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  • NFS: Shift 2 Unleashed

    shift 2 unleashed logo1 NFS: Shift 2 Unleashed

    NFS: Shift 2 Unleashed is the next addition to the universally acclaimed racing simulation Need For Speed. The original NFS: Shift was released in September 2009 and it was a huge success which recorded sales of more than five million copies globally. SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED features an all-new rendering engine with a massive graphics presentation that puts the player in the heart of wild racing action. With the addition of a unique helmet camera view the feeling of driving the car at 200Mph is even more realistic. The SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED also incorporates the next generation of Need For Speed Autolog – the groundbreaking network that connects you with the Need For Speed World for head-to-head races and compares the player stats for the ultimate social ranking of your racer.

    Developed by the award winning Slightly Mad Studios,The Shift 2 Unleashed will be available for the Xbox 360, the Sony Playstation 3 and the personal Computer.

    “The Race Will Be Fierce, Are You Ready?”

  • Need For Speed: Most Wanted Outed By TwitchTV E3 2012 Schedule

    TwitchTV announced via press release that they’ll be live streaming various games directly from their booth at E3. Along with a few TBA games which we’re guessing will be announced at E3 the list included a name of a game all to familiar to racing fans.

    Yes I’m talking about Need for Speed: Most Wanted, which EA will be showing off along with the new Battlefield 3 DLC on the 5th of June. The 2005 entry into the Need for Speed franchise was received a lot of praise by the press and fans alike, maybe EA is planning to reboot the game with Criterion at the helm? Guess we’ll find out at EA’s conference on June 4th.

    The press release is below:

    TwitchTV, the world’s leading video game broadcasting network, will be the onsite epicenter at E3 2012 for top game developers to broadcast live video including exclusive game previews and industry luminary interviews.

    “TwitchTV is at the forefront of the live broadcasting movement with a steady stream of marquee developers embracing our platform. Streaming live from E3 is a great way to maintain momentum with our strong community following,” said TwitchTV CEO Emmett Shear. “Also, by providing an embeddable player it enables gamers and media outlets unable to attend the conference the ability to view and share this great content within their own gaming circles.”

    TwitchTV is located in South Hall, Booth #347

    TwitchTV E3 Booth Schedule

    Tuesday, June 5th
    12:00pm – Paradox Interactive: The Showdown Effect & The War of Roses
    12:45pm – Ubisoft: ShootMania Storm
    1:00pm – 2K Games: Spec Ops: The Line with Lead Writer
    2:00pm – Electronic Arts: Need for Speed: Most Wanted & Battlefield 3 DLC
    2:45pm – Activision: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
    3:00pm – Adhesive Games: Hawken
    4:00pm – Hi-Rez Studios: Smite – First Live Broadcast
    5:00pm – Hi-Rez Studios: Tribes – NASL Season 3 Finals

    Wednesday, June 6th
    10:00am – Ubisoft: Assassin’s Creed III and TBA title
    11:00am – SEGA: Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit, The Cave & Jet Set Radio HD
    12:00pm – Electronic Arts: TBD Title
    1:00pm – 2K Games: XCOM: Enemy Unknown with Lead Designer
    2:00pm – CAPCOM: Resident Evil 6
    2:30pm – Trion Worlds: Defiance
    3:00pm – Adhesive Games: Hawken
    4:00pm – Hi-Rez Studios: Smite
    5:00pm – Hi-Rez Studios: Tribes – NASL Season 3 Finals

    Thursday, June 7th
    10:00am – CAPCOM: Lost Planet 3 & TBA title
    11:00am – Riot Games
    11:30am – Electronic Arts: Crysis 3
    12:00pm – Ubisoft: TBA titles for WiiU
    1:00pm – 2K Games: Borderlands 2 with Lead Writer & Artist
    2:00pm – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment: Lollipop Chainsaw with Director James Gunn & TBA title
    3:00pm – Adhesive Games: Hawken
    4:00pm – Hi-Rez Studios: Smite- First Live Broadcast

    Stay tuned for updates on TBA titles and additional booth events.

    E3 can’t come soon enough.

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