Need For Speed news

Version NFS HS SP (V3.0 beta 1.62) (Stock Pack) contains updates for the game itself up to version 4.50, updated 3D Setup with support for DX9, all patches for proper operation under Win XP/Vista/7, the utility IP Lounge v3/4, modified menus for network mode, various game executables with multi-core support and the disc check removed. Installer size - 6.61 MB.

Version NFS HS EP (V3.0 beta 1.62) (Expansion Pack) includes all the features of SP plus two dozen alternative tracks and more 30 additional cars to expand the online capabilities of the game. The pack size is 113,74 MB.

The files can be downloaded from the following links:

NFS HS SP (V3.0 beta 1.62) (Stock Pack)
NFS HS EP (V3.0 beta 1.62) (Expansion Pack)

Source: www.nfsworld.ru

The first patch for Need for Speed SHIFT is now available. The patch adds two new features: network play (LAN-play) and mouse control in the game interface.

download the patch from the official site

download the patch for the American version
download the patch for the European version

Source: www.nfsworld.ru

User Nixon published an article with brief information about pricing and available car upgrades Need for Speed Shift.

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According to data from the British monitoring resource Chart Track, the new installment of the well-known racing series Need for Speed - SHIFT immediately after its release in Europe 18 September 2009 year literally soared to the top position of the sales ranking and continues to hold the position. Given the fact that the data were collected on September 19, one can safely speak of a sales record over the past few years.

Other members of the top ten ranking:
01. Need For Speed: Shift (EA)
02. Guitar Hero 5 (Activision)
03. Colin McRae: Dirt 2 (Codemasters)
04. Batman: Arkham Asylum (Eidos)
05. Wii Sport Resort (Nintendo)
06. Wet (Bethesda)
07. The Beatles: Rock Band (EA)
08. Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision)
09. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
10. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (EA)

Source: www.nfsworld.ru

Sooner or later this had to happen - the French from the studio Nadeo officially showcased at the event Paris Game Festival 2009 their arcade racing game Trackmania 2. The priority and only platform for the sequel is PC. The developers aren't really thinking about consoles. They say that for PS3 making games is too difficult, and with Xbox 360 there are the notorious technological «limits».
From what is known – the graphics and the car's physics model have noticeably improved, and the signature recklessness of the racing series and stunt driving have remained in place. Plus, a new mode for creating and testing tracks was added. That's all for now – the rest of the information will probably arrive in the coming days.

source: PlayGround.ru