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Burnout

Burnout

Console: Microsoft Xbox
TV Standard: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Criterion Games
Publisher(s): Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Release Date: 2002-08-30
Co-op: No
ESRB: E - Everyone
Type: Racing
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Burnout is a racing game that was developed by Criterion Games and published by Acclaim Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation 2 in North America on 1 November 2001 and in Europe on 16 November 2001. The GameCube and Xbox versions were released a year later in North America on 29 April 2002 and in Europe on 3 May 2002.

Burnout was the first in a series of high-speed racing games noted for over the top crashes and high risk gameplay mechanics. The game's success led to several sequels