4K Burnout Paradise Remastered arrives on March 16 - PS4 XO PC

Burnout Paradise Remastered will become available 16th March, 2018 on the PlayStation 4 Xbox One inviting players to wreak havoc and unleash automotive anarchy once more. Players will be transported back into the world of Paradise City to tear it up in the ultimate driving playground, from hectic downtown avenues to the wild mountain roads. Pull off high-octane stunts and create insane car destruction in one of the greatest arcade-driving games ever created.

Burnout Paradise Remastered includes the original base game and the eight add-on game packs released during the Year of Paradise, including the extension to the drivable world with Big Surf Island. Burnout Paradise Remastered also features a range of technical enhancements for greater visual fidelity, including high resolution textures for players to explore Paradise City in 4K with supporting 60FPS on the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X.

Alex Ward, of Burnout fame, is working on new driving game...

Alex Ward of Burnout fame has tweeted he's working on a new driving game (at last). Alex now works with fellow Ex-Criterion developer Fiona Sperry in their Indie studio - Three Fields Entertainment.

Their first game Dangerous Golf just didn't keep their driving fans happy so this announcement has set the discussions boards buzzing.

Burnout Paradise Game is coming to Xbox One tweets Criterion - XO

No date yet but Criterion Games tweeted the fact that Burnout Paradise will be published on Xbox One as a backward compatible release.

Burnout Paradise Game is coming to Xbox One 

The first group of backward compatible games arrive next month on XO so maybe it will appear in the list!

133 Easter Eggs listed for Burnout Paradise - Big Surf Island

Here's the full list of Easter Eggs to be found on Big Surf Island! lease note that these are solely the place names and hidden graffiti text!

There are one or two unrelated Easter Eggs to be found but I'll leave it to you l33t players to figure those out!

Places

1. Inspiral Car Park
2. The Loop
3. Holness Hotel
4. Noel's
5. Paradise University
6. Blackburn Hotel
7. Magpie
8. Divine's Hotel
9. Monkhouse Royal
10. Tucker Towers
11. Zammo Mansions
12. Stilgoe's Mall
13. Philbin Apartments
14. Saville Tech
15. The J. Craven
16. The Hairy Cornflake
17. Chegwin Hotel
18. Crackerjack House
19. Krankee's Chilli
20. Our Tune Hotel
21. Deckard Sushi
22. Shep's Surf Shop
23. Belly Busters
24. A Local Mini Mart / For Local People
25. Itchy Starfish Club
26. Brucie's Used Autos / The Price is Right
27. No. 73
28. Noakes Plaza
29. Byker Grove
30. Cap'n Jaspers Big Surf Restaurant
31. Els Bels Resort
32. Happy Sundaes
33. Sgt. Sullivans Stunt Shack
34. Grange Hill

Hidden Text
35. Just say no!
36. Say what you see!
37. Blobby Blobby Blobby
38. You just can't beat a bit of bully
39. John Kettley...weatherman?
40. Our survey says...
41. Supermatch game
42. And away you go!
43. All done in the best possible taste!

Have fun finding them all!

A look at the technology behind Burnout Paradise video game

Eurogamer managed to get exclusive acces to Criterion Games for this interview with Richard Parr, technical director.

We're talking about the evolution of the Burnout technology over the years and at this point, Criterion's methodology in its Face-Off defying cross-platform development. Eighteen months on from the initial release of Burnout Paradise, it is still the most technically advanced multi-format racing game on console, offering a gameplay experience that is to all intents and purposes identical on both major consoles, and now PC.



"Very early on we made a lot of very right decisions in terms of the architecture and the software and the way we were going to approach things, which has worked extremely well for us. Our aim was to produce an architecture that would work well on PS3, 360 and PC," Parr explains.

Criterion's method of exacting the most performance from the new architecture isn't so much about threading as such, it's all about parallelisation. Rather than lump different game aspects onto different threads (where massive latencies can build as each processor waits for the other to finish its work), game code is highly optimised to make use of what processors are available at any given moment on whatever target hardware, and by choosing the all-important balance points, the experience is like-for-like on all platforms. High-level management code that is unique to each platform then processes the game code according to the hardware that is available.

Read the full interview and see the video's here on Eurogamer...

Criterion developed Need for Speed is in the works

John Pleasants, CEO of EA, has confirmed, during the William Blair Stock Conference, that Need for Speed is being created by Criterion Games (Burnout fame).

So will it be a Burnout clone or a totally new Need for Speed experience. we'll have to wait and see...

It's time to pack your bags and leave Paradise City for the perfect summer vacation. The bridge to Big Surf Island has finally opened.
Big Surf Island is a whole new area for you to explore; the most densely packed driving playground we have ever developed. It's available as soon as your local Sony and Microsoft stores update.



We've created a packed programme of activites for you to take part in:

Try your hand at the 15 new Events including the all-new Island Tours

See full post here...

Extend Your Paradise on June 11 with Burnout Vacation to Big Surf Island HD video

Burnout Paradise Big Surf Island expansion pack will be available to download for $12.99 on the PLAYSTATION Network and Xbox LIVE Marketplace (1000 MS Points) on June 11 Worldwide.

Burnout Paradise Big Surf Island is a brand new playground that enhances and expands the amazing world of the award-winning driving game, Burnout Paradise. Highlights include fun challenges and events for groups of friends to play online, an exciting new world to discover, the biggest and wildest jumps yet, plus a set of nine new vehicles to experience it all in.



Burnout Paradise Big Surf Island also features an Island specific driver’s license for single player progression, challenging players to explore the World, find secret areas and experience a host of new events and challenges.

“Big Surf Island is the most fun players can have in Burnout Paradise and provides incredible value for money,” says Pete Lake, the Big Surf Island Producer at Criterion Games. “We listened to our community and built this massive new playground for them, taking everything they loved about the game and using it to make the Island as much fun as possible. Big Surf Island is packed full of action, everything is bigger and better, from the jumps, to the challenges, to the fun you’ll have playing there.”

Developed at Criterion Games in Guildford, England, Burnout Paradise has won over 55 awards worldwide and is available now for $19.99 on PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. The game has been rated E10+ by the ESRB and 7+ for PEGI.

Burnout Paradise Big Surf Island Govenor and Street Rod

With Big Surf Island you not only get an expansive new area to speed, spin, and smash through, you also get 9 new vehicles.

We've already shown you the Dust Storm, a vehicle designed specifically for all the massive jumps and stunt opportunities that Big Surf Island brings. For the first time we can now officially reveal 2 more...

Hunter Olympus Governor

Introducing the military spec - Hunter Olympus Governor - with its camoflage paint scheme and Stunt Boost system other players won't know what hit them!

This is Sarge Sullivan's very own modified Olympus, he has even personalised the number plate, but don't wory about scratching the paint as this vehicle is almost impossible to wreck.



Carson Annihilator Street Rod

With a Speed Boost system and a maxed out Boost speed there's a definite speed theme going on with the Carson Annihilator Street Rod.


Carson have yet again added their compulsory oversized engine to what was already a very mean machine. With their signature two wheel vehicular salute when boosting off the line, the Annihilator Street Rod will surely be tearing up the streets very soon.

Remember there will be 9 new vehicles included with the release of Big Surf Island on June 11th. We have shown you 3 and if you like the look of those you are going to love the other 6.

Burnout Paradise Big Surf Island video game update download

Criterion has released a new trailer for the upcoming Burnout Paradise content "Big Surf Island." Not only do we get plenty of shots of crazy jumps and new cars, but a release date as well.

Big Surf Island promises new cars, including the Carson Dust Stormer, and a variety of new events and challenges. And, as mentioned above, there are plenty of jumps.



Look for Big Surf Island on June 11.

The Hot Places to Go for Gold in Paradise City

It's Summer in the City, and everyone's fighting over the latest fashions up and down Lambert Parkway. Apparently GOLD is the new black, and since everyone is after a bargain this season, it seems that all the WAGs have sent their men to grab them something sparkly, at any cost!

Auntie Rich is here to rescue you all from mediocrity by filling you in on the places to be on the 'upper' side of town during this fashion Gold Rush!

The first place is where I go to have my spa treatment every Tuesday morning, the Maplemount Country Club. It's also very popular with the Paradise Police Force as it's where they hold their Policemen's Balls every year. I'm told they also use it as a meeting point when there's a big gold heist on!

Read the full list here on the Burnout website...

Burnout Paradise Cops and Robbers is Sixth DLC pack

With the release of Cops and Robbers, there are now a mind-boggling 6 AMAZING Burnout Paradise collections loaded with fun new experiences for you to download. Have you tried them all?

Cops and Robbers
This pack includes a brand new online game mode and 33 new Cop Cars to use Online AND Offline.
In Cops and Robbers, you pick your allegiance and then help your team recover the stolen gold and deliver it safely to your base.

They always say that crime doesn't pay. Now you can find out!

Boost Specials
Think you know Boost? Think again...these are the ultimate Boost vehicles.

The Hawker Mech gives its driver access to all three Boost types! Switchable Boost technology gives you Speed, Stunt or Aggression boost at the press of a button. Now you've got the right boost type for whatever situation you find yourself in. The Hawker Mech is the

The Carson Extreme Hot Rod; quite simply the fastest and most insane car Criterion Games have ever produced. The new ‘Locked' Boost system is a one-way street - once you hit the Boost button it's on for good. Hang on for one heck of a ride!

Toy Vehicles
Bring all the fun of the toybox to Paradise City!

These adorable vehicles pack a mighty punch. Each vehicle has its own toy horn note, so get together online and see if you can make sweet, sweet Burnout music! Get the whole Collection or any individual car from the in-game Burnout Store.

Legendary Cars
"I believe I can fly. I believe I can touch the sky! I think about the 88 Special every night and day! Retract my wheels and fly away!"

And that's just for starters!

Be a rider of the night or a good ole boy jumping bridges to the sound of a cool horn? Or behold the awesomeness of a converted ambulance and fight the power of the paranormal? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then you NEED the Legendary Car pack is the choice for you.


Party Pack
If you've got some friends coming round and need something to make you laugh, whoop and cry together, then what more could you ask for than the Burnout Paradise Party Pack.

8 players can play using just one controller, and the minigames are a great showcase for all the different vehicles in the game. Have you driven them all yet?


Time Savers Pack
Want to drive the GT Concept but don't have the time to get that elusive Burnout License?


The Time Savers Pack is a quick and easy way of getting your hands all the cars in the game. Great for those busy players out there that want it all right here right now.

All of these packs are available right now from the in-game Burnout Store.

Burnout video game World Record set at ESC gaming centre in Glasgow

Glasgow experienced a weekend of record-breaking as members from gaming community Ready Up set a brand new world record for the longest marathon playing a racing game. The tenacious team of six, led by Kirsten Kearney, kicked off the record attempt at 10:00 am on Saturday 18th April, at the ESC Gaming Centre - and spent the succeeding 24 hours propped down on bean bags playing Burnout Paradise with only a few short breaks. At 10:00 am on Sunday 19th April, the successful record attempt culminated in an official certificate presentation by Guinness World Records adjudicators who were present to witness the achievement.

A proud, and exhausted, Kearney said: "I am so thankful to our team and supporters from Ready Up for seeing this challenge through. Half way through the attempt I started to doubt whether I would be able to stay awake, but as the night continued I actually became more alert, and by the time we finished I was just so excited that we'd made it into next year's Gamer's Edition with a new world record that I didn't even feel tired anymore."

The record breaking feat served as a fundraiser for gaming charity GamesAid and nearly a hundred online gamers stepped in at different points to join the six record breakers during their 24 hours of continuous play.

Video games record manager Gaz Deaves said: “I’d like to congratulate Kirsten and her team on behalf of Guinness World Records for an impressive demonstration of endurance and skill. This was a brand new record category for us and hopefully Ready Up’s attempt will inspire other gamers to break their own records and get into the book.”

Now in its second year of publishing, Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition is a comprehensive compilation of highest scores and record breaking achievements across all games and consoles. Among more than 200 pages of records, the book also features facts from the history of gaming, banned and controversial games and the top 50 console games of all time.

Read the post on the ESC website here...

Burnout - The most popular car contest winners

The Super Computers of Paradise City have been crunching the numbers and we can now reveal March's Top 3 Most Popular Cars from our download packs.



Check out all the winners - including in third a bike! here...

Burnout Paradise video game patch v1.1 - access to pay downloads

A new v1.1 patch for Burnout Paradise is now available, allowing gamers to purchase the latest downloadable content for the action-racer.

The update features the content needed to unlock the Legendary, Toy and Boost special vehicles - already released as paid DLC on consoles.

They can be purchased from the in-game Burnout Store.

The patch has to be applied if players wish to go online and have fun.

Source: DigitalBattle

Legendary Cars Arrive in Paradise City on Thursday

Tired of driving around Burnount Paradise City in the cars and bikes? You need only to wait another two days to get some additional choices - Criterion will be releasing the Burnout Paradise Legendary Cars Download Content this Thursday on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. PC owners unfortunately don't get in on the action just yet - they'll have to wait until March.

The four cars come at a price, however - $2 (160 points) each, with the exception of the Jansen 88 Special the DeLorean above costs $4. You can buy them all in a bundle and you'll save yourself a few bucks with the discounted price tag of $8.

People will be sure to complain about the pricing, but keep in mind just how much Criterion has given away for free since the game was released last January.

How to set your screen to play video games

Want Burnout Paradise and the Burnout Paradise Party Pack to look it's best on your home setup?

Just follow these simple steps and you don't even need to fiddle with your TV settings.

1. When you are driving in Burnout Paradise just hit ‘Start' (or your PC equivalent)
2. Cycle through the tabs to the ‘Under the Hood' menu
3. Select the ‘Screen Brightness' option
4. Now use Left and Right to adjust the brightness.
5. Turn the brightness up a few levels until you see a solid black frame around the image
6. Now slowly turn down the brightness until the black frame just disappears
7. Accept these changes to leave the screen

Now you are setup to view Burnout Paradise in optimal conditions.

If you are running the PC version of Burnout Paradise you have even more control over your screen setup with additional gamma and monitor settings.

Source: Criterion Games

Burnout 3D the future of video games?

Racing game Burnout Paradise is one of the first big commercial games to be produced in 3D, using brand new technology. At the moment, it is early days, but game developers are hoping it could transform the market.

"Before we saw it, we were sceptical," says Doug McConkey, of Criterion Games, the people behind Burnout Paradise 3D.

"We were blown away when we saw it. We just couldn't really take it in. Totally unexpected, a really refreshing surprise and something we're really excited about."

The technology making this possible is being pioneered by tech firm NVIDIA. This is their GeForce 3D graphics card and glasses powering the experience.

Buying their kit will cost you around $200 but you'll also need a top notch monitor to make it all work.

Currently, all the kit you need is being offered in a bundle for around $600 in the US. It's a fair bit of money in a recession but not beyond the realms of possibility for serious gamers.

But the future for 3D gaming looks bright. So bright, you'll need to wear shades.

You can see the Sky News piece here.

To get more info on the Nvidia 3D Vision go here.

Burnout Island location revealed by Criterion - PlayStation 3 download

Here's a great video from the world team. These guys worked on the incredible game world that you'll recognise now as Paradise City.

Since we're releasing images of our new island location, we thought it would be great to give a little insight into how the Paradise City mainland came together.

Here, one of our leads, JohnL, concentrates on a single, small area - the Fish Market in the South Docks (just off Manners Ave). You'll get to see how each of it's distinct components evolved through development.

Burnout Paradise - The Ultimate Box - PS3 Packshot

During 2008 Criterion transformed Burnout through downloadable content.

They've already released Codename: Cagney and Bikes packs, loaded with amazing new gameplay and for the first time ever: motorcycles!

They've also just announced our awesome Party Pack.