Burnout Revenge is the fourth video game in the Burnout series. It was released for the PS2 and Xbox on September 13, 2005, alongside the PSP game Burnout Legends. Building on the success of Burnout 3: Takedown, Revenge boasts a number of improvements in graphics, game physics, rival AI, as well as the ability to utilize traffic as a weapon (Traffic Checking). Video games are categorized into genres based on their gameplay. ... A racing game is any game that involves competing in races through a surrogate playing piece or vehicle, either getting it from one point to another or completing a number of circuits in the shortest time. ... In computer games and video games, single-player refers to the variant of a particular game where input from only one player is expected throughout the course of the gaming session. ... Online gaming redirects here. ... Depending on context, the term split screen may mean one of the following: a motion picture technique; see split screen (film) a computer graphics and video game technique; see split screen (computer graphics) This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Online means being connected to the Internet or another similar electronic network, like a bulletin board system. ... Xbox Live is a subscription-based online gaming service for Microsofts Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles. ... The PlayStation 2 (PS2) (Japanese: プレイステーション2) is Sonys second video game console, after the PlayStation. ... The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory organization that applies and enforces ratings, advertising guidelines, and online privacy principles for computer and video games and other entertainment software in the United States and Canada (officially adopted by individual provinces 2004-2005). ... PEGIs logo Pan European Game Information, or more commonly PEGI, is a European system for rating the content of computer and video games, and other entertainment software. ... British Board of Film Classification logo The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), originally British Board of Film Censors, is the organisation responsible for film and some video game classification and censorship within the United Kingdom. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... “PS2” redirects here. ... The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... Size comparison: A 12 cm Sony DVD+RW and a 19 cm Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. ... DVD (sometimes called Digital Versatile Disc, or Digital Video Disc) is an optical disc storage media format that can be used for data storage, including movies with high video and sound quality. ... “Computer and video games” redirects here. ... Burnout is a series of high-speed racing games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube game consoles. ... “PS2” redirects here. ... The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The PlayStation Portable , officially abbreviated as PSP) is a handheld game console released and currently manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ... Burnout Legends is another game in the Burnout franchise and the first to be released for Sonys PlayStation Portable and the Nintendo DS. The Playstation Portable version was released alongside Burnout Revenge for PlayStation 2 and Xbox on September 13, 2005. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Computer animation physics or game physics involves the introduction of the laws of physics into a simulation or game engine, particularly in 3D computer graphics, for the purpose of making the effects appear more real to the observer. ... // This disambiguation page covers alternative uses of the terms Ai, AI, and A.I. Ai (as a word, proper noun and set of initials) can refer to many things. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

New features

The tracks have been improved and are now built for battling, with many alternate routes, shortcuts and obstacles.

Other new features include 'In-race Crashbreaker' (the ability to blow one's car up after a crash to cause damage), vertical takedowns, multiple route tracks with huge air opportunities, and traffic checking, which allows the player to hit same-way traffic without wrecking. To check traffic, one must hit light weight traffic (cars, small vans etc.) travelling in the same direction. If you ram into a bus or truck, or hit any traffic head-on, you crash. With practice, this can be used to clear junctions, destroy heavy or oncoming traffic, score extra points in crash mode and even takedown rivals.There is also a new game mode based on this feature. Your vehicle's weight is also accounted for during a race. For example, a lighter vehicle has better handling but is easier to take out other vehicles in a heavier car and vice versa.

Burnout Revenge has a total of 11 ranks, each one increasingly harder than the last. These ranks range from beginner to intermediate to advanced. The ranks are: Rank 1-Harmless, Rank 2-Unsafe, Rank 3-Reckless, Rank 4-Offensive, Rank 5-Fearless, Rank 6-Dangerous, Rank 7-Insane, Rank 8-Maniac, Rank 9-Assassin, Rank 10-Dominator, and Rank 11-Elite.

Other "Notable Features"

An interesting "feature" in Burnout Revenge is the "Boost-Jump" maneuver. This technique is unlocked by boosting as fast as possible before impacting a small car or minivan. To do this, simply boost into same-way traffic (going into oncoming traffic will result in a crash). This technique can only be done when the car has reached it's maxmium speed; also, it can't be controlled throughly, as it will happen randomly as the car moves across the track. If performed correctly, the car will be jackknifed into the air, as if it had just left a ramp. Oddly enough, however, landing after performing this move doesn't result in an "Awesome Air" line to appear, but rather acts as if the car never left the ground. An interesting thing that should be noted is the user's car doesn't actually have to be touching a same-way car; boosting near it or close to its proximity will produce the same result. Another thing that should be noted is that the car that launches the user's vehicle will not be destroyed on impact, but rather it will act like a moving wall, propelling the user's car over a reasonably large distance (depending on the speed the car was going when it hit the intended target). Whether or not this is a glitch or a hidden features is unknown. It is not always possible to perform this move, even if the above instructions are done correctly. Note: this maneuever is best performed in either traffic attack or burning laps, areas of the game that have large amounts of traffic.

Crash mode

The crash mode has been tweaked to incorporate a new launch system with which to propel the car from the starting line while wind physics have been introduced that affect the in air trajectory of your car. The weight of the car also counts here as it plows through traffic and flies through the air (the heavier your car the less affected it is by wind).

Online

The game also features an online mode for PS2 and Xbox Live. Among the new features is a new ranking system, a 'Crash Tour' mode, and a reworked online Road Rage mode where the Blue team must escape being taken out by the Red team for as long as possible. Another interesting feature for Xbox Live is being able to record videos of yourself online and then posting them for others to download it. There even is a board for the top downloads.A few weeks before it was released, a demo of the game was included with Madden NFL 06 for the PS2 and Xbox. Xbox Live is a subscription-based online gaming service for Microsofts Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles. ... QB vision in Madden NFL 06. ...

Xbox 360 version

The Xbox 360 version of Burnout Revenge includes several new features and improves the graphics of the game to utilize the power of the next-gen console. The game includes 10 new crash junctions on the Crash Tour. It also includes a vastly improved online mode that introduces online Revenge Rivals. This system allows players to keep track of their number of times they have been taken out or have taken out any given player. It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ...

The new version also includes a new Burnout Clips feature, which allows to save 30 second clips of any offline race played and can be shared them with other players over Xbox Live. Xbox Live is a subscription-based online gaming service for Microsofts Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles. ...

Furthermore, the Xbox 360 version removes the launch meter from Crash Mode that was seen in the PS2/Xbox version.

This version was highly acclaimed.

Bonus vehicles

There are two extra vehicles that can be unlocked by the presence of a saved game from another title on the memory card or hard drive when you first create your profile. A Madden NFL '06 save will unlock the Madden Challenge Bus and a Burnout 3: Takedown save will unlock the Dominator Assassin. Both of these cars are available only for Crash events. They are also available for online use if you own an online adapter. Cover of the GameCube version of Madden 06. ...

The Madden Challenge Bus can also be unlocked by watching the Madden 06 trailer in the Extra Content menu.

Downloadable content

The Xbox 360 version of Burnout Revenge was the first game to take advantage of kiosk downloads in North America, where you take your Memory Unit to participating stores such as GameStop, Circuit City, and Best Buy, and download new content for your game on an Xbox 360 Memory Unit. You can download a Burnout Revenge Theme, an Xbox 360 car, and a car based on the store where you downloaded the content. It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME), headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, is the worlds largest video game and entertainment software retailer. ... Circuit City (NYSE: CC) is a Fortune 200 company, and the third largest consumer electronics retailer in the United States with over $11 billion USD in sales[1], behind Best Buy and Wal-Mart. ... For the defunct chain of catalog showrooms, see Best Products. ... The Xbox 360 game console, developed by Microsoft, features a number of first-party components and accessories. ...

There is also Xbox Live Marketplace content available in the form of new cars for use online and off. The cars include the previously mentioned Xbox 360 car, as well as The Xbox Live Marketplace is a virtual market designed for Microsoft s Xbox 360 console that allows Xbox Live subscribers to download purchased or promotional content. ...

• Alienware Car
• Dolby Car
• Monster Car
• Plantronics Car
• Spike TV Car
• Yellowcard Car

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Tracks

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Sequel

Main article: Burnout Dominator

Although not necessarily considered a sequel because of its limited platform release, Burnout Dominator was released on the Playstation 2 and the PSP on March 6, 2007 in the United States and March 23, 2007 in Europe. Burnout Dominator is a video game in the Burnout series. ... “PS2” redirects here. ... The PlayStation Portable , officially abbreviated as PSP) is a handheld game console released and currently manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ... is the 65th day of the year (66th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

Main article: Burnout Paradise

Burnout Paradise is set to release in the first quarter of 2008 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Burnout Paradise (formerly known as Burnout 5) is a video game in the Burnout series. ... The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATION®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ...

Soundtrack

Further information: Burnout Revenge/Legends Soundtrack 3 songs in game: Red Flag by Billy Talent, Lights and sounds by Yellowcard, and Heard that Sound byMxPx

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Awards

• RACING GAME OF THE YEAR (2007 AIAS Interactive Achievement Awards)
• BEST DRIVING GAME (GameSpot Best & Worst 2006 Readers' Choice)
• OVERALL BEST RACING/ DRIVING GAME (IGN.com Best Of 2006)
• BEST RACING GAME (GameTrailers.com Game Of The Year Awards 2006)
• XBOX 360 BEST RACING/DRIVING GAME (IGN.com Best Of 2006)
• BEST GAME TO BURN RUBBER WITH (GameDaily NOD Awards 2006)
• BEST DRIVING GAME (2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards)
• BEST SONG "Lights and Sounds" by Yellowcard (2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards)
• BEST ART & SOUND (awarded jointly with BLACK, 2006 Develop Industry Excellence Awards)
• BEST USE OF SOUND (IGN Best of 2005 Awards)
• BEST DRIVING GAME (2005 Spike TV Video Game Awards)
• BEST DRIVING GAME (2005 "Best of E3" Game Critics Awards)
• IGN.COM EDITORS CHOICE AWARD (2005)
• BEST GAME IN THE SERIES (2005)

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References

1. ^ Making The Tracks, Criterion Games. URL accessed 2006-12-23.

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External links

• Official web site
• Official Criterion Games web site
• Burnout Revenge Trailer at IGN
• GameSpot Movie index for Burnout Revenge
• GameSpot Burnout Revenge Review
• Burnout Revenge at MobyGames