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Basic information

Developer: Criterion Games & Exient (Wii)
Publisher: Electronic Arts (EA)
Platforms: Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii
Genre: Racing
Release Date:
• North America - November 16, 2010
• Europe - November 19, 2010
Modes: Single-player, multiplayer
Official Box-Art:

Confirmed Cars

• Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
• Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
• Aston Martin DBS
• Aston Martin DBS Volante
• Aston Martin One-77
• Aston Martin V12 Vantage
• Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro
• Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro
• Audi TT RS Coupé
• Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe
• BMW M3 E92
• BMW M6 Convertible
• BMW Z4 sDrive35is
• Bugatti Veyron 16.4
• Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
• Carbon Motors E7
• Chevrolet Camaro SS
• Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
• Chevrolet Corvette Z06
• Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
• Dodge Challenger SRT8
• Dodge Charger SRT8
• Dodge Viper SRT10
• Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
• Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
• Ford GT
• Ford Shelby GT500
• Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake
• Ford Taurus SHO
• Jaguar XKR
• Koenigsegg Agera
• Koenigsegg CCX
• Koenigsegg CCXR Edition
• Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni
• Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
• Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder
• Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
• Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640
• Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV
• Lamborghini Reventón
• Lamborghini Reventón Roadster
• Maserati GranCabrio
• Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic
• Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
• Mazda RX-8
• McLaren F1
• McLaren MP4-12C
• Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series
• Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
• Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
• Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
• Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION X
• Nissan 370Z Coupe
• Nissan 370Z Roadster Touring w/ Sport Pkg. (Z34)
• Nissan GT-R SpecV (R35)
• Pagani Zonda Cinque
• Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
• Porsche 911 GT3 RS
• Porsche 911 Targa 4S
• Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
• Porsche 918 Spyder (Concept Study)
• Porsche Boxster Spyder
• Porsche Carrera GT
• Porsche Cayman S
• Porsche Panamera Turbo
• Subaru Impreza WRX STI

TOTAL: 66/66


Vehicle Classes
• Super
• Hyper
• Sport
• Exotic
• Performance

Weapons & Equipment (Police)
• Police Helicopter - The helicopter will track down a racer and will drop spike strips.
• Spike-strip - Will allow officers to drop spike-strips directly behind their vehicle.
• Road-block - Road-blocks can be deployed directly ahead of racers in an attempt to stop them.
• Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) - Needs to be carefully aimed at any selected racer ahead of them for several seconds, before an electronic pulse is released which will reverse the racers controls and slow them down.

Weapons & Equipment (Racer)
• Spike-strip - Will deploy a spike strip directly behind your vehicle.
• Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) - Releases an electronic pulse which reverses the directed vehicle's controls.
• Turbo-boost - This will allow racers to get ahead of opponents effectively.
• Jammer - Will be used to disturb and block all police communications, this includes deactivating spike-strips, cause helicopters to pull out of the chase, etc.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Map

Reviews
• 1UP - A/A+
• GamesRadar - 10/10
• Joystiq - 5/5
• GameTrailers - 9/10
• GameInformer - 8.75/10
• G4 - 4/5
• Eurogamer - 9/10
• CVG - 9/10
• IGN - 9/10

News
• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Demo A Huge Hit
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit to Sell 4.2 Million, Generate $185 Million, says Analyst
• EA boss: NFS’s Autolog to do for racers what multiplayer did for shooters
• EA hits the open road with Need for Speed Hot Pursuit demo
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Trophy List Unveiled for PS3
• Complete Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Soundtrack list Unveiled
• Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Development Complete - Criterion
• Hot Pursuit 'is best NFS yet'
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit trailer dates demo
• Criterion: Need for Speed is No Shotgun Wedding
• Criterion: Kotick is Wrong We Make the Games We Want
• Playstation Blog: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit – Social Modes and EA Answers Your Questions
• No story in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
• Criterion “earned their right” to develop an NFS title
• Need For Speed Demo Dated

Interviews:
• G4: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Special - The World of Seacrest County
• G4: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Special - The Basics
• G4: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Special - Autolog Leaderboard
• G4: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Special - Cop Career
• G4: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Special - Racer Career
• G4: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Special - History of Criterion
• G4: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Exclusive Citerion Interview
• Sarcastic Gamer Interview with Iain Angus
• God Is A Greek Interview with Craig Sullivan
• Xbox360Achievements Interview: Criterion's Matt Webster Talks All Things Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
• CVG Interview with Matt Webster

Previews:
• GamerZines: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit – Multiplayer Preview
• GamesRadar: COPS: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit edition
• IGN: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Demo Preview
• Gamerzines: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit – Autolog Recommends Preview
• TechHuman Game Preview – Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
• Electronic Theatre Preview
• Gamerzines: Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit – Career Preview
• PCGamer: Cop cars with EMP weapons in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
• Den Of Geek: Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Hands-on Preview
• 1UP: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is All About Cops, Exotic Cars, and Autolog
• Made2Game Gamefest Hands-On Preview
• ResolutionMagazine Preview
• Eurogamer Expo: Ripten Preview
• PushSquare Hands-On Impressions
• Lethal Bunny Preview
• Critical Gamer Preview
• Console Monster Preview
• WEDO Network Hands-On
• Hands-On Preview - War on the Streets
• MediaKick Hands On
• Gamespot Demo Preview
• Guardian UK Multiplayer Hands-On
• Eurogamer Hands-on
• G4 Hands-On Preview
• Gamespot Multiplayer Hands-on
• Techtree Preview (Gameplay included)

Trailers
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Cop Weapon - EMP
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Cop Weapon - Road Block
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Racer Weapon - Turbo
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Racer Weapon - Spike Strip
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Racer Weapon - EMP
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit - Seacrest County
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - Seacrest County 101
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Demo - Time Is Running Out
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Helicopter Support Intro
• Cop Interceptor Trailer
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - Cop Spike Strip Trailer
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit "Uncovered" Trailer
• Wash Your Car Trailer
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - E3 Reveal Trailer
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit: Most Wanted Racer Trailer
• Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Trailer - Sun, Sand, & Supercars
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit: Arms Race Game Trailer

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit - Online ID Index

 

[Square Triangle]

Awesome OP, I have it pre-ordered and ready to tear shit up!

(Ignore the 'meh' demo ppl, Crit has no idea how to make demos.)

Edit for awesomeness:

Which version is GAF getting?

 

[Rainier]

Great OP, looking forward to having a racing game this month.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Pre-ordered, very excited for this. I love pursuit-based driving games, the first Hot Pursuit is my most-played game in the series. Add in the developers of my all-time favorite racing franchise? DAY 1.

 

[Mush]

I'm definitely buying it, just not sure when. Brotherhood has my money for that week. :/

Might ask for it as a Christmas present.

 

[user_nat]

Was excited for this, but the demo didn't help.

Will probably get it, just not at full price.

 

[dwebo]

Did you post this just as you got thread-starting privileges? :lol

In any case, nice OT. Look forward to playing this!

Which version is GAF getting?

PS3

Spoiler

since I've got gamefly this month

 

[Pandemic]

Did you post this just as you got thread-starting privileges? :lol

In any case, nice OT. Look forward to playing this!



PS3

Spoiler

since I've got gamefly this month

Your good. :lol

Just as I got the privileges I thought I'd create the OT. :lol

 

[Mush]

Just as I got the privileges I thought I'd create the OT. :lol

I was just about to mention that. :lol

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[Gary Whitta]

360 version here.

 

[jambo]

PC, Day 1!

 

[Net_Wrecker]

LIKED the demo, didn't LOVE it like the Burnout Paradise Demo so I'll probably pick this up when it's cheap (or for $40 on Black Friday)

 

[Sai-kun]

360 version here.

This game has deadmau5! So I know it'll kick ass. :lol I'm hyped for this.

 

[Alex Connolly]

Looking forward to it! PS3 here. Was initially cool on the game after playing the demo...but warmed to it after a few rounds. Autolog will make this a bit of an addictive experience.

As much as I loved the old Hot Pursuits, I think Criterion got it right with Burnout 2: Point of Impact's chase mode. That, and the game itself, was the stuff of dreams.

 

[big_z]

what was the genral gaf consensus on the demo? i tried it and thought it pretty bad.

 

[scandisk_]

Guys, I haven't been following the game but where are the Ferraris? Seriously

 

[Stackboy]

Think I'm going to wait for impressions and reviews. Don't want to get burnt, thinking it's going to be like Burnoutaradise.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Guys, I haven't been following the game but where are the Ferraris? Seriously

No one knows the whole story. But this is the reason that Ferrari's ended up in Shift

Dear Doug,

Electronic Arts developed a DLC for Need For Speed Shift including 10 cars from Ferrari, thanks to a sub-license with Microsoft, holder of the exclusive Ferrari content on Xbox360 and Xbox Live. Electronic Arts does not have a license with Ferrari and can therefore not develop Ferrari 3D cars for PC, Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii or DS, or other platforms, mobile platforms included.

Regards,
Ferrari.com Staff

http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/1054146.page

 

[JdFoX187]

First NFS game I'll have bought Day One since Most Wanted. Love they're going back to the roots of the series. Demo was really fun. Xbox 360 version here.

 

[bathala]

Is GAF going to have a list of GT for the autolog mode

 

[Mush]

Still haven't decided what platform to get it on. Since it's a Criterion game I'm assuming PS3 is the lead, correct?

 

[SolidSnakex]

Still haven't decided what platform to get it on. Since it's a Criterion game I'm assuming PS3 is the lead, correct?

Probably but they're identical according to DigitalFoundry.

 

[Pandemic]

Is GAF going to have a list of GT for the autolog mode

I was thinking that, I did a similar thing on the Need for Speed forums,
http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/3249417.page

:lol

 

[Noisepurge]

does this have splitscreen multiplayer or just online?

 

[Pandemic]

does this have splitscreen multiplayer or just online?

From what I know, it's only Online Multiplayer which supports 8 players including yourself.

 

[scandisk_]

No one knows the whole story. But this is the reason that Ferrari's ended up in Shift



http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/1054146.page

Thanks snake

Makes you think why EA has been very protective of their Porsche License.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

If i'm going to get a version of this game, it will be PC. If.

...Or just rent it on 360.

 

[pixelpushr]

Is GAF going to have a list of GT for the autolog mode

This would be awesome since I doubt anyone on my friends list will buy this.

 

[Pandemic]

Hey guys, I've just created a new thread in the Online section of the forums, it'll be used for people to add others for Autolog
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=412458

Just post your console and online ID and I'll add it to the list, so it's easier for everyone.

 

[G_Berry]

Looking forward to this. Demo was ace!

 

[UFRA]

Wasn't too happy with the demo, but I will be getting this regardless.

PS3 version here.

 

[mescalineeyes]

OP thread titles are getting worse and worse.

and yeah, totally excited for this.

 

[Suzzopher]

Looking forward to this. Got this and Assassin's Creed on pre-order for next week, can't wait

 

[UnluckyKate]

Hype. PS3 version of course.

 

[Omiee]

obviously im getting the pc version, man cant wait for this.
hope it supports my g25

 

[UFRA]

OP thread titles are getting worse and worse.

Well, it's Pandemic's first OT and first thread all in one. Some slack can be given here.

We could collaborate and come up with a better one though. I think a play on Autolog would be good for this game. I think we can all agree that throughout the previews in this game, Autolog is constantly the focus that the devs keep bringing up.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit |OT| Forcing social networking down your throat

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit |OT| Where Autolog makes friends, so you don't have to

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit |OT| I can't think of a third example

Creative minds of GAF....go!

 

[Goldrusher]

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit |OT| Catch Me If You Can


Anyway, PS3 here. Demo was nice, felt like the old NFS with a little Outrun thrown in. Not a bad mix.
Sucks it's not 60fps, but oh well.

 

[Mar]

I'm all over this like a guy who's all over something.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Great work on the OP.

I will get the game on the 360 but if the price comes down a bit.
I wanted to play splitscreen or lan play but it does not have it (AGAIN GRRR @ Criterion).

But demo was great, plays great, looks great.
So I'll bet it will be a great game but just not right now for me.

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

PS3 version for me. It's a Christmas present though, so gonna have to wait a while to play it!

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

360 for me, but I'll get this as a Christmas gift. I thought the demo was really solid.

 

[Pandemic]

OP thread titles are getting worse and worse.

and yeah, totally excited for this.

Sorry, I don't have a very creative mind. :lol

I'm all for changing it, I just don't know what to change it to. :lol

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

Sorry, I don't have a very creative mind. :lol

I'm all for changing it, I just don't know what to change it to. :lol

I thought it was good.

don't worry, I got your back.

 

[mescalineeyes]

Sorry, I don't have a very creative mind. :lol

I'm all for changing it, I just don't know what to change it to. :lol

you are not the worst offender.
the OP itself is great though! thank you so much for taking the time to make it!

 

[Pandemic]

:lol

Thanks for the positive feedback. :]

 

[Captain N]

I think I'll be getting this for the PS3.

 

[Noisepurge]

Shame for no splitscreen

I hope it atleast has custom soundtracks for some OG Hot Pursuit tracks like

Aquilla 303: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7CLMyQA9x8
Romulus 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmYGdKsdaDc

 

[dark10x]

Conflicted by this game.

I want 60 fps, so the PC version seems like the best fit, but the community and online features seem critical to this game and the PC version will definitely be lacking there (at least in my case).

 

[Anticitizen One]

damn I havent bought a NFS game since the original Hot Pursuit on Playstation back in '97

 

[AmericanNinja]

Cant wait, pre-ordering this game soon.