the game much more.
bakalhau
headcrab
Posted 7:28 AM 4/8/08
Hurraaa! Downloading tomorow. The current online mode sucks.
headcrab
Bluejuan85
Posted 11:15 AM 4/8/08
I'm playing my brother-in-law's PS3 version on my PS3 and I added the update about two weeks ago and I sure like the changes of the intro of the game and new challenges. I need to get me a wireless adapter for my X360 so I could get the update since my ethernet cable got fried during the electric storm over here in Delaware.
Bluejuan85
CrazyBlue
Posted 9:18 AM 4/8/08
Yay!! Now I can play more online! As I'm still addicted to single player...
CrazyBlue
MisterMcThursday
Posted 8:31 PM 4/8/08
jeeez they keep adding free stuff. i guess i should pick this up?
MisterMcThursday
R8DERHED5150
Posted 2:32 PM 6/8/08
dang, almost forgot all about this one. Sweet that they are keeping these updates free.
R8DERHED5150
bfarr1016
Posted 9:44 AM 4/8/08
@BryanH: I had a lot of trouble with Stunt Runs until I discovered driving in reverse between stunts. No worrying about the countdown timer and you get +1 additional multiplier for reverse air (works on superjumps too).
bfarr1016
hulud86
Posted 2:57 PM 4/8/08
This is awesome cause i just bought this game yesterday for really cheap.
hulud86
Ad-hominem
Posted 5:45 AM 4/8/08
The dedication Criterion is showing towards this game is unprecedented for console owners. Konami, EA(Devs), and Activision, take heed. This is how you endear yourself to your fanbase.
@EVILSTUART: Yep. 360 owners are delicious. Ps3 owners are good, but they're so hard to get a hold of. Meanwhile, who wants to eat a Wii owner? Might as well eat a Tandy 386 owner.
Ad-hominem
roflcopterflightschool
Posted 5:15 AM 4/8/08
@Mommar: That made me laugh out loud
roflcopterflightschool