Electronic Arts has a big sale on racing game DLC. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, Need for Speed Shift, Burnout Paradise, Need for Speed Undercover, and more all have DLC available at a reduced price. GamerGaia has the lowdown on Electronic Arts' hot summer sale.

Calidreth via gamergaia.com »

Everyone knows that racing game fanatics love tearing up the road with the vehicles we use in game. Not only do we want to win at whatever game mode it is, we want to look cool doing it. What better way then to see these moments on the replay after a said race right? Well the past couple of years we've seen a huge drought in any sort of replay function in some of our favorite racing franchises or new ones. What's the cause of such an absence? and are racing replays gone for good?

nullifier via lvlone.com »

"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."

kevcothirtythree via www.electronictheatre.co.uk »

"Let's look at the stats:

* 1,000 employees without jobs (bout 10% of EA's global workforce)
* $120 mil in company savings
* Restructuring charges of $55 - 65 mil

EA has yet to name the other eight studios it will be shutting down, but it did announce that it will be relocating some employees and franchises to offices in Burnaby, British Columbia."

PacoDG via www.bingegamer.net »

Another week has passed, which means it's time for some Australian game sales!

Mario Kart Wii has snatched the lead from the Wii Fit game, the Wii Play bundle is still selling steadily in third, followed by the oh-so-popular Super Smash Bros. Brawl and SingStar Amped.

Most of the games in the overall sales list are either the from the Wii or the DS. With all the success Nintendo has been having lately, I'm not surprised. To check out some console-specific sales, hit the source.

All...

tyranitar24 via www.gamespot.com »

Curious about what's selling in the UK right now? Chart Track has you covered with an all-format list. The attached image shows us what's doing good (Soul Calibur IV, Big Beach Sports, Call of Duty 4, New Super Mario Bros., NFS: ProStreet) and what's waning (Lego Indiana Jones, Super Smash Bros., Metal Gear 4, Race Driver). Check it out!

chautemoc via www.chart-track.co.uk »

"Across the pond, consumers prefer racing and soccer games to blockbuster action, adventure and first-person shooter games that are the staple of the U.S. diet. Indeed, Europeans view such games as "evil," says Cevat Yerli, chief executive of Crytek, a German game developer that specializes in first-person shooters."

Deathsythe via www.forbes.com »

"In a presentation to industry analysts today, EA Games president Frank Gibeau revealed that the two series would "see extension" in the publisher's fiscal year 2009, which runs from this April through March of 2009. Gibeau didn't specify whether the extensions would come in the form of proper sequels, side products (such as Burnout Legends and Burnout Dominator), or some other form.

In contrast to Burnout, Skate is a relatively new property. The series debuted last September as part of EA..."

Bale Fire via au.gamespot.com »

Every thursday the EU store is updated, and today is no difference, whilst we still have no GTA Wallpaper/Theme, we've certainly got other bits and bobs to keep us occupied. Here's the list:

Games
Ape Quest (£8.99)

Add-ons
Need for Speed Pro Street - Bugatti Veyron (£1.99)
Need for Speed Pro Street - Mclaren F1 (£1.99)
Need for Speed Pro Street - Premium Car Pack (£3.49)
Need for Speed Pro Street - Premium Car Pack 2 (£3.49)
Snakeball - Team Mode Pack (£1.99)
Kane & Lynch - Fragi...

Krunal via www.ps3attitude.com »

Remember this? Oops, they've done it again! After being at the top for some time, Sonic and Mario have once again reclaimed the spot.
Here's the rest of the top chart :

2. TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX: VEGAS 2


3. PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2008


4. CONDEMNED 2


5. GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK


6. VIKING: BATTLE FOR ASGARD


7. DARK SECTOR


8. CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE


9. SEGA SUPERSTARS TENNIS


10. FIFA 08


11. COOKING MAMA 2


12. THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 & 3 RETURN


13. ARMY OF TWO


14. FOOTBALL MANAGER 2008


15. NEW SUPER MARIO BROS...

StarJet via www.thatvideogameblog.com »

Looks like EA has put the final nail on the coffin of the phrase "Need For Speed = Street Racing". With the PSP version of NFS about to be released, EA has admitted that ProStreet is a simulator type racing game. Not that that's a bad thing though.
The PSP version is to come with some exclusive features when it arrives in stores on the 18th of February. Those features, currently, are Driver Intuition, Driver Personas, and Speed Mode.

StarJet via psp.ign.com »

Need For Speed. Regarded as one of the top racing game franchises ever made. The question is, is that fact true any more? NFS fans everywhere were greedily awaiting NFS : ProStreet. But did EA satisfy their hunger? I think not. I only hope that they make up for it with the PSP version which is having a release date of Feb 2008.

StarJet via www.thatvideogameblog.com »

"Electronic Arts announced today that Need for Speed ProStreet, the latest version of the blockbuster franchise, will hit stores in North America on October 31 and across Europe on November 1, 2007. In Need for Speed ProStreet, you have to build the ultimate battle machine, take it to multi-disciplinary showdowns and pit your skills and reputation against the world’s best street racers. This is your chance to prove that you have what it takes to be crowned the next street king."

Synergized via www.wonderwallweb.com »

"Are you the kind of individual who revels in attaching flame-licked rear boot spoilers and neon green exhaust tips to your 1.2 litre Ford Fiesta?

Then you’ll probably want to avert your towards GamerSquad, where you'll find the latest screens of Need for Speed ProStreet, the newest entry in EA’s popular street-racing series."

mistermostyn via www.gamersquad.com »

"Here's a little something for all NFS buffs. Need for Speed ProStreet will feature a car list spanning "over 40 years of the automotive spectrum." EA is already sharing the first list of cars, destined to appear in Need for Speed ProStreet:

• Nissan GT-R PROTO
• 1970 Plymouth® Hemi® Cuda
• 1995 Mazda RX-7
• 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
• 2006 Audi S4 1986 Toyota Corolla
• GTS AE86
• 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition
• 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI
• 2008 BMW M3"

black_wing79 via www.actiontrip.com »

"What's a street racing movie or game without the babes? Fortunately, NFS: ProStreet won't be holding back on us. Krystal Forscutt, former Big Brother contestant and currently sizzling model, will be waving arms as a starting girl in the game.

She seems pretty excited about being one of the girls that all NFS fans around the world would see. Now joining the ranks of other celebrities immortalized in video games, our girl is the first Aussie to ever appear on an EA game.

Forscutt admits t..."

Ville_Valo via pspupdates.qj.net »

Assuming you do in fact possess a need for speed, it's worth knowing that Electronic Arts has announced the new Need for Speed ProStreet. Billed as a "new direction" for the series, ProStreet promises greater performance and customization, some of which can occur outside of your control. ProStreet will also support online multiplayer (depending on the platform?), and is scheduled for release on the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PS3, Wii as well as the DS and PSP platforms this Fall.

Wolfwood via biz.yahoo.com »