Super-sized Burnout Paradise update detailed, coming Feb. 6
by Ross Miller 
{ Jan 23rd 2009 at 1:55PM }
Highlights include an in-game store, in-game access to the Criterion Games Network website (details to come; PC and PS3-only), enhanced visuals, a restart event option (yay!), easier barrel rolls and some vehicle and game mode tweaking. Hit up the developer's site for full details, and check out PS3 Fanboy for a full list of the new Trophies.
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B3astofthe3ast @ Jan 23rd 2009 1:59PM
I've got to admit, even tho I don't have the game, I'm really impressed with the amount of support and love Criterion has given it.
required @ Jan 23rd 2009 3:24PM
I bought the game recently (the download variant) and feel as if the game feels unfinished and a bit sloppy. I understand how early adopters might feel happier since they have received free revisions to date. But as a new owner of the game I'm not very impressed.
required @ Jan 23rd 2009 3:26PM
I should add that I do enjoy the game. It is fun.
arrrgh @ Jan 23rd 2009 3:32PM
maybe it would feel more solid if you bought it on disc?
Sloppy would be the VERY LAST word i would use to describe Burnout Paradise
Doug @ Jan 23rd 2009 7:00PM
Yeah, I completely agree. They have given some fantastic updates. I think I'll pick it up this weekend. (It's like 20$ here)
Senecal @ Feb 2nd 2009 9:09PM
Just bought it this weekend and it's the most fun I've ever had with $20.00, I'm thinking I should have bought it a long time ago, and I'm SUPER STOKED that they are still updating this game!! Once I get all the trophies Ill prolly hit up the paid DLC.
Obie @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:01PM
Holy crap all these late Jan/ early Feb. DLC goodness is almost too much!
343 Guilty Fart @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:02PM
A restart event option??? Ok, NOW I'll go ahead and buy it. Though do I go for the downloadable PS3 version or the better online-support 360 version? Decisions, decisions.
jorojoserojas @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:14PM
I think PS3 is the way to go for this one, and that's coming from an owner of the 360 version.
But, it depends on how many friends you have that own this game and will race against you, because that's the most awesome thing about the game.
robert @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:35PM
the online support for the PS3 version is just as good as the 360 why would you think it wasn't?
Kola @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:49PM
because the PSN supposedly sucks, i've been told. Not sure what they are talking about but it's what they say.
343 Guilty Fart @ Jan 23rd 2009 3:13PM
Not that the online support for the PS3 is bad, it's just that I have more friends on the 360 and I find it's easier to invite/chat/party up on the 360. I'm leaning towards to PS3 version though just cause I wouldn't have to swap out the disc, and all that HDD space is crying out to be used.
Sir Buzz Killington( The Artist formerly known as Jakka) @ Jan 23rd 2009 4:07PM
Ditto, regarding the restart option. I said I'd be the first person to buy it and I intend to keep my promise.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jan 30th 2009 2:21PM
If you'd played it, you'd know the online works the same on both. Exactly the same. Inviting, partying up, etc. All the same.
jalannom @ Feb 6th 2009 9:18PM
I guess I wouldnt be able to tell how good 360's Live is but I dont know why people are complaining about PSN. I don't have a slight problem with it. I dont have any problems partying up with a friend. Best of all its FREE! How good is 360's live?
Deck @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:09PM
God I love Criterion. They just continue to pour it out! They rock face!
And as Obie said above... all this Late Jan/Early Feb DLC goodness is perhaps too much to handle! I need to get lucky and pick up a bunch of point cards from Circuit City for 30% off!
ScottG13 @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:13PM
I always like to take this opportunity to plug for the Criterion Ulitmate Box releasing probably the same day as this pack.
Dadidito @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:18PM
I am buying their DLC on principle alone. Company is really good at standing by its products. Go Criterion!!!
baby sea tuna @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:22PM
For the record, any "Do a barrel roll!" comments should be ignored unless they come from Shmil (providing he hasn't changed his avatar)
Dralthi @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:27PM
That's it. I'm buying this game now.
I played the demo and hated the fact that you couldn't restart a race from the pause menu. You had to physically drive back to the event again. Now that they're putting this feature in I'm totally getting this.
Ignatius @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:51PM
One of my last gripes was that restart thing, the other being the crappy "Crash" mode.
But hey, for less than $20 from GameFly, I'll take it.
Gemini Ace @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:31PM
After a year of asking, we get a restart option. Not complaining, just pointing it out.
Danny F. @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:32PM
FINALLY A EVENT RESTART OPTION!!!! Jeeez this shouldve been on the game since day 1, having to drive allll the way across the city to restart an event was just too annoying. But its all good now with all the stuff they have coming out for it. I'm glad I still have this game on me.
Stormsurge @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:42PM
I just started playing this again this week after all the hype the new cars and content was getting. Now I'm EXTREMELY happy that I'll be able to do the restart event option. That will make me want to complete this game...
Logic Bus @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:49PM
I'm definitely glad about the event restart option, but I'm also looking forward to the increased visibility of the billboards, smashes, and ramps.
Curtis @ Jan 23rd 2009 2:53PM
Now I REALLY wish that that Ultimate box was coming to 360. I might actually need to get this game finally... with or without Party Crash.
Megadanxzero @ Jan 23rd 2009 3:04PM
I'm really glad I didn't get it now that the Ultimate version's coming out. I'll be getting that as soon as it's released, since I played a friend's game loads and loved it.
THIS is the way DLC should be done too... Mostly free with a few cheap add-ons. Not $20 for a short extra story line...
Sean @ Jan 23rd 2009 4:10PM
Did you read the REAL list of what's coming in the GTA update? Because it is a lot.
New minigames, your 'brothers' in the gang get bonuses if you keep them alive for missions, new weapons, new vehicles, and oh yeah a new story.
Did you whine about the paid DLC Burnout Paradise is getting?
Cotie @ Jan 23rd 2009 3:16PM
Do a barrel roll!!
Tuxy79 @ Jan 23rd 2009 3:38PM
Can't wait for this!
ANGELUS @ Jan 23rd 2009 3:51PM
I just went downstairs and re-bought (for $24 new) the game JUST because I can restart the races now. If only they would add gigantic arrows on the street for where I need to turn so I don't have to take my eyes off the road to look at a map and they will have the best Burnout ever!
Sir Buzz Killington( The Artist formerly known as Jakka) @ Jan 23rd 2009 4:07PM
Yeah...that too would make up for the lack of close circuits...
Tez @ Jan 23rd 2009 7:16PM
The street sign and your car's turn signal blink when a turn is coming up.
ph15h @ Jan 23rd 2009 4:09PM
Finally! A restart button :P I've deleted my save twice already just to start over... Once when I got bored, and the second time when the trophies patch came :D -_- It's nice how they have that option now...
therpham @ Jan 23rd 2009 5:10PM
I think they just got a sale from me! I'd been looking it at lately and this removes any doubts I had about it.
Lmda @ Jan 23rd 2009 6:47PM
Resta..Restart??!!!! This thing just grew some daddy long legs.
Seriously, it took me a while to get into this game but eventually I saw it for the gem that it is.
I'm so glad by buddy gave it to me for free (lunch).
Asten @ Jan 23rd 2009 8:15PM
this game is one of the best bangs for the buck i've seen in years. It's a lot of fun, and the free updates just keeps making it better
OTAM @ Jan 23rd 2009 8:33PM
Developers take note,this is how DLC is done.
Rhamsey @ Jan 25th 2009 1:34PM
this is the only racing game i play, and i love it. so glad and cant wait for the new content
CJLopez @ Feb 4th 2009 11:39AM
Quite nice, but its bullshit they are making me pay for the restart option
Its something it had to be in there from the start!!!!!
Even though with all the love the game is getting, this is mayor bullshit
SourceJR @ Feb 6th 2009 3:32PM
the restart option is with the update not the paid DLC
Gex @ Feb 5th 2009 8:47PM
Okay, so I have the 1.6 patch. I love all the improvements. But how do I restart an event? I've tried failing the event, I've searched through the pause menu, I've tried just stopping my car. I can't find the Restart Event option that's supposed to be there now? Help Please!
Majickplayer @ Feb 7th 2009 9:41PM
Gex, I'm having the same issues and I've searched the Internets and can't seem to find an answer. We can't be the only ones having this issue. Hopefully someone can find an answer.
Majickplayer @ Feb 12th 2009 12:04PM
Gex, the information I received is that you have to press right on the D-pad to invoke a restart; there isn't any visual cue during or following a race that let's you know how to restart. I don't recall seeing anything I read about the patch that tells you to do that, so I'm not sure how anyone would have known. Hope this helps, I haven't tested it yet (stuck at work).
DANUTCRACKR1 @ Feb 6th 2009 1:33PM
At what exact time and day are the legendary car, toy cars and big surf coming out i already downloaded the party pack yesterday. Thanks