Editing Need for Speed (section)

====''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit'' (2010)====
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[[File:GamesCom 2010 (4905751064).jpg|thumb|Promotion of ''[[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010 video game)|Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit]]'' at [[Gamescom]] 2010.]]
''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit'' was developed by British games developer Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts in 2010.<ref name="Joystiq">{{cite web |url=http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/14/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-races-to-retail-november-16/ |title=Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit races to retail November 16 |author=David Hinkle |date=June 14, 2010 |publisher=Joystiq |access-date=June 14, 2010 |archive-date=June 17, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100617040527/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/14/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-races-to-retail-november-16/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It focuses on racing and police chases rather than car customization. The game won many awards at the E3 2010, including "Best Racing Game", becoming the first game in the ''NFS'' series since the original ''Hot Pursuit'' to win an [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] award.

There were over 60 cars, most available to both racers and cops, but a few were exclusive to either side.<ref name="interview1">{{cite web|url=http://www.needforspeed.com/post/nfsron-talks-hp-creative-director |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624100853/http://www.needforspeed.com/post/nfsron-talks-hp-creative-director |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 24, 2010 |title=NFSRon Talks to HP Creative Director |author=NFSKirk |date=June 22, 2010 |publisher=[[Electronic Arts]] |access-date=June 24, 2010}}</ref> Unlike previous ''NFS'' titles, there was no customization, and the game takes place in a fictional rural area called Seacrest County, which the "free roam" feature lets you explore. ''Hot Pursuit'' allows play as either police or racer. The game also features many weapons, with some exclusive to the cops or racers. The biggest feature introduced was Autolog, which tracked player progressions and recommended events to play. In addition to its statistical system, Autolog also features [[Facebook]]-like speedwalls where players can post their comments and photos while in the game. ''Hot Pursuit'' has received some of the best reviews of the series.

The ''Limited Edition'' gives players exclusive access to the [[Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione]] and Ford [[Shelby GT500]]. Various downloadable content was released for the game.

A remastered version of the game, ''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered'', was released in November 2020 for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], [[Nintendo Switch]], and Microsoft Windows.<ref name="polygon-nfshpr">{{cite web|last1=Good|first1=Owen S.|title=Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered launches with cross-play next month|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/5/21502305/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-remastered-release-date-ps4-xbox-one-nintendo-switch-pc-criterion-stellar|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|access-date=2020-10-06|date=2020-10-05|df=dmy-all|archive-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005210114/https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/5/21502305/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit-remastered-release-date-ps4-xbox-one-nintendo-switch-pc-criterion-stellar|url-status=live}}</ref> It features cross-platform multiplayer, enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, all main DLC from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, the return of Autolog, and 4K support for PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One X, and Windows.<ref name="polygon-nfshpr"/>