Need For Speed series come to an end?

HangTime said:
I played through it again a few years back on XP, I don't remember the textures being especially poor (at least not the car textures). However I did have a problem whereby I couldn't select my chosen resolution, because the game only gives you a choice of something like 22 graphics modes, and because it lists the 16bit modes first, there wasn't enough room to fit in the high-res 32bit modes. Even so I still perservered and played in 800x600 or something silly, as IMO it's the best driving game ever.

Regarding the decision to can the NFS series (if that has indeed happened), I can't help but wonder if this is linked to the fact that the EA Blackbox studio is being scaled down and relocated (should be back up and running mid-2009). A few weeks ago EA announced a patch for Undercover was in the works, but I'm very sceptical about whether that will actually see the light of day now.
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I can't speak for all nvidia cards but certainly on a Geforce4 Ti, and on a 9600GT, the cars look rather appalling compared to how they used to look on my old systems when the game came out, ie. Voodoo3 and Geforce2 MX. The difference isn't subtle, it is very stark.
 
Guess whos back this year 3 new nfs series :eek:

NEED FOR SPEED FRANCHISE RACES INTO NEW GENRES

Global Studio Teams Drive Quality and Innovation in Three New Games.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 30, 2009 – Fifteen years; more than 40 countries; close to 100 million games sold. Need for Speed™ has helped to define automotive culture for millions of fans with its embrace of the car lifestyle and its cool rebellious attitude. Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) unveiled the details of what is in store for the franchise over the next 12 months, as the property expands to new platforms, new categories and new media.

Need for Speed is committed to providing unique and customized experiences for all types of racing fans by establishing three independent series; simulation, action and arcade racing. Each series will be developed by a highly-specialized team dedicated to delivering the ultimate racing experiences to car enthusiasts around the world – whether they be interested in adrenaline action, arcade fun or authentic simulation.

“We recognize racing videogame fans are very passionate and unique — they want customized gameplay experiences. Whether it’s more of a realistic driving game with accurate car physics or over-the-top cop chases, we are making different games for different audiences,” 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.”

Need for Speed SHIFT – Fall 2009

Shift into high gear! Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed SHIFT is built by racers for racers. Need for Speed SHIFT delivers an authentic and immersive driving experience 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. Slightly Mad Studios includes developers and designers that worked on the critically acclaimed games GT Legends and GTR 2. Need for Speed SHIFT replicates the true feeling of racing high-end performance cars like never before. Players are thrust into the heart of the action with immersive and exciting features including a stunningly realistic first-person cockpit view camera and an all-new crash mechanic, providing an unrivaled sensation of the speed and feeling of racing a car on the extreme edge of control.

Soderlund is also part of a racing team that recently competed in the 4th edition of the TOYO TIRES 24H Dubai 2009, the first major race event of the year. His team ranked #5 in the high-profile race. Soderlund and the SHIFT development team are committed to bringing the on-the-track experience to players across the world.

Need for Speed SHIFT will be released on PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) and PC in fall 2009.

Need for Speed NITRO (Working Title) – Fall 2009

Developed by EA Montreal, Need for Speed NITRO for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay. EA Montreal has already established a strong track record of developing for these platforms and will bring their unique creativity and innovation to the Need for Speed franchise.

Gamers can build up their boost as they drift and drag behind their opponents and use it strategically to change the course of the race, but watch out for the cops! Offering a fresh and unique visual style, the game features a variety of licensed cars which can be fully customized to let the game reflect the player’s taste and personality. This evolutionary take on arcade racing, bringing back the best features found in Need for Speed games, comes exclusively to the Nintendo platforms this fall.

Need for Speed World Online – Winter 2009 in North America, (Summer 2009 in Asia)

Co-developed by Black Box and EA Singapore, Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the history of Need for Speed - designed exclusively for the PC. Beginning in Asia, this Play 4 Free action racing game will give Need for Speed fans access to licensed cars, parts and multiple game modes. Players will prove their racing supremacy through the sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customize their profile and their ride.

EA and Black Box will have more news about the Need for Speed franchise in the months ahead.
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source: http://www.slightlymadstudios.com/2009/01/need-for-speed-franchise-races-into-new-genres/

NFS: SHIFT

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NFS: NITRO

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NFS: ONLINE

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I didn't think it'd be possible for them to flog the NFS series anymore than they already have been, each new installment is a fresh lump of excrement.
3 new ones? Sigh, why can't they just leave it?
 
Yeah from what I can see, we're getting:

1) A sim
2) A Nintendo-only game
3) Some kind of MMO with very little said about the actual gameplay. EA tried this before with Motor City Online (originally it carried the NFS moniker), which I don't believe was overly successful.

So basically, nothing especially NFSey then, i.e. a good single player arcade racer.
 
The top one? It looks like Pro Street.

I really hope EA don't just drop the franchise. I would hate to see the series die completely. But they do need a totally new direction with it all, it's just the same old stale crap.
 
i fancy playing a racing game now, too much character based running around killing this, collecting that for me recently..

So is getting NFS: Most Wanted the way to go? last racing game i played was either carbon or flatout ultimate carnage.
 
XiS111 said:
i fancy playing a racing game now, too much character based running around killing this, collecting that for me recently..

So is getting NFS: Most Wanted the way to go? last racing game i played was either carbon or flatout ultimate carnage.
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Wait for Burnout Paradise?
 
XiS111 said:
i fancy playing a racing game now, too much character based running around killing this, collecting that for me recently..

So is getting NFS: Most Wanted the way to go? last racing game i played was either carbon or flatout ultimate carnage.
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get GRID best racing game this year if you are a bit into arcade..
 
yeah i'll wait for that, but i just browsed through this thread and it seems like Most Wanted is quite the favourite, so i'll get that too :)
 
XiS111 said:
yeah i'll wait for that, but i just browsed through this thread and it seems like Most Wanted is quite the favourite, so i'll get that too :)
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wait? it's already released ages ago :P i did a mistake when saying this year i mean 2008 lol
 
most wanted with updated graphics and car physics...cops and robbers for the multiplayer side and i would buy it.
 
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