Burnout DLC adds Ecto-1, KITT & The General Lee ... 'parodies'
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
NaeemTHM @ Jan 9th 2009 1:26PM
Burnout Paradise should get the award for "Most Awesome Downloadable Content that People Actually Want to Purchase".
It....it would be a huge ass award.
Wiinterfang @ Jan 9th 2009 1:28PM
Fuck Yeah!!
SirFishouse @ Jan 9th 2009 1:29PM
FUCK YEAH!!!
Zertoss @ Jan 9th 2009 1:33PM
SEAKING!
Esat Dedezade @ Jan 9th 2009 1:39PM
...
When in Rome?
Wiinterfang @ Jan 9th 2009 1:45PM
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff31/RoseForSharyn/lazytown%20gifs/FuckYeahLazyTown.gif
D_Average @ Jan 9th 2009 4:50PM
Their previous DLC would have given them GOTY from me, but I'm just a commenter so they probably won't care.
required @ Jan 9th 2009 5:49PM
Now if they would let me PERMANENTLY REMOVE the vile Guns N' Roses bile I'd agree.
Seriously, if I had known I would have never bought the game.
Also, please let me PERMANENTLY REMOVE that "dj" asshat.
V1L3 @ Jan 9th 2009 8:07PM
I think people are going to be shocked when they see how much the Ecto-1 DLC actually costs. After all, it needs some suspension work. And shocks. And brakes, brake pads, linings, steering box, transmission, rear end. Also mufflers, a little wiring...
Deeznuts420 @ Jan 10th 2009 12:30AM
AMERICA!!!
SoulBlade @ Jan 9th 2009 1:32PM
They're good w/ their DLC. I recall they wanted to do this to try to prevent it from being traded in and not getting money from used game sales. Anybody know how that's working out for them?
JoeTheBlow @ Jan 9th 2009 6:22PM
I saw a copy, once, in GAME, it wasn't there long.
Seriously. TONS of other games, hardly ever see Burnout.
I'm certainly not planning on getting rid of it. Can't say that for any other games i've had for A FUCKING YEAR!!
/making a note here, huge success, its hard to overstate my satisfaction
baby sea tuna @ Jan 9th 2009 1:37PM
It's official: I will be buying this game.
emirabal @ Jan 9th 2009 2:27PM
Im on the same page as you, after 1 year i think i will get this game. Oh and
FUCK YEAH!!!!
required @ Jan 9th 2009 5:53PM
If you loath guns n' roses and that horrid nbc thursday cheeseball you will avoid this game like the plague that it is.
Seriously, you can not even turn the junk down, it's forced down your throat each time you boot it up.
The games "settings menu" is severely lackluster/absent.
Courtney @ Jan 9th 2009 1:37PM
Alright, I think these are cool and rock, but Criterion is riding a really fine line here. These aren't parodies, just ripoffs of beloved cars. It seems like they may be building some ill-will with some of the IP owners here by ripping off their images rather than licensing them.
If the "Legendary Cars" were all free, I'd have less of a problem with it. But as far as I know, these are all in content packs you have to pay for, right?
Deck @ Jan 9th 2009 1:41PM
There is a content patch coming out that you have to pay for. However, ALL of the previous patches have been Free. Thus why Criterion has been doing such an amazing job. In those free content patches includes, motorcycles, more challenges and so forth. Really good DLC!
So I am not positive if these are in the island DLC that you will have to pay for but if not, then they probably are free.
Courtney @ Jan 9th 2009 1:51PM
Nope, looks like they are charging for these, though I didn't see how much. From their site when they announced the Legendary Cars pack:
"This is the first of 4 cars that we're making available as part of a wealth of new downloadable content for Burnout Paradise. They're available to buy individually or discounted, if you pick up the whole set."
If you're going to charge for them, then they're just being greedy by not licensing the images. Yes, I know they've released a ton of great free content. But the only reason people will buy these are because of the original associations. That's making money off someone else's property without even really trying to fit under one of the protected areas, like parody.
Courtney @ Jan 9th 2009 1:55PM
Okay, I retract one fourth of my earlier rant. Te Mexican flag on the General Lee is definitely parody.
Mitsuo @ Jan 9th 2009 2:28PM
People can make money off of parodies. Just because the car LOOKS like the Ecto-1 or KITT or the other cars doesn't mean it really is. Plus Parodies are protected under the constitution. Why do you think Weird Al is able to make all his songs?
Shmil @ Jan 9th 2009 4:16PM
Well Weird Al usually gets permission from the original artist before he releases his parody, except for Amish Paradise which involved communication errors on both sides of Coolio and Weird Al
But look at Robot Chicken, that is nothing but parodies.
Courtney @ Jan 9th 2009 4:32PM
I don't really see where the Delorean, KITT or Ecto-1 are parodies though. A parody should include some form of humor or mocking and I just don't see it with those three. Just because you copied something does not inherently make it a parody.
The General Lee is a different story. Putting the Mexican flag on there is actually humorous and a different take on representing that icon. The others are just rip-offs and therefore I don't think are protected against with the parody exception.
exo @ Jan 11th 2009 12:35AM
parody doesn't mean it has to be funny it can be done with respect and appreciation of the subject.
which is exactly what these are
Goku (aka Ska Chips Ahoy!) @ Jan 9th 2009 1:39PM
Looks cool. Did they add the retry option yet? I remember renting it but I got annoyed with all the time you spend driving back to another event. I would definitely buy it if they added a retry option.
Deck @ Jan 9th 2009 1:43PM
No, no retry option. But the game isn't really designed to have one.
Perhaps it would be a nice feature.. but there are so many challenges everywhere, that you just are supposed to pick up another one if you fail.
tmmoore_nc @ Jan 9th 2009 2:07PM
One of the upcoming updates to Burnout Paradise, which will be included in the Ultimate Box adds a Retry feature.
343 Guilty Fart @ Jan 9th 2009 3:04PM
I'm with you Goku, the moment a retry option is patched in I'll pick this up, but until then I'll wait.
Odog4ever @ Jan 9th 2009 5:28PM
I'm definitely gonna grab the ultimate box when it drops. The retry feature, all the DLC that's come out so far, the new island, and new party modes all on the disc. Looks like the perfect time for me to jump in.
M @ Jan 10th 2009 12:42PM
I will be picking up the Ultimate Box as well. It looks like it drops in February.
Goku (aka Ska Chips Ahoy!) @ Jan 10th 2009 12:46PM
@Deck
That's true but let's say I do a race event and I fail 10 seconds right before the finish line. The only events near me are stunt events. Your telling me I would have to go back to my garage, change my car and then go back to that event?
Too much of a hassle. I know they don't want load times but I would have gladly waited through a 5-10 second load time if I knew it would be to restarting the race and saving me the frustration.
umm....hello??? @ Jan 9th 2009 1:44PM
well, the General Lee with a mexican flag on its top is definitely a parody...
CyberKnight @ Jan 9th 2009 2:15PM
No, it's blasphemy!
I LOLed when he said "also looks amazing in orange"... but then I saw the flag, and I think my inner child died a little. :'(
Let me guess, the horn plays "La Cucaracha" instead of "Dixie". *whimper*
I may just buy the other three cars singly and leave this one out. That'll show 'em. (Unless it's cheaper to buy the four-pack, 'cuz I'm cheap like that...)
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Jan 9th 2009 2:53PM
It supposed to be a parody.
Now I feel Insulted.
Sir Buzz Killington( The Artist formerly known as Jakka) @ Jan 9th 2009 3:17PM
Once the retry feature is brought back, I bet another million of copies will be sold!
Kizzle @ Jan 9th 2009 2:06PM
Just bought this around Xmas and dig it a lot. This DLC rules.
capt_carl @ Jan 9th 2009 2:14PM
My eyes just came. Seriously. I'm so glad I picked up this up for 360 a while ago...
Lucanos @ Jan 9th 2009 2:14PM
Give me Crash mode and in single player a race reset DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deaddy @ Jan 9th 2009 2:15PM
I only want the Delorean, hopefully they will be selling the cars individually. I've moved on to Midnight Club LA, but will come back for the new island.
CyberKnight @ Jan 9th 2009 2:25PM
Does K.I.T.T. --er, I mean, the "Nighthawk" come with "Super Pursuit Mode"?
And if cars with "alternate modes" are the new thing, does that mean it's only a matter of time before we see a red and blue Mack truck that converts to a giant robot?
"PRESS L3 TO TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT"
Rhamsey @ Jan 9th 2009 2:32PM
although i will hate actually paying money for my burnout dlc. i think that they deserve it will all the free stuff they have given me already. especially since each new thing makes me want to play the game more.
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Jan 9th 2009 2:49PM
I hate how now you can't play music while playing.Stupid xbox update.
I would love driving the Ecto-1 playing the Ghostbusters theme in the background.
ChiTownRuler23 @ Jan 9th 2009 3:55PM
what are you talking about? you can still play music while you play a game i was just listening to metallica while i was killing people with my UZI in COD 4.
Benny @ Jan 9th 2009 5:32PM
I thought this, but I was just being an idiot and I figured it out... on the music tab just go to the bottom of the blade. Instead of choosing 'Music Library' choose 'Select music'.
Same as before.
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Jan 9th 2009 6:39PM
That's exactly what I did and it still it tells me I need to go to Music selection.
Um I'll try again later.
ScottG13 @ Jan 9th 2009 2:54PM
Its worth a mention for those without Burnout Paradise to purchase the Ultimate Box edition that comes out in February with most of the previous DLC built in.
http://criteriongames.com/packs/ultimate_box.php
M @ Jan 9th 2009 3:01PM
Totally in for the Ecto-1
Jack Tretton @ Jan 9th 2009 5:12PM
Am I the only one who starts singing the chorus from "Cleanin' Up the Town" whenever Ecto-1 is glimpsed?
Nelson @ Jan 9th 2009 5:17PM
I just got Burnout over the holidays and I think it's an excellent. I really like the open world concept. Even the lack of retry isn't that annoying. I'm disappointed it didn't do better on the year end awards.
Brendan H @ Jan 9th 2009 6:08PM
I'm guessing that the horn on the Cavalry Bootlegger plays "La Cucaracha" instead of "Dixie," in keeping with the Mexican flag theme. Wonder if you can change the flag as well as the color?
navstar @ Jan 9th 2009 7:45PM
Why is it the suckky, cancelled Knight Rider and not the original bad ass??