Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is pure over-the-top driving entertainment. The cars and environments are gorgeous, the crashes are spectacular, and the new Autolog feature breathes new life into the time-honored tradition of video game competition among friends. The single-player races can become somewhat repetitive and there are some presentation issues, but overall, Hot Pursuit is a blast. If you’re looking for a high-octane racer that grabs on tight but doesn’t take itself too seriously, give this one a shot.

That being said, the fact that all of my complaints are of a rather minor nature, only confirms the quality of Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit. Because, apart from the shameless in-game advertising by means of some misplaced billboards, there aren't many more things to complain about in Hot Pursuit. It's an exemplary arcade racer with excellent visuals, addictive, versatile gameplay, tight controls and an online component that is as simple as it is brilliant. The return of the traditional Need For Speed vibe only adds to the enjoyment, and it instantly washes away most of the foul taste left by ga...

The decision to let Criterion tackle the Need for Speed franchise has paid off massively. They’ve produced one of the simplest, yet endlessly engrossing racers of the generation, which is all down to their superb ability to balance how each race plays out. The sense of speed will have fans harking back to Burnout, and the cop chases steal the show by some way. At a time where a certain simulation racing game decided to launch itself, Hot Pursuit should be seen as an antidote for Sony’s re...

I was in a large branded supermarket – whose name shall not be uttered – the other day, browsing the electrical section – you know, testing my willpower and what not. It was then when I noticed a small young child wandering aimlessly around the aisles. Desperately looking for his parents. Completely and utterly lost. For all intents and purposes, we’ll call that supermarket ‘the racing genre’ – what a ridiculous name for a supermarket! – and we’ll call that small young child...