VIDEOS: Need for Speed SHIFT includes Lexus LF-A, BMW M3 GT2, lots of awesome
The holidays come for auto freaks several times a year, and we call those times auto shows. But with the motor show calendar on break for the summer, we got an unexpected injection of octane from this year's E3 video game expo. As if it weren't enough to catch a glimpse at such promising upcoming releases as Forza Motorosport 3, Gran Turismo 5 and Codemasters' FUEL, we've now got another one to add to our shopping lists: Need for Speed SHIFT.
Although previous installments of the NFS franchise focused on outrunning the po-po and tricking out imports, as our thumb-cramped compatriots over at Joystiq found out just this past March, SHIFT promises to deliver a pure racing simulator. EA has now released the full list of cars (including such highlights as the Lexus LF-A, Pagani Zonda R, Nissan GT-R SpecV, BMW M3 GT2 and Audi R8 LMS) and tracks (including the Nürburgring, Laguna Seca and Willow Springs) that'll be included in the game, along with a pair of videos that we've posted after the jump. Check 'em out, and prepare to lose sleep.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
AmazingBimmer 11:39AM (6/05/2009)
Nice game, can we see the LF-A on fire ?
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dwightB 11:47AM (6/05/2009)
LF-A = yum :)
JDM Life 1:23PM (6/05/2009)
or how about the M3?
=P
TORONTO 11:37AM (6/05/2009)
This looks great!
I absolutely loved the first few NFS's... esp, Hot Pursuit, High Stakes, Porsche Unleashed, etc...
I had given up on the NFS's with the whole Fast & Furious stuff....
But this looks like it might be a racing game! not a cartoon!!
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Kyle 1:04PM (6/05/2009)
It is not a racing game, because true enthusiasts realize that if you oversteer every corner you cant win. The NFS series has always been fun from a purely entertainment side, but for those who seek true racing fun theres only a few franchises that offer this.
The first video was completely filled with terrible overtakes and missed braking points. EVERYBODY CRASHED.
And the second video the game made it look like you needed to drift every corner to win the race. Retarded, I'll take my GT5 thank you.
Scooter 5:09PM (6/05/2009)
@ Kyle - Some of us like to dabble in both realistic Simulation-style racing, like GT5 and GT-R, AS WELL AS more "fun" oriented titles like GRID, Need for Speed, DIRT, etc...
Just because a game doesn't sport realism in every single aspect doesn't necessarily mean it's junk. Learn to branch out some, and play games just for the enjoyment of it all!
SimbaDogg 10:14PM (6/05/2009)
i think they should have just stuck w/ what they're good at. comparing this to the gameplay videos from E3 of forza 3, and especially gran turismo 5...this graphically isn't all there. then again, i'm sure the gameplay style will be different from the true simulators of gt5 and f3...but why would they want to encroach more onto the turf of the big boys already on the block.
Tdogg 11:39AM (6/05/2009)
Lookin good. Didnt think it'll have the Nurburgring. There goes another $60 outta my wallet.
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xcrunk 11:42AM (6/05/2009)
Of all the big racers due in the next 12 months, this is definitely one I'm looking forward to. So glad EA has dropped the whole "rice burner" thing behind. It's about time.
Also, BLUR and Split Second look SICK!!!
If your a racing game fanatic, it's going to be fun pretty soon.
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adam1drift 11:56AM (6/05/2009)
WOW! just WOW!
i'm down!
dont know what i look forward to more... the new Forza3 or Need for Speed
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andre lavoie 11:57AM (6/05/2009)
I have no doubt in my mind that this will be a very cool game. My only quibble is that NFS has and always should be about racing on the streets and out running police. Leave the racing sims to Gran Turismo and Forza...
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PJ 12:06PM (6/05/2009)
The KPGC10 Skyline screens sold me.
Putting my doubts on hold (crosses fingers)...
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Rhawb 12:06PM (6/05/2009)
Dang, that's a lot of crashes for just one lap, those guys really aren't very good drivers. Also, awful lot of sliding/drifting for a simulation - I have a feeling this is going to be a big disappointment like ProStreet. They've got some great sim racing talent behind this game, lets hope they don't blow it by trying to make it into an arcade/sim hybrid like last time.
For those who don't know, ProStreet was supposed to be a "simulation reboot" of the series (just like this), and it ended up being a mess. It tried to strike a balance between simulation and arcade racing to appeal to everyone, but it ended up appealing to nobody. Arcade racing fans were offended by the slow and careful cornering, sim racing fans were offended by the bizarre physics and clumsy handling. Here's to hoping they get it right this time, I'll take all the sim racers I can get my hands on! :D
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Brody 12:37PM (6/05/2009)
Grid 2 ftw
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jinsei888 12:40PM (6/05/2009)
NFS = full of lose
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click_playaz 1:07PM (6/05/2009)
NFS is the winner, STFU. I would love to test Lexus LF-A, Hater is the loser.
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JDM Life 1:21PM (6/05/2009)
LF-A ?
Sweet.
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r1000 1:34PM (6/05/2009)
the motion looks good, but man those graphics are garbage... is that for the PSP?
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r1000 1:36PM (6/05/2009)
BTW i was joking.. i know it's not for the PSP, but looking at Forza and GT5 videos recently, and heck even project gotham racing, this looks graphically inferior..
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nuggetsmcduggets 3:00PM (6/05/2009)
That's funny, I feel the exact opposite.