Burnout 3 Servers Switched Off
It's a sad time for people still playing Burnout 3 as the 15th of April marked the day when Microsoft stop supporting all Xbox LIVE services for the classic Xbox. This means that there will be no more online modes for Burnout 3.
The game will be dearly missed by many. Head over to the Burnout 3 forums for the wake.
General Update
Hello there everyone, it's been a long time since I've written anything for Operation Burnout as I've been very busy with other things and just don't have the time anymore. In the quite time before Easter, I've decided to spend a little time bringing you up to date with what's going on with the world of Burnout Paradise and Operation Burnout.
First off, an offer for those who haven't taken the plunge for the DLC available for Burnout Paradise. Available until March 31st, Criterion are selling all the downloadable content for Paradise for a mere $19.99/£15.99/€19.99. The pack includes every bit of DLC for Paradise:
If you've yet to purchase the game you can get it now, with all the content for the lower price of $29.99 / £23.99 / €29.99
Back in January Criterion announced through their Twitter Feed that no more DLC will be coming to Burnout Paradise. Development for the game, which was announced way back in August 2006(!), has finally come to an end. 4 years of Burnout Paradise, it's time to turn off the ignition.
What's next for the Burnout franchise? Who knows? EA games have confirmed Burnout 6 as a project which they are producing, however, details on exactly what the "sixth" Burnout will be are non-existent. It could be a soft-sequel (Like Burnout Dominator), a full sequel, different platform game. Your guess is as good as mine. Feel free to speculate in the new "Future Burnout" forum.
Finally, expect Operation Burnout to go a little quite until a new Burnout is announced. This doesn't mean the site has been abandoned though! Be sure to hang out in the forums and check the main site until then.
Playstation 3 Downloadable Content Offer
First off, an offer for those who haven't taken the plunge for the DLC available for Burnout Paradise. Available until March 31st, Criterion are selling all the downloadable content for Paradise for a mere $19.99/£15.99/€19.99. The pack includes every bit of DLC for Paradise:
- Big Surf Island
- Party Pack - Details
- Time Savers - (Unlocks all cars)
- Legendary Cars Collection - Details
- Toys Collection - Details
- Cops and Robbers - Details
- Boost Specials - Details
If you've yet to purchase the game you can get it now, with all the content for the lower price of $29.99 / £23.99 / €29.99
Paradise is Dead
Back in January Criterion announced through their Twitter Feed that no more DLC will be coming to Burnout Paradise. Development for the game, which was announced way back in August 2006(!), has finally come to an end. 4 years of Burnout Paradise, it's time to turn off the ignition.
What's next for the Burnout franchise? Who knows? EA games have confirmed Burnout 6 as a project which they are producing, however, details on exactly what the "sixth" Burnout will be are non-existent. It could be a soft-sequel (Like Burnout Dominator), a full sequel, different platform game. Your guess is as good as mine. Feel free to speculate in the new "Future Burnout" forum.
Operation Burnout Still Alive
Finally, expect Operation Burnout to go a little quite until a new Burnout is announced. This doesn't mean the site has been abandoned though! Be sure to hang out in the forums and check the main site until then.
Operation Burnout Version 6 Is Here!
I'd like to welcome everyone to the new look Operation Burnout! As you can see, the site and the forums have gone through a small makeover. The site software has also been through an upgrade so hopefully the site will now be much more secure and stable
There may be a couple of bugs to iron out so if you come across one, get in touch through our contact form. Also, feel free to let me know what you think of the site in this topic.
Please note: If you're having display issues or seeing old graphics, clear your browsers cache to solve the problem.
Cops & Robbers Released
The long awaited Version 1.8 update for Burnout Paradise has been released. The update includes many game fixes and will give PS3 & Xbox 360 users the ability to purchase the Cops & Robbers pack.
The Update is 176MB and may be obtained by starting Burnout Paradise while signed in to The Playstation Network of Xbox Live. The update is free of charge, but access to the Cops & Robbers pack is not.
According to Criterion, the following issues have been addressed with the Version 1.8 update:
As reported earlier, the prices for the Cops & Robbers Pack are as follows:
£7.99 in the UK.
€9.99 in Europe.
$9.99 in the US.
800 MS points on Xbox 360.
Links:
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The Update is 176MB and may be obtained by starting Burnout Paradise while signed in to The Playstation Network of Xbox Live. The update is free of charge, but access to the Cops & Robbers pack is not.
According to Criterion, the following issues have been addressed with the Version 1.8 update:
GT Nighthawk PlayStation 3 Trophy
Something that only became apparent once the Legendary Cars went live is that if you already had the 2x Boost Chain Trophy it was impossible to get the GT Nighthawk one. We're pleased to say this is now fixed and everyone will be able to earn this Trophy once the update goes live tomorrow.
Game freezing on the start line of an online ranked race
We had a number of reports about this though we have had difficulty reproducing it in-house. However, we did find one possible issue which we have now fixed and we very much hope this fixes the issue some players have been reporting. We're monitoring the situation and will make improvements where we can.
Not being able to select purchased vehicles in the Junkyard
In the majority of cases we found the cause of this was that people had purchased the vehicles but not downloaded AND installed them.Correctly downloading and installing the vehicles fixed the issue. However there was a rare bug seen with a handful of customers who achieved their Elite license during a specific period of time last year which meant that some of the vehicles had indeed disappeared. We have now fixed this issue and that fix appears in the new update.
Smashes and billboards resetting after playing the Party Mode
This was a problem that occasionally happened when you started a Party then re-entered Paradise City. They weren't actually reset. When you restarted the game everything was back to normal. However, it was annoying and we are pleased to say it has now been fixed.
Game freezing on the start line of an online ranked race
We had a number of reports about this though we have had difficulty reproducing it in-house. However, we did find one possible issue which we have now fixed and we very much hope this fixes the issue some players have been reporting. We're monitoring the situation and will make improvements where we can.
Not being able to select purchased vehicles in the Junkyard
In the majority of cases we found the cause of this was that people had purchased the vehicles but not downloaded AND installed them.Correctly downloading and installing the vehicles fixed the issue. However there was a rare bug seen with a handful of customers who achieved their Elite license during a specific period of time last year which meant that some of the vehicles had indeed disappeared. We have now fixed this issue and that fix appears in the new update.
Smashes and billboards resetting after playing the Party Mode
This was a problem that occasionally happened when you started a Party then re-entered Paradise City. They weren't actually reset. When you restarted the game everything was back to normal. However, it was annoying and we are pleased to say it has now been fixed.
As reported earlier, the prices for the Cops & Robbers Pack are as follows:
£7.99 in the UK.
€9.99 in Europe.
$9.99 in the US.
800 MS points on Xbox 360.
Links:
Criterion Games!
New Images of the Island & Cops & Robbers
Operation Burnout brings an exclusive first look at new images of the upcoming Island and the Cops & Robbers pack. The images were discovered and compiled into a video by Elite forum member Steven-Jan (AKA S-J).
Thanks again to S-J for all his hard work!
Links Operation Burnout Forum
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Thanks again to S-J for all his hard work!
Links Operation Burnout Forum
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Burnout PC Car Packs Go Live
Fans of the PC edition of Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box now have the opportunity to purchase the vehicles that the PS3 & Xbox 360 users have enjoyed for quite some time.
The Legendary Cars Pack, Toy Cars Pack & Boost Specials can now be purchased after updating the Burnout software through EA's Download Manager.
It is not known at this time if the updates are currently available on Steam, but it is expected to go live sometime today.
We will keep you posted as information becomes available.
Links
CrashTVJez on Twitter
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Installation Guide at Operation Burnout
The Legendary Cars Pack, Toy Cars Pack & Boost Specials can now be purchased after updating the Burnout software through EA's Download Manager.
It is not known at this time if the updates are currently available on Steam, but it is expected to go live sometime today.
We will keep you posted as information becomes available.
Links
CrashTVJez on Twitter
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Installation Guide at Operation Burnout
Burnout PC Updates Coming Soon
According to a post by Criterion Games' CrashTVJez, there will be an official announcement on Monday, March 23rd, 2009 concerning the downloadable vehicles for the PC edition of Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box.
CrashTVJez has stated that the "Car Packs" will probably be released on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009. During the past few months, the console editions of Paradise have enjoyed paid content such as the Legendary Cars pack, The Toy Cars pack and the Boost Specials pack. It is unclear if all the downloadable content that is currently available on the PS3 and Xbox 360 editions of the game will be included in this forthcoming update.
We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Links
CrashTVJez on Twitter
CrashTVJez has stated that the "Car Packs" will probably be released on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009. During the past few months, the console editions of Paradise have enjoyed paid content such as the Legendary Cars pack, The Toy Cars pack and the Boost Specials pack. It is unclear if all the downloadable content that is currently available on the PS3 and Xbox 360 editions of the game will be included in this forthcoming update.
We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Links
CrashTVJez on Twitter
Feeling Burnout in the Workplace?
Do you love the Burnout series as much as we do? How would you like to help create the next installment? It is every burner's dream, but this is no dream. Criterion Games have posted an employment advertisement on their website.
Criterion Games
Jobs at EA
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Do you have what it takes to join Criterion Games? We’re searching for new recruits to join the best games team in the business and work on the best games in the world.
We’re looking for artists with plenty of experience, so if you don’t know the meaning of terms like vertex, lod or mipmap, then unfortunately this opportunity won’t be for you.
You’ll need to have an excellent knowledge of both 2D and 3D art creation, strong Photoshop and Maya modelling and texturing skills and a passion for games. You'll need to know what makes not just a great game, but a Criterion game.
If you think you’re up to the challenge, then head on over to www.jobs.ea.com and get in touch. Send a full CV and plenty of examples of your best low-polygon work, experience of working on driving games is a definite plus.
LinksWe’re looking for artists with plenty of experience, so if you don’t know the meaning of terms like vertex, lod or mipmap, then unfortunately this opportunity won’t be for you.
You’ll need to have an excellent knowledge of both 2D and 3D art creation, strong Photoshop and Maya modelling and texturing skills and a passion for games. You'll need to know what makes not just a great game, but a Criterion game.
If you think you’re up to the challenge, then head on over to www.jobs.ea.com and get in touch. Send a full CV and plenty of examples of your best low-polygon work, experience of working on driving games is a definite plus.
Criterion Games
Jobs at EA
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