Burnout Paradise special edition to be released

A special edition version of Electronic Arts’ (EA’s) Burnout Paradise racing game is to be released in February.

The software publisher has announced that Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box will be launched exclusively for the PC at the start of the month, with the extra features also available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 via download.

It is set to feature the original game, as well as previously-released content updates and a new party pack which allows owners to enjoy a offline multi-player mode with up to eight friends.

EA added in a statement: "The party pack will also include a host of new features including a restart option added for racing, easier control of the early vehicles, and for the PlayStation 3 the new Burnout Paradise Network."

Square Enix recently announced plans to launch Star Ocean: Second Evolution for the PSP next month.

The game, which has been completely remastered for the console, will be available from February 13th.