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A must have on both of the current gen systems, Burnout Paradise has promised huge amounts of DLC, which Critereon have confirmed is on the way for fall.

This is set to include the long awaited addition of bikes to the game, which is sure to get people back to play the game once more. Trophies are also going to be included in the update, meaning that Playstation fans still have something to look forward to in Paradise City.

But what about the people who never picked up Burnout when it was first released, they could go back and pick up a preowned copy of the game, or they could download the upcoming PSN version of the game. Taking the place of a Game of the Year version of the game, this downloadable package will feature the whole of Burnout Paradise, while also throwing in all the DLC that has been available so far-even though it was all free anyway.

This will be a great addition to the Playstation Store, once again proving that retail priced games can fit in with the cheaper titles on whichever platform you choose. The game is on the way for a fall release, and will be well priced at $29.99.

Hit the jump for the full press release.

Redwood City, CA – Aug 14, 2008 – Criterion Games, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the Platinum-hit driving game Burnout™ Paradise will be available to download from the US PLAYSTATION®Network via the PLAYSTATION®Store for $29.99 this Fall. Winner of over 55 awards worldwide, the downloadable version of Burnout Paradise will incorporate all of the recent updates that Criterion Games has delivered directly to consumers.

Burnout Paradise offers hours of intense, high action driving in a stunning open-world that can be experienced both in single player and socially online with your friends – but the fun does not end there. Earlier this year, Criterion Games kicked off ‘The Year of Paradise’ at www.criteriongames.com. The Year of Paradise is a year-long direct-to-consumer program where Criterion Games regularly releases new game-changing downloadable content that is designed to evolve the game beyond its initial retail release. The first update is available now (August), free of charge* through the PLAYSTATION Network and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace, and includes three new game modes, new cars and 70 new multi-part challenges, extending the game with hours of new gameplay. The download pack also introduces a live news page where players can track their game progress and find out news on upcoming online multiplayer events. More game-changing downloadable content is coming this Fall for Burnout Paradise, including trophy support and motorcycles free of charge* through the PLAYSTATION Network and Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Fiona Sperry, Studio Manager for Criterion Games said, “Our mission at Criterion is to provide the most entertaining gaming service possible. In order to do that, it’s key that we have the ability to deliver content to players in ways that work for them – through quick and easy download or via traditional bricks and mortar. For us, the fun is in playing the game with friends and constantly discovering new surprises in the world. Download packs with meaningful new gameplay are the perfect way for us to keep entertaining fans and keep them playing, even months after launch.”

Burnout Paradise is now available on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system for the greatest hits/classics price of $29.99 in North America. The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI. For more information about Burnout Paradise, please visit http://criteriongames.com.