Burnout Dominates PS2, PSP

New edition of Burnout officially announced for Sony's current-gen consoles; game will crash storefronts in 2007.

Burnout Ex-Gizmondo Exec was another option for Dominator's name.

Back in late August, Electronic Arts confirmed what everyone expected--the Burnout series would continue with a new installment on next-generation consoles. However, those unable to pony up for the higher-priced Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles felt as though they were being left in the dust.

It turns out the console the franchise debuted on, the PlayStation 2, isn't being passed over. Today, Electronic Arts announced the development of Burnout Dominator, exclusively for the PS2 and the PlayStation Portable.

The game will retain the core gameplay of the series, as players will race at top speeds through dozens of World Tour events testing "reckless skill-based" driving techniques. Currently there are no plans for the versions for each platform to interact with each other.

Burnout Dominator is currently development at EA's studios in Guildford, UK (also known as Criterion Games) and will be released in 2007. For more information on the game, read GameSpot's exclusive Q&A with senior producer Nick Channon.

115 Comments

  • mingfu

    Posted Mar 10, 2007 12:25 pm PT

    not good

  • PimpnMrHat

    Posted Feb 13, 2007 3:44 am PT

    GG, i got my hopes up thinking it would come out on 360 also

    playstation exclusive can suck my nuts

  • gtrfreak182

    Posted Jan 13, 2007 3:18 pm PT

    Burnout Revenge and Burnout Legends were ridiculous, hope it's as good as them. I really wish it was in next-gen though

  • shkoh

    Posted Dec 18, 2006 7:23 pm PT

    i play the burnout in PS2 before that is cool , i hope that this time can have new vision and more crashing. i want to try this burnout now , i can not stop myself. burnout is great and perfect.

  • _Sam_

    Posted Dec 17, 2006 4:35 pm PT

    I'll be sure to check this out when it's released

  • Bammargera666

    Posted Dec 15, 2006 5:24 pm PT

    hopful burnout dominator will still have some serious crashing just like revenge!!! If not it's going to get a bad rating, but most likly it wont. I don't like the blue flame, it should be fire like all the other burnout games they better change that.

  • Ejacko

    Posted Dec 15, 2006 2:58 pm PT

    Cooool! Cant wait. I just bought a PS2, with BoR, and loved it. Ive heard that Dominator is getting a simmilar gameplay as Burnout 1 and 2. Not so much fighting as 3 and R. I hope that Wii get a new Burnout game soon, Burnout Legends DX or something, with elements from Legends and Revenge.

  • leon_trunks

    Posted Dec 13, 2006 10:53 pm PT

    playing this game on the PSP will be awesome. Even though I've owned all Burnouts on Ps2 before, I will make the transition to the PSP now.

  • --MasterLink--

    Posted Dec 12, 2006 2:12 pm PT

    Sweet, another Burnout. Hope it is just as good as Legends, or better.

  • VanGriffin

    Posted Dec 12, 2006 9:46 am PT

    Glad to hear a new Burnout for the PSP. Burnout Legends was the best driving game the PSP has ever seen.

  • frankfurter209

    Posted Dec 11, 2006 9:07 pm PT

    Why not Xbox?

  • GsR_lives

    Posted Dec 11, 2006 5:53 pm PT

    Why have a system die if you cannot deliver enough new systems for people who want them? LAWLz....ok $$$ony where's my PS3? I have the $500, but not the Ebay price of $1,200+
    as for Burnout, love the series. EA will deliver its [final masterpiece on the PS2!

  • Septimus

    Posted Dec 11, 2006 10:10 am PT

    Well that blows.

    Let the PS2 start to die already.

    PSP on the other hand needs all the help it can get.

  • ewjim

    Posted Dec 11, 2006 12:57 am PT

    That's not bad.

  • shyshyshy

    Posted Dec 10, 2006 12:00 pm PT

    Long live PS2, amazing console this thing is. I can't believe how developers are sticking out to it. Who wouldn't? Making games in the ps2 is much more simplier than making it on the next gen console. yay burnout, can't wait to get a copy. And cheers to those game developers who are supporting the PS2, I salute you.

  • karran

    Posted Dec 10, 2006 10:46 am PT

    I am sure thet this game will be a hit on psp bcuz all burnout was im just barely impatient to see the new crash game that they added into it a must see and play game from all ages

  • bettsy1987

    Posted Dec 10, 2006 9:09 am PT

    I don't blame them its obvious that the high production costs od the PS3 game will limit profits and so they have to resort to making games for cheaper to make systems to balance the books.

  • Watch_Me_Xplode

    Posted Dec 9, 2006 4:22 pm PT

    I'm glad PS2 is still getting support. It's got a few more hits up its sleeve like this and God of War II. Better even, I'm betting it'll probably be at a lower price, like 30 or 40 bucks. This should hold me over until I find the PS3. Curse you, Sony, for only shipping three to North America!

    And please stop complaining, fanboys. You know that it's only a matter of time before they port Dominator to the 360.

  • alangeorge

    Posted Dec 9, 2006 3:40 pm PT

    I'm getting a PSP for Christmas, perfect timing =)

  • anamnawshad

    Posted Dec 9, 2006 2:19 am PT

    No Xbox version! Ah well.....
    Hopefully the game will suck

  • StarFoxCOM

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 6:01 pm PT

    Sweet!

  • -L-U-I-S-

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 2:55 pm PT

    Kool another burnout will be in my library Cant wait to take down more drivers hehe

  • theKSMM

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 1:44 pm PT

    With the largest game library of any console ever made, how are PlayStation 2 owners going to feel left behind? I seriously can't imagine they're sweating the dozen of so games that the PS3 has.

    But where's the XBOX version? Those are the guys who should be feeling left out. They've got perfectly good consoles that are getting fewer and fewer titles now.

  • hart704

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 12:09 pm PT

    More Burnout is always a good thing.

  • IMDLEGEND

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 8:10 am PT

    I think that this means, more than anything, the official death of the original Xbox. R.I.P. PS2's lifespan is amazing. I give kudos to the PS2 for the continuation of good games coming out for it.

  • chrisdojo

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 6:44 am PT

    bu....bu teh ps3????!?!?!?!???

  • V_Zarnold_N

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 6:13 am PT

    yay i like burnout lol cant wait to get it

  • GFofgaming

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 5:29 am PT

    I would get this for the PSP. The lastone kicked ass all over the road!

  • Cloud737

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 4:48 am PT

    Great news! It seems like the companies haven`t suddenly dropped development for the current gen.

  • NinjaFoot

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 4:09 am PT

    peeweeshift, Burnout Revenge on the 360 is hardly 'vastly improved'. Marginal graphical improvements hardly qualify as 'vast improvements'. It was clearly a mad rush job by EA to get a Burnout game out for the 360. The real test will be the next installment, since it is being developed with next gen in mind.

  • NinjaFoot

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 4:04 am PT

    Though I am not saying the ps2 is dead (it's far from it), one last gen Burnout game doesnt prove anything on its own. Burnout on ps3 and 360 will be open world and have way more detailed damage models, etc. I imagine most of the dev time is being devoted to those consoles.

  • solidusScott

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 3:40 am PT

    awesome, i do like me some burnout.

  • Orasion_Seiz

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 2:36 am PT

    and many people keep saying the PS2 days are over. well with the new Burnout game it proves the PS2 is very much alive.

  • Prince_jeffery

    Posted Dec 8, 2006 1:20 am PT

    I doubt it'll stay exclusive though.

  • regg949

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 11:43 pm PT

    PS2 STILL KICKIN ARSE!!!! YEAAAAH GOD OF WAR 2 AND ANOTHER BURNOUT, LOOKS LIKE THE GREATEST CONSOLE KEEPS ON LIVING!!!!

  • gtafan007

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 11:13 pm PT

    Well good thing that...i wouldn't have liked buying a 360 for this game.

    This is VERY suspicious though,EA is company that develops games for all running consoles to make as much profit as they can.

  • Pablo620

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 8:22 pm PT

    PS2 keeps smashing the competition...long after teh competition quit. But really i cant wait for Burnout on me PS3

  • XaVee3

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 7:11 pm PT

    me loves speed!!! n burnout is just the cure for it. I love my PS2. OH yeah baby. Me likes.

  • peeweeshift

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 6:36 pm PT

    i feel sry for xbox burnouot fans who havn't moved to 360 or at least ps3. revenge is vastly improved on 360

  • paranoiasurviva

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 6:34 pm PT

    Well, it is a good thing I have a PS2.

  • Ghetto_ninja

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 6:29 pm PT

    Hope it comes out for Wii.

  • wolfboy20

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 6:11 pm PT

    i cant wait for this game

  • TheJoker003

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 6:05 pm PT

    Good News

  • Ace_Gunner

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 5:35 pm PT

    Meh...

  • Darth_Homer

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 5:16 pm PT

    Yeah!

  • Homsar13

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 5:04 pm PT

    sweet!
    can't wait till it comes out!

  • sakuraz

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 5:03 pm PT

    I SO hope they allow for custom soundtrack to play on during gameplay...unlike NFS: Carbon.

    NFS:Carbon for PSP is really nice except for that soundtrack problem...

  • dholmes19

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 4:57 pm PT

    I might just have to check this game out and see how well it really is for the PSP

  • brant_almighty

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 4:40 pm PT

    I agree, i want to hit someone at EA. As if making crappy games wasn't good enough, now the ACTUALLY GOOD GAMES that EA makes are going to be exclusives.

  • Death2009

    Posted Dec 7, 2006 4:38 pm PT

    Notice its for the PSP and not the DS! PSP owns!

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