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dystopian supercars from the world of tomorrow

Hello world, I am concerned. Perhaps even troubled. I am troubled by the implications of the video game experience that is Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit , or rather by the world in which it takes place. It is the story of the fictional world of Seacrest County, a familiar world to be sure and an unremarkable place one might assume by first glance. Very photogenic, good racing lines and a super keen police force. However not all is as it seems here dear reader, don't be fooled by the glossy exterior and the high incidence of high speed traffic violations, something is very wrong here in Seacrest County and I intend to get to the heart of it. For you see I believe the makers of this game may have pulled a masterstroke on us the gaming public. Oh yes I believe against all probability and likelihood that Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is, not merely the racing game it purports to be. Oh no no, let's go down this rabbit hole...