Electronic Arts put the pedal to the metal earlier today when it announced the title for the latest game in its hit Burnout franchise, currently in development for the PS3 and Xbox 360. This winter, players will be able to take their dangerous driving experience to a whole new level when Burnout Paradise is speeds onto store shelves.

Burnout Paradise continues to prove the Burnout credo that crashing is awesome. Next generation technology has enabled an unprecedented level of crash deformation allowing you to experience the most explosive pile-ups in the series’ history. Now the development team can realize their original vision for the Burnout franchise: an open world environment where you can do anything, anywhere, anytime.

“We have been working towards Burnout Paradise for quite some time. Next generation consoles have opened up a raft of new gameplay opportunities and the Criterion team has leapt at the chance to innovate and raise the bar to an all-new high,” said Pete Hawley, Executive Producer, Burnout Paradise. “There are going to be some big surprises and a lot of new features but the core of the game is still pure Burnout. Instant accessibility will be reinforced by innovative on-line capabilities which will see Burnout Paradise smash racing conventions.’’

Players will feel the adrenaline course through their veins as they take to the road for the first time in Paradise City, where the action is all around. Explore the city, discover events, and look for the best opportunities to crash, jump and pull signature takedowns. In Burnout Paradise, players are given the keys to the city, but it’s up to them to earn the keys to the meanest and most dangerous cars on the street, and earn their Burnout license.