Burnout (Xbox)

Burnout originally appeared in late 2001 on the PS2 and caused a bit of a kerfuffle, what, with its encouragement of reckless driving at high speeds through busy traffic, just for kicks. Quick, close the arcades! Ban all fun! And hold your horses, because Burnout turned out to be about as threat ... more >>

Burnout (GameCube)

Burnout caused something of a stir when it made its debut in November 2001. A game that quite obviously sprang from the arcades, Burnout was supposedly the latest game to corrupt our nation’s youth, with its representation of wreckless driving and lovingly-replayed crashes and collisions.

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Burnout (PS2)

If you’re a thrill-seeking, racing game fanatic, then Burnout for the PlayStation 2 is your kind of game. Gran Turismo 3 this is not. Burnout is an arcade-style racer with a big emphasis on spectacular crashes. Simple controls, massive powerslides, and delicious visuals. If that sounds good, you ... more >>

Burnout 2: Point of Impact (Xbox)

Is Burnout 2: Point of Impact the fastest driving game around? We think so. Having played the PS2 and GameCube versions until our heads hurt, we looked forward to the Xbox version with some glee. A few extras had been promised, and surely Microsoft's powerhouse of a console could deliver the goo ... more >>

Burnout 2: Point of Impact (GameCube)

After the PlayStation 2 sequel to the incredibly popular Burnout was released in October 2002, an appearance on GameCube was inevitable. It’s taken some seven months, but it’s happened and it’s one of the platform’s biggest titles of 2003. But is it an enhanced super version or merely a direct p ... more >>

Burnout 2: Point of Impact (PS2)

One year on from the release of the original Burnout and a sequel comes careering along, bringing with it the same high velocity, no-strings-attached arcade racing. Ever heard the old adage 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it, just add more options and stuff'? Well, maybe not, but you get the pic ... more >>

Burnout 3: Takedown (Xbox)

Thank heavens that the all-powerful EA claimed Burnout series creator Criterion for itself, snapping up the developer in a wise move in early 2004. Just think, if Burnout had remained with the unfortunate Acclaim, Burnout 3 may not have made an appearance. Oh dear.

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Burnout 3: Takedown (PS2)

With hindsight, EA's assimilation of Burnout series creator Criterion was no little blessing. Picture the scene: Burnout 3 is on Acclaim's release schedule, but as September approaches, the publisher goes belly up and the game doesn't appear on the shelves. The horror, the horror.

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Burnout Legends (PSP)

It all began in 2001 on the PS2. As if from nowhere, along came a game which shunned glossy graphics and licensed car manufacturers in favour of high speed, sweaty-handed, twitchy arcade race action. Developed by Criterion and published by Acclaim, Burnout had an intensity unmatched at the time, ... more >>

Burnout Dominator (PS2)

Dominate roads built for speed and sweep aside your duelling rivals with a searing display of reflexes, nerve and fearless racing. Steel yourself for a high octane headrush through a new World Tour. Master the handling of each class of ride and burn your trail across a panorama of open and urban ... more >>

Burnout Dominator (PSP)

Dominate roads built for speed and sweep aside your duelling rivals with a searing display of reflexes, nerve and fearless racing. Steel yourself for a high octane headrush through a new World Tour. Master the handling of each class of ride and burn your trail across a panorama of open and urban ... more >>