fair enough.

Shouldn't THEY be convincing us to buy the game, not the other way around? This is an abusive relationship I'm not getting involved in.

I'm going to be downloading this game as soon as its available on the eShop, I hope they bring the DLC over but the game is amazing as it is now anyway (exactly as it should be imo, DLC only being additional & not a critical piece of the game) so I'll still be enjoying a great game either way.

@Grubdog Honestly, they've already convinced us, it's our turn to do our share.

Somebody noticed it before in the previous post's comments. I'm glad the updated article is here.

I haven't played a Need for Speed game in years (Shift is the last one I remember), but Criterion's Buronout Paradise was awesome, so I'm certainly going to have a long look at this.

It seems fair to me, they've definitely got a point.
What I found pretty unfair, on the other hand, is the full price, which is likely to be.
You know, it happens that a Wii U owner is a PS3 owner or 360, or both, and could buy the game at a lower price, and the Wii U version should be 29,99, simple as that.

@SuperCharlie78 You don't know how money works, do you?

I hate racing games (excluding top-down racing games), but loved the original Burnout. Is this game for me?

@FineLerv If you loved Burnout this is the perfect game for you, yes.

Well I'm getting it, so you can't blame me!

Game is picking up good reviews on other sites/press. Looking forward to seeing NL's review

Not understanding why devs are dissing the Wii U for dlc and every other console gets support with no questions asked.Are people seriously concerned because Wii U sales are tanking bad ?

I've done my bit.

@SpaceApe I think a large part of it is that there are tons more PS3s and 360s out there. Those systems have been around for, what, 7 years or so.

I bought the game yesterday and love it. I plan on checking out the Co-Driver mode with my wife tonight. I also have the PS3 version and the Wii U version looks much better.

Well I'll be supporting them as soon as I see it on the eShop!

@L-Lawliet
No I don't, would you tell me please?
I do know how third parties support works on Nintendo home consoles though, especially EA.
They port Mass Effect 3 while PS3 and 360 users get Mass Effect Trilogy, then the pointless Wii U port performs poor sales, and they say Nintendo fans are not keen to buy AAA third parties games.
The same old story.

It has been on eShop since yesterday, people...

@Dr_42o not if you live in PAL regions it isn't.

Make it widely available,and I'll buy it.

@WiiLovePeace Well, isn't that a shame...

It sounds like gamers are harrassing the wrong people to me.
It's the publishers that green light any dlc not the developers.
No doubt Criterion would like bring dlc to NFS, they like the WiiU, its EA that doesn't thier publisher. However if NFS ws to sell really well then even EA might have to relent and alow Criterion to bring dlc to NFS.

I am personally putting Good 3rd party titles before first party games at the moment when it comes to buying games, Nintendo will be releasing games what ever happens but 3rd party publishers are looking for reasons to abandon the WiiU and the only way to show them we want 3rd party titles is buy buying thier games.

@Grubdog Seriously.

"Buy the game, and then maybe you'll get the content we're giving to our other, favorite customers."

No, how about you promise me the content that everyone else is getting, and then maybe I'll buy the game.

And don't give me that "But they're a business, blah, blah, blah.." excuse. Businesses are more successful when they try to please their customers.

I bought Most Wanted U yesterday. It's a polished game that takes advantage of most of the Wii U's unique features. It's totally worth the money. Buy it.

@gsnap Like @GiftedGimp said, I'm pretty sure it's EA's choice as the publisher wether or not they want to pay to put DLC on the Wii U.

So I'm not surprised at this.

And it's only 30 on their store for the next week or so....no reason not to get it, right?

@Dr_42o Isn't only $29 right now?

Interesting to note that NONE of the developers and NONE of the gameplay footage have mentioned or even complained one bit about the use of Digital Triggers. A lot of 'Gamers' chat biscuits, or are just hating for hating's sake, and it's both tiresome and pathetic. I said from the start that this wasn't the issue certain people made it out to be at all, and I've been proven right.

@Dr_42o Not really, its only a day or so away, so its no big deal haha

@dragon_rider correct. For anyone in the USA or Canada it is selling for $30 on the Origin shop right now, so buy up!

Origin is selling this direct for $29.99
NO reason not to get it at that price!!
I've had some qualms about not having DLC planned, but they went all out in supporting WiiU. This is not a quick and dirty port. It is the first 3rd party game with MiiVerse support.
I don't like the DLC thing AT ALL.
But for $30 I'll definitely support what the Dev did. EVERYONE should if they want more devs to put their hearts into a WiiU game.

@gsnap
That's not fair, think about it. If only 5000 people actually pick this game up then there isn't very much point in utilising resources to offer the DLC to a miniscule number of people the majority of whom probably wouldn't buy it anyway.

I'd say this is the moment.
If we want companies to take WiiU seriously we need a huge effort to support this game. Operation Rainfall big. Tell your friends on facebook. Get people to order. Show 3rd parties the WiiU has fans who will respond when they bring their A game!

This is an opportunity.
We've complained through a whole generation of Wii that 3rd parties gave us inferior crap. When they do bring us a superior version, do we support it? Or do we prove that they've been right to give us inferior ports for a generation!

I don't known if I'll love this game, I'm frustrated by the DLC, but I recognize this is the moment! Do we put up or shut up?
I for one want to send the message that when Nintendo gets a superior version of a game that has been lovingly made, that it is wanted , loved, and supported by the players!

I'm getting this game so they've got my support from day one!

Sounds like a fair cop. This is one of those games though I'll only pick up if I'm looking for a good new racing game so sorry guys. Unless anyone here wants to buy it for me and help all the NFS fans get their DLC?

Bought it yesterday...Love it!

I've got the money in my eshop account so I can download it this friday, so I hope others show their support too!

My decade long EA boycott prevents me from buying this game. I suppose I can just play Burnout 2 (GC).

Although I may not be able to buy this game, i have a request, Criterion.
Advertise the game. And maybe put in the Wii U, telling them that the Wii U, due to it's awesomeness is where you'll get the best experience.
Still going to try to get this on their Facebook page.

@VolcanoFlames
Seriously. I want to support this game but can't find it since stores are barely getting any copies and aren't even putting them on the shelves. Although your request should go to EA since they're the ones that handle the advertising aspect.

Dont really care for DLC myself but still going to get this game. Have it on the Vita and it was impressive enough on that machine!

That just makes things worse. If you want the DLC, buying the Wii U version of the game would be a gamble.

WiiU looking good for driving genre: sonic racing, f-zero, need for speed, mariokart, project cars happy me.

hang on: is this out in England already?

DLC is the last thing on my mind when purchasing a game. Just bought NFS and enjoying it! Doing my part to invest in 3rd party games, as long as they warrant a buy or peek my interest. If DLC comes then great, if not, no biggie.

@3dbrains no it gets released on the 22nd of March. So a day away, basically.

And what if you support the game for that reason, but it still doesn't get the DLC? cue Duck Hunt dog's laugh

I'm going to buy NFS from the Origin store on Friday. $30 is just too good a deal to pass up.

I don't get why this is even an issue.... Think about this: you make a product that you want people to enjoy. You take the time to optimize it, not needing to necessarily, for a new audience and take a risk doing so. Why....on God's green earth would you take money out of your pocket to make additions that you won't profit from? Developers, and yes EA as well, are people too.

What's the deal with Origin? Do you get a hard copy?

@Metal_Slugger Yeah, its a hard copy so I've heard. Free shipping too. Guess they want the game in peoples hands hence the cheaper price.

Ok thanks I wasn't sure it looks like some sort of "cloud" service.

Bought two copies thanks for the heads up guys!

@Metal_Slugger That's so unfair, here in France they sell it full price. They should have done it worldwide!!!!

When I went on the Origin store it had gone back up to $60, so I missed out.

I'd really like to get the game too, but having just bought MH3U, Lego City and wanting to get Lugi's Mansion 2 I just can't splash out another $60.