BURNOUT PARADISE. ALWAYS CHANGING.

BURNOUT PARADISE. ALWAYS CHANGING.


We want to provide the greatest support ever for a console game and transform Burnout through downloadable content.


Burnout Paradise - Bikes We're introducing motorcycles for the first time in a Burnout game.
Just head for your nearest junkyard in Paradise City to pick up the FV1100 street bike and the stunning Japanese Firehawk racing bike. That'll do for a start, but there's more in store once you've played a little way through the bike-specific gameplay.
In addition to the bikes, we're adding night time to the game. You'll see day cycle through to night and see the city change with it. Paradise City takes on a life of its own once the rush hour traffic thins out!
During the day, you can play a variation of our Burning Routes challenges - they'll take you all over the city - and at night, complete a different set of routes - the "Midnight Rides".


Burnout Paradise - Trophies We can confirm that we're bringing trophies to Burnout Paradise.
The trophies pack is in development now and will follow after our Bikes Pack.



Burnout Paradise - Island We're building a new island location. You can actually see the bridge that leads to it now from Angus Wharf.


The new area will be almost as large again as Downtown Paradise, but it won't play like anywhere else in the game.

The philosophy is no holds barred, go anywhere and do anything. We've removed all restrictions to open things up, reward exploration and bring you a deeper, richer playground than ever before.

Resistance 2 confirmed for US release on November 4

An American press release has today confirmed that Insomniac’s Resistance 2 will release in the US on November 4.

The date came as part of an announcement about the game’s Collector’s Edition. From the release:

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today that Resistance 2(TM), from independent developer Insomniac Games, will release in North America on November 4 and will be offered in a special collector’s edition while supplies last. The collector’s edition for Resistance 2, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the best-selling PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system (PS3(TM) system) launch title, Resistance: Fall of Man(R), will be available for a suggested retail price of $79.99 at participating retailers with the following premium items included:

— Created by DC Unlimited, an exclusive Chimeran Hybrid action figure with Bullseye weapon.

— A double-sided hard-cover Resistance 2 art book covering war-torn America from two unique perspectives.

— Exclusive in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer weapon skin

— Copy of Resistance 2 with special edition cover artwork selected by the fans

The special collector’s edition also includes a bonus DVD of exclusive Resistance 2 additional contents including:

— A preview into the upcoming Resistance novel, “Resistance: The Gathering Storm” by well-known science fiction author William Dietz.

— “America Forever Lost”, Behind The Scenes video of Resistance 2 with Insomniac Games

— “Shattered History” Resistance chronology video — provides a visual guideline from the earliest days of the Chimera invasion to the current storyline.

— Digital copy of Issue #0 of the Resistance comic book series published by Wildstorm.

The release also confirms that the game’s global multiplayer and co-op beta will debut in early October.

The game was also confirmed today for a November 13 release in Japan.

Full thing after the link.


Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Collector’s Edition for Highly-Anticipated PLAYSTATION(R)3 Exclusive Resistance 2(TM)

Global Multiplayer and Co-operative Beta Also Set to Debut in Early October

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today that Resistance 2(TM), from independent developer Insomniac Games, will release in North America on November 4 and will be offered in a special collector’s edition while supplies last. The collector’s edition for Resistance 2, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the best-selling PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system (PS3(TM) system) launch title, Resistance: Fall of Man(R), will be available for a suggested retail price of $79.99 at participating retailers with the following premium items included:

— Created by DC Unlimited, an exclusive Chimeran Hybrid action figure with Bullseye weapon.

— A double-sided hard-cover Resistance 2 art book covering war-torn America from two unique perspectives.

— Exclusive in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer weapon skin

— Copy of Resistance 2 with special edition cover artwork selected by the fans

The special collector’s edition also includes a bonus DVD of exclusive Resistance 2 additional contents including:

— A preview into the upcoming Resistance novel, “Resistance: The Gathering Storm” by well-known science fiction author William Dietz.

— “America Forever Lost”, Behind The Scenes video of Resistance 2 with Insomniac Games

— “Shattered History” Resistance chronology video — provides a visual guideline from the earliest days of the Chimera invasion to the current storyline.

— Digital copy of Issue #0 of the Resistance comic book series published by Wildstorm.

Gamers eagerly awaiting the game’s launch this November will have an opportunity to get an early look at Resistance 2 as SCEA also announced today a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative beta beginning in early October. Powered by the PLAYSTATION(R)Network, the Resistance 2 multiplayer and co-operative beta will provide PS3 owners with an opportunity to experience new levels, modes and weapons.

“Resistance 2 is Insomniac’s most ambitious game yet. The team’s goals from the onset have been to heighten the online experience and encourage experienced and novice players to jump online,” said Ted Price, President & CEO, Insomniac Games. “With an eight-player, co-op campaign and 60-player squad-based competitive multiplayer, Resistance 2 offers players a complete online experience on a scale like no other. We really value the feedback of the Resistance community and are excited to open the beta and provide our dedicated fan base an early look at Resistance 2’s multiplayer features.”

The Resistance 2 Public Beta program will be available through both premier and open access. Premier access provides players with guaranteed access to the entirety of the Public Beta period through programs including:

— GameStop Pre-Order Program: Beginning in September, players in the U.S. and Canada can gain premier access to the Public Beta by pre-ordering Resistance 2 at a GameStop retail store or online at http://www.gamestop.com.

— Qore(TM) Annual Subscription: A highly interactive, monthly original video program that covers the world inside PlayStation(R), available only on PLAYSTATION(R)Store for the PS3 system.

For open access, players will have the chance to apply, and if selected, play the Public Beta after the premier access period. Those that are interested in joining the Public Beta can submit their information at http://beta.myresistance.net/apply. In addition, players who purchased Qore Episode 03 (single Episode) will be guaranteed access to the Public Beta.

The rating for Resistance 2 is currently pending with the independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information about the ESRB visit http://www.esrb.org.

About Resistance 2(TM)

On the brink of annihilation, mankind resumes the fight against the unstoppable Chimera on the shores of the United States. And thus the stage is set for Resistance 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to Insomniac Games’ best-selling PS3 system launch title. Players will once again step into the war-torn boots of US Army Lt. Nathan Hale, who not only faces near impossible odds on the battlefield, but also constantly struggles with the Chimera virus raging inside his own body. In addition to an epic single-player campaign, Resistance 2 will offer a truly unprecedented eight-player, class-based online co-op campaign and 60-player online competitive multiplayer built upon a ‘massive battles, greater intimacy’ mantra. Also, players can expect tightly integrated community support via MyResistance.net.

Life with PlayStation delayed yet again

Oh, you are killing us, Sony! Unfortunately, Life with PlayStation has been delayed yet again and some "paperwork" is apparently the culprit. Noam Rimon of SCEA R&D, in an attempt to soothe us, reminds us of some of the cool features of Life with PlayStation, such as reading the news, checking the weather, listening to music and best of all, Folding@home will be running the background when you use this little add-on.

To be fair though, the application is free and it'll let us help cure cancer while listening to our favorite tunes. It is also stated we will only have to "hold tight just a bit longer."

Resistance 2 Collector's Edition information at Amazon

Resistance 2 Collector's Edition information at Amazon
Posted by Nahiyan Malik | 9/01/2008 | News View Comments »




If Amazon.com's details of the Resistance 2 Collector's Edition are to be believed (and they're a little too specific to be doubted, at this point) then the Resistance 2 special edition will be well worth the price for any fan of the franchise.

The price, which is probably the most likely detail of the bunch to be changed down the line, is set at $79.99. For this, you'll get a bonus DVD with a behind the scenes documentary, video commentary by Insomniac and a "Twisted History" chronology video. You'll also nab yourself an exclusive multiplayer character skin, a double-sided Resistance art book and a sneak peek at the upcoming Resistance novel, "The Gathering Storm." Wait, there's an upcoming Resistance novel?

Finally, the package is rounded out with a five and a half inch tall Chimera Hybrid action figure. With a Bullseye, naturally. That's quite a lot of swag, but is it worth the extra 30 dollars? Sorry, we couldn't hear your response to that question, we're too busy preording the Resistance 2 Collector's Edition.