Criterion’s latest opens by simply telling players where the gas and brake pedals are before promptly cutting them loose to rip up the streets of Fairhaven.

Due to the Wii U’s increased memory, Criterion are using assets from the PC version, along with improved lighting and tweaked draw distances. It also supports Miiverse.

Additionally, Electronic Arts are holding a publisher sale with up to 50% off on their titles.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted on Wii U will support off-TV play on the GamePad, but there’s also going to be a new mode called “Co-Driver”.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted is headed to the Wii U next, and the game will support off-TV play on the Wii U GamePad.

Yep, that looks like a Criterion game.

Burnout developer, Criterion, are working on their next Need for Speed game. [Update: trailer added.]