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  EA Confirms ‘Star Wars’ Announcement at E3, ‘Battlefield 4′ for Xbox One & PS4

  Electronic Arts is finally talking next gen – revealing that ‘Battlefield 4′ will hit the PS4 and Xbox One, and confirming a ‘Star Wars’ announcement at E3 2013.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 21, 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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  ‘Need For Speed’ Film Coming In 2014

  Those who’ve always thought that the ‘Need For Speed’ franchise was made for the big screen, rejoice. Both the inspirations named and director selected point to something truly new for the racing film genre.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 22, 20124 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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  ‘Need for Speed,’ ‘SimCity,’ & ‘Crysis 3′ Release Windows Revealed

  While it stopped short of announcing any entirely new games, yesterday’s EA Investor Relations call yielded release windows for ‘SimCity,’ ‘Crysis 3′ and the next ‘Need for Speed.’

  by Jeff Schille | May 8, 20125 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 20th

  In the April 13th – 20th roundup, we discuss YouTube developing for next-gen consoles, ‘Marvel vs. Capcom 2′ coming to iOS, Xbox Live getting more kid friendly, the recent release of ‘Tribes: Ascend,’ a ‘Need for Speed’ movie and much, much more.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 20, 20121 Comment

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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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  WWE 12, SSX, Prototype 2, Serious Sam 3, Need for Speed The Run, and The Old Republic Trailers

  Check out brand new trailers for SSX, WWE 12, Prototype 2, Serious Sam 3: BFE, Need for Speed The Run, and Star Wars: The Old Republic.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 18, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Need for Speed: The Run’ Trailers & Michael Bay’s Explosive TV Commercial

  Electronic Arts has released new trailers for ‘Need for Speed: The Run’ to show off the title’s multiplayer as well as a special commercial from director Michael Bay. Are you ready to race for your life?

  by Dwayne Holder | Nov 6, 20116 Comments

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  EA & Adidas Team Up To Promote ‘Need For Speed: The Run’

  ‘Need for Speed: The Run’ is showing up in Chicago, San Francisco, and New York – and players will have a chance to pick up limited edition Adidas sneakers, exclusive event tickets, as well as test drive the game early.

  by William Case | Oct 10, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Need for Speed: The Run’ Gets Two New Trailers

  These two new trailers for ‘Need for Speed: The Run’ will have gamers on the edge of their seats. Just remember; don’t look down.

  by Dwayne Holder | Oct 6, 20113 Comments

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  Gamescom 2011: ‘Need For Speed: The Run’ Trailer Gets Buried Alive

  In the newest trailer for ‘Need For Speed: The Run’, gamers get a look at the adrenaline-filled, cinematic action of outrunning an avalanche.

  by Ryan Blanchard | Aug 17, 20115 Comments

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  EA’s Origin Summer Sale Offers Serious Discounts

  EA’s new Origin service is finally offering some good competition for Steam, discounting several titles down to $4.99 for a limited time.

  by John Jacques | Aug 7, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Need For Speed: The Run’ Limited Edition Trailer & Details

  While racing on ‘The Run’ from San Francisco to New York, you’ll need every advantage you can get in the latest ‘Need for Speed’ and that’s exactly what the Limited Edition seeks to address. Read on for the details.

  by Rob Keyes | Aug 2, 20111 Comment

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  Need For Speed: The Run ‘Run For The Hills’ Gameplay Trailer

  If there was any doubt that high-speed, intense racing would be the star of ‘The Run,’ the latest trailer titled ‘Run For The Hills’ should take care of that.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 27, 20114 Comments

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  E3 2011: ‘Need For Speed: The Run’ Hands-On Preview

  We got a look at the next in the prolific racing series, ‘Need For Speed: The Run’ and a chance to play the game for ourselves. Read on to see how it measures up.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 15, 20112 Comments

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  E3 2011: ‘Need for Speed: The Run’ Gameplay Footage

  EA has released the first gameplay footage of ‘Need for Speed: The Run.’ Keep reading to see if you’ll be running to stores this November.

  by Dwayne Holder | Jun 9, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Need for Speed: The Run’ Teaser Trailer

  ‘Need For Speed: The Run’ has come out of nowhere, providing no details besides a mysterious and dramatic announcement trailer. Check it out now.

  by John Jacques | Apr 28, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Shift 2: Unleashed’ Review

  The highly anticipated sequel ‘Shift 2: Unleashed’ is here. Does it leave all other racing titles in the dust? Check our review to find out.

  by Dwayne Holder | Apr 1, 20115 Comments

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  Corrupted Saves: Endless Satiation

  Goose and Maverick ain’t got nothin’ on this week’s ‘Need for Speed’ edition of Corrupted Saves.

  by Aaron Leach | Mar 27, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Shift 2: Unleashed’ Launch Trailer

  ‘Shift 2 Unleashed’ is coming down the final stretch to its launch date. Check the launch trailer and let us know if you’ll be picking this up this title next week.

  by Dwayne Holder | Mar 26, 20114 Comments

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  Need for Speed ‘Shift 2: Unleashed’ Hands-On Preview

  Have you got a Need for Speed? ‘Shift 2: Unleashed’ is here to quench that thirst and scratch that itch. Read on for more hands-on details.

  by Phillipe Bosher | Mar 22, 201124 Comments

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  ‘Shift 2 Unleashed’ Drift Challenge Trailer Features Autolog 2.0

  Two Formula Drift experts take part in a drift competition in ‘Shift 2 Unleashed,’ and show off Autolog 2.0 in the process. Are you excited for the new update?

  by Dwayne Holder | Mar 7, 20111 Comment

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  Shift 2 Unleashed Limited Edition Trailer

  The Limited Edition of ‘Shift 2 Unleashed’ offers three exclusive cars and 40 career events – Check them out in this new trailer. Will you be pre-ordering Shift 2?

  by Dwayne Holder | Jan 24, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Shift 2′ Will Show Up ‘Gran Turismo;’ Set a New Standard in Racing

  In a recent interview, the game’s lead designer gave some insight into the team’s focus with their upcoming sequel, and took a few shots at the competition.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 1, 20103 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 Retrospective

  Game Rant takes a trip down memory lane to explore the origins of the Need for Speed franchise, exploring where it’s been and where it’s heading.

  by Dwayne Holder | Nov 16, 20105 Comments

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  ‘Shift 2 Unleashed’ Announced for Spring 2011 With Trailer

  EA have announced the sequel to successful racing sim ‘Need For Speed: Shift’ with ‘Shift 2 Unleashed,’ due for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in Spring 2011.

  by Terry Lucy | Nov 16, 20103 Comments

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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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  ‘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 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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  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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  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, 20103 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 World Launching July 20 for Free

  Racing fanatics better mark July 20 in their calendars, because that’s the release date for Need for Speed World‘s free client. Players will be able…

  by Rory Young | May 28, 20101 Comment

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  EA Announces E3 Lineup, Keeps Cleanup Hitter Hidden

  With E3 2010 less than five weeks away video game developers, publishers, and distributors are now in the final stages of setting their lineups for…

  by Matt Weeber | May 13, 20103 Comments

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  EA Report: Crysis 2 on Consoles, Dead Space 2, New Dragon Age & More.

  In a financial report released today by EA, details emerged about release windows for several upcoming games, as well as some interesting facts and finds. …

  by Will Delaney | Feb 8, 20103 Comments