Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Report: 'Need for Speed: Most Wanted' listed on E3 booth schedule [Update: Yup!]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/26/report-need-for-speed-most-wanted-listed-on-e3-booth-schedul/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/26/report-need-for-speed-most-wanted-listed-on-e3-booth-schedul/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/26/report-need-for-speed-most-wanted-listed-on-e3-booth-schedul/#comments ImageThat mysterious Need for Speed game mentioned during EA's fiscal 2012 investors call may become slightly less ethereal during E3, as TwitchTV's booth schedule lists "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" as one of the games it'll be showcasing, according to IGN.

If that name sounds familiar, that's because it should: The original Need for Speed: Most Wanted (above) was released on nearly every system in existence way back in the ancient caveman days of 2005. It's possible that this may be the Criterion-developed Need for Speed game the rumor mill was churning over a couple weeks ago, but that's just rampant speculation on our part.

It's also possible that TwitchTV could merely be showing off the Game Boy Advance port of the original or something, we're going to go ahead and assume that isn't the case since we don't live in a Far Side cartoon.

Update: We have also received the schedule in question and can confirm that Need for Speed: Most Wanted is indeed among TwitchTV's on-site programming for E3, along with "TBA" titles from Ubisoft, Capcom and Warner Bros.

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Aside from the bite-sized Burnout Crash launched on XBLA last year, Criterion Games has been rather quiet for the past couple years. The team's last console release was the fantastic Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit in 2010, and many expect that the next Need for Speed entry will be handled once again by Criterion. We've yet to hear a peep from the studio in 2012, but E3 isn't too far away.

We contacted Criterion's parent company, EA, for comment.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>criterioncriterion-gameseaelectronic-artsplaystationplaystation-vitavitaThu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Burnout Crash review: Accident prevention]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/burnout-crash-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/burnout-crash-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/burnout-crash-review/#comments As anyone who possesses the required documentation and vehicular means can attest, it is not terribly difficult to crash a car. There are countless laws and infrastructural guidelines designed to keep your automobile from touching anything but the ground beneath it -- ignoring just one is enough to cause a horrific, steel-twisting wreck. If impulse, not reason, guided your hands-on-wheels and feet-on-pedals, then the act of safe driving would be exponentially more difficult than the dangerous variety.

Perplexingly, Criterion Games has centered the focus of Burnout Crash on a task that's even more difficult, and more obscure than avoiding collisions with other automotive objects: In Burnout Crash, you must collide with all the other automotive objects. Harsh penalties await for players who let chunks of traffic slip through their grasp, bringing you to a haunting realization: You're not orchestrating symphonies of coordinated property damage, you're committing automotive genocide.

Gallery: Burnout Crash! (8/31/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Burnout-Crashcriterioncriterion-gameseakinectmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxTue, 20 Sep 2011 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[NFS: Hot Pursuit getting three new DLC packs in the next three weeks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/17/nfs-hot-pursuit-getting-three-new-dlc-packs-in-the-next-three-w/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/17/nfs-hot-pursuit-getting-three-new-dlc-packs-in-the-next-three-w/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/17/nfs-hot-pursuit-getting-three-new-dlc-packs-in-the-next-three-w/#comments After yesterday's discovery of new Achievements arriving in this week's Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit patch -- cheevos that hinted at Lamborghini and Porsche DLC -- EA today issued a press releasing detailing three new DLC packs launching over the next three weeks starting on February 22. And wouldn't you know it, two of the packs happen to be themed after the aforementioned luxury car brands; "Lamborghini Untamed" adds three Lambos and 10 new events, while "Porsche Untamed" brings two Porsches and 10 more new events.

Kicking the tires on the three weeks of DLC is the "Armed and Dangerous" pack, which adds two modes: "Most Wanted", described as "an open-world battle where the cops are out to bust a specific racer while the racers battle to protect them, making full use of the open world, weaponry and demanding team tactics," and "Arms Race," which EA details as "every man for himself as racers use their full arsenal of weaponry on each other in ruthless races to the finish." Armed and Dangerous arrives next week for $7, with Lamborghini Untamed and Porsche Unleashed launching in subsequent weeks at the same price.

As detailed on the Need for Speed Blog, folks interested in snagging the forthcoming DLC will have to download this week's patch (version 1.2) first, which must be manually downloaded on Xbox 360s (via the Marketplace) since the 257MB patch handily exceeds the console's maximum size for an automatic Title Update. The PlayStation 3 update is automatically triggered upon startup.

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JoystiqNFS: Hot Pursuit getting three new DLC packs in the next three weeks originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Steam Holiday Sale discounts Left 4 Dead 2, GTA IV, NFS: Hot Pursuit

JoystiqSteam Holiday Sale discounts Left 4 Dead 2, GTA IV, NFS: Hot Pursuit originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The pack will run you $6.99 USD (560 Microsoft Points), which might seem like a bit much for three new cars and 13 new races. Still, think of the joy you'll get when driving the Bugatti Veyron while playing on the law enforcement team, effectively turning yourself into the world's fanciest cop.

JoystiqThree new supercars pulling into Need for Speed Hot Pursuit DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA is offering a free three-pack of downloadable cars, including the Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster, and the Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible Final Edition -- if this latest trailer reaches one million views by December 12. We've embedded it after the break in such a manner as to encourage views. We'll stop short of telling you to Rickroll your friends with it, but if we've accidentally planted the idea in your mind, there's just nothing we can do about that.

[Thanks, Alexander]

Update: The video has passed the 500,000 mark. You can do it! You can tell people to watch a video!

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JoystiqWatch a Need for Speed Hot Pursuit trailer, help unlock free DLC for all originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA hosted a launch party for its new Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit game last night at the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood. Among the celebrities and performers Chiddy Bang, we found Criterion Games' creative director Craig Sullivan right before he introduced the game to the audience. "It's been amazing," he said of the response to the game so far.

"We're really really happy with it." Sullivan's been a fan of Need for Speed since the original 3DO game, and along with the rest of Criterion, he says he was thrilled to get the chance to make an official title. "When we got our shot at the title, everybody was really up for it and we just kind of went crazy."

We asked about DLC for the game, but Sullivan was still mum. "Given the fact that Criterion Games did a year of downloadable content for Burnout Paradise," he admitted, "I would be very surprised if we didn't do any followups or downloadable content for Need for Speed." But when pressed on what that DLC might be, he declined to comment until later on.

Still, the party was a good time -- EA invited about 5,000 members of the public to come enjoy the game in a club that only held about 2,000 people. You can see pictures of the event in the gallery below.

Gallery: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launch party

JoystiqEA hosts Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launch party in Hollywood originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>craig-sullivancriterion-gamesdlcdownloadable-contenteahollywoodlaunchmicrosoftneed-for-speed-hot-pursuitpartypcplaystationps3xboxWed, 17 Nov 2010 13:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit demo downloaded over two million times]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/10/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-demo-downloaded-over-two-million-tim/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/10/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-demo-downloaded-over-two-million-tim/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/10/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-demo-downloaded-over-two-million-tim/#comments In case the flood of promotional messages from your friends hasn't tipped you off yet, here's some news: a lot of people have checked out the Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit demo on Xbox Live and PSN. According to some stats from EA, "more than" two million consoles downloaded the demo within the span of two weeks, making it the most successful demo for the series yet.

Throughout their time with the demo, players have raced across 54 million miles of road in Seacrest County, resulting in over 20 million busts by law enforcement. If you were looking to get in on either side of the conflict, we're afraid you can no longer download the demo. But! We've got the next best thing: our review of the game!.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit launches on November 16 for the PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Windows PC.

JoystiqNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit demo downloaded over two million times originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>criterionCriterion-Gamesdemoeamicrosoftneed-for-speed-hot-pursuitplaystationps3racingxboxWed, 10 Nov 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit review: More than satisfies the need]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-review/#comments It's been a good year to be a fan of arcade-style racing games, with Blur and Split/Second neck-and-neck in the race to be the year's best. Unfortunately for them, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit from Burnout Paradise creator Criterion Games just took first place.

For the reboot of this Need for Speed sub-series, which saw two installments across PS1 and PS2, Criterion has created a racer that not only lives up to expectations of thrilling speed and pristine visuals but blows past them with a cops-and-robbers career mode.

Gallery: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (review)

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JoystiqNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit review: More than satisfies the need originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>criterionCriterion-GameseaElectronic-ArtsmicrosoftNeed-for-Speedneed-for-speed-hot-pursuitplaystationps3RacingxboxTue, 09 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit trailers offer cheeky tips and tricks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-trailers-offer-cheeky-tips-and-trick/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-trailers-offer-cheeky-tips-and-trick/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/09/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-trailers-offer-cheeky-tips-and-trick/#comments What's all this, then? You'd fancy a five minute clip of British actors portraying the events of a Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit race? Brilliant, as EA's just sent one over! Perhaps you don't have a full five to sit around? A more condensed vid is available as well, both found after the break. Spot on!

Continue reading Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit trailers offer cheeky tips and tricks

JoystiqNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit trailers offer cheeky tips and tricks originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit trailer tours Seacrest County

JoystiqNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit trailer tours Seacrest County originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>criterionCriterion-Gameseamicrosoftneed-for-speedneed-for-speed-hot-pursuitnintendopcplaystationps3wiixboxThu, 04 Nov 2010 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[There's a lot going on in these Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit commercials]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/02/theres-a-lot-going-on-in-these-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-comm/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/02/theres-a-lot-going-on-in-these-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-comm/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/02/theres-a-lot-going-on-in-these-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-comm/#comments EA has developed one of the most perplexing ad campaigns we've ever seen to promote its upcoming racer, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. It's a five-part mini-series following the shenanigans of two valets, one of which is also secretly a renegade cop (?), and one of which is also a street racer (?). Of course, they don't bust fools or drive fast in these ads. They park cars, because they're valets. Sometimes, they don't park the cars, because they're edgy.

Oh, and they're played by Jerry Ferrara and Kevin Dillon, whom you may know from the hit television series Entourage, or, if you're not an HBO subscriber, Hotel for Dogs. Check out the first two entries into this commercial series, titled "Officer Douche" and "You Park It," respectively, after the jump. After that, join us in wishing that these ads get their own spin-off television show, Cavemen-style. We'd love to see the complexities of these characters unfold, you know?

Continue reading There's a lot going on in these Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit commercials

JoystiqThere's a lot going on in these Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit commercials originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advertisingcommercialcriterion-gameseaea-canadaentouragemicrosoftneed-for-speed-hot-pursuitplaystationps3xboxTue, 02 Nov 2010 22:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit limited time demo coming Oct. 26]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/25/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-limited-time-demo-coming-oct-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/25/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-limited-time-demo-coming-oct-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/25/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-limited-time-demo-coming-oct-26/#comments We've got a need -- a need for temporarily available demos of racing games that'll be available publicly in a few weeks, anyway. EA's bringin' it, with a Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit demo that will be available on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network from tomorrow until November 9 (the demo goes live on PSN in Europe on the 27th). The publisher didn't explain the reason for the demo's temporary availability, instead focusing on the details of the forthcoming trial.

Both "Dark Horse" and "Roadster's Reborn" game modes will be included. The former is the standard cops and robbers/cat and mouse scenario, while the latter offers ghost car time trials to compete against. The game's "autolog" social networking feature plays heavily into the second game mode, only unlocking after players add friends into their "Need for Speed friends list." We look forward to reevaluating our "friends" once it becomes impossible to beat some of their track times.

JoystiqNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit limited time demo coming Oct. 26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit trailer introduces the Seacrest Police

JoystiqNeed For Speed: Hot Pursuit trailer introduces the Seacrest Police originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>criterion-gamesmicrosoftneed-for-speed-hot-pursuitplaystationps3xboxFri, 22 Oct 2010 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 2, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and more coming to iOS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/dead-space-2-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-and-more-coming-to-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/dead-space-2-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-and-more-coming-to-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/dead-space-2-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-and-more-coming-to-ios/#commentsFiled under: , ,

EA is bringing some of its biggest properties to iOS, the company revealed during a recent presentation at the Apple Store in Ginza, Tokyo. Aside from the numerous titles already revealed last week, EA is currently working on ports of Dead Space 2, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, and even an ad-supported, subscription-optional version of Pogo, the company's casual online games portal. There will also be an EA Active presence on Apple's devices, as well as a version of Monopoly.

Also, the other properties EA has lined up include an adaptation of the board game Pictureka! and a new racer called Reckless -- formerly known as Deliverace. If you're wondering, "Why the name change?" then clearly you've never spent time on the Cahulawassee River. Nobody wants to be reminded of that "vacation."

For images of some of these newly-revealed games, head on over to 4Gamer.

JoystiqDead Space 2, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and more coming to iOS originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apple-ioscriterion-gamesdead-space-2eaIOSipadiphonemobileneed-for-speed-hot-pursuitvisceral-gamesThu, 14 Oct 2010 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit dev diary introduces Autolog]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-dev-diary-introduces-autolog/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-dev-diary-introduces-autolog/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-dev-diary-introduces-autolog/#comments In Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, there's an in-game social suite called Autolog. It allows players to compare progress and connect through various features -- actually, the people who created it would do a better job describing it, so head past the break for a brief video overview.

Continue reading Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit dev diary introduces Autolog

JoystiqNeed For Speed: Hot Pursuit dev diary introduces Autolog originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>autologcriterion-gamesmicrosoftneed-for-speed-hot-pursuitplaystationps3xboxThu, 14 Oct 2010 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Criterion once pitched 'Need for Speed: Split Second,' worked on Skate or Die remake]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/30/criterion-once-pitched-need-for-speed-split-second-worked-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/30/criterion-once-pitched-need-for-speed-split-second-worked-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/30/criterion-once-pitched-need-for-speed-split-second-worked-on/#commentsFiled under: , ,

In the latest issue of GamesTM, Criterion Games creative director Alex Ward dishes news on a Skate or Die remake that EA offered his studio back in 2002, which was eventually canned by Criterion. This, Ward says, soured relations between the developer and EA for some time, effectively killing Criterion's pitch on a Need for Speed title -- titled "Need for Speed: Split Second," if you can believe it. "We called a meeting with the EA guys, told them we were walking away [from Skate or Die] and they went mad," Ward said. "threatening to sue us, put us out of business ... there was a lot of anger and frustration. Then we got a call from the Need For Speed guys and they said 'we can't work with you guys any more; you just walked away and there's a shame on your company, so we can't talk to you.'"

Though the pitch was killed, Criterion instead got to work on developing its Burnout series and is now developing another reboot for EA: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. It also appears that the direction in which Skate or Die's remake was going -- a more realistic, simulation-style skateboarding game -- eventually became EA's Skate franchise. "I wanted to explore what it was like to just go out for a skate and have that feeling of just doing whatever you want. There was that experience from when I went skating in real life that just wasn't captured in videogames. I wanted to be able to get off the board," says Criterion dev Craig Sullivan. There are said to be many more interesting tidbits in the issue, which hits newsstands on September 5.

JoystiqCriterion once pitched 'Need for Speed: Split Second,' worked on Skate or Die remake originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The video begins and ends with a peek at the game's "Autolog" player vs. player challenge system. There are also some shots that'll be familiar with anyone who played Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 in the PS2 era, including roadblocks, spike strips (dropped from helicopters!) and the cops calling in high-performance backup when their cruisers just aren't getting the job done. It looks fast-tastic. Now, if only November 16 could get here faster.

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JoystiqNeed For Speed: Hot Pursuit gameplay footage will get your heart racing originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you happen to live in one of seven US cities selected by EA, you'll be able to catch Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit in advance of its November 16 release. Taking a cue from The Cannonball Run, the game will wind its way across the country (and back again), making pit stops at "hot local venues" along the route, where it will be playable while "renowned hip hop and rock artists" perform.

The tour rolls out on Wednesday, July 14 at the Manhattan Classic Car Club in New York City. Hit the break (not the brakes) for a full list of cities and dates, then visit the official Need for Speed site to sign up for a test drive at one of the venues.

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Criterion's Need for Speed has finally been revealed. EA's E3 keynote ripped off the cover on Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, a reboot of the long-running racing series due to launch on November 16.

The introductory trailer promises a full campaign mode for both racer and cop and reveals a new feature called Autolog. This will track how you play and will support leaderboards for bragging rights between friends. There are also in-game power-ups (a spike strip for the cops is detailed), which can be utilized through the d-pad.

Update: EA just sent a press release revealing a November 19 release for Europe, as well as a Wii port in development at Exient.

Gallery: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (first screens)

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JoystiqNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit races to retail November 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've heard a lot of people ask for a next-gen No One Lives Forever sequel, but that's probably not what they mean. Black did have some nice stylistic twists, however, so while this game is definitely not a direct sequel (Criterion still owns that IP), we'll expect to see Black's ideas assembled in a new form.

JoystiqCodemasters working on new FPS from creator of Black originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andrew-wilsonblackBlack-2006Bodycountcodemasterscriterion-gamesfirst-person-shooterfpsnew-ipstuart-blacktom-gilloMon, 15 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Criterion puts the brakes on hopes for more Burnout Paradise DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/criterion-puts-the-brakes-on-hopes-for-more-burnout-paradise-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/criterion-puts-the-brakes-on-hopes-for-more-burnout-paradise-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/criterion-puts-the-brakes-on-hopes-for-more-burnout-paradise-dlc/#comments You probably got that idea already, considering nothing but the sound of crickets and tumbleweeds have emerged from Criterion HQ since the release of the last bit of Burnout Paradise DLC, Big Surf Island. A tweet from the company account confirms our fears, stating there will be "no more" DLC and that the company "did WAY more than everyone else." That's all well and good, but it doesn't slake our need for more amazing DLC!

So there you have it. The world is a colder and darker place today. If you need us, we'll be Freeburning our troubles away online, pining for what could have been.

JoystiqCriterion puts the brakes on hopes for more Burnout Paradise DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>big-surf-islandburnoutburnout-paradisecriterioncriterion-gamesdlceaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftracingXbox-360Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Criterion details Burnout Paradise DLC that never was]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/criterion-details-burnout-paradise-dlc-that-never-was/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/criterion-details-burnout-paradise-dlc-that-never-was/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/criterion-details-burnout-paradise-dlc-that-never-was/#comments You gotta give it up to Criterion Games. Throughout the lifespan of Burnout Paradise, the developers at Criterion worked their buns off to give us all kinds of juicy DLC, from a new island to explore, a new game mode, right down to motorcycles and many, many car packs. Now, the company has prepared a lengthy diatribe documenting some of the updates that never got off the ground.

For one, did you know that Criterion initially planned to have motorcycles vs cars? Yep, sure was planned -- and did you know that Criterion wanted to create a whole series of islands, not just the one? The devs even wanted to give players the ability to go to the moon, complete with lunar challenges for Freeburn addicts. Also: the planes thing wasn't an April Fool's joke -- the dev actually wanted to add them (and other vehicles) into the game.

Overall, it's a pretty great read, if only to show you just how committed the studio was to the game and raising the bar for DLC in general.

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Removing any doubt that the series will miss an opportunity for annual exploitation (again, the massively multilpayer online racing of World Online doesn't count!) Gibeau said "Next year's Need for Speed has been under development now for some time at our award-winning Criterion Studio." We're not sure what type of Need for Speed Criterion is creating, but we wouldn't be surprised if it was heavy on the crashing.

JoystiqCriterion-developed Need for Speed coming 'next year' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In our excitement to introduce you to the latest DLC content for Burnout Paradise, we completely overlooked one of the key rewards added to the game. Yes, we've already mentioned how gamers can get their hands on free toy versions of the Legendary Cars on Big Surf, but did you know an elusive ninth free car is available for online experts only?

Completing all of Burnout Paradise's 500 online freeburn challenges -- including everything from the original game and all new timed and freeburn challenges in the Cagney update, Bikes Pack and challenges on Big Surf Island -- nets players a diamond-branded P12. Finish it all and nab the exclusive ride, free. What better way to show off your Burnout Paradise superiority than driving around in a diamond-studded speed demon?! The race is on for our community's first official Diamond P12 owner. It shouldn't take you long, you're part of the gaming elite.

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JoystiqBurnout Paradise experts awarded with free Diamond P12 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently the company that owns Criterion (EA -- duh!) and the company itself don't agree on whether or not the Xbox 360 has been "maxed out." Speaking to Eurogamer, Criterion's technical director Richard Parr said, "That's proof that you're not the best ... it means you're out of ideas."

Dedicated Joystiq Biomass[TM] members will remember when, just three days ago, vice president of EA Europe Patrick Soderlund said, "I think that we've maxed out the 360 but we haven't maxed out the PS3." So, what is it, folks? Is the 360 already meeting its limits? Will the rumored new Xbox console of Fall 2010 help to assuage Mr. Soderlund's claims? Will Criterion get in a slapfight with EA Europe? We'll just have to wait and see.

JoystiqCriterion thinks if you've maxed out the 360, you're not trying hard enough originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How much will you pay for 15 new events in Burnout Paradise? Criterion is hoping the answer is $12.99 (£9.99), because that's what it's charging for the upcoming Big Surf Island DLC pack, available this Thursday. Interestingly, those who use Microsoft Magic Money[TM] get a slightly cheaper option at 1000.

It's certainly not as costly as some on the Joystiq team feared, but it's also far from an immediate impulse buy. While we understand Criterion wants to "make money" and "feed the family," we lament the long-gone days of free Burnout DLC.

JoystiqBig Surf Island will wash $12.99 out of your wallet originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Criterion Games has released the latest Crash TV episode looking at Burnout Paradise's upcoming DLC, Big Surf Island. In their classic style, the guys and gals at Criterion have given us a very in-depth look at the new content, showing off the new Criterion Dust Storm car, and even a building that one of the game's fans won the chance to name (he named it after his son, Taylor).

Head past the break to check out Big Surf Island.

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JoystiqCriterion Games takes us on a tour of Burnout Paradise's Big Surf Island originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 May 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gamers are in the middle of a love/hate relationship with Criterion. Costly and often-underwhelming "premium" DLC has tarnished the goodwill earned by Burnout Paradise's free Cagney and Bikes updates. The $10 Party pack was a misstep for the series, but does Cops & Robbers steer the game back in the right direction? The answer, thankfully, is a resounding "yes."

At its core, Cops & Robbers is a simple retooling of the game's already-existing online Marked Man mode. However, some key tweaks make it a much more focused and entertaining experience. While the $10 price point will give some sticker shock, the addition of more than 30 repainted vehicles makes it an easier buy than Criterion's "Toys" and "Legendary Cars" packs.

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JoystiqJoystiq Review: Burnout Paradise Cops & Robbers originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 May 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like Criterion has finally figured out how much to charge for its upcoming Cops and Robbers DLC. The multiplayer-only premium DLC for Burnout Paradise will release this Thursday and will cost $9.99 / €9.99 / £7.99 / 800. The expansion not only adds the CTF-inspired online mode, but will also add 33 new international police cars to your Junkyard.

At $10, Cops and Robbers looks to be a much better value than all of Criterion's previously released DLC. The price is (finally) right -- let's hope the trend continues for the upcoming Big Surf Island.

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JoystiqBurnout Paradise: Cops and Robbers is a steal at $10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A lot of Burnout Paradise's "premium DLC" packs have left gamers out in the cold. The "Party" DLC didn't add much to the Burnout experience. The movie-inspired DLC cars were fun, but a bit pricey. However, Criterion may have crafted a truly worthwhile add-on with its upcoming "Cops and Robbers" pack, available next week.

The latest episode of CrashTV (after the break) shows the Burnout team enjoying three rounds of their upcoming multiplayer expansion. Essentially, "Cops and Robbers" is the Paradise version of Capture the Flag, with cars trying to capture a floating collection of gold. The gold will spawn at random points on the map, and teams will have to reclaim the treasure and drive back to their designated checkpoint. Expect tons of Takedowns.

The team at Criterion looks to be having a lot of fun with this new expansion -- maybe too much fun. As generally grumpy people, we always keep a suspicious eye on people that appear to be happy. We're watching you, Criterion ...

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JoystiqCriterion has too much fun playing Burnout Paradise: Cops and Robbers originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We've heard back from EA, and a company spokesperson said no details on pricing are available right now. EA will reveal those details "soon."

We admire Criterion Games' dedication to its racer, Burnout Paradise. Countless updates have added tremendous value to the game, and on April 30, the next update will be rolled out for one and all to enjoy: Cops and Robbers.

There's no word on a price as of yet, but we've put in word to Criterion Games for clarification on that. We'll be sure to update you as soon as we hear back.

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JoystiqCops and Robbers coming to Burnout Paradise April 30 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The folks at Criterion Games don't just sit around crashing virtual cars all day, you know. Well, okay, maybe they do a little, but they also produce a video show called Crash TV, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at everything the company is doing with its game, Burnout Paradise. In the latest episode, Criterion previews some of the cop cars coming in the Cops and Robbers DLC pack. We've embedded the latest episode of Crash TV after the break, which shows off around 15 new cop cars in total, so click through and get your 7-minute dose of cop car goodness.

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JoystiqCrash TV provides early glimpse of Burnout Paradise's cop cars originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not exactly sure what they stole, but judging by the teaser trailer for Burnout Paradise's looming Cops and Robbers mode, criminals will have their jobs cut out for them outrunning the Paradise City fuzz.

As a latest move to "change the way people think about and experience" the chaotic racer, much of Cops and Robbers' details remain behind bars, including the premium DLC's as-yet-unannounced release date. Still, if nothing else, this early look shows that Paradise City's police force is more than equipped to keep pace with lead foots on the wrong side of the law.

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JoystiqBurnout Paradise teases 'Cops and Robbers' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>burnoutburnout-paradiseburnoutparadisecopscops-and-robberscriterioncriterion-gamesdlceaelectronic-artselectronicartsMicrosoftXbox-360Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Burnout Paradise planes could be an April Fool's joke]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/17/burnout-paradise-planes-could-be-just-an-april-fools-joke/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/17/burnout-paradise-planes-could-be-just-an-april-fools-joke/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/17/burnout-paradise-planes-could-be-just-an-april-fools-joke/#comments
Back in July of last year, Criterion Games mentioned that it had been experimenting with airplanes as a potential Burnout Paradise add-on; however, with new info claiming that an announcement regarding this is due on April 1st, there's suspicion that such an update could be nothing more than a really long-running April Fool's joke. This information comes from the FAQ section on Criterion's website, where it was specifically stated to "check for an exciting announcement on April 1" for more on the inclusion of planes.

Now, there are a number of ways we can read this quoted sentence. We can take it for face value and what it says directly, or we can assume that there's sarcasm and allusion in the type. Preferably, we'd like to think Criterion is serious about making plane crashes in Paradise City a reality, but the proposition of planes in Burnout is hard to believe. Associate that with April Fool's and, well, it's really hard to believe. It seems the real joke is on us trying to figure out which is which. We've contacted Criterion and EA to see if we can get a straight answer.

[Thanks, Joey B.!]

JoystiqBurnout Paradise planes could be an April Fool's joke originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>burnoutburnout-paradisecriterioncriterion-gamesTue, 17 Mar 2009 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box speeds onto Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/13/burnout-paradise-the-ultimate-box-speeds-onto-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/13/burnout-paradise-the-ultimate-box-speeds-onto-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/13/burnout-paradise-the-ultimate-box-speeds-onto-steam/#comments
As foretold by the all-knowing prophet Criterion, Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box is now available for purchase on Steam for $39.99. The Ultimate Box includes the full version of Burnout Paradise and all of its free updates, including the Cagney and Bike content, plus the premium Party Pack (sadly, Legendary Cars and newer DLC are not included). As a special bonus, only applicable to this downloadable version, none of the excessive packaging or nasty shrink wrap is included. We can already feel the environment's warming approval.

JoystiqBurnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box speeds onto Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Criterion Games, the nutty folks who just can't stop tinkering with Burnout Paradise, are preparing to unload yet another pile of DLC goodness onto the game in the form of The Boost Specials Collection. If you're finding a lapse in your memory regarding the Boost DLC, then read up on it here.

If you're too lazy to click (it's Monday, we totally understand), then here's a quick rundown: The Boost Specials Collection DLC features two cars -- the Hawker Mech and the Carson Extreme Hotrod -- priced at 240 ($3) each. You can buy both in a single download for 400 ($5). Look for these new cars on PSN and Xbox Live Marketplace this Thursday.

Essential reading: Joystiq interview: Downloading Criterion's thoughts on DLC

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Following a somewhat embarassing premature release of Burnout Paradise's "Toy Cars" DLC a couple of weeks back on Xbox Live, Criterion has finally set a legitimate release date for the nine-car pack. Keep an eye on your respective system's digital shopping center this coming Thursday morning -- that's when Criterion anticipates the miniature vehicles will be released upon the inhabitants of Paradise City.

Surprisingly, with two days between us and shrunken vehicular carnage, Criterion hasn't announced the price of the DLC bundle -- though if it matches the costs displayed during February's accidental launch, we can expect to drop 1,000 ($12.50) for the whole kit 'n kaboodle, or 160 ($2) per car, with the exception of the Toy Nakamura Firehawk motorcycle, which went for 240 ($3) during the early release.

JoystiqToy Cars DLC rolling into Burnout Paradise this Thursday originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>burnoutburnout-paradisecriterioncriterion-gamesdlcMicrosofttoy-carsXbox-360Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[360 owners granted access to Criterion Games Network]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/26/360-owners-granted-access-to-criterion-games-network/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/26/360-owners-granted-access-to-criterion-games-network/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/26/360-owners-granted-access-to-criterion-games-network/#commentsThe once PC / PS3 exclusive Criterion Games Network is now accessible to Burnout Paradise owners through the Xbox 360 version of the game.

We've come up with two possible scenarios for the new 360 access: A) It's the result of Criterion giving in to the mob of hunger strikers outside it offices; or B) Someone at Criterion finally bothered to flip on the third and final switch (geez, was it that hard, guys?). Whatever the reason, Xbox players now possess a valid ID to gain entry into the Games Network, which includes such perks as the discovery of new DLC before it's "officially" announced.

Joystiq360 owners granted access to Criterion Games Network originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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