Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2010

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== Demo ==
 
== Demo ==
  
The Need for Speed Hot Pursuit demo is scheduled for release on October 26th, on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Live Marketplace. Players will get a chance to try out the new Autolog system and get 500 bounty in the full version. The PC version is not planned.
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The Need for Speed Hot Pursuit demo was released on October 26th, on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Live Marketplace. Players got a chance to try out the new Autolog system and get 500 bounty in the full version. The PC version was not released. The demo ended on November 9th.
  
  
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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is set in Seacrest County, an entirely open world map which is four times larger than Paradise City, seen in Burnout Paradise.
 
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is set in Seacrest County, an entirely open world map which is four times larger than Paradise City, seen in Burnout Paradise.
  
With its vast open-world, Seacrest County is the perfect place to get your fix for high-speed racing (or chasing) action. There are several diverse locales throughout – coast, desert, forest, and mountain – with unique features to provide each side of the law with certain benefits and challenges. One strong suggestion we'd make is to drive around the county a few times on your own before taking part in any pursuits. Get familiar with the beautiful scenery and its many hidden shortcuts.
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<blockquote>With its vast open-world, Seacrest County is the perfect place to get your fix for high-speed racing (or chasing) action. There are several diverse locales throughout – coast, desert, forest, and mountain – with unique features to provide each side of the law with certain benefits and challenges. One strong suggestion we'd make is to drive around the county a few times on your own before taking part in any pursuits. Get familiar with the beautiful scenery and its many hidden shortcuts.</blockquote>
  
 
'''There are four types of areas:'''
 
 
[http://hotpursuit.needforspeed.com/sites/hotpursuit.needforspeed.com/files/SC_Coast.jpg '''COAST'''] - With sun-soaked beaches, blue water, and picturesque ocean scenery in the background, try to keep your focus on the road ahead, or else you'll find yourself in the crosshairs of the boys (and girls) in blue very quickly.
 
 
[http://hotpursuit.needforspeed.com/sites/hotpursuit.needforspeed.com/files/SC_Desert.jpg '''DESERT'''] - Even though you're surrounded by miles and miles of sand and dust, Seacrest County's Finest know exactly where to hide so they can spring out and catch you with very little effort.
 
 
[http://hotpursuit.needforspeed.com/sites/hotpursuit.needforspeed.com/files/SC_Forest.jpg '''FOREST'''] - Majestic trees, wildlife, log cabins, and all the comforts of rural living in Seacrest County were spoiled when the racers came to town, blasting through the formerly-quiet streets with their V8-10-12 sports cars.
 
 
[http://hotpursuit.needforspeed.com/sites/hotpursuit.needforspeed.com/files/SC_Mountain.jpg '''MOUNTAIN'''] - Snow-capped mountains and winding roads mean you'd better be careful with your car, or you'll end up careening into (if you’re lucky) a guardrail.
 
  
 
== Game features ==
 
== Game features ==
 
*[[Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2010 Car List|Car list]]
 
*[[Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2010 Car List|Car list]]

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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is the upcoming 16th installment in the long-running Need for Speed series of racing games in development by Criterion Games (best known as the makers of the Burnout series) and published by Electronic Arts. Announced in early 2010, the installment is being described as a "revolutionary" addition to NFS and is supposed to capture the nostalgic style and feel of Need for Speed Hot Pursuit while containing more advanced gameplay and modern graphics.


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Summary

  • Developer: Criterion Games
  • Publisher: Electronic Arts
  • Release dates: November 16th 2010 (North America) and November 19th 2010 (Europe)
  • Available on: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii


Gameplay

High-speed police chases and exotic cars, the defining elements of Hot Pursuit, will definitely be featured. Primarily inspired by the original Need for Speed on 3DO, it'll feature full career modes for both racer and cop, with both sides having their own power-ups such as calling for roadblocks and radar jamming. It'll also feature a social networking feature dubbed "Autolog". An experience system called "Bounty" has been confirmed, although this is unrelated to the bounty seen in Need for Speed Most Wanted. Criterion has described it as more realistic than Burnout Paradise, but less than a simulator, such as Need for Speed SHIFT.


Demo

The Need for Speed Hot Pursuit demo was released on October 26th, on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Live Marketplace. Players got a chance to try out the new Autolog system and get 500 bounty in the full version. The PC version was not released. The demo ended on November 9th.


Setting

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is set in Seacrest County, an entirely open world map which is four times larger than Paradise City, seen in Burnout Paradise.

With its vast open-world, Seacrest County is the perfect place to get your fix for high-speed racing (or chasing) action. There are several diverse locales throughout – coast, desert, forest, and mountain – with unique features to provide each side of the law with certain benefits and challenges. One strong suggestion we'd make is to drive around the county a few times on your own before taking part in any pursuits. Get familiar with the beautiful scenery and its many hidden shortcuts.


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