Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Crash TV 35 Out Now!

Crash Tv 35 is out now, and with it any tips you want about unlocking the nine cars in the Big Surf Island Pack. Here it is!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Crash TV 34 is here!

Here's the latest edition of Crash TV, with more info on Big Surf Island:

It's Almost Here!

Big Surf Island is about to be released. Here's what Criterion had to say:

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.


1000 MS Points
PSN $12.99 / €12.99 / £9.99


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 today.

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


Explore the sights of Big Surf Island. Try leaping through the Lighthouse or taking in the incredible view of Paradise City from the top of the Construction Site.


See if you can locate all 75 Island Smash Gates, all 45 Island Billboards and each of the 15 Island Mega Jumps (so big that 'Super' wasn't good enough).


Compete to rule 12 new roads. Can you beat both the Time and Showtime records?


Join your friends online to take part in 10 crazy Freeburn Challenges.


Collect all 9 new vehicles including the stunt-tastic Carson Dust Storm.


Collect 10 new Trophies and 5 new Achievements.

Keep track of everything you do on your vacation with your all-new Big Surf Island License.


To get an Insider's Guide to the Island, head over to www.criteriongames.com/podcast or look up our Podcast on iTunes (under "Crash TV") and on our You Tube channel-"burnoutteamrocks".

So pack your towel, apply some sun-tan lotion and visit the in-game Burnout Store to buy the new Big Surf Island Pack when it launches today!




Check it out when it's released later today.

Price for Island Confirmed

The official price for Big Surf Island is:

MS 1000 points

PSN $12.99 / €12.99 / £9.99,

which is as expected. The pack will be released today.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Info on the Island Pack arrives early

Before the leaks, the game pack was expected to be sold for $10, but it seems now that Criterion has decided that the amount of content and the number of hours of playability deserve a higher price tag.

The Big Surf Island downloadable add-on for Burnout Paradise will go for 1200 Microsoft points, or about $15 US, and the PlayStation Network download will set you back $15 too. It is probably because of the longer than expected development cycle as well as the amount of included content, that the price is higher than expected.

As for the achievements, the Xbox 360 version will offer an additional 110 points in five new achievements, which brings the total to 60 achievements for a total of 1250 points. They will be:

Smash n' Grab - Drive through 20 Island Smash Gates
Surf Boards - Smash 15 Island Billboards
Island Explorer - Find all 15 Island Events
Crash TV Air Time - Get at least 4.5 seconds Air Time from the Ski Jump
People Person - Complete all 10 Island Freeburn Challenges. These can be completed by 2 - 8 players

PlayStation 3 owners will receive 10 new trophies, 3 of them sliver and 7 bronze, which gives the game a total of 98 trophies on the PS3, 32 more than the next closest game. They will make users:

Drive through 20 Island Smash Gates
Smash 15 Island Billboards
Land 5 Island Mega-Jumps
Jump through Deese’s Donut
4.5 seconds of Crash TV Air Time
Complete a 750 yard drift inside the Inspiral Car Park
Complete your first Island Tour
Find all Island Events
Complete all 10 Island Freeburn Challenges
Smash all 45 Island Billboards

Big Surf Island is probably the last planned add-on for Burnout Paradise. It is probable that some players will be put off by the price, but it will be very popular with those who have been playing the game for some time.

The exciting new pack will be released on the 11th, 3 days from now. Don't miss it.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

New Cars Info

I suspect you've all seen the new, awesome Carson Dust Storm which will be released with 8 other cars. Here are two more, with descriptions and pictures from the Criterion Games site:


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!

The Governor - ruling the roads of Big Surf Island


The Governor - waiting to ambush unsuspecting Stunt Runners

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.

The Street Rod - blink and you'll miss it


The Street Rod - the calm before the storm

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.

I can't wait to test drive these new cars. More info on the Big Surf Island Pack will be released soon, and the pack itself will be out in less than a week on June the 11th.