My day just got a lot worse and now I’m going to drag you down with me!
Racing fans know the name Criterion very well. The developer is responsible for the beloved Burnout series and a return to form for Need for Speed. Arcade racing and Criterion go hand in hand, and that’s why the following news breaks my heart.

There is one Nintendo franchise I would love to come back with a fresh coat of paint. It’s the only real racing series Nintendo has, besides Mario Kart. I’m talking of, yeah, you guessed it: F-Zero.
Turns out Nintendo asked Criterion to make a new one for the launch of the WiiU. This obviously didn’t happen. Alex Wards from Criterion now confirmed to Nintendo Life that this was due to prior commitments (probably Need for Speed).

It’s unlikely that Criterion would do it now, with the WiiU not doing so well and them already working on a new IP. So… sorry guys, I need a moment. Gotta let the tears flow from time to time…