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  ‘Need For Speed Rivals’ E3 Trailer: High-Speed Racing & High-Flying Stunts

  Criterion Games and Ghost Games have revealed the E3 2013 trailer for their latest racing title, ‘Need for Speed Rivals’ – featuring heart-pounding speed and high-flying stunts.

  by John Jacques | Jun 11, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed Rivals’ Trailer, Screenshots & Details; Releasing on PS4 and Xbox in 2013

  Electronic Arts announces ‘Need for Speed Rivals’ for release this year. Check out the first trailer and new screenshots to see what the long-running racing franchise will look like on next-gen platforms.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 23, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Burnout Paradise 2′ Being Developed By Criterion?

  Hot off the success of ‘Need For Speed: Most Wanted,’ Criterion Games is coyly teasing development of a sequel to 2008′s ‘Burnout Paradise.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 25, 20134 Comments

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  Nintendo Dates (And Delays) Anticipated Wii U & 3DS Games

  Wii U’s ‘LEGO City,’ ‘Monster Hunter 3′ and ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’ now have release dates, as does ‘Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon’ for 3DS. Unfortunately, other Wii U launch window games have been delayed.

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 17, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Need For Speed Most Wanted’ Review

  Read our ‘Need For Speed: Most Wanted’ review to find out if Criterion successfully merge their ‘Burnout’ lineage with the once-supreme ‘NFS’ racing franchise.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 13, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed: Most Wanted’ Launch Trailer & Vita Details

  ‘Need for Speed: Most Wanted’ will be out in stores in just a few short days, and so EA and Criterion have released a new launch trailer to celebrate.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 26, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Forza Horizon’ & ‘Need For Speed: Most Wanted’ Go Live-Action

  As we race to the release dates of ‘Forza Horizon’ and ‘Need For Speed: Most Wanted’, the marketing campaign heats up and gets viral with these awesome live-action car showcases.

  by Rob Keyes | Oct 18, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’ Get Wanted Trailer

  The latest trailer for ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’ showcases intense, high-speed pursuit and the many tactics drivers can use to evade the Fairhaven City police force. Check it out right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 25, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’ Find It, Drive It Trailer

  Criterion Games and Electronic Arts deliver another trailer for October’s ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted.’ Want to drive a Mercedes SL 65 Black Series in ‘Most Wanted’? All you have to do is find it.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 29, 20123 Comments

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  New ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’ Trailer Gets Dirty

  A brand new trailer for Criterion Games’ ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’ showcases three of the game’s cars, and isn’t afraid to let them get more than a little dirty.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 2, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’ Looks A Lot Like ‘Burnout Paradise’ In New Trailer

  Criterion Games has released a new, annotated gameplay trailer for ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted.’ Fans of ‘Burnout Paradise’ won’t want to miss this one!

  by Jeff Schille | Jul 27, 20126 Comments

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  Criterion In The Driver’s Seat For All Future ‘Need for Speed’ Games

  Criterion Games, the developer behind ‘Burnout,’ ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ and the upcoming ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted,’ has been placed in charge of all future ‘Need for Speed’ games.

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 25, 2012No Comments

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  Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2012 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Need For Speed: Most Wanted’ Hands-On Preview

  Criterion Games is showing off their idea of ‘Need For Speed: Most Wanted’ at E3 2012. Can ‘Hot Pursuit’s improvements breathe new life into this open-world racer?

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 6, 201210 Comments

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  Is ‘Most Wanted 2′ The Next ‘Need for Speed’ Game?

  South Africa’s BT Games strikes again. The retailer’s website briefly featured a product page for what could be the next ‘Need for Speed’ game, ‘Most Wanted 2.’

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 18, 20128 Comments

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  Criterion Teases Big Announcement in the Next Few Months

  Criterion Games creative director Craig Sullivan teases a big announcement in the next few months. Cross your fingers for a new Burnout title or a Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit sequel.

  by Dwayne Holder | Jan 24, 20123 Comments

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  EA Talks Up ‘Medal of Honor 2′ & New ‘Need For Speed’ As 2012 Releases

  UK video game retailer tweets about ‘Medal of Honor 2′ and a new ‘Need for Speed’ from a behind-closed-doors Electronic Arts presentation and attempts to hide the evidence.

  by Rob Keyes | Jan 12, 201215 Comments

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  New ‘Burnout CRASH!’ Trailer Features The Hoff as The Master of Disaster

  David Hasselhoff lays an explosive egg in this latest ‘Burnout CRASH!’ trailer. This is as awkward as it sounds, but it’s also fun.

  by Dwayne Holder | Sep 23, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Burnout CRASH!’ Blowing Up In September

  Electronic Arts and Criterion Games have set a September release date for ‘Burnout CRASH!’ A fresh batch of screenshots show just how wacky this game is going to be.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 31, 2011No Comments

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  First ‘Burnout CRASH!’ Gameplay Footage

  ‘Burnout Crash!’ might have seemed like a stark departure for the series, and, as it turns out, it is. Check out first gameplay footage of the downloadable title to see why.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 10, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Burnout CRASH!’ Tearing Up XBLA and PSN this Fall

  The rumors are true! ‘Burnout CRASH!’ is coming this Fall to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. Read on for the first screenshots and details.

  by Jeff Schille | Jul 7, 20111 Comment

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  Burnout Crash To Include Lobster Monsters. Wait, What?

  The latest ESRB Ratings board reveal comes in the form of Burnout Crash’s description which hints at some very bizarre things in store as lobster monsters and UFOs make the list.

  by Sebastian Gaweda | May 6, 20112 Comments

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  Three DLC Packs Announced for ‘Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit’

  EA has announced three new DLC packs due out in the next few weeks for ‘Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit’. Porsches, Lamborghinis, see them all in the newest trailer.

  by Dwayne Holder | Feb 17, 20111 Comment

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  ‘NFS: Hot Pursuit’ Super Sports DLC Pack Coming December 21st

  ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ will get a minor refresh with the Super Sports DLC pack coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 December 21, 2010. Thirteen new events and three new cars will be included.

  by Terry Lucy | Dec 10, 20108 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit’ Getting Free DLC; iPhone Autolog App Detailed

  EA is posing a challenge to fans of ‘Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit’. Get the launch trailer to one million views and everyone gets free DLC.

  by Dwayne Holder | Nov 28, 20101 Comment

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  ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ Launch Trailer

  ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ sped to retail today, and in celebration Electronic Arts has issued a launch trailer for the game.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 16, 20101 Comment

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  ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ Review

  Criterion’s first entry into the ‘Need for Speed’ world is finally here with ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’. Will it win first place, or is it left trailing in the dust? Read our review to find out.

  by Phillipe Bosher | Nov 16, 201028 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ Teaser Trailer Involves ‘The Stig’ and ‘Roll Deep’

  EA has released three Live-Action Teaser Trailers for the upcoming ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’, featuring ex-Race Car Driver Ben Collins and grime band Roll Deep.

  by Phillipe Bosher | Nov 9, 20103 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘SSX: Deadly Descents’ is the Next in the Snowboarding Series

  EA has registered a number of domains that point towards a new SSX game being made, titled either SSX: Deadly Descents or SSX: First Descent.

  by Rory Young | Nov 8, 20103 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ Hands-On Preview

  We recently had the opportunity to go hands-on with ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ before its release later this month. Click the link to find out more!

  by Phillipe Bosher | Nov 2, 20107 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ Interview with Patrick Söderlund

  We had a chance to sit down the Patrick Söderlund, Senior Vice President of EA Games Europe, and ask him a few questions about the ‘Need for Speed’ franchise. Enjoy!

  by Phillipe Bosher | Nov 2, 20103 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ Demo Impressions

  ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ is racing towards stores in November, but the demo is currently available. If the demo is just scratching the games surface, this will be a big title.

  by Elliot Volkman | Oct 27, 20103 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit’ Demo Out Today

  Need for Speed Hot Pursuit demo launches on PSN and Xbox Live tomorrow to show off the Autolog.

  by Dwayne Holder | Oct 26, 20105 Comments

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  New ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ Interceptor Trailer

  You aren’t above the law, my friend, you are the law in this brand new ‘Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’ Interceptor Trailer.

  by Dwayne Holder | Oct 23, 20102 Comments

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  Criterion Explains Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’s Autolog Feature

  Criterion Games walks us through Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’s Autolog feature and how it will provide an ever changing social networking experience within the game.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 14, 20108 Comments

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  New ‘Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit’ Trailer Details Cars and Autolog

  New ‘Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit’ trailer managed to outrun the cops and land online for your viewing pleasure showing the cars and Autolog features.

  by Christian Spicer | Oct 4, 20106 Comments

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  Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Has No Story, Still “Going to be Huge”

  Criterion eliminates the story from Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, worrying the competition and allowing players to drive right into the action.

  by Dwayne Holder | Sep 27, 20105 Comments

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  ‘Need For Speed Hot Pursuit’ Trailer & Screens

  Criterion Games has released an action-packed trailer for ‘Need For Speed Hot Pursuit,’ featuring the Porsche 918 Spyder and a lot of police.

  by Robert Bratcher | Sep 24, 20108 Comments

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  EA-Imposed Studio “Death March” Hurt ‘Need for Speed’ Games

  EA’s John Riccitiello described the prior single-developer publishing cycle of ‘Need for Speed’ games as a ‘death march’ and says it hurt sales and quality.

  by Christian Spicer | Sep 20, 20104 Comments

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  Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Limited Edition Offers Some Hot Cars

  Electronic Arts and Criterion, makers of the now classic Burnout Paradise, announced a Limited Editon to the upcoming Need for Speed Hot Pursuit.

  by Dwayne Holder | Aug 17, 201011 Comments

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  E3 2010: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Impressions

  Hot Pursuit was a favorite among many Need for Speed fans. Criterion is behind the new title, and it’s time for cops vs. racers once again

  by Will Delaney | Jun 26, 20101 Comment

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  Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit on Late Night

  Microsoft’s Kinect failed to really impress on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, but Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit was there to the opposite: look awesome. Take a look as terrible-driver-Jimmy manages to show off a few awesome features, and excite NFS fans around the world.

  by John Jacques | Jun 24, 20101 Comment

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  Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Reveal & Trailer

  Need for Speed Hot Pursuit returns the series to its arcade racing roots. Developed my the masterminds at Criterion Games, check out the E3 trailer.

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 14, 20108 Comments

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  What’s Game Rant Playing? Burnout Paradise Edition

  What’s Game Rant Playing? Burnout Paradise. Come find out why and why you should be as well.

  by Phillipe Bosher | Apr 22, 20109 Comments