14 DAY TRIAL // The latest Burnout Paradise trailer reveals that EA is prepping a demo for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners. The demo is set for launch as soon as tomorrow, December 13th, via Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Store respectively. Burnout Paradise features perfect compatibility with Sony's new DualShock3 wireless PS3 controller, while its online game modes and events will have you revving up all day long.
Here are some of the latest features confirmed by Electronic Arts for Burnout Paradise back in September:
￭ True Open World Freedom - The entire city will be available from the outset, giving players the freedom to explore this immersive world known as Paradise City. Experience open world driving Burnout style as the action begins with you, but it doesn't have to end. ￭ EasyDrive Online Social Gaming - See your friends online with the EasyDrive Friends List and connect with them instantly without having to wait or exit your game. Burnout Paradise is revolutionizing the way players jump on and offline, making it as simple and quick as possible. ￭ Single-player Events - Choose from Race, Marked Man, Road Rage, and Stunt by pulling up to the numerous stoplights in the game to initiate the event. The action isn't forced any longer, as players have the freedom to start and even end a challenge at their leisure.
Another feature present within Burnout Paradise and worth mentioning is that gamers will be able to take pictures using the PlayStation Eye, as far as PS3 owners are concerned, while those playing the game on an Xbox 360 will be able to take Mugshots using Xbox LIVE Vision.
"This is the true beginning of next generation racing. On PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360, we are delivering a game that brings brilliant graphics into HD at 60 frames per second. Burnout Paradise does something that no other Burnout game has ever done - it gives the player full control on how to play the game," said Alex Ward, Creative Director at EA Criterion Studios, at the time EA was confirming more of the game's features. "At Criterion, we have a long history of delivering stand-out software on the PlayStation consoles. The entire team is fired up about the opportunity to carry that heritage into the PLAYSTATION 3 generation," he added.
As mentioned in the introductory column, Burnout Paradise will have you feeling every bump in the road or impact with other cars as it makes perfect use of the rumbling features that the new DualShock3 controller sports. Needless to say, Xbox 360 owners already have a rumbling wireless controller to use with the game, while PS3 owners need to go out and buy one.
Note: some of the features mentioned above may not be available with the Burnout Paradise demo launching tomorrow on XBLM and PS Store, so stay close for a full update on what the demo actually brings.