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The Sunday Papers
Electronic Arts is reportedly shifting focus away from the Need for Speed and Burnout franchises to prioritize the Battlefield series.
Burnout
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As Criterion rebrands on its 30th anniversary, are its beloved racing franchises like Burnout falling away in the rearview mirror?
EA’s Criterion Games shifts focus entirely to *Battlefield*, leaving racing fans questioning the future of *Burnout* and *Need for Speed*.
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From booksmaxxing to looksmaxxing: Why the viral trends concern some mental health experts
A viral suffix is turning self-optimization into a mental health red flag—experts warn of new 'maxxing' trends
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Criterion’s Future Is Battlefield, but Don’t Forget the Burnout Heritage Within Its Walls
Criterion Games abandons racing franchises as EA pivots studio entirely to *Battlefield*—but nostalgia lingers.
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With Star Wars: Galactic Racer, former Burnout devs have built on N64 and PS2 classics to make what they call "the purest expression of gaming"
A *Star Wars* racer built by *Burnout* veterans is redefining retro gaming’s future—blending arcade thrills with post-war storytelling.