REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Criterion Games, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio today
announced that Burnout(TM) Paradise The Ultimate Box is now in
stores exclusively for the PC for $39.99 in North America, with a free
"Try Before You Buy" trial version available from the EA Store. Burnout
Paradise The Ultimate Box is a special edition release that includes
the award-winning Burnout(TM) Paradise game, the previously-released Burnout(TM)
Paradise Cagney and Burnout(TM) Paradise Bikes downloadable
content updates, plus the brand new Burnout Paradise Party Pack.
The Burnout Paradise Party Pack brings the social fun of Burnout
Paradise into an offline multiplayer mode where players compete in
different stunt, speed and skill events. The mode is designed to allow
up to eight friends to "pass-the-pad" in dozens of quick-fire,
turn-based challenges.
For PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360(R) video game
and entertainment system owners of Burnout Paradise in North
America, Burnout ParadiseParty Pack is also available
today as a premium sold download for $9.99 on the PLAYSTATION(R)Network
and Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace.
Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box will be available on February
6th in Europe on the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and the PC. Burnout
Paradise Party Pack is now being sold in Europe on the PLAYSTATION
Network and Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
In addition, Criterion Games will continue to deliver the best possible
service to their loyal players by planning to include new features free*
of charge. These may include enhancements to early vehicles and events
to make them more fun and accessible. More content is expected to be
available directly through the new in-game Burnout Store, which is
anticipated to launch in March. Players will also be kept up-to-date on
all the latest news and developments through the new and improved
in-game Criterion Games network.
Developed at Criterion Games in Guildford, England, Burnout Paradise
The Ultimate Box is rated E10+ by the ESRB and 7+ for PEGI. Burnout
Paradise is available now for $19.99 on the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox
360. The game is also available on the PlayStation Network for $19.99 or
$29.99 for Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Bundle.
For more information about the game, please go to http://www.criteriongames.com
or http://info.ea.com.
* Internet connection required. Valid Xbox Live or PlayStation Network
account required.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded
in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA SPORTS
FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted
GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than
one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com.
More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can
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EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, and Burnout are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other
countries. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are
trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PLAYSTATION" and
"PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
EA Games Label
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Scott Gamel, 650-628-7286
Senior PR Manager
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