The Need for Speed: The Run Official Car List has begun to be released as the build-up begins for the November launch date. In a similar manner to other recent Need for Speed games, the included cars are being released one at a time, so keep checking back for the latest list of all official cars revealed for the game. Latest update: September 9, 2011. Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 FSI … [Read more...]
Need for Speed Shift 2: Unleashed Review: 7/10
Shift 2 Unleashed, or the game formerly known as Need for Speed Shift 2: Unleashed, is an interesting game as much for the publicity campaign that preceded its launch as for the game itself. Find out more with our Need for Speed Shift 2: Unleashed review. Whether or not you accept it as the 17th in the Need for Speed franchise, the sequel to Need for Speed: Shift was again … [Read more...]
Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Undercover to go offline in August
EA has announced it will shut 17 game servers this year to reduce costs as the games in question have waned in popularity. Amongst the 17 titles being shuttered are three racing games. Need for Speed: Most Wanted for the PC and Xbox 360, and Need for Speed: Undercover for the Playstation Portable will both have the servers for the online side of the game shut on August 11th, … [Read more...]
The ‘Need for Speed European Spokesmodel Search’ gets started
EA and Need for Speed are searching for two ladies with 'boundless energy, an outgoing personality and an edgy style fused with a passion for cars and gaming' in the 2011 'Need for Speed European Spokesmodel Search'. Winners will act as Need for Speed ambassadors throughout 2012 at high profile gaming events, and race events including the FIA GT3 European Championship and … [Read more...]
Need for Speed: The Run – 5 minutes of gameplay
Need for Speed: The Run “Death from Above”
Shift 2 Unleashed – Speedhunters DLC Video
Shift 2 Unleashed Speedhunters DLC now available
The first Downloadable Content for Shift 2 Unleashed, the Speedhunters pack, is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 points, and will be coming to the Playstation Network shortly after the recent problems Sony has been experiencing. The Speedhunters pack features two new career modes, with Drag and Standing Mile options. Both require manual gears to play, and have … [Read more...]
‘Legends Pack’ DLC now available for Shift 2 Unleashed
The new Legends Pack for Shift 2 Unleashed is now available for 800 MS points on the Xbox Live Marketplace, and will be coming to PS3 once Sony have resolved the current problems with the Playstation Network. It features 13 classic cars and five evocative and challenging classic race tracks. It's nice to see some different choices included, perhaps reflecting a more European … [Read more...]
Shift 2 Unleashed ‘Attacking Corners’ video
Shift 2: Unleashed official launch trailer
Shift 2 Unleashed: All tracks and disciplines revealed, just 11 cars left
As Shift 2: Unleashed is almost on store shelves, the final updates are coming out for the disciplines, tracks and cars which will feature in the game, alongside news of rewards for owners of some of the previous Need for Speed games. Endurance racing and FIA GT3 complete the disciplines: One of the final two discplines to be announced is the Endurance Races discpline, for … [Read more...]
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...]
Shift 2: Unleashed Xbox 360 Achievements and PS3 Trophies
Continuing the hectic shedule of revealing more details for Shift 2: Unleashed, here's a handy list of the achievements and trophies available in the game. All looks pretty reasonable! Amateur Reached Driver Level 5 Day Walker Master every location in day or dusk GT1 Champion Beat Jamie Campbell - Walter and win the FIA GT1 World Championship GT3 … [Read more...]