The classic Need for Speed series had, in recent years, waned in quality; what once was the king of arcade racers had lost the magic and become somewhat stale. EA is pleased to say that's all changed now though, in keeping with their shift in policy.
Having played the SHIFT demo, it's hard to disagree. Anyone tried Nitro?
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"Electronic Arts has announced that the award-winning Need for Speed NITRO has been shipped to USA retailers and is now in North American stores, aiming to hit European store shelves on November 6. The game has been developed specifically for the Wii and Nintendo DS entertainment systems, and will bring an incredible sense of speed to players trying to escape from cops and taking down competitors in order to become the best racer among all."
"Electronic Arts Inc. has announced today that the Need for Speed franchise has surpassed 100M units sold life to date. The newest release, Need for Speed SHIFT, pushes the franchise over the 100M mark, making it the best-selling racing brand in the gaming world."
"Complementing the thrilling gameplay is an adrenaline-charged soundtrack that features songs from some of the world’s most celebrated and innovative artists including k-os, Placebo and Crystal Method."
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