Electronic Arts have bought the rights to publish Criterion's race-fest Burnout 3, leaving Acclaim trailing behind in second place. Ready. Set. Click.

Acclaim have been shunned of the podium, as money-filled Electronic Arts have scooped the rights to publish one of gaming's most anticipated titles, Burnout 3. The company also own the rights to publish the "Burnout" series; so all future sequels will be handled by EA. It's not currently known why the publishing duties have switched hands- but word is that an official announcement is to be made within the next few weeks. More as we get it.