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Need For Speed World Beta

Tanker — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:01:22 +0000

Just a friendly reminder for you NFS fans - the NFS World Beta has kicked off today!

Head on over to http://world.needforspeed.com to sign up and download the beta client and get ready for a mashup of the best from the NFS Series built into an MMO world. The beta release adds new locations and additional cars on top of the previous beta allotment. For the most part, you can game for free and check out the impressive visuals and standard NFS gameplay. It's when you hit around level 10 where you are encouraged to purchase a starter pack for $19.99 which will allow you to level higher than level 10, get an exclusive ride, Speed Boost, and gain VIP status. Fun right? You really can't go wrong with free for the first couple of levels - until you realize everyone is passing you up and leaving you in the dust. Then maybe its not so much fun anymore.

Nissan 370Z Debuts…on a video game?

Tanker — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:37:00 +0000

So it seems that we'll get a glimpse of the new Z from Nissan on the popular (but I don't know why) series, "Need for Speed." That would seem like a decent news story since most sites are reporting the great marketing aspect between video games and cars (see: Mitsubishi EVO) but looking through the comments on these articles, I think everyone is talking about it's "love it or hate it" styling. Which is alarmingly becoming the thing for auto manufacturers. The interior looks like it was recycled from last year's interior parts bin and those bommerang headlights/tailights - where was the focus group on that. I do like the retro nod to the old Z just behind the skyline roof, but other than that, other than specs, this is a car I probably would not want to be seen in.

Oh and about Need for Speed...not my game. Call me when GT5 comes out.