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Burnout DLC adds Ecto-1, KITT & The General Lee ... 'parodies'
by James Ransom-Wiley 
on Jan 9th 2009 1:19PM
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Reader Comments (53)
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 1:45PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 4:50PM (Unverified) said
Their previous DLC would have given them GOTY from me, but I'm just a commenter so they probably won't care.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:49PM (Unverified) said
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.
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Seriously, if I had known I would have never bought the game.
Also, please let me PERMANENTLY REMOVE that "dj" asshat.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 8:07PM (Unverified) said
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...
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 6:22PM (Unverified) said
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
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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
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:53PM (Unverified) said
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.
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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.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 1:37PM Courtney said
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?
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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?
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 1:41PM Deck said
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.
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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.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 1:51PM Courtney said
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.
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"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.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 4:32PM Courtney said
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.
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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.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 1:39PM (Unverified) said
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.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 3:04PM 343 Guilty Fart said
I'm with you Goku, the moment a retry option is patched in I'll pick this up, but until then I'll wait.
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Posted: Jan 10th 2009 12:42PM (Unverified) said
I will be picking up the Ultimate Box as well. It looks like it drops in February.
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Posted: Jan 10th 2009 12:46PM (Unverified) said
@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.
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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.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 2:15PM CyberKnight said
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...)
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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...)
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 3:17PM (Unverified) said
Once the retry feature is brought back, I bet another million of copies will be sold!
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 2:14PM (Unverified) said
Give me Crash mode and in single player a race reset DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 2:15PM SolidSnakeEyes said
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.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 2:25PM CyberKnight said
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"
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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"
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 2:49PM (Unverified) said
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.
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I would love driving the Ecto-1 playing the Ghostbusters theme in the background.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 3:55PM ChiTownRuler23 said
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.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:32PM (Unverified) said
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.
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Same as before.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 6:39PM (Unverified) said
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.
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Um I'll try again later.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 2:54PM ScottG13 said
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
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http://criteriongames.com/packs/ultimate_box.php
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:12PM Jack Tretton said
Am I the only one who starts singing the chorus from "Cleanin' Up the Town" whenever Ecto-1 is glimpsed?
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