Need for Speed skips a year, next game coming in 2015
The Need for Speed series has been annualized for a long time now. However, the franchise needs to get a tune up and will be skipping 2014 altogether.
READ MORE >Need for Speed Rivals adds Koenigsegg One:1, 'the fastest car ever built,' for free
The Koenigsegg Agera One:1 is debuting at the Geneva Auto Show today, and may be "the fastest car ever built." And it's free in Need for Speed Rivals.
READ MORE >"This is nice and all, but I'd really appreciate if they'd patch the PC version not slow down to ..."
see all 2 commentsReport: Unannounced Need for Speed game canceled as Ghost Games suffers layoffs
With an upcoming movie and excellent reviews for Rivals, the Need for Speed franchise seems to be doing quite well. However, Electronic Arts has...
READ MORE >"Sounds like it was just the Surrey office which never released a game. Maybe it just wasn't ..."
see all 4 commentsNeed for Speed Rivals update adds 2015 Mustang
A free update for Need for Speed Rivals adds a 2015 Ford Mustang racer.
READ MORE >"I'd rather they patch the PC version to use more than one core."
see all 4 commentsNeed for Speed Rivals review: the thrill of the chase
Review
The end result is a game with crystal-clear vision and execution. Rivals ends up being a rather unique racing experience--one that isn't meant for everyone, but will be beloved by those that "get" it.
READ MORE >"I'm not saying I will never own a PS4, just won't happen for a while. "
see all 41 commentsNeed for Speed joins EA Sports label
The Need for Speed franchise is switching labels, away from EA's general gaming label to EA Sports. It's in the game now! In many ways, the...
READ MORE >"Yeah, they really did a good job burning through Black Box. Putting QTEs in a racing game in ..."
see all 8 commentsNeed for Speed Rivals joins PS4 launch lineup
Sony may have lost DriveClub for its PS4 launch, but EA is coming to the rescue. Need for Speed Rivals will be the only racing game available on day one.
READ MORE >Need for Speed Wii U and Vita sales don't warrant Rivals ports
Oh, how briefly EA respected the Wii U and Vita as consoles deserving of typical AAA fare. Both received ports of 2012's Need for Speed: Most Wanted but are missing out on this year's entry in the racing series, Rivals. The answer to why was pretty clear, but Rivals develope...
READ MORE >"It was always due to sales, or possibly bad blood between the two companies. Anything that can ..."
see all 6 commentsNeed for Speed Rivals preview: cops and robbers
Imagine, if you will, Journey reimagined with cars. Instead of a silent scarfed wanderer joining you on your quest, it's a sports car rushing at...
READ MORE >"One last thought, for a while: Who actually ever wants to be a cop in these games?"
see all 8 commentsNeed for Speed franchise now headed by Ghost Games
After working with Criterion on Need for Speed: Rivals, Ghost Games will take full control of the racing franchise going forward.
READ MORE >"It wasn't until 3 the game began encouraging takedowns. Both 1 and 2 were about driving ..."
see all 41 commentsUndercover cops infiltrate Need for Speed: Rivals
"That sure is a nice ride that new racer is sporting. Nice sirens, too! Hey...wait a minute...!" Need for Speed: Rivals is adding undercover cops to the ranks of the law.
READ MORE >Criterion staff assisting Ghost Games with Need For Speed: Rivals
Criterion is lending Ghost Games a helping hand with Need For Speed: Rivals, sending over 60-65 staff members to assist with development.
READ MORE >"Judging by the way I took a crash at about 100mph+, only to watch my front fender fall off, I ..."
see all 9 commentsE3 racing roundup: Forza 5, GT6, DriveClub, The Crew, and NFS Rivals
A golden year for racing games in on the horizon, so Shacknews conducts a comparison of all the racers out on the E3 floor.
READ MORE >"All look fantastic and I'm disappointed that I am going to miss out on Forza 5, looking forward ..."
see all 12 commentsNeed for Speed Rivals announced, coming November 19
Electronic Arts has announced Need for Speed Rivals, coming from Criterion Games and EA's newest studio Ghost Games. The popular racing franchise is set to come to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on November 19, as well as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year.
READ MORE >"I THINK the difference is an updated engine and NO free roam, which makes this a real racer in ..."
see all 3 comments
"Good. I tire of crap releases between every good need for speed game."
- CaptainSurly see all 2 comments