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Need for Speed SHIFT Tournament
Posted by Jay in 3rd Party Contests, Need For Speed Shift on January 8th, 2010
We were recently informed of this ongoing contest to win some cool stuff. First off, this contest will be running from now to March 7th (it had actually started back in December). There are $40,000 in prizes to be won, and this event is aimed at the best drivers in the game.
If you’ve got what it takes, the 4 finalists will get an all-expenses-paid trip to Vancouver at EA’s Black Box studio to compete for the grand prize, which is $30,000 aimed toward a purchase on AutoTrader.com (I wonder if that means you can buy a bunch of inexpensive cars 
). Here are a few more details from a press release from December 4th:
Running from December 4th to March 7th, the tournament will challenge the world’s top racers to compete in the ultimate driving competition. Consisting of seven leaderboard qualifying periods, each round will see the fastest 16 drivers qualify for the playoffs. There is also a special wildcard qualification round in which 16 lucky entrants will automatically make the playoffs. The playoffs will pit the top 128 players in a single elimination bracket to determine the top four drivers. The top 4 will play in a live final at Black Box’s studio in Vancouver! For complete rules and regulations and to join the competition, visit www.needforspeedshift.ggl.com.
From the looks of it, this contest is open to both XBox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners, so if it interests you, here’s where you can sign up! For those of you who enter, good luck!
Also, just a little tidbit, be sure to read my review of the game, and if you already have it, be sure to download the free DLC that came out a few weeks ago which includes 5 new cars that are available for driving, as well as new team-based online gameplay additions! This was actually one of the better racers from 2009, in my opinion anyway.
This contest is made possible by EA Games, GGL, and AutoTrader 
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Running from December 4th to March 7th, the tournament will challenge the world’s top racers to compete in the ultimate driving competition. Consisting of seven leaderboard qualifying periods, each round will see the fastest 16 drivers qualify for the playoffs. There is also a special wildcard qualification round in which 16 lucky entrants will automatically make the playoffs. The playoffs will pit the top 128 players in a single elimination bracket to determine the top four drivers. The top 4 will play in a live final at Black Box’s studio in Vancouver! For complete rules and regulations and to join the competition, visit www.needforspeedshift.ggl.com.
Released in September 2009, Need for Speed SHIFT introduces a brutal first-person crash dynamic and a signature cockpit view that delivers a true driver’s experience. The game further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile — a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player. With a perfect ‘10’ score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFT is the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.
Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, mobile and coming soon on the iPhone™. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.
ABOUT GGL GLOBAL GAMING
GGL GLOBAL GAMING (www.ggl.com) is the leader in providing Social Networking for the world’s Video Gamers by providing a global community/platform for online gamers, competition tools, and the services for aggregating scores and performance data across games, regardless of platform, software or type of “gamer”. GGL connects videogame publishers to all sorts of gamers and allows gamers the opportunity to enter into a variety of online competitions and create their own leagues (fantasy sports-style). GGL captures achievement and performance data from numerous sources and allows gamers the ability to access, share and compare the data in a competitive, social environment. Publishers utilize their relationships with GGL to market and distribute games and content; while reaching out to GGL’s millions of gamers. Gamers utilize GGL to go online, meet & make friends and compete with them while reviewing their stats and performance and managing their “gamer lives.”
ABOUT AUTOTRADER.COM
AutoTrader.com, created in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet’s leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location millions of new cars, used cars and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of auto dealers and private owners. The site attracts about 15 million unique monthly visitors. Through innovative merchandising functionality such as multiple photos, videos, detailed descriptions and comprehensive research and compare tools, AutoTrader.com unites new and used car buyers and sellers online to improving the way people research, locate and advertise vehicles. AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. The venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com.
About Electronic Arts
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation” and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
First Need for Speed SHIFT DLC on the Way!
Posted by Jay in Need For Speed Shift on November 25th, 2009
Coming December 3rd in EU territories (and December 10th in NA) will be the first DLC pack to hit the newest Need for Speed title. The game is really good if you haven’t picked it up (though I did have a couple problems with it, if you’ve read my review, but overall, it was a positive experience).
The pack features a new online mode and 5 new cars to race with. As far as the new mode goes, it’s called Team Racing. According to a recently released press release:
In this mode, two teams of up to six racers will battle against each other for online supremacy. Individual driving strategy and playing it safe won’t work as team tactics and 200 mph split-second decisions are required to push your team to the podium.
As far the five new vehicles, here’s the list:
- 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427
- 1967 Shelby GT-500
- 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
- 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
- 1998 Toyota Supra Mark IV
Most of you already know I’m a big fan of muscle cars, so seeing 4 in the first pack is definitely a plus (though, technically, the Corvette is more along the lines of a classic sports car as opposed to a muscle car). One muscle car icon is still missing, though, and that’s a first generation Camaro. In any case, the best part about this DLC is that it’s free!
Read below for the press release from November 20th.
Need for Speed: SHIFT – Unlock the Coke Zero Dodge Viper SRT10 or $10 off the game
Posted by Tosh in Need For Speed Shift on November 9th, 2009
Only US gamers can get a free code from MyCokeRewards to unlock the Coke Zero Dodge Viper SRT10 for Need For Speed Shift. Below is a 360 degree view of the car. If you don’t have the game you can actually get $10 off the game. These rewards are available on MyCokeRewards.com.
Click here to get $10 off SHIFT or click here to unlock the Coke Zero Dodge Viper SRT10.
Need for Speed Hits 100 Million
Posted by Tosh in Need For Speed Shift on October 22nd, 2009
The Need for Speed series have sold 100 million worldwide, pretty impressive. I played quite of few of them in the PS2 era. But I haven’t played any of the next gen versions yet. We have reviewed Need for Speed: Shift, so be sure to check that out. You can get discount codes for 25% off any Need for Speed title – including SHIFT and NITRO. See details below.
Need for Speed Shift 25% Off
Posted by Tosh in Gaming Deals, Need For Speed Shift, QuickNews on October 19th, 2009
Amazon’s deal of the day is Need for Speed: Shift. Discount is good until 12:00 AM PST on October 20th or when supplies run out.
Need for Speed: SHIFT Review
Posted by Jay in Need For Speed Shift, Reviews, Talk on October 16th, 2009
Need for Speed has come a long ways since its introduction back in the PS1 days. There have been many games since, 13 titles total, and many of them have a distinct theme or style. When Underground came out, the series really spun into popularity.
It wasn’t until Pro Street came out that people started looking down at the series because the game returned to it’s more realistic racing roots. Gone were the storylines and open-world cruising. The iteration, Undercover, went back to the open world racing and whatnot of Need for Speeds before it because of the critical negativity Pro Street received.
But this review isn’t about those games, this one is about the newest addition to the franchise, SHIFT. Apparently, SHIFT was supposed to have been a sequel to Pro Street originally, but due to the game’s previously mentioned less-than-stellar critic reviews, the name was dropped and SHIFT took its placed.
This is their first title that delves into the simulation aspects of the racing genre, leaving the arcade style of racing behind. Overall, this was definitely a good decision, as the game is more suited for my tastes. It’s not without its problems, though, as I will get more into detail from here.
Visually, the game looks amazing. It may not be the best looking, but it’s definitely up there! The cars are very detailed and the lighting just pops out at you. Sense of depth is very good as well and the motion blur you get as you’re speeding down a straightaway at 130+MPH really gives you a sense of speed (though, driving that fast in real life doesn’t result in that effect, but it still looks cool).
As you’ve seen from many trailers in the past, the cockpit view is superb. It really gives you a connection to the car and effectively makes it an extension of you. What’s really cool is when you do cockpit upgrades, you can actually see the roll cage and whatnot in there as well. Since it’s dynamic, the view responds to your acceleration, turning and braking so you feel like you’re actually driving it.
When you get in a wreck (and a lot of us almost definitely will), your helmet will shake violently and gray out the screen. When your senses come to, you can see the cracks in the glass and the damage done to your front end, both obstructing your view. There were moments for me when it got bad enough that I had to switch to an external view! The game also allows flipping over, so you can either cause, or be involved, in a spectacular wreck with a car flipping wildly on the road.
The tracks, a lot of them actual racetracks, are highly detailed and feel very much alive, with onlookers watching the races and photographing you as you pass by. If you’re inclined to do so, you can go ahead and snap photos of your car yourself! Some of the tracks have been modified in the backdrop slightly, so they aren’t 100% faithful reproductions of the tracks themselves, but the layouts are the same.
The visuals aren’t without their flaws, though. Occasionally, so much will be happening at once that the frame rate can drop to a very noticeable chugging. It’s not that frequent, but it is a nuisance when it does happen. The rear view mirrors also hold a few issues, as you watch your opponent behind you, you will notice a lot of pop-out in the background as things like signs and overpasses disappear. I mean, it’s not a huge deal, as you’ll be paying more attention to what’s in front of you. There is also some occasional pop-in as well, usually with billboards that feature in-game ads, but its not noticeable, as I’ve only actually seen that happen to me once.
Official Word on UK PS3 Bundles
Posted by Jay in Blu-ray Movies, FIFA 10, Greatest Hits, Hardware Bundles, inFamous, Need For Speed Shift, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves on September 25th, 2009
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It looks like Sony will, indeed, be offering bundles (at least in the UK) for the PS3, featuring 250GB hard drives (the Final Fantasy XIII bundle was already confirmed for Japan). They will start showing up on October 1st (which is when the PSP Go also launches). The first bundles to show up will vary between multiple titles, including one that comes with two Greatest Hits titles and the other will be an inFamous bundle (for those of you who haven’t played inFamous, it’s really good!).
On October 16th, an Uncharted 2 bundle will hit shelves (day and date with the actual game release) and a couple days later on the 19th, the Blu-Ray movie pack will be made available, which also includes a Blu-Ray remote and a copy of both X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Dark Knight. Also, according to a press release from yesterday, there will also be FIFA 10 and Need for Speed: Shift bundles. The bundles will go on sale for GBP 284.99. As far as why Sony decided to come out with these bundles, they stated:
Following the great success of the new, smaller, 120GB PS3, which sold over one million units in its first three weeks on sale, the 250GB model has the same hardware specifications as the current model, but with greater storage space, to offer consumers even more choice.
No word on whether or not any bundles will hit the states, though.
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[Winners] Need For Speed Shift – LA Release Party
Posted by Tosh in Giveaways, Need For Speed Shift, QuickNews on September 15th, 2009
Congratulations to Azure (check your e-mail). He won a pass to the Need For Speed Shift – LA Release Party. Have fun tomorrow!
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