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Burnout Paradise Cagney update delayed

Published on 7th July 2008 by Joe Martin

The latest update for Burnout Paradise on the Xbox 360 has been delayed because of certification issues.

Criterion Games, the developer behind the Burnout series, has been forced to delay the much anticipated 'Cagney' update for Burnout Paradise - but only on the Xbox 360.

The update is the third major update for the game and is set to add in more than 70 online events for players to try in FreeBurn mode. The update is now set for a release on July 14, though the PlayStation 3 version is not being delayed.

The main cause behind the delay seems to have been the Xbox certification process. All games released on the Xbox 360 have to be tried, tested and certified by Microsoft and the process seems to have taken much longer than Criterion was planning on.

Burnout Paradise has been continually supported by developer Critierion and this latest update was much anticipated. The update was supposed to be released on the 10th of July - which is still will be provided you play on a PlayStation 3.

It isn't all bad news though and Xbox 360 gamers will be glad to know that today is Bungie Day and Bungie is releasing a bunch of free goodies for Xbox gamers in order to celebrate themselves - you can pick up free themes, gamerpics and a new map for Halo 3.

Do you still play Burnout Paradise? What's your highest score? Let us know in the forums.

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liratheal 7th July 2008, 13:25

Highest score for what, though?

I mean, are we talking oncoming, multipliers in showtime, race wins, times on burning routes? :p

CardJoe 7th July 2008, 13:30

Yes. That one.

Timmy_the_tortoise 7th July 2008, 13:40

New Halo 3 map eh?

I just need Pipex to get my new house online ASAP now.

Paradigm Shifter 7th July 2008, 13:47

I have absolutely no idea what my highest score is in Burnout Paradise. I'm not exactly great at the game, although I do find it a lot of fun. :D

BlackMage23 7th July 2008, 14:44

Are they still bring bikes to burnout?

donnie 7th July 2008, 14:58

I read somewhere that this was coming to the good ol' pc so is this going to be the one or is there a separate edition being released, i must admit crashing is something i think i may just be very good at lol ftw.

Paradigm Shifter 7th July 2008, 15:09

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Originally Posted by donnie
I read somewhere that this was coming to the good ol' pc so is this going to be the one or is there a separate edition being released, i must admit crashing is something i think i may just be very good at lol ftw.

Yup, and even better, Criterion seem to be keen to support TripleHead. :D

johnmustrule 7th July 2008, 22:20

Not having certification or such high standards may help a console maker but when you let devs do it themselves then it realy shows the consumer who cares more if their product is AAA. weeding out the weaklings and the liars they call it, it's kinda like natural selection. That said I don't even own this game but I find it ironic it seem MS obviously doesn't have any certifications or requirements in the hardware department lol.