Are you ready to burn? EA unloaded the title of the next edition in the Burnout series today. It’s called Burnout Paradise. I have the Xbox 360 box art for you to salivate over along with a few screenshots.
“We have been working towards Burnout Paradise for quite some time. Next generation consoles have opened up a raft of new gameplay opportunities and the Criterion team has leapt at the chance to innovate and raise the bar to an all new high,” said Pete Hawley, Executive Producer, Burnout Paradise. “There are going to be some big surprises and a lot of new features but the core of the game is still pure Burnout. Instant accessibility will be reinforced by innovative online capabilities which will see Burnout Paradise smash racing conventions.”
Screenshots: Burnout Paradise
Feel the adrenaline course through your veins as you take to the road for the first time in Paradise City, where the action is all around you. Explore the city, discover events, and look for the best opportunities to crash, jump and pull signature takedowns. In Burnout Paradise you’re given the keys to the city, but it’s up to you to earn the keys to the meanest and most dangerous cars on the street, and earn your Burnout license. Get ready to burn this winter!
“I know what boys like…I know what guys want.” You’ve heard the song I’m sure and those lyrics are perfect for what’s coming to the Xbox Live Marketplace soon. I have the first look at the 360 Queenz Theme from Konsole Kingz. This will be the first theme I purchase and I’ll let your imagination figure out why. For some reason I want another Xbox 360 now…the one in these themes as a matter of fact. Has the Xbox 360 ever looked so good?
Screenshots: 360 Queenz Theme (instructed to remove the set. my apologies)
This theme will cost 150 Microsoft Points. You can also grab the picture pack for 80 Microsoft Points so you can take these lovely Queenz wherever your Gamercard goes. Stay tuned for the exclusive episode featuring Konsole Kingz soon! U360 and KKZ have only just begun! Prepare for the ride.
Here we are at another show. Thanks to everyone still with me and thanks to the new friends who are just joining. I had plans to release the Konsole Kingz episode but scheduling prevented it. I will have it as soon as I can tie up some technical issues. You will hear about that in this show. I hope you enjoy the show.
Format:
31mins 28secs, 14.4MB, mp3
Show files:
mp3 - Listen to the show in mp3 format!
Show outline:
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For those of you looking to upgrade to the Xbox 360 Elite, here’s the Migration Kit Order Form you’ll need to get your free transfer cable. This is for existing Xbox 360 owners who want to transfer their content to the Xbox 360 Elite. I’m sure many of you are interested in getting this kit.
Infinity Ward is back on the Call of Duty train. The newly announced Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare takes the series away from its usual World War II setting and goes modern. The trailer debuted today during the NFL Draft and I have it for the Unscripted 360 audience to enjoy. It looks good and I’ll say right now that I want more of it!
The Xbox 360 Elite is set to debut this weekend and in some areas it’s already being sold. Many of you are looking forward to it being your first 360 console, upgrading or perhaps simply buying the 120 gig hard drive for your current Premium 360. If you want to upgrade or get the new hard drive, there is a bit of data transferring involved. Details are being released on how to get your content from your current Xbox 360 to the new Xbox 360 Elite or to the new 120 gig hard drive.
The guys at Gamerscoreblog have some very good detailed information about the process and Major Nelson follows that up with a video as well. One quick note is that although the Xbox 360 Elite doesn’t come with a migration kit, you’ll be able to get one free of charge. Details on how are coming soon.
The process is clearly simple to do. The one thing that bothered me with all of these details though is the fact that users who opt to upgrade to the Elite will now have to be logged into Xbox Live in order to enjoy most of their content. Things like Xbox Live Arcade games are licensed content that when transferred, will no longer work offline. This is because they’re still tied to the console from which you transferred them.
Say what DeaconBlade? Yep, licensed content like this doesn’t get transferred when upgrading to the Elite so you have to stay logged in to Xbox Live in order for anyone to enjoy the content or play the Arcade games. Bummer to say the least. I know personally that I’m not always connected to Xbox Live. As good as Xbox Live is, I’m just not always connected to it and I do a lot of playing during that time. Not to mention I have friends over and other relatives that play as well when I’m not signed in to Xbox Live.
I think that would deter me from upgrading to the Elite knowing that I had to always be connected in order to enjoy “my” content. I guess there’s a reason behind it but I’m failing to understand it. What if my connection is down or what if I don’t pay my internet bill and lose my connection for a month? (there are people in that boat don’t lie) What happens during an Xbox Live maintenance schedule? Can I not just sit back and enjoy some Pinball FX while I can’t connect? Nope. I smell teh suckage.
The good part about all this transfer business is that buying the 120 gig hard drive doesn’t present that problem. So if storage is your thing, then I suggest you simply purchase the 120 gig hard drive, transfer your content to it and continue to enjoy things as you always have. It doesn’t present any of the licensed content issues that upgrading does.
Make sure you understand these things before you make your decision!
I can’t wait for this game! I don’t have any points on my account but for this, I’m adding some. You all should know that BioShock is on the list of my Hottest Titles for 2007.
Picture Packs - 80 Microsoft Points
Theme - 150 Microsoft Points
Thanks for the tip JTR J Bird. You obviously know I’m caught up in the “Rapture” of this game.
Ready for more? Ofcourse you are. He’s a clan man that has a liking for drifting…
What’s life outside of gaming like with you? Tell the readers a bit about the person behind the console.
Well, I am an average 13 year old kid who plays sports. I play basketball and a little tennis. I have a great personality and am very social, so don’t expect a quiet game with me. I talk to my friends online through Instant Messaging or at school.
What’s the story behind the Gamertag?
Christmas 2006 was when I got my Xbox 360. I also got Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. While my dad and I were setting up the Xbox, we needed a gamertag. I couldn’t think of anything, so I chose DK (Drift King) Stunt (I looked on the back of the movie and picked a word. Haha.)
Ready for a fresh Showcase? I know you are! Get ready to find out a little bit more about the gamer formerly known as The 32 Man.
He’s a chainsawin’ fool….
What’s life outside of gaming like with you? Tell the readers a bit about the person behind the console.
I’m 13 and I love to game. I guess you could say I’m a recovering addict. I use to play Halo2 way too much. I love games and computers. I’m a techno geek straight out of Philadelphia. In my spare time, I hangout with friends and skate. I also love sports. In my extra free time I work to improve my design skills. I design layouts, skins, and various other things. I want to be a graphic designer when I’m old enough.
... pens are numero uno any day of the year
