Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Criterion puts the brakes on hopes for more Burnout Paradise DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/criterion-puts-the-brakes-on-hopes-for-more-burnout-paradise-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/criterion-puts-the-brakes-on-hopes-for-more-burnout-paradise-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/criterion-puts-the-brakes-on-hopes-for-more-burnout-paradise-dlc/#comments You probably got that idea already, considering nothing but the sound of crickets and tumbleweeds have emerged from Criterion HQ since the release of the last bit of Burnout Paradise DLC, Big Surf Island. A tweet from the company account confirms our fears, stating there will be "no more" DLC and that the company "did WAY more than everyone else." That's all well and good, but it doesn't slake our need for more amazing DLC!

So there you have it. The world is a colder and darker place today. If you need us, we'll be Freeburning our troubles away online, pining for what could have been.

JoystiqCriterion puts the brakes on hopes for more Burnout Paradise DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>big-surf-islandburnoutburnout-paradisecriterioncriterion-gamesdlceaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftracingXbox-360Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Criterion details Burnout Paradise DLC that never was]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/criterion-details-burnout-paradise-dlc-that-never-was/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/criterion-details-burnout-paradise-dlc-that-never-was/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/criterion-details-burnout-paradise-dlc-that-never-was/#comments You gotta give it up to Criterion Games. Throughout the lifespan of Burnout Paradise, the developers at Criterion worked their buns off to give us all kinds of juicy DLC, from a new island to explore, a new game mode, right down to motorcycles and many, many car packs. Now, the company has prepared a lengthy diatribe documenting some of the updates that never got off the ground.

For one, did you know that Criterion initially planned to have motorcycles vs cars? Yep, sure was planned -- and did you know that Criterion wanted to create a whole series of islands, not just the one? The devs even wanted to give players the ability to go to the moon, complete with lunar challenges for Freeburn addicts. Also: the planes thing wasn't an April Fool's joke -- the dev actually wanted to add them (and other vehicles) into the game.

Overall, it's a pretty great read, if only to show you just how committed the studio was to the game and raising the bar for DLC in general.

JoystiqCriterion details Burnout Paradise DLC that never was originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In our excitement to introduce you to the latest DLC content for Burnout Paradise, we completely overlooked one of the key rewards added to the game. Yes, we've already mentioned how gamers can get their hands on free toy versions of the Legendary Cars on Big Surf, but did you know an elusive ninth free car is available for online experts only?

Completing all of Burnout Paradise's 500 online freeburn challenges -- including everything from the original game and all new timed and freeburn challenges in the Cagney update, Bikes Pack and challenges on Big Surf Island -- nets players a diamond-branded P12. Finish it all and nab the exclusive ride, free. What better way to show off your Burnout Paradise superiority than driving around in a diamond-studded speed demon?! The race is on for our community's first official Diamond P12 owner. It shouldn't take you long, you're part of the gaming elite.

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JoystiqBurnout Paradise experts awarded with free Diamond P12 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fans of Criterion's beloved Billy Joel driving/crashing simulator, Burnout Paradise, were hit hard by the events of yesterday's Xbox Live Marketplace implosion -- frequent Burn-ers have been unable to download the game's long anticipated territorial expansion, Big Surf Island. According to Criterion, "unforeseen technical problems caused this content to be to be removed from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace." Fortunately, the Burnout team is all up on it, working with Microsoft to get a fix out as soon as possible. We'll let you know when they're successful!

Update: Success! Just like that, Criterion's got Big Surf Island online. If you've got $12.99 to drop, Burnout Paradise has a new landmass for you explore.

JoystiqBig Surf Island still closed to tourists, Criterion working on a fix [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't want to pony up the $8 to download Burnout Paradise's premium "Legendary" cars? Well, here's a cheaper alternative: buy Big Surf Island for $13, as it includes special toy versions of all four DLC cars. You can get a cute mini version of the hovering 88 Special (pictured above), Bootlegger, Manhattan Spirit and GT Nighthawk by completing various tasks around the new Burnout island:
  • Toy Hunter Cavalry Bootlegger - Jump from all 15 Island Mega Jumps
  • Toy Jansen P12 88 Special - Hit all 45 Island Billboards
  • Toy Carson GT Nighthawk - Complete all 24 Island Road Rules (Timed & Showtime)
  • Toy Hunter Manhattan Spirit - Hit all 75 Island Smashes
We'll admit that we were too cheap to pay for the Legendary DLC, but with a little bit of skill, we'll be able to drive our own Ghostbusters-inspired car in no time.

Gallery: Burnout Paradise: Legendary Cars

Jansen 88 SpecialJansen 88 Special vs. DeLorean time machineManhattan SpiritManhattan Spirit vs. Ecto-1Carson Nighthawk

JoystiqUnlock Legendary cars (for free!) in Burnout Paradise: Big Surf Island originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How much will you pay for 15 new events in Burnout Paradise? Criterion is hoping the answer is $12.99 (£9.99), because that's what it's charging for the upcoming Big Surf Island DLC pack, available this Thursday. Interestingly, those who use Microsoft Magic Money[TM] get a slightly cheaper option at 1000.

It's certainly not as costly as some on the Joystiq team feared, but it's also far from an immediate impulse buy. While we understand Criterion wants to "make money" and "feed the family," we lament the long-gone days of free Burnout DLC.

JoystiqBig Surf Island will wash $12.99 out of your wallet originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Criterion Games has released the latest Crash TV episode looking at Burnout Paradise's upcoming DLC, Big Surf Island. In their classic style, the guys and gals at Criterion have given us a very in-depth look at the new content, showing off the new Criterion Dust Storm car, and even a building that one of the game's fans won the chance to name (he named it after his son, Taylor).

Head past the break to check out Big Surf Island.

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JoystiqCriterion Games takes us on a tour of Burnout Paradise's Big Surf Island originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 May 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Big Surf Island will be available for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on ... oh, right, we promised Criterion we wouldn't spoil it. Just watch the video ...

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JoystiqBurnout Paradise: Big Surf Island hangs ten (and then some) in debut trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 May 2009 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Cops and Robbers out of the way, Criterion is free to finish up the last of the announced Burnout Paradise premium DLC -- Big Surf Island. This is the first new locale to be introduced into the ever-evolving racing game, and it'll add 15 events and 10 online freeburn challenges to the game. Criterion is promising big air for the expansion, and completionists will want to look for all 45 Billboards hidden on the island. For comparison purposes, the original game featured 120 events and 350 freeburn challenges.

These early details come courtesy of an early look at the DLC's Trophies. (Check out the new Trophies after the break.) One particularly intriguing achievement involves getting a whopping 4.5 seconds of air time in a single jump. Who needs Burnout Planes when you have massive jumps like that?

Our very own Randy Nelson got some hands-on time with the DLC pack, but he can't report on the details quite yet. Expect a full preview on May 28.

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JoystiqBig Surf Island adds 15 events, 10 freeburn challenges to Burnout Paradise originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 May 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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