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IGN:Need for Speed: The Run Review

IGN:In the time it's taken Black Box to make Need for Speed: The Run, we've had three other awesome NFS titles from other developers. While that's great for fans, it kind of spoiled Black Box's return to form. Need for Speed: The Run feels like a traditional NFS game, released after the franchise had already redefined itself.

Hufandpuf4540d ago

I couldn't even beat the demo. The avalanche was overpowered.

princejb1344540d ago

i beat the demo, definitely not a purchase
nfs series has went down hill since most wanted
they should do a underground 3 or most wanted 2

saladthieves4540d ago

I wish EA focused on better series...like The Burnout series or something...awesome games.

one2thr4540d ago

How about another BLACK

Terarmzar4540d ago

NFS Most wanted is my favorite NFS game.
I wish they would go back to what it really use to be, or just let it die.

rjdofu4540d ago

^^^ not sure if serious.

da_2pacalypse4540d ago

Bodycount was the spiritual successor to black... and look how that turned out... a rushed game that EA wanted to put out before the horde of games -_-

cochise3134540d ago

@ zeroreloaded

You're disgusting. Stop being stupid.

Spitfire_Riggz4540d ago

Need for speed underground definitely

mynameisEvil4540d ago

@ one2thr
There was another Black, at least a spiritual successor. Stuart Black quit the team mid-way through development, but Bodycount's always open to you.

SoapShoes4540d ago

It went downhill after Hot Pursuit 2 with the Underground series. A game known for exotics and cop chases goes ricer? Give me a break!

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badz1494540d ago

it screams mediocrity! WTH happen? Hot Pursuit was good and FYI EA, avalanche and NFS just don't fit together!

superrey194540d ago

@Zeroreloaded

Your account isn't even a week old and you're already down to 3 bubbles...

nix4539d ago (Edited 4539d ago )

i think the new NFS: Hot Pursuit should have got around 7 too.. it wasn't that great you know.

Most Wanted indeed was great. i still have vivid memories of the chase scenes down the park... the golf course... the forest. wow.

RedDead4539d ago

That was one of the shi*ist racist jokes i've ever heard

Kurt Russell4539d ago

Dump this franchise, breathe some life into Road Rash!

Gamer19824539d ago

NFS has gone downhill as they pump out 2 every year. We need a new Burnout Paradise instead.

zero_cool4539d ago

You & me both lolz!...I've been waiting for the announcement of nfs underground 3 from eons!

Cheers Gamers & Happy Gaming!

Perjoss4539d ago

"they should do a underground 3 or most wanted 2"

Most Wanted was fantastic, although it has not aged too well so I totally agree on a sequel. But I can't help thinking that the handling on NFS games has become way too Ridge Racer for my liking.

TheDareDevil4539d ago

@da_2pacalypse

Bodycount was published by Codemasters. What u talkin bout?

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Hanif-8764540d ago (Edited 4540d ago )

The only good Need For Speed Game is NFS: Underground 2 and i'm patiently waiting for the next installment. So whats the progress on NFS: Underground 3 EA?

Faztkiller4540d ago

I agree Underground 2 by far the best imo

SoapShoes4540d ago

Underground series sucked compared to Hot Pursuit and High Stakes. Heck even Porsche Unleashed.

TroySoul4539d ago

It came out 6 years ago. It's called Most Wanted. Ever heard of it?

Knushwood Butt4540d ago

The demo was ass.

I think I lost interest before it was even over.

Shinuz4540d ago

Completely agree with you

saladthieves4540d ago

I beat the demo. I had mixed feelings about it. I'll be honest, this will be another pass once again.

I honestly don't know how EA keeps on milking the hell out of this franchise, and how on earth they're not getting tired of the milk.

They've tried every genre from arcade, to simulation. But it's like they never settle down.

morkendo4540d ago (Edited 4540d ago )

THE RUN feel like mostwanted on ice. glad the run have no black list to climb.

The Run feels like a traditional NFS game.

OH REALLY?? if it was TRADITIONAL it would play and feel like HIGH STAKES OR HOTPURSUIT 2 then.

I agree with u egidem i'll pass on this one as well.
8 NFS games i've passed on since HOTPURSUIT 2

IF criterion make hotpursuit 3 hopefully its not injuntion with burnout style DRIFTING AROUND CORNERS.
thats RIIIIGE RAAACER STYLE.

MastaMold4539d ago

How about NFS Carbon? That was ok too right

R6ex4539d ago

After playing the demo, I won't be buying because the driving itself just simply lack feel. As a driver, I want to get feedback from the bumps of the roads, the screeching rubber, the g-forces of Shift 2 and the authentic feel of GT5 or Forza cars. Sadly, there's none in The Run.

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Acquiescence4540d ago (Edited 4540d ago )

Knew it wouldn't bode well for the final product. Oh well, there's always the next Hot Pursuit game by Criterion in 2012 (hopefully).

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Ranking the Need for Speed games - from the bad to the great

Paul writes: "Without further ado, here is my list of the best and worst Need For Speed games in the history of the world! I'll run worst to best, so if you want to know which is the best ever Need for Speed game, you’ll have to read on."

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OneEyedSteve1716d ago

Most wanted 2012 imo was awful, on PS3 the graphics are dreadful, and the crash cam was very annoying. Rival is the worst imo, hated that game. My favourite is Hot Pursuit, great game. Also Shift 1&2 are really good.

OnlyThoseOnTheFence1716d ago

High Stakes will always be my favorite. Great cars, great music, and you could see through the windows which was pretty mind-blowing at the time. Best of all it was ricer-free.

steven83r1716d ago

Lame. The list doesn't even include any of the originals. NFS 1 and NFS hot Pursuit 1998. Must be a youngster who created the list.

CYALTR1715d ago

He clearly stated that being this was an Xbox centered site he was going to limit his list to games that released on some form of Xbox. He also stated he had been playing them since OG PLaystation, so pretty sure he's not a "youngster"

Retroman1716d ago (Edited 1716d ago )

From my personal experience NFS I personally don't like.......
The Worst : Underground 2 , Carbon, Prostreets, Undercover, Porche unleashed, Nitro, NFS World, 2012 Mostwanted, Rivals, 2015 Reboot last but not least Paycrap.
Best NFS I personally like :
All ps1 NFS : HighStakes (the best) including NFS 3 Hotpursuit , ps2 Hotpursuit 2 (Excellent game ) ..Underground ( Best so far)
2005 Mostwanted ( Excellent game) Shift 1/2 (Spectacular) remind me of GT , 2010 Hotpursuit Great game but race Waaaaaaay to long in my personal opinion . Last but not least The Run . these are my favorite NFS titles .
After The Run in my personal opinion NFS went down hill fast with Open world mapping crap, always online, multiplayer crap, alldrive, drifting in every freaking corners, no gripping anymore,autolog. None of this crapfest is NFS original formula. until Ea contract Ghost Games to return the original formula back in NFS it will always be Shitty game.

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10 Hollywood Actors You (Probably) Didn’t Know Voiced Video Game Characters

10 Hollywood Actors You (Probably) Didn’t Know Voiced Video Game Characters.

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blackblades2947d ago

Plenty of them that does VO for video games and animated films like batman movies.

GigawattConduit2947d ago

Huh, didn't know Steve Carrell did video games. That feels just so weird. Already knew Magneto was in Fable 3, but it took me a while to place him.

SpinalRemains1382947d ago

Don't step on Christopher Walken's lawn.

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Top 5 Cool Online Car Racing Games

You come to right place to know about Top 5 Cool Online Car Racing Games. These "Top 5" are asked from different gamers of different countries and then we create the list of Top 5 Car Games. Remember these games are listed Single-player and Multi-player both. Here is the list:

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Matt6663482d ago

Burnout Paradise, enough said.

Immorals3482d ago

Revenge is better any day, shame the online is as dead as a dodo :(

pop_tarts3482d ago

Have to agree with Matt here

Rebel_Scum3482d ago (Edited 3482d ago )

Wow 4/5 games listed are Need for Speed games. Nice variety...not.

Personally I would add Daytona USA. When that was released on xbox live there was a fairly decent community playing this game.