So it keeps all the mugshots in like a temporary repository? How many does it store?Remy said:Two more things about the PS3 version that may already be known but whatever:
One, it does have in-game XMB for checking messages. Pause, go to Paradise City Online, hit triangle. (I've quit out of the game twice already trying to answer messages, so I'm glad I found this.)
Also, I heard DJ Atomica make reference to "exporting mugshots to the XMB", and sure enough, you can hit "Export" over any picture the game saves (pause, Paradise City Online, "The Lineup"), and it goes to your XMB. Then you can do whatever you want with it, like copy it over to a memory card and get it online.
Now we can all upload pictures of people's couches!
Truly, this is living.
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The Official Burnout Paradise Thread. Restarting Events Patch!
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Sonofabitch street dates. All they do is make me MAD when other people are enjoying the game before me.
BradVanDam
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so whats the verdict kids?
Xbox 360 or Playstation 3.
Xbox 360 or Playstation 3.
a Master Ninja
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Graphically they are identical (Shane was proven wrong), but the PS3 version is better optimized while the 360 has some (minor, but still noticeable) screen tearing and frame drops.BradVanDam said:
It should really boil down to:
1.) which controller do you prefer?
2.) do you have more friends to play this game with on PSN or XBL?
BradVanDam
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well i think PS3 has better triggers but nobody on my list plays racing games so i was hoping to make friends with people at GAF with this game.
G Rom said:
Good idea, i'll get right on that.
On the other hand, are the codes to unlock these cars any different on each platform? Because in yor case it's a code, in other cases you just enter "Walmart" or something.
Also, where do you type your code in? I'd appreciate if someone could clear that up.
Anyway, the codes i know of are
Could someone try these and confirm they're working?
BradVanDam
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rowsdower what system are you getting it on?
Sykra said:
It could have something similar. The last two Burnout games I played had goals and medals and such. It is the integration into your gamertag that tends to make the 360 more appealing on that level, but it is such a minor factor to consider in the end. Really, it sounds like the games are close enough that choosing one is more dependent on which system you just prefer to play on.
360, for the simple reason of not having a ps3. But even if i had, i'd probably go with 360 because most of my friends are playing it on that platform and the custom soundtrack is kind of a big deal for me. I don't give a shit about achievements though.
It's really how Master Ninja said - go where your friends are and to to which controller you prefer.
Personally, i wouldn't mind another GAFer picking up the 360 version
.C4Lukins said:
http://www.criteriongames.com/burnout/paradise/press/features/achievements/
Found it on their site, good achievements on both sides.
OP has been updated with the 4 car codes we know of so far (unconfirmed to work), Achievements & Rewards and the GameSpy Review (4.5/5).
On the picture it says (approximatively) :Rowsdower said:
"To unlock your car exclusive Micromania car :
1. On the main menu, navigate through "Under the hood" sub menu
2. Select "sponsorship product code" then enter the following code* :
H211 1Z99 LZ00 00BB
Your Micromania car is unlocked !
*Works on all Burnout Paradise, both PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. Code have to be typed with spaces. 0 are zeros and note the O letter.
NB : the Micromania car is available in all online modes. Offline, it will only be available once the according licence class is unlocked."
BTW, Rowsdower, I sent you an MP with a banner and some "remastered" assets for the OP
Christoff Yurievich
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what do you mean, "clear that up"? it's on the first page.Rowsdower said:
bune duggy said:
Argh, yesterday I was in Blockbuster and when I just finished renting Oblivion (to fix a fucking bug in my GOTY copy I had to rent the original, don't ask it just pisses me off) I noticed the copies of Burnout behind the counter. I assumed they were display copies or a coming soon thing but when I got to the security gate I could see they were selling copies. I would have picked one up, but the line was crazy and I didn't want to wait again.
Tuesday bitches. psn: caldermuyo
Tuesday bitches. psn: caldermuyo
Agent X
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So, now that a few people here apparently have the released game in their hands, can we get a definite explanation of how multiplayer race events work?
Do you have to wait for everyone to congregate at the hot spot, or did they allow the host to "teleport" the other players to the starting line?
If players are "teleported" to the starting line, then is there a loading pause?
Do you have to wait for everyone to congregate at the hot spot, or did they allow the host to "teleport" the other players to the starting line?
If players are "teleported" to the starting line, then is there a loading pause?
Agent X said:
I haven't actually launched a race yet, but here's the way it works, seemingly:
The host hits right on the d-pad and picks "Create Race".
The first screen of options is number of rounds, car lock ("open" or "host's choice"), license class (I assume the car performance scales with the license grades?), and whether or not there's any traffic.
The second screen drops you onto the map. This is actually pretty cool - you can start the race from any intersection on the map, add up to 15 checkpoints to any other intersection on the map, and then finish at any one of the main eight endpoints on the map. Then, if you make a really good route, you can save it for later.
Alternately, there are 10 pre-defined "paradise drives" you can just load.
After you're done setting that up, a new item appears in the online menu for "Start Race", which drops everyone to a vehicle select menu and teleports them appropriately.
To be honest, the whole "no load times" thing that Criterion have been pushing is a bit of marketing spin anyhow. There's certainly a load time when you start any event in the game - there's a 5-10 second intro, and while the game is still showing your car rolling, you know it's loading. When you come out of Showtime mode, it takes longer than you will probably want to get you back to driving.
It's a very *seamless* experience - the only time you get a screen that says "Loading" is when you boot - but there are certainly clever animations where the game can sneak in some load times.
(Also, Paradise City by GNR plays every time you boot the game, for that one load sequence. From the beginning. Every time. I never want to hear the song again, and I've only booted the game 5 times.)
bune duggy said:
Yeah i thought going "under the hood" was some fancy expression for something you have to do in the game (like a sub-menu in the garage).
And @ the people who already have the game, thanks for your impressions. Makes the wait until thursday a little less unbearable.
Livin_Lovin
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I will probably buy it for 360 for custom soundtrack support.
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I'm most likely getting this for 360, unless I decide to rebel and only play Burnout Revenge until I get a sequel to that.
Either way, FreakmanJ is my gamertag and PSN ID.
Either way, FreakmanJ is my gamertag and PSN ID.
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Rowsdower said:
Yeah, I got that. I might not get it on day one, but it should be within the next few days.