Burnout 3: First Screens Emerge
It's official, Burnout 3 to be published by EA and feature online play for PlayStation 2.
EA and Criterion have made official last week's news by announcing a development and publishing partnership for the upcoming title Burnout 3, fresh from the franchise's previous publisher, Acclaim. The latest title is slated for worldwide release in September 2004.
Originally released in 2001, Burnout introduced thrill-seeking game players to an adrenaline-filled arcade-style racing experience. The original title was followed with the release of Burnout 2: Point of Impact in 2002. EA's Bruce McMillan commented, "With its action-oriented game design and remarkable production values, we believe that Burnout is a perfect fit for our racing game portfolio."
A Criterion spokesperson said: "We are confident that through this partnership, this fantastic game will be made even better."
According to the announcement, Burnout 3 will takes the series further, featuring a unique 'crash and burn' racing concept and a "one-of-a-kind special effects engine that delivers spectacular visuals". The game will boast multiple single-player, multiplayer and on PS2, online crash and race modes.
Stay tuned for all the latest on the game, and the first footage shortly we hope.
Adam Doree
Director, Kikizo.com
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