NFS Nitro goes on sale

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