The Need for Speed series has been around since 1994, with 2019's Need for Speed Heat as the last new release in the franchise so far. But we're going back to the past with Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered announced for release in November 2020. Originally developed by Criterion back in 2010, the new version of Need for Speed Hot Pursuit has been developed in … [Read more...]
Final Need for Speed Heat Update Adds Full Cross-Play
It's bittersweet news if you're a fan of Need for Speed Heat. Released in November 2019, it was originally developed by Ghost Games before being taken over by Criterion Games. And now the final Need for Speed Heat update adds full cross-play support, but also marks the end of development on the game. It means the Electronic Arts title, released to commemorate 25 years of the … [Read more...]
Need for Speed Development Returns to Criterion
There's a change coming to the series as Need for Speed development returns to Criterion as the role of Ghost Games changes within the Electronic Arts roster of businesses. Swedish developer Ghost Games has developed the most recent four titles in the Need for Speed Series, with Need for Speed Rivals in 2013, Need for Speed in 2015, Need for Speed Payback in 2017, and Need … [Read more...]
Need for Speed Heat Update Adds Support For Wheels
There's nothing worse than spending money on a wheel and pedal set-up, and then not being able to use it in a game. So it's good that the new Need for Speed Heat update adds support for wheels, finally enabling you to use your set-up on PC and console. You'll need to make sure your equipment is set up before launching Need for Speed Heat, and the steering wheel is assigned … [Read more...]
Need for Speed Heat Official Gameplay Trailer
It's only just been revealed for November 2019, but now there's a Need for Speed Heat official gameplay trailer to enjoy. There are some new details on various elements of racing during the day, when the police and drivers are a bit more restrained in following the rules - and at night, when the gloves come off. You can customise your cars by unlocking parts via Rep … [Read more...]
Need for Speed Heat Revealed for November 2019
One of the most famous franchises in racing games will return this year, with Need for Speed Heat revealed for November 2019. It will be available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One from November 8th, or three days eariler via EA Access and Origin. 25 years after the first game in the series was released, Need for Speed Heat will be based in the new open world of Palm City. During … [Read more...]
Burnout Paradise Remastered Announced for March 2018
It's hard to believe it's been a decade since the original game was released. But now a new generation can experience the combination of arcade races and accidents with Burnout Paradise Remastered announced for release on March 16, 2018, for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. A PC version will also be available later in 2018. The full soundtrack and car list are detailed below, … [Read more...]
Need for Speed No Limits Official Trailer
Need for Speed No Limits Official Trailer. The mobile version of the Need for Speed racing franchise is available to download for free on the iOS App Store and Google Play. … [Read more...]
Need for Speed ‘5 Ways to Play’ Gameplay Trailer
A Need for Speed trailer which explains the 5 ways to play including Speed events, Style events, Build for tuning and customisation, Crew events working with other players and Outlaw which involves taking on the police. Each type of event or challenge will earn you reputation points to level up. And by combining the different styles by building your own modified car, working … [Read more...]
Need for Speed The Run Limited Edition trailer
Need for Speed: The Run – 5 minutes of gameplay
Need for Speed: The Run “Death from Above”
Need for Speed: ProStreet PC Servers to close April 15
If you're a PC gamer still playing Need for Speed ProStreet, you're one of an elite band. Apparently less than 1% of all peak online players across all EA titles are using the ProStreet online servers. As a result, it's been announced that the servers for the PC version will be retired on April 15, 2011. There's no word on the various console versions. So if you want to … [Read more...]
2011 Video Games BAFTAs for F1 2010 and NfS: Hot Pursuit
The 2011 GAME British Academy Video Games awards took place this week, with two of the three nominated racing games claiming the top prizes. In the 'Sport' category, F1 201 was victorious, beating stiff competition from FIFA 11, Football Manager 2011, Pro Evo Soccer 2011, International Cricket 2010 and Gran Turismo 5. An added twist is that the holders of the official F1 … [Read more...]
Shift 2: Unleashed – 4 more tracks, 5 more manufacturers
The Shift 2:Unleashed circuits and manufacturers continue to be revealed as we edge closer to the release date at the end of March - another four tracks and five manufacturers have been revealed this week. Two of the tracks announced appeared in the original Need for Speed: Shift. Ebisu is a tight and twisty real world circuit primarily designed for drifting by drift racer … [Read more...]