Need For Speed news

1C has announced the publication of two new videos for the truck simulator Дальнобойщики 3: Покорение Америки, which is being developed by SoftLab-Nsk. The first video introduces some gameplay features and demonstrates the in-game interface used in various situations. Viewers will see how the main character receives a task, visits a bar and rests at a hotel, refuels his car at a gas station and even changes its appearance. The second video is dedicated to the game mode One Order; it shows some of the tractor units and trailers featured in the project, as well as various routes.

The release of the sequel to the famous truck simulator series is scheduled for November 27, 2009.

The first video (256 MB) can be downloaded here
The second video (151 MB) can be downloaded here

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Information about the user interface of the upcoming MMO Need for Speed: World Online, designed to unite virtual racing fans from all over the world, has appeared on the official website of one of the oldest racing series, Need for Speed. The project's producer, Scott Henshaw, stated that it was initially tailored for PC and for this reason will be extremely convenient for PC players using a mouse and keyboard. The game will feature a modular system with pop-up windows.

Literally everything will be customizable at the player's discretion, who will be able to add the elements they need at any given moment and remove unnecessary ones at any time. In addition, the developers promised that there will be no fixed elements on the screen – every element can be moved however one likes. And finally, the most interesting part. Owners of multiple monitors will be able to configure the World Online interface so that the game itself runs on one screen, while all information windows are located on another.

There is only half a month left before the release of the PC version of Colin McRae: Dirt 2. It will appear in North American stores on December 1, and European grocery stores will put boxes with the game on their shelves on December 3. Codemastres decided in good time to hold a "hardware" crash course for the people planning to buy Dirt 2 – check the prices and see whether your computer can handle all the graphical bells and whistles of DirectX 11.

Minimum system requirements:
OS: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7;
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 3400+;
RAM: 1GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista);
Graphics card: ATI Radeon X1500 / NVIDIA GeForce 6800;
10 GB of free hard drive space.

Recommended system requirements:
OS: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7;
Processor: Intel Core i7 / AMD Phenom II;
RAM: 3 GB;
Graphics card: ATI Radeon HD 5700 or something similar from NVIDIA;
10 GB of free hard drive space.

Source: playground.ru

Redwood, California – November 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announces that the critically acclaimed Need for Speed™ NITRO is now available in North America and will soon arrive on store shelves in Europe. Developed exclusively for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, Need for Speed NITRO invites players to immerse themselves in an incredible world of high speeds, police chases and intense competition for the title of the world's best racer.

“Need for Speed NITRO sets new boundaries for the genre on Nintendo platforms and becomes the premier racer of the season,” says Joe Booth, senior producer, “Thoughtful track design, breathtaking speeds and intuitive controls – all of this guarantees an exciting race for players of all ages.”

Need for Speed NITRO features an impressive car lineup consisting of the world's best cars – powerful, exotic or tuned, including the Tesla Roadster, Pagani Zonda, Audi R8 and Nissan Skyline. Players can change the appearance of their car with an incredibly powerful and easy-to-use visual tuning system that will let them drive their unique dream car. The game also includes cars that can be unlocked by performing successfully in races. In addition, tuning fans will enjoy exclusive design options from “lifestyle brands”, “tokidoki”, “Upper Playground” and “i am 8-bit”.

Thrilling competition, intuitive controls and engaging multiplayer modes (including a four-player co-op career mode) in Need for Speed NITRO guarantee that all players will be immersed in the world of high-speed racing. Recently named by IGN “Best Racing Game for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™” at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, Need for Speed NITRO will become one of the most exciting arcade racers of the season.
Developed by EA Montreal, Need for Speed NITRO is released for Wii and Nintendo DS with a PEGI age rating of “7+”.

Source: nfs.ru

A new gameplay video of Gran Turismo 5 has surfaced online. The clip was recorded at SEMA 2009 using a camera pointed at a monitor. The video quality is as expected. The game will be released on March 31, 2010 for PS3.

Source: mgnews.ru