Criterion Games has announced that the demo version of Burnout Paradise will feature No Walls! unlike the console versions of the demo, players will be able to play on the entire map of Paradise City, exploring the 5 distinctive areas as well as the 'playgrounds' of Big Surf Beach, the Quarry and the Airfield. PC users will also get the use of the 1st three cars in the game.

The Hunter Cavalry, Hunter Mesquite and the Nakamura SI-7 as well as being able to try any of the 120 events on the map.

The demo version will be time locked and be available to purchase through the new Burnout Store accessed from the in-game easy drive menu.

Amazon.com have noted the release date for the Ultimate box version as February 3rd 2009

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Criterion Games has revealed that the previously announced as free download Island Map extension will now have to be paid for. The downloadable GCC had long been touted by Criterion as a free download.
No announcement on cost or if the Dust Storm is included has been mentioned, although it is hoped that no matter the cost the Big Surf Island update will live up to it's billing as being an awesome addition for Burnout: Paradise.

An announcement is expected soon regarding the PC version and demo release.

We'll keep you posted on any new information.

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Criterion Games has announced that they will releasing Burnout™ Paradise Boost Specials Pack, in Spring 2009. So far only 1 of the 2 'extreme' boost cars has been revealed, the Carson Extreme Hotrod, stripped down, ultra low, overpowered straight line monster.

Details are expected for the 'Eastwood/Island'update which includes Big Surf Island and the new Dust Storm on November 28th, 2008.

We'll keep you posted on any new information.

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Criterion Games has announced more exciting downloadable content for 2009 in the shape of Special Edition Burnout Collectibles. These cars will take the form of toy versions of Carson GT Concept P12, the Kreiger Racing WTR, the Hunter Takedown 4x4 and the Hunter Manhattan, as well as 4 as yet un-announced favourites from the game.

No date has been specified for release but the cars are expected in the 1st half of 2009.

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Criterion Games has announced 4 new cars for Burnout: Paradise under the title of Legendary Cars.

The four cars are based on famous vehicles from popular culture

The Jansen 88 Special (pictured) is based on the DeLorean DMC-12 from Back to the Future, and will have the ability to fly at top speed.

The Cavalry Bootlegger, which is speculated to be based on the 1969 Dodge Charger from Dukes of Hazzard.

The GT Knighthawk, is speculated to be based on the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR used in the new Knight Rider.

The Manhattan Spirit, is speculated to be based on the 1958 Plymouth Fury from the movie Christine.

The cars will be available for single download or as part of a discounted pack of 4, apart from the flying Jansen 88 Special, it is unknown if the other cars will have special 'abilities'

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Criterion Games has announced that they will releasing an all new Party pack, featuring multiplayer mini games based on the different elements of Burnout. This will be the 1st paid downloadable content for Burnout : Paradise and should be available in February '09.

Criterion also announced an Ultimate box version of Burnout : Paradise available to buy from February featuring all current game changing content updates as well as the new Party Pack.

So far there has been no indication of the cost of the Party pack update. We'll keep you updated on any further developments.

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