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enMon, 15 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000Ten years on, Wreckfest is the game that's come closest to filling the Burnout-shaped hole in my soulhttps://www.vg247.com/wreckfest-ten-year-anniversary-early-access-burnoutMark WarrenMon, 15 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/wreckfest-ten-year-anniversary-early-access-burnoutElectronic ArtsNintendo SwitchBurnout ParadiseCriterion GamesMicrosoftSide viewBird view / IsometricBurnout Paradise RemasteredWreckfestMultiplayer CompetitiveThird personPS3Action AdventureAcclaim GamesNintendo GameCubeSingle PlayerIndieBurnout (Xbox Classic)Xbox OnePS2XboxTHQ NordicXbox 360PS4RacingPCBugbear EntertainmentFirst personNext Car Game: WreckfestSimulationSports

There’s a totally destroyed car heading right for me with all the momentum its jauntily-angled wheels can muster. Its front bumper has been completely torn off, exposing its engine block, which is midway through dislodging itself from the rest of the chassis and is angrily spewing fire as it does so. The driver’s face is obscured behind a simple black helmet, which boasts a terrifyingly emotionless countenance.

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Burnout Paradise servers are shutting downhttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-servers-shutting-downSherif SaedThu, 18 Apr 2019 12:03:42 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-servers-shutting-downEABurnout ParadiseNewsPS3PCSonyXboxBurnout Paradise RemasteredSingle PlayerXbox 360Multiplayer CompetitiveBurnout (Xbox Classic)criterionRacingBlockbuster

After nearly 12 years, EA has decided to take Burnout Paradise servers offline.

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Burnout Paradise Remastered launches August 21 on PC, available now on Origin Accesshttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-launches-august-21-available-now-origin-accessSherif SaedFri, 17 Aug 2018 11:29:44 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-launches-august-21-available-now-origin-accessBurnout ParadiseNewsPCSonyESRB EveryoneXboxBurnout Paradise RemasteredSingle PlayerMultiplayer CompetitivePS4EAPEGI 7Burnout (Xbox Classic)RacingBlockbuster

Criterion Games has announced a release date for the PC version of Burnout Paradise Remastered.

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Burnout Revenge now runs on Xbox One thanks to backward compatibility - see it in action herehttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-revenge-xbox-one-backward-compatibility-videoAlex DonaldsonWed, 09 May 2018 07:53:38 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-revenge-xbox-one-backward-compatibility-videoEAAction AdventureMicrosoftBurnout: RevengePEGI 12VideoXbox 360ESRB Everyone 10+Burnout (Xbox Classic)criterionRacing

We've had Burnout Paradise Remastered for a few months now, sure, but now you can play the best iteration of crash mode on current-generation hardware.

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Burnout Paradise Remastered's many subtle upgrades stack up, even if it doesn't look like much has changed - reporthttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-xbox-one-x-port-upgrades-over-pc-originalSherif SaedThu, 15 Mar 2018 12:43:38 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-xbox-one-x-port-upgrades-over-pc-originalBurnout ParadiseNewsPCSonyModern DayXboxBurnout Paradise RemasteredVideoSingle PlayerESRB Everyone 10+Multiplayer CompetitivePS4PEGI 7Burnout (Xbox Classic)RacingBlockbuster

The Burnout Paradise Remastered package does in fact feature many improvements over the original release, according to a new report.

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Burnout Paradise Remastered reviews round up – all the scores in one placehttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-reviews-round-up-all-review-scoresAlex DonaldsonMon, 12 Mar 2018 09:18:15 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-reviews-round-up-all-review-scoresBurnout (Xbox Classic)Burnout ParadiseNewsAction AdventureReviewsPS4EAcriterionRacingPC

Burnout is all about causing wrecks, but is this remaster one? Here's the critic verdicts...

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Burnout Paradise Remastered comparison videos give the arcade racer a NOS injectionhttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-comparison-videos-give-arcade-racer-nos-injectionKirk McKeandMon, 12 Mar 2018 09:01:09 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-comparison-videos-give-arcade-racer-nos-injectionBurnout (Xbox Classic)Burnout ParadisePS4EAcriterionPC

Let's see how Burnout Paradise Remastered compares to the ten year-old original.

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Burnout Paradise Remastered review: an untouchable sense of speed, but the paint job is underwhelminghttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-reviewKirk McKeandMon, 12 Mar 2018 08:16:23 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-reviewBurnout (Xbox Classic)Burnout ParadiseReviewsPS4EAcriterionRacingPC

No one makes arcade racing games like this anymore - how does Burnout Paradise feel in 2018?

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Burnout Paradise Remastered Play First Trial now available for EA Access members on Xbox Onehttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-play-first-trial-now-available-ea-access-members-xbox-oneStephany Nunneley-JacksonFri, 09 Mar 2018 19:46:23 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-play-first-trial-now-available-ea-access-members-xbox-oneXbox OneBurnout ParadiseNewsESRBAction AdventurePCSonyPEGI 12XboxSingle PlayerPS4OriginBurnout (Xbox Classic)RacingBlockbuster

EA Access members can now play Burnout Paradise Remastered on Xbox One via a Play First Trial.

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Burnout Paradise Remastered doesn't have microtransactions or in-game purchases, soundtrack unchangedhttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-doesnt-have-microtransactions-or-in-game-purchases-soundtrack-unchangedSherif SaedWed, 21 Feb 2018 12:23:38 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-doesnt-have-microtransactions-or-in-game-purchases-soundtrack-unchangedBurnout ParadiseAction AdventurePCSonyXboxBurnout Paradise RemasteredSingle PlayerMultiplayer CompetitivePS4Burnout (Xbox Classic)RacingBlockbuster

All of Burnout Paradise Remastered's content will be included in the package, with no additional in-game purchases.

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Burnout Paradise Remastered announced for a March releasehttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-announced-march-releaseStephany Nunneley-JacksonTue, 20 Feb 2018 17:09:07 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-announced-march-releaseXbox OneBurnout ParadiseNewsAction AdventureESRBPCPEGI 16SonyBurnout Paradise RemasteredVideoPresent-daySingle PlayerPS4OriginBurnout (Xbox Classic)RacingBlockbuster

EA has confirmed what we all knew already: Burnout Paradise Remastered is real, and it's out in March.

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Burnout Paradise HD Remaster spotted, out in March in Japan - reporthttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-hd-remaster-spotted-out-in-march-in-japan-reportSherif SaedFri, 05 Jan 2018 09:26:48 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-paradise-hd-remaster-spotted-out-in-march-in-japan-reportBurnout ParadiseNewsPS3SonyXboxXbox 360PS4Burnout (Xbox Classic)BlockbusterRacingPC

Burnout Paradise is getting a PS4 version, and it's going to be released in Japan on March 16.

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"Spiritual successor" to Burnout is called Danger Zone and it's coming to PC, PS4 in Mayhttps://www.vg247.com/spiritual-successor-to-burnout-is-called-danger-zone-and-its-coming-to-pc-ps4-in-mayStephany Nunneley-JacksonWed, 26 Apr 2017 15:58:06 +0000https://www.vg247.com/spiritual-successor-to-burnout-is-called-danger-zone-and-its-coming-to-pc-ps4-in-mayscreenshotsNewsESRBAction AdventureThree Fields EntertainmentPEGI 16SonyPS4Burnout (Xbox Classic)RacingPC

Three Fields Entertainment, which is composed of former Burnout franchise developers, will release its latest game in May, and it's a vehicular destruction game titled Danger Zone.

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No new Burnout games or remasters in development, but Burnout Paradise is still coming to backwards compatibilityhttps://www.vg247.com/no-new-burnout-games-or-remasters-in-development-but-burnout-paradise-is-still-coming-to-backwards-compatibilitySherif SaedFri, 19 Aug 2016 11:16:07 +0000https://www.vg247.com/no-new-burnout-games-or-remasters-in-development-but-burnout-paradise-is-still-coming-to-backwards-compatibilityNewsCriterion GamesBurnout (Xbox Classic)RacingBlockbuster

You probably won't see any new Burnout games for a while, not event remasters of old ones.

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Former Burnout devs begin work on new driving gamehttps://www.vg247.com/former-burnout-devs-begin-work-on-new-driving-gameSherif SaedWed, 27 Jul 2016 11:22:05 +0000https://www.vg247.com/former-burnout-devs-begin-work-on-new-driving-gameNewsThree Fields EntertainmentDangerous GolfDevelopmentIndieBurnout (Xbox Classic)Racing

It's official, Burnout creators at Three Fields are working on a driving game.

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Next game from ex-Criterion devs will appeal to Burnout and Black fans, says Wardhttps://www.vg247.com/next-game-from-ex-criterion-devs-will-appeal-to-burnout-and-black-fans-says-devSherif SaedWed, 06 Jan 2016 12:24:46 +0000https://www.vg247.com/next-game-from-ex-criterion-devs-will-appeal-to-burnout-and-black-fans-says-devAction AdventureBlackThree Fields EntertainmentSportsBurnout (Xbox Classic)PC

One of the games former Criterion developers at Three Field Games are working on will probably be liked by Burnout and Black fans.

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Criterion has "no plans" to bring Burnout Revenge to Xbox One backwards compatibilityhttps://www.vg247.com/criterion-has-no-plans-to-bring-burnout-revenge-to-xbox-one-backwards-compatibilitySherif SaedFri, 20 Nov 2015 09:35:11 +0000https://www.vg247.com/criterion-has-no-plans-to-bring-burnout-revenge-to-xbox-one-backwards-compatibilityBurnout: RevengeBurnout (Xbox Classic)RacingCriterion Games

Burnout Paradise is the only thing you're getting from Criterion's back catalogue, it seems.

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Burnout Spiritual Successor Teased By Ex-Criterion Foundershttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-spiritual-successor-teased-by-ex-criterion-foundersMike WilliamsFri, 02 Oct 2015 18:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-spiritual-successor-teased-by-ex-criterion-foundersThree Fields EntertainmentBurnout (Xbox Classic)Criterion Games

This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.

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No Burnout HD collection in the works as Criterion is busy with new stuffhttps://www.vg247.com/no-burnout-hd-collection-in-the-works-as-criterion-is-busy-with-new-stuffSherif SaedWed, 30 Sep 2015 08:26:55 +0000https://www.vg247.com/no-burnout-hd-collection-in-the-works-as-criterion-is-busy-with-new-stuffBurnout (Xbox Classic)RacingBlockbusterCriterion Games

Burnout developer Criterion is busy working on new games to worry about remastering its classics.

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Criterion's new game among "nearly half a dozen" new EA games at E3 2014https://www.vg247.com/criterions-new-game-among-nearly-half-a-dozen-new-ea-games-at-e3-2014Brenna HillierWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:02:37 +0000https://www.vg247.com/criterions-new-game-among-nearly-half-a-dozen-new-ea-games-at-e3-2014Burnout (Xbox Classic)RacingCriterion GamesE3 2014

E3 scheduling reveals EA is bringing whatever mystery title Criterion is working on to the show.

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Criterion: new studio boss discusses road ahead, “beyond cars”https://www.vg247.com/criterion-new-studio-boss-discusses-road-ahead-beyond-carsDave CookMon, 27 Jan 2014 17:24:52 +0000https://www.vg247.com/criterion-new-studio-boss-discusses-road-ahead-beyond-carsNeed for SpeedCriterion GamesMatt WebsterBurnout (Xbox Classic)Racing

Criterion may have lost its two co-founders, but the Burnout studio's new general manager Matt Webster has discussed what lies ahead for the Guildford outfit in the future. It'll move “beyond cars,” he says.

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Criterion Games co-founders Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry leave EA to found new studiohttps://www.vg247.com/criterion-games-co-founders-alex-ward-and-fiona-sperry-have-left-electronic-artsStephany Nunneley-JacksonFri, 03 Jan 2014 15:45:52 +0000https://www.vg247.com/criterion-games-co-founders-alex-ward-and-fiona-sperry-have-left-electronic-artsalex wardNeed for SpeedCriterion GamesGhost GamesDevelopmentBurnout (Xbox Classic)Fiona SperryRacing

Criterion Games co-founders Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry have left Electronic Arts to found a new studio, according to an announcement from the firm.

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Truck Stop is a truck crashing game from former Burnout devhttps://www.vg247.com/truck-stop-is-a-truck-crashing-game-from-former-burnout-devDave OwenWed, 25 Sep 2013 13:57:26 +0000https://www.vg247.com/truck-stop-is-a-truck-crashing-game-from-former-burnout-devBurnout (Xbox Classic)RacingPC

Remember the Burnout series' Crash mode? Remember how fun it was to smash a car into as many things as possible? Truck Stop lets you do that with a big rig. It's the new game from Adam Sawkins, a former Criterion dev who worked on several Burnout games.

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Updated: Burnout, Need for Speed dev no longer making racershttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-need-for-speed-dev-no-longer-making-racersStaffTue, 16 Apr 2013 02:21:54 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-need-for-speed-dev-no-longer-making-racersalex wardNeed for SpeedCriterion GamesBurnout (Xbox Classic)Racing

Further to news that Criterion Games is not, in fact, making a Need for Speed Underground reboot, studio boss Alex Ward has revealed while he, personally won't be making another racing game, that he wasn't speaking on behalf of the whole team.

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Burnout will be back, Criterion sayshttps://www.vg247.com/burnout-will-be-back-criterion-saysBrenna HillierWed, 17 Oct 2012 21:32:14 +0000https://www.vg247.com/burnout-will-be-back-criterion-saysRoad RashBurnout (Xbox Classic)RacingCriterion Games

Criterion will return to the high-octane franchise that made us fall in love with it all over again: Burnout.

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Criterion Games hiring for new arcade racerhttps://www.vg247.com/criterion-games-hiring-for-new-arcade-racerBrenna HillierMon, 07 May 2012 03:53:41 +0000https://www.vg247.com/criterion-games-hiring-for-new-arcade-racerNeed for SpeedCriterion GamesBurnout (Xbox Classic)criterionRacing

If there was any doubt, all signs suggest Criterion Games is back at work on what it does best - high octane racing.

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Criterion hirings hint at new racer, possibly next-genhttps://www.vg247.com/criterion-hirings-hint-at-new-racer-possibly-next-genBrenna HillierFri, 05 Aug 2011 00:15:25 +0000https://www.vg247.com/criterion-hirings-hint-at-new-racer-possibly-next-genJobsBurnout (Xbox Classic)RacingCriterion Games

Need for Speed and Burnout developer Criterion Games is apparently working on an open world racer for "new platforms".

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Friday Shorts: Gamocracy, KOTOR's Revan, science, Sheen, sales, Suda, morehttps://www.vg247.com/friday-shorts-gamocracy-kotors-revan-science-sheen-sales-suda-moreStephany Nunneley-JacksonFri, 22 Apr 2011 21:14:48 +0000https://www.vg247.com/friday-shorts-gamocracy-kotors-revan-science-sheen-sales-suda-moreScienceCall of Duty: Black Opssherlock holmesSid Meier's Civilization V: Spain & IncaBiowareRisen 2: Dark WatersMortal KombatCrysis 2Goichi SudaEvolveRock Band 3Burnout (Xbox Classic)Call of DutyWorld of WarcraftDogsjesusPandora's TowerTreyarchKISSStar Wars: Knights of The Old RepublicVG247Street Fighter x TekkenKatsuhiro HaradaSalesEasterLeague of Legends

It's Good Friday. It's especially good if you got the day off to celebrate Jesus and bunnies and stuff. Here's some shorts to make it even more of a good Friday.

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Australian Classification Board rates Burnout Crashhttps://www.vg247.com/australian-classification-board-rates-burnout-crashJohnny CullenSun, 03 Apr 2011 18:15:36 +0000https://www.vg247.com/australian-classification-board-rates-burnout-crashalex wardCriterion GamesBurnout Crash!Burnout (Xbox Classic)Racing

This came from left-field: the Australian Classification Board has rated something known as "Burnout Crash," whilst LinkedIn CVs point towards a PS3 and 360 release.

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Criterion interested in making more Burnout, Need for Speedhttps://www.vg247.com/criterion-interested-in-making-more-burnout-need-for-speedJohnny CullenWed, 06 Oct 2010 10:37:57 +0000https://www.vg247.com/criterion-interested-in-making-more-burnout-need-for-speedcraig sullivanCriterion GamesHotNeed for Speed: Hot PursuitBurnout (Xbox Classic)Racing

More Need for Speed from Criterion? That's interesting. But more Burnout? You've got our attention.

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Criterion-developed Need for Speed set to launch "next year"https://www.vg247.com/criterion-developed-need-for-speed-set-to-launch-next-yearNathan GraysonTue, 10 Nov 2009 03:45:16 +0000https://www.vg247.com/criterion-developed-need-for-speed-set-to-launch-next-yearNeed for SpeedCriterion GamesHotEABurnout (Xbox Classic)Racing

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Criterion working on a new "revolutionary" Need for Speedhttps://www.vg247.com/criterion-working-on-a-new-revolutionary-need-for-speedStephany Nunneley-JacksonWed, 10 Jun 2009 20:01:42 +0000https://www.vg247.com/criterion-working-on-a-new-revolutionary-need-for-speedalex wardNeed for SpeedDevelopmentHotBurnout (Xbox Classic)Racing

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Project Natal - Hands-on with Burnout and Ricochethttps://www.vg247.com/project-natal-hands-on-with-burnout-and-ricochetPatrick GarrattTue, 02 Jun 2009 10:59:03 +0000https://www.vg247.com/project-natal-hands-on-with-burnout-and-ricochetE3 2009Action AdventureMicrosoftproject natalXbox 360HotRicochetBurnout (Xbox Classic)Racing

EG and IGN have posted up hands-on impressions of Project Natal, the 360 camera announced in MS's E3 conference yesterday.

Both sites got to look at Burnout and a game called Ricochet on the tech, and both sites say it works. Controllers are so passé.

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"Big" Criterion news today at 4pm BST [Update]https://www.vg247.com/big-criterion-news-today-at-4pm-bstPatrick GarrattFri, 22 May 2009 10:43:05 +0000https://www.vg247.com/big-criterion-news-today-at-4pm-bstNeed for SpeedPS3Criterion GamesXbox 360HotBurnout (Xbox Classic)RacingPC

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