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Criterion Games jump-starts EA's 'direct to consumer revolution'
Michael French Aug 14 2008, 9:46pm
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UK studio will offer complete Burnout Paradise download via PlayStation Network
EA's Criterion studio is helping kickstart a new digital download strategy for the publisher when it begins selling Burnout Paradise via PlayStation Network later this year.
The move makes EA the first third-party publisher/developer to start selling games that were just months previously retail-only boxed next-gen console games via a format-holder's digital download platform.
Previously, this space on either Xbox Live or PSN was reserved for new smaller titles, or episodic releases (the closest the PlayStation Network has come to this so far is selling full PSP games that were previously for sale at retail).
Criterion's updated PS3 version of Paradise will feature the upcoming motorcycle vehicle pack and trophy support.
Since the game's release, the studio has been working on free updates that add new content to the game - EA said that this and the new digital download version of the game 'heralds the direct to consumer revolution'.
Fiona Sperry, studio manager for Criterion Games, explained: "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."
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“Misinformation again ......”
Posted by: The Genius - Aug 19, 6:34pm
Sorry but sony already sell full versions of retail games on the playstation store and have been for a long time. Again your reporting is less than accurate, Gran turismo 5 prologue, Warhawk and most recently Siren are games that had full dual Playstation network and retail releases, and Siren is the first to other episodic gaming by splitting the game into chapters that can be purchased separately.
“Re: Re: Misinformation again ......”
Posted: Aug 21, 2:18pm
"Previously, this space on either Xbox Live or PSN was reserved for new smaller titles, or episodic releases (the closest the PlayStation Network has come to this so far is selling full PSP games that were previously for sale at retail)."
What part of that quote didn't you read? All of it, I'm guessing ;)