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Submitted by NFSDrew on Wed, 2012-05-23 14:39

We've got six of some of the hottest cars to appear in Need for Speed World on sale for 30% off!  Here are the cars on sale and a quick refresher on why these cars are so hot:

Nissan 200SX S14 "Hashiriya 14" - Features a 217 HP turbocharged SR20DET engine that belts out some respectable power, which then can easily be upgraded to stratospheric levels. Featuring “sticker bombed” rear quarter covers and additional “wall kisses” from prior runs, this custom 200SX is ready for any street race.

Porsche Cayman S "Treasure Hunter" - This Tier 2 is NFSW’s first game play car and has been specifically designed to give players the edge in Treasure Hunt by highlighting Treasure Hunt icon locations on the World Map. It’s a veritable beacon finder!

Lotus Exige Cup 260 – With a superb power to weight ratio, this Tier 2 race-focused car is light-weight and super-charged. The Exige offers an epic drive with endless grip, precise handling and loads of power.

Lamborghini Muciélago LP650-4 "Treasure Hunter" - Our Art Team has placed the signature black and green accents as well as a custom “Gem” vinyl on this big bull to give it that unique “Treasure Hunter” look. Outfitted with a gleaming green neon and custom plate, this custom Lamborghini is definitely one you will want in your collection.

BMW M3 GTR (E46) – A pure-bred race car, the M3 GTR road version is technically kept as close as possible to the limited production racing version. At the heart of the GTR is a V8 engine producing more than 500 bhp. The compact high-performance engine permits optimum weight distribution which, together with the 19-inch sports wheels, guarantees outstanding handling properties.

Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake "The Run Edition" - The Super Snake outputs a striking 750 horsepower and features a subtle yet sleek set of body modifications. Widened arches, a new front bumper and rear quarter window intakes are just a few visual items that set this pony apart.

If any of these cars are missing from your collection now's the time to get them!

Submitted by NFSDrew on Wed, 2012-05-23 09:06

Get your Need for Speed World Platinum Packs at 30% off for a limited time only!

Platinum Packs contains 5 reward cards, one of which is always a guaranteed Ultra Performance part. There are 3 Platinum Packs, one for each car tier and players can win multiple performance parts from a single Platinum Pack.

They can be purchased in the Card Pack store in the Safehouse or from the SpeedBoost store.  Act now because this sale isn't going to last forever!

Submitted by NFSDrew on Tue, 2012-05-22 14:25

The Aston Martin DBS is a technological masterpiece. Besides boasting a supremely powerful V12 engine and 510hp, this race-bred exotic also made extensive use of ultra-light carbon fiber to keep its weight as low as possible. A new front bumper helped channel airflow while a widened front and rear track gave the car its solid stance. Hand-assembled Germany, it’s also the first time carbon ceramic matrix brakes were employed on an Aston Martin. You won’t be using them much, as you’ll have the throttle pinned and adequate down force to rocket you around the track.

For pure Tier 3 performance without compromise, add the Aston Martin DBS to your garage today! Once for top-up, it’s now available in the Car Dealer!

Submitted by NFSDrew on Fri, 2012-05-18 16:59

In this 64th episode of Ask Marc we answer 20 questions from the Need for Speed World community rapid fire style.  Lots of information about the game this time!

Ask Marc features Need for Speed World producer Marc De Vellis and NFS community manager Drew Hahn answering questions from the community about NFS World.

Submitted by NFSDrew on Fri, 2012-05-18 12:03

Sure to please die-hard Viper and road-racing enthusiasts, we present NFS World’s first Elite Cop Car, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR!

The SRT Viper ACR, boasting an 8.4l V10, cranking out 600hp and 560ft lbs of twist in stock trim, has been completely reworked to deal with the high power and high speeds required for pursuits.

The front mount intercooler is visible in the gaping maw of a front bumper while the hood bulge has increased in size to allow for the additional plumbing of a forced induction system. New twin tipped, side exit exhausts have been added to expel the hot gases and spit flame on the over run and a beefed up transmission puts the pursuit power to the ground through the massive rear wheels. There are carbon fiber splitters and winglets on the front bumper and side skirts while front and rear fenders have been extended out to allow the fitment of larger tires/wheels.

The rear diffuser has been modified to include venting for the rear brakes and differential, as well as to allow flow through from beneath the car. The lower section of the rear bumper is in carbon fiber and the steel bumpers in the diffuser are integrated to ward off rear impacts.

For the first time ever, a player will have access to a fully functional, roof mounted light bar. Additional police lighting has been added, with a red flasher in the lower section of the rear bumper. A set of large integrated bull bars has been built into the design of the front bumper, and directly mounted to the chassis for added ramming strength. Furthermore, we’ve added red/blue flashers in the front bumper opening, the bull bars, and the front fenders to alert your perpetrator to your presence. Large yellow fog lamps have also been added to the front fascia for added visibility in poor conditions.  In addition, the interior will feature upgrades as well, such as the police spec laptop.

But that’s not all, we've also added a fully functional police siren so you can put fear in the minds of everyone you chase down!

Bold exterior styling, fear inducing sirens, groundshaking and tire-smoking, this Elite Cop Car simply dominates! Get yours today in the Car Dealer!

Submitted by NFSDrew on Thu, 2012-05-17 17:09

The fun and compact Scion TC raises the bar in sports coupes with its sharp styling revisions. From its eye-catching rear tail lights to the upper mesh grille, projector type low beam headlamps and lower lattice work, the TC will be sure to leave an impression on your competitors!

The strut-type front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension will ensure responsive handling and smooth power delivery. Not to mention a fun to drive performance!
If you have a passion for tuner cars, you don’t want to miss out on the Scion TC! Get it in your garage today! Now available in the Car Dealer.

Submitted by NFSDrew on Thu, 2012-05-17 15:20

Purpose:
The purpose of this maintenance window is to deploy server / a game patch to Need for Speed World. Please see Release Notes below.  
 
Date:
May 17th, 2012

Duration(s):
1.5  hours
Start: 3:30pm (15:30) PDT -- 6:30pm (18:30) EDT -- 22:30 UTC
End: 5pm (17:00) PDT -- 8pm (20:00) EDT -- 00:00 UTC

Affected Users:
During the maintenance window, the servers will be offline and users will not able to log in and play Need for Speed World. Players who are already logged in and playing NFS World will be disconnected from the server and therefore, disconnected from the game.

New Items:
- The all new Scion tC has been added to the game and is available for purchase from the Car Dealer

Submitted by NFSDrew on Thu, 2012-05-17 11:58

Time to give away some GreenMan Gaming Bronze Starter Packs for today’s Tweet It Up Thursday!

So what's in the GreenMan Gaming Bronze Starter Pack?
    ’65 Pontiac GTO “Juggernaut” edition
    Mazda MX-5
    3500 SpeedBoost
    Uniquely skinned "ROK3TFu3L" License Plate exclusive

What is Tweet It Up Thursday?
Every Thursday, we’ll tweet something on Twitter and all you need to do is simply retweet that message in order to become eligible for a random draw for a promo code.

How do I participate?
Step 1. Follow @NFSWorld on Twitter
Step 2. Either type out our whole tweet or click the Retweet button, found just underneath our post (between Favourite and Reply)
Step 3. Voila! You're automatically entered into our random draw for the week

We're giving away our 25 GreenMan Gaming Bronze Starter Pack codes!  For more chances to win, follow producer @marcdevellis on Twitter, as he'll also be giving away 15 codes.

One retweet is all that's needed. Anyone spamming our Twitter will be automatically disqualified. Make sure you re-tweet the whole tweet, including the bit.ly link!

This week’s Tweet It Up Thursday ends Saturday May 19 at 5pm PST! Winners will be announced Wednesday May 30.

MAY 17 UPDATE - WINNERS OF THE MAY 5th TWEET IT UP ARE AS FOLLOWS.  CODES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WITHIN 24 HOURS:

@azatnur
@dudix1
@eightyt
@eltorri
@eno_0
@elitejhow
@gruberflorian
@evanlimandar
@ihsansan
@imanhtglng
@kirkyboygoodboy
@meanneskywalker
@allanrwu
@polyneutron
@rendi_enzo
@matheusdannebro
@mud_ball
@saulopolemico
@siscapucino
@taratop
@tomalencar
@urba_ecus
@westpak46
@prdtr
@zaker_45
 
Marc's Winners:
@delin4o
@lutfilutfilutfi
@dagonhtc
@ndroid_
@wickedsix15
@metaleroculefcb
@boerink1468
@rico_thefallen
@fooming7
@ridwan_rnf
@evanlimandar
@k_deathgrowler
@xavicontreras
@hnsurya
@pancakespeedy

Congrats!

Submitted by NFSDrew on Wed, 2012-05-16 17:07

Originally introduced to Need for Speed World back in September 2011, the Mazda RX7-RZ was only available for a short time before it was retired. But the retirement over and it is available once again!

A little bit of background on the RX-7-RZ; it was solely produced in a right-hand-drive configuration with a 13B-REW Twin-Turbo Double Rotary engine producing 276 horsepower with 231 lb/ft of torque. Additionally, it had lighter weight, custom wheel and an ABS upgrade. This makes it arguably one of the best handling cars ever built!

Head over to the in-game Car Dealer and pick one up because this tier 2 is ready to race!

Submitted by NFSDrew on Wed, 2012-05-16 14:06

That's right...Spot the Devs is back! Join us on Friday, May 18th from 10am to 12pm to see if you can spot the devs.

Find a Dev member, take a clear snapshot of their car and submit it to be entered into a random draw for your chance to win one of 50 codes good for 1000 SpeedBoost!  You’ll know when you spot one of the devs by the car they'll be driving.

Spot Producer Marc De Vellis and double your chances of winning, as he’ll have 25 codes to also give away.

The Devs will be hanging at the following locations seen on the map above: Fortuna Cove, North Lakes, Stadium, rosewood Park, Golf Course, China Town, South Coast, Times Square, Little Italy or the Ferris Wheel.

The team will be on the European server from 10am – 11am PST and then switch over to the North American server from 11am – 12pm PST.

Photos are to be submitted by email to Drew@needforspeed.com by 11:59pm PST May 20 in order to be entered into the random draw. Be sure to put "Spot the Devs 7” in the subject line of your email (or Drew won't be able to find it!).  Winners will be announced on Wednesday May 23.

We'll be dropping hints on where each dev is on the Need for Speed World Twitter feed, so follow along for all the action. Good luck!

May 23 Update - Winner Annnouncement
Thanks to everyone who participated in the NFS World Spot the Devs community event!  Below are the winners of the random draw for 1000 SpeedBoost:

ahmet bedir
Alex Pushkin
Anderson Marcolino
Andrew Tsitsilianos
Ashok Thomas Koshy
AURELIO P
Basti
Cantore speed
Carl Birkoff
cristian toledo
Damon Kemp
Dana Diaz
Dawid Macias
delin lulov
DJ
e2rd
Eaves Drop
Eric Choi
Erwin Müller
Eusebiu Munteanu
Fabian Oßwald
farid sdc
felipe velasco
Fraidy Ivan Victonta
Frieder Beck
Gijs Dekkers
Imangulov Alexander
Ivan ramos
Ivan Ramos Conde
Jeyjey
Joaquim Maia
Joe|Chan
Jonathan Wagner
Jose Alfredo Bolano
Jose Torrivilla
Joshua Thompson
Julian Correa
Karol Maczuga
Kian Siang Leow
KilaZix
kristian flores
leko lek
lovin vladd
Luc DEGREVE
Łukasz Kos
Łukasz Łocki
M. Mansur
Mark Villarosa
Mateusz  Ferenz
Max Malyarov
Michael Kahle
Mihaescu Ionutz
Niculae Florin
Olivier Poucet
p4jin
Pablo Rosales
partap sidhu
Patrick Patricio
REZOR CALLAHAN
Robin te Mebel
Roger Garcia
saulo freire
STAR MD
Stefan Radojcic
style boy cool
Tim Lorenz
tOMMi Na
Venomxx97
VOVAN KARTOHIN
Xavier Wade
Анатолий Юрковец
Никита Жуков
Саша Онопченко
Сергей Меньшиков
Ярослав Бобунов