EA has unveiled the details of three new Need for Speed games that will be published over the next 12 months. EA says the new games will provide ‘unique and customized experiences’ for the racing fans by establishing three independent series; simulation, action and arcade racing.
Need for Speed: SHIFT is designed to deliver a true driver’s experience, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience. The game is developed by Slightly Mad Studios in collaboration with executive producer Michael Mann at Black Box and senior vice president Patrick Soderlund at EA Games Europe. It will be released on PS3, Xbox 360, PSP and PC in fall 2009.
The second game, currently known as Need for Speed: NITRO, will be released exclusively for the Wii and Nintendo DS. Developed by EA Montreal, the game features a variety of licensed cars which can be fully customized to let the game reflect the player’s taste and personality.
Need for Speed: World Online has been designed exclusively for the PC. Co-developed by Black Box and EA Singapore, this one is a free-to-play title giving fans access to licensed cars, parts and multiple game modes.
“We recognize racing videogame fans are very passionate and unique - they want customized gameplay experiences,” said Keith Munro, vice president of marketing, Need for Speed. “Each game provides a deep, engaging and rich racing experience. We’re giving players the option to choose the best racing title that suits their style of gameplay.”
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