I was so excited for this game when it was first announced. The previous burnout titles were a lot of fun.

But it's like they took everything that made burnout great and took a crap on it.

Dalren

Best game I've played this generation in terms of value for money and sheer fun. High speed, edge of the seat stuff, co-op with 7 others, having a laugh, nothing too serious, beautiful graphics, lag free, hd racing. Can't ask for more and then they throw us major free updates like this. Hats off to them.

Jpm

I wonder if this is going to be like......... Road Rash. That would be epic.

[Or are there no punches and kicking? .-.]

Rakotto

I think Criterion has every right to shout from the rooftops about BIKES and how they're FREE. That's some mighty fine fan service. As for me, there has never been a better time to phone EA and get them to send me a replacement disc, seen as mine stopped reading a while ago for no apparent reason

CockneyKaiser

The editing was horrible, lol xD

But I'll pick up the game and get this update ^^

Kreepman

after these bikes come out, i'll be waiting for the trophie update coming soon ^^

Maj1nX

I just hope that people who own 360s don't have to have a gold account just to download it.

neoepochx

Well, Wired is saying that only the PS3 version is coming on thursday ( [blog.wired.com] ), with no 360 info released. Kotaku says they both being released at the same time ( [kotaku.com] ) (but not in this post). I went over to Criterion (didn't read everything on the site, forgive me) and the Bike news does not mention two release dates ( [www.criteriongames.com] ).

Would love to know if my 360 version of BP will be getting the bike update this thursday.

baxterpunch

@the-hypnotoad:

19.99 at your local Blockbuster video.

Got mine two weeks ago, heh. Not minding it at all, after all the bad flak I heard from people at launch, when I was a huge Burnout fan.

Komrade_Kayce

I think it's amazing how Criterion releases add-on after add-on, and that for free. Haven't played Burnout for a while but I'll definitely pick it up again. Thanks Criterion. :)

RammyX

A lot of console devs could learn from Criterion! Hopefully this means more content will be free with games after launch, supporting those who buy their games

excel_excel

Show wrecks, plz.

chrisagain

burnout paradise BIKE!

ahah, just thought it was funny.

myslead

Summary: "BUY NOW, BIKES, GOOD, BUY NOW, FREE"

Sciortino

Paradise uber powns... Can't wait to get those bikes.

You Are My Friend!

The people who did not buy this game are dead stupid. It's the best racing game I've ever owned. Criterion is my favorite Developer because they GET gaming. No one else does.

MCWHAMMER

Apropos of nothing: my Elite just red-ringed. What do I do?

Rock You Like An Iracane

Did you hear that? It's the sound of me finally buying that used copy of Burnout Paradise I've been meaning to get.

the-hypnotoad

Do you even know what a scoop is, Adam? It's when you get a story before your competitor, but it can't be a scoop if you link to another site with the information, then the scoop is theirs.

seregrail7

I absolutely love how much Criterion is supporting this game so long after it's been released. That's something a lot of other developers could learn from. The fact that this new DLC is free is just that much more commendable.

LittleBigPlaneteer

That's Thursday night sorted!

bendanuk

I like free stufff.

JohnnyHubert

Goddamn it. Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.

heretrix

Great game. Have my copy sitting a few inches from me waiting for Thursday.

Quicksilver4648

A friend of mine snagged a free copy of Burnout Paradise at PAX, then passed it along to me since she didn't have a PS3. Now, along with the free game comes... a free expansion!

BP: undoubtedly the best bargain I've ever encountered for this console. :)

(I'm also getting a kick out of using the PS Eye for my driver's license photos, which I got courtesy of the $35 deal at Target for Eye of Judgment. Good deals all around.)

janai

Well, I'm freaking excited for this. I stopped playing Paradise for a little while, but I'm glad I'm back.

Altersparck

@Meldy: They just need to implement the rag doll physics from Flatout 2, and add it to the cars as well. It would be great to see the driver/rider flailing down the road in show time.

cholinms

Well, Criterion just sold a copy of Burnout Paradise.

guitarzan2k5

mebe thisll work?

+ Watch video

TrifeLife

Awesome.

The reality of jumping a street bike (this is why we can't have nice things!)

TrifeLife

@Jpm: I have to agree. I wasn't even looking forward to it and it came out of the blue and became one of my favourite of this year. (Or maybe even this whole generation so far)

hamandcheeseUK

@chrisagain: Agreed, I really want to see how rubbish it looks when your driver vanishes from your bike upon contact with anything of any substance.

How much more entertaining would Burnout crashes be if a little ragdoll figure was tumbling tenderly through the air after every impact?

Meldy

I can't wait until this game hits the PC in January. Some big time sweetness there.

mva5580

@Rakotto: Forget punching and kicking, when I lose, I wanna see this:

+ Watch video

baxterpunch

This game is awesome! I just love the series. Bikes are interesting though. If they're making bike games, why can't they just expand them into mobile phones. It be awesome to play these on the Motorokr

GugliehnoGnaeus

i've been wanting paradise for awhile, but as a motorcycle owner, this has been a deciding factor. 4freetooWTF?!

kw4k

@heretrix:

And you don't sell your old copy. Clever Criterion.

LeadNinja

There are no real humans in Paradise City. All the cars drive themselves. Those riders must be robots, like DJ Atomica.

Way fun game. Going far too fast for safety gets pretty exciting.

Yonderboy

@Lukehmuse: Nah, not Feeder, not even close to them I'd say.

I can't wait for this update. The city feels old as is, customizable day/night cycle and weather effects are SO welcome! The bikes... Well, they'll be fun I guess.

bakalhau

I love Criterion Games...I keep trying to put Burnout Paradise down to play some other games, but..they keep doing this. Well played sirs.

OkayOctane

What song is that? Kinda sounds like Feeder...

Lukehmuse

Hmmm, if they handle well, I may pick up Paradise as it can be had on the cheap now.

Import98

@LittleBigPlaneteer: Agreed, much praise for Criterion's dedication to the end user.

ChiChi_BBQ

ah I bet I'll will have to wait till next week to get the update because I have a silver account... :(

zerito87

can't ficken wait for this.

criterion is the best dev out there right now when it comes to catering to the players.

VixDiesel

@neoepochx: Well silvers had to wait a week for Cagney so I assume it will be the same for this.

@Rakotto: No punches or kicking. Sorry :(

@Yonderboy: I heard that the motorcycle riders are actually holograms. An adaptation for hunting humans when all the vehicles in Paradise City went bad and that's why they disappear when you wreck your bike. Scary stuff.

cheesecake000

only people with no clue call motorcycles "bikes"... ;)

retronaut

Criterion on top of their game. Great add-ons after add-ons.

PsycheE

This is epic...not just the motorcycle update but the fact this confirms there's such things as humans in Burnout games.

Hinkuto

This makes me excited to enter Paradise City again.
Do the riders just disappear when you get taken down or what?

MikeWTFpwns

This is what all DLC for games should be like once you have bought it.... i.e. FREE; to encourage more sales of the original game. Rather than "how can we keep milking our customers?" it's a case of "how can we thank our original customers and encourage further sales?"

Fair blood play to Criterion; I applaud thee.

Gutted that I chose last week to loan out my copy of Burnout Paradise to a friend though. D'oh!

Ungruntled

@Rakotto: Yeah welcome to Motorstorm.

Sorry for the double post.

Kaneda

This makes me want to get the game once it hits PSN. But Motorstorm 2 seems solid. Maybe I'll go for that.

Kaneda

Maybe they're the only humans in Paradise City and they're trying to escape the evil, murderous other cars all over town with sentient AI.

Mal-Content

Where the hell are the bike takedowns???

Man, they should REALLY turn this game into the next gen Road Rash!

Ultrasinc

@retronaut: It's a chopper, baby. Zed's dead.

Toasticus

Wow, Another Free Update from Criterion Games!

Free Online Play, Free Updates

Gotta <3 the PS3.

theEnemy

Heh anyone who's got the Formula 1 car should know theres a driver in there that disappears.

Anyway I can't wait you honestly can't complain about a free update pretty much doubling my replayability for the game.

flukielukie

I had Burnout Paradise on Day 1 and loved it, I cannot wait until this new update hits my hard drive :D

static

I no longer have a copy of Paradise, but I wanted to say a huge congrats to Critereon adding functionality like this in DLC instead of going down the bloody guitar hero route and releasing Burnout Paradise: Bike Edition for full price. THIS is what DLC was promised to be in the beginning and I'm glad to see a developer taking advantage. I'll show my support and pick up another copy of the game and get the DLC. They deserve it. Keep it up.

shufflemoomin

They can't have ragdoll physics for the riders because that would give the DLC a higher rating than the game, which isn't allowed.

david78

really excited about this update. I managed to pick up the game at a Sony outlet store for $30 3 days ago. It has been a great distraction from the hurricane...but playing your PS3 on a cheap ass motel TV is not a great replacement for your 50" at home with surround sound. I can't wait to see this game when power comes back on at home.

Seiven

Guess I'm gonna have to dust of Paradise this Thursday. :D

BlkMagik07