Electronic Arts kicked off its E3 press conference with a brand new game announcement in the Need for Speed series. Featuring cop car chases, pickups and developed by Criterion, the new game shall be known hereafter as Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.

Need for Speed in a "Criterion game style" is the aim, with players taking on the roles of both racers and cops. Only functionality will provide livestreams of information on friends and recommend ways to play with them. If they beat your high scores, you'll be alerted, and they may even get on your "Wanted" list, making them deadly enemies.

The game is due out November 16. Keep checking back for more E3 news!

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