Tag Archives: Criterion Games

Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming to the PC after the console release

Electronic Arts has announced a remastered version of Burnout Paradise. Burnout Paradise Remastered will be coming to consoles on March 16th and the PC version will come to Origin later in 2018, bringing the Big Surf Island add-on to PC players for the very first time. Continue reading Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming to the PC after the console release

Need For Speed: Most Wanted – New Patch Fixes Performance Issues

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At long last everyone; Criterion has released a new patch that fixes the dreadful performance of Need For Speed: Most Wanted. Although we don’t have a changelog for this patch, a quick run (after updating the game) shows significant FPS gains. The big question now is why did it take Criterion three whole months to fix this game and why wasn’t the PC version optimized in the first place. As always, this update will be auto-downloaded next time you run the game. Enjoy! Continue reading Need For Speed: Most Wanted – New Patch Fixes Performance Issues

Need For Speed: Most Wanted – PC Update Fixes SLI/Crossfire Performance Degradation

Need For Speed Most Wanted
Criterion Games has released a new PC update for Need For Speed: Most Wanted. Unfortunately, the changelog is quite small, therefore don’t expect miracles from this minor patch. According to its release notes, the key feature of this update is the fix for the game’s performance degradation when running under SLI and Crossfire configurations. This update will be auto-downloaded and you can view its complete changelog below. Enjoy! Continue reading Need For Speed: Most Wanted – PC Update Fixes SLI/Crossfire Performance Degradation

Criterion is working on the stuttering and framerate issues of Need For Speed: Most Wanted PC

Better late than never I guess. EA has updated its help page regarding the stuttering and framerate issues of Need For Speed: Most Wanted PC, stating that Criterion has been working on resolving them and has made some improvements that will be added in an upcoming PC patch for it. Nothing surprising here as we’ve informed you on our Performance Analysis that this racing game is a mess. Continue reading Criterion is working on the stuttering and framerate issues of Need For Speed: Most Wanted PC

Need For Speed: Most Wanted – PC Performance Analysis

Let’s get one thing straight from the beginning; NFS: Most Wanted is a mess. Seriously now, this is perhaps the worst console port of 2013, and could very well rival Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition in terms of how un-optimized it is for the PC platform. Of course, this could very well change with a proper PC patch. However, this seems unlikely and that’s precisely why we decided to give Criterion some extra weeks before bringing the hammer down on it. Yes, Need For Speed: Most Wanted is an awful port and has major tech issues. Continue reading Need For Speed: Most Wanted – PC Performance Analysis

Need for Speed: Most Wanted – Launch Trailer

Electronic Arts has released the launch trailer for Criterion’s Frostbite 2-powered Chameleon-powered racing game, Need for Speed: Most Wanted. Need for Speed Most Wanted promises to offer players an expansive open world packed with exhilarating action where they can choose their own path to become the Most Wanted. Players will have the freedom to drive anywhere, discover hidden gameplay, take down rivals, challenge friends or just hang out and toy with the cops. The game is scheduled for an October 31st release. Enjoy! Continue reading Need for Speed: Most Wanted – Launch Trailer

Criterion Games would be interested in creating a new Black or Road Rash game

Criterion Games is currently working on the latest NFS part, but did you know that the company – that was made known to most gamers for its Burnout series – is interested in creating a new Black or Road Rash game? That was revealed in an interview with Guardian by Criterion’s creative director Craig Sullivan. Continue reading Criterion Games would be interested in creating a new Black or Road Rash game

Need for Speed: Most Wanted – Gameplay Feature Series 2 – Multiplayer

Electronic Arts has released a new video for Criterion’s upcoming racer, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, that showcases its Multiplayer mode. According to its description, the online mode in NFS: MW will be about friends and fun, as long as by “friends” you mean the people you want to slam off the road and by “fun” you mean intense competition, brutal humiliation and maniac driving. You will be able to pick a car, meet up and laugh your way through a nonstop Playlist of competitive races, events and challenges. Enjoy! Continue reading Need for Speed: Most Wanted – Gameplay Feature Series 2 – Multiplayer

Need For Speed: Most Wanted Gameplay Series #4 – The Most Wanted List

Electronic Arts has released a new episode of its ‘Gameplay Series’ for Criterion’s upcoming racer, Need For Speed: Most Wanted. This video focuses on the cops that will be featured in the game, and how players can overcome roadblocks by taking advantage of the whole city itself. Need For Speed: Most Wanted is currently planned for a November 2nd release on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy! Continue reading Need For Speed: Most Wanted Gameplay Series #4 – The Most Wanted List

Need for Speed: Most Wanted – Gameplay Feature Series #1 – Singleplayer

Electronic Arts has released a new video that showcases the features of the Most Wanted Single Player campaign, as well as Fairhaven City, home to the 10 Most Wanted drivers, who stand in your way of becoming the Most Wanted. According to the company, all cars will be available at the start, meaning that if you can find a car, you will be able to drive it. Players can examine firsthand how the Easy Drive system allows for truly seamless driving experience with no pausing necessary and drive – or go – directly to a race’s starting line, and swap cars and performance mods to suit any condition or driving style, all without ever having to leave gameplay or leaving the open-world behind. Enjoy! Continue reading Need for Speed: Most Wanted – Gameplay Feature Series #1 – Singleplayer