Need for Speed Rivals update adds 2015 Mustang
A free update for Need for Speed Rivals adds a 2015 Ford Mustang racer.
READ MORE >Need 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 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 movie gets first trailer
The first trailer for the Need for Speed movie takes a surprisingly serious tone, making it not-too-difficult to imagine this as some weird car-related side story for Jesse Pinkman.
READ MORE >"Seems like the voice over is a little serious for what I'm imagining this movie being. That ..."
see all 8 commentsCriterion Games 'just 17 people' now, most of team at Ghost Games
"Criterion is just 17 people these days," Criterion creative director Alex Ward said. Apparently, most of the studio moved to Ghost Games, leaving just a "small team" behind to work at Criterion.
READ MORE >"It's interesting EA allowed them to do that. Generally EA is pretty destructive to the teams ..."
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 commentsHere's what that Need for Speed movie looks like
At its E3 press conference, Electronic Arts showed off a first look at the upcoming Need for Speed movie. Fast-tracked for February 2014, the movie...
READ MORE >""Need for Speed is definitely accurate and authentic... to real car-racing culture" *shows cop ..."
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 commentsEA confirms new NBA Live, reveals new Need for Speed
Electronic Arts plans to be busy the next fiscal year, with 11 PC and console games and 15 mobile titles planned for fiscal year 2014, which ends March 31 of next year, the publisher said in its latest earnings call.
READ MORE >Criterion: 'time to make something new,' hints at new non-racing game
Criterion Games has become synonymous with excellent racing games. However, the studio behind Burnout appears to be moving onto something completely different.
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"I'd rather they patch the PC version to use more than one core."
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