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Submitted by NFSPetra on Fri, 2012-01-20 15:40

It looks like we have a winner to the question, “What’s your favorite Need for Speed?”

For the past few weeks, we’ve been posting polls to Facebook, narrowing down the results. Our final vote this week came down to Underground 2 and Most Wanted.

Guess which one you guys wanted most? (See what I did there?)

After 2 weeks of having the NFS Edition Showdown Pt.2 Time Attack up, it’s time we switched things up. Check out the brand new Time Attack challenge on the Ascension event in the Winter Blast Challenge Series! NFSDrew shows off his skills and gives some great tips on how to master this icy event!

On Tuesday, we posted a video of the ultimate drag race. Eleven of the most glamorous super cars took to an empty airstrip and waited for the green flag. If you don’t know who won, you have to watch this video.

Jiggsy posted his video of the NFS The Run launch in Australia. Those Aussie’s definitely know how to party.

A special shoutout to YouTube user R3ny3au (Ramon) who created an incredible SHIFT 2 video, including some of the finest vinyl work we’ve ever seen!

There were also some Dr Pepper codes given away, allowing you to have some great exclusive content in The Run. Congrats to those that got the codes!

In Need for Speed World, Drew and Marc put up another episode of Ask Marc. Take a look if your questions were answered.

The Lexus LFA is here to stay in World, and Tweet it Up Thursdays would give you a chance to get the beautiful Snowflake 2.0 car.

The Podcast this week was a turning point for Coulter, as he finally ate a food he considers gross. Then pocketed $100. The episode is now up on iTunes, our RSS feed.

Submitted by NFSPetra on Fri, 2012-01-06 17:02

 

As we all return from holiday, Need for Speed is getting back into the swing of things, but expect some great content coming up in 2012! 

This week we wanted to hear all about your favorite cars from 2011, and what you’re looking forward to most in 2012.

It was also your last chance to enter the holiday-themed Photo Mode Challenge. We revealed the finalists for the ‘Recreate The Run Cover Art’ Photo Mode challenge, vote now!

We kicked off a brand new Time Attack challenge this week. NFSCoulter ran a time of 2:41.07 on “NFS Showdown > Plains Interstate” Challenge Series. Can you beat him? Enter now!

NFSCoulter shared his favorite video of 2011, one displaying the incredible control one man has at the Nurburgring. Have a favorite? We’re asking you guys to submit yours to us on Facebook and Twitter.

In Need for Speed World, the Shelby GT500 (and cover car to The Run), made its debut. NFSWorld also welcomed the Alfa Romeo C8 Competizione, the Lambrghini Murcielago LP640 “Treasure Hunter”, and the Jaguar XKR this week.

Also, our friends at NFSUnlimited.net are holding a “Find the Spot” contest that you should definitely check out.

Lastly, our podcast this week got a little crazy. We were all still in holiday mode, which made for some pretty entertaining conversation, covering our favorite movie car chases, and anticipated cars of 2012. The episode is now up on iTunes, our RSS feed.

Submitted by NFSPetra on Fri, 2011-12-16 16:49

Photo competitions, custom car reveals, smelling good and classic games, it’s just another week for Need for Speed.

First and foremost, if you haven’t checked out the Signature Edition Booster Pack we’re about to release for The Run. It features nine custom cars, and you can get it December 20th! So far we’ve unveiled Puppet and Fatlace, two gorgeous cars.

We kicked the week off with the final vote of the Pteranodon Photo Mode finalists. We had a huge amount of entries, and plenty of votes on two fantastic shots. Following that, we announced a new photo challenge where we want to see your best interpretations of The Run’s box art!

We also announced a Title Update for The Run, and you can see all of the info about it here.

To celebrate the holidays, Need for Speed launched the Fastest Days of the Year, where we showcase one gift idea, trailer or classic game per day as we lead up to Christmas.

We kicked it off by bringing back the incredible Lamborghini vs. Pagani trailer. If you haven’t seen it yet, stop reading this right now and go watch it. Seriously. We’ll wait.

For the next Fastest Day of the Year, Need for Speed put the stunning Meister timepiece on display, a Pro Street sale, and the epic SHIFT trailer.

Also, if you’re a fan of cars and smelling good, you’ll love the Old Spice Mercedes SLS AMG, which you can find out about here.

In The Run, Autolog is implemented with more depth than ever, and this week we detailed the Profile and Stats feature of it.

Team Need for Speed put out a killer video of Chris Rado tackling Buttonwillow. It’s definitely worth watching!

Need for Speed World had an enormous week! They showed the first ever Need for Speed Interactive trailer, where you decide what happens. Continuing the Winter Wonderland theme, they held a Spot the Devs event, introduced the Mazda MX-5, Boss 302 Mustang, and one other incredible supercar.

The Koenigsegg CCX makes it entrance into World, and instantly becomes one of the fastest cars in the game. 

On a sadder note, this week’s Podcast is NFSGreg’s last. Certainly the funniest of the crew, we will now have to find ways to be humorous on our own. Things could get ugly, so we’ll probably just end up prank calling him. Without further ado, here is this week’s podcast. The episode is now up on iTunes, our RSS feed.

Submitted by NFSPetra on Fri, 2011-12-09 16:41

Need for Speed The Run is out now, and we’ve got some great holiday deals going on!

Of course, that’s not the only thing going on with Need for Speed this week. We’ve teamed up with Meister to create a gorgeous timepiece should you (or someone you know) be a big NFS fan.

Our photo mode challenge rages on, and we’ve received an incredible amount of entries featuring the pterodactyl in the game. We’ve posted an album on our Facebook page, now it’s up to you to VOTE for you favorite!

In case you didn’t hear, The Run is coming to iOS! Soon you’ll be able to play the newest Need for Speed title on your iOS device. To get you ready for it, you can watch the trailer now.

If you’ve passed Stage 3 in The Run, you may have noticed the K&N Challenge Series appear, which contains three extra events. Find out more info here.

Autolog continues to be a big hit, and you can read about the Facebook app, or how to challenge friends with “Autolog Recommends” in our recent blogs explaining them in detail. Need for Speed is offering up a lot of new features with Autolog, so definitely check it out.

This week we also announced another Dr Pepper car, this one being the special edition Porsche GT2 (993). Not only that, but we unveiled the Old Spice Nissan S14A, featuring custom paint and performance mods.

In Need for Speed World, Ask Marc Episode #57 is out, and as usual, there are some new cars. The Lotus Exige Cup 260 “Adrenaline” Edition, and Chevy El Camino SS make their entrances in World, and Winter Wonderland is back! 

This week on the podcast, we fill you in on all NFS related news and promotions. Stay tuned to the end, we prank call NFSJiggsy. The episode is now up on iTunes, our RSS feed.

Submitted by NFSPetra on Fri, 2011-12-02 17:57

Pterodactyls, RTR-Xs, and mustaches, it’s just another busy week at Need for Speed!

- We kicked it off by giving an overview of Autolog’s Photo Mode, and upon walking you guys through that, launched a new photo challenge! This new photo challenge is slightly different than others. The developers snuck a few easter eggs into The Run, and one of them is a flying pterodactyl. We want to see who can find it, snap a photo, and send it to us on Twitter!

- NFSDrew was down in San Francisco, so he and NFSCoulter recorded a new Time Attack Challenge on Midnight Rush together while giving some tips.

- Speaking of which, they’ve added some incentive if you beat them during the Friday Gaming Sessions!

- Dr Pepper and Old Spice have some cool promotions going. Look under the cap of a Dr Pepper for a code or go to oldspice.ea.com and login with your EA Account to get some awesome content in The Run!

- Andy Blackmore and Carl Jarret have a great article on Speedhunters about taking a car from real-life and into The Run. It’s definitely worth the read, check it out.

- Don’t forget Origin is also offering a great deal on a Need for Speed collection.

- In Team Need for Speed news, there are two new Team NFS Girls in Europe as we announced our Spokesmodel search winners. Congratulations to Camille and Julie!

- Need for Speed World is retiring a few cars, so get them fast. But they’re also introducing the Mustang Boss 302, Renault Sport Megane R.S., and a monster Pontiac! On top of that, they’ve got an Event Extravaganza you won’t want to miss!

This week on the podcast, someone gets prank-called, and we create names for our mustaches! The episode is now up on iTunes, our RSS feed.

Submitted by NFSPetra on Fri, 2011-11-25 17:21

Today has been full of action-packed and adrenaline-filled online gaming. Everyone got an opportunity to game with Patrick of The Black Keys, then NFSDrew and NFSCoulter jumped into the mix to bring back the good ol’ Friday Gaming Sessions!

For everyone who wants to test their driving skills and win cool prizes, we launched a brand new community challenge just for YOU! In the first Time Attack Challenge, NFSDrew recorded a time of 2:04.97 on the “What a Rush” event in the Coastal Rush Challenge Series. Think you have the skills to beat his time? Post your pics on our Twitter page with the hashtag #NFSTheRunTimeAttack now as street cred is only a race away!

In this week’s episode of the Mechanic's Guide, we take you through the steps of uploading your Photo Mode pics to Autolog.

Did you know that every bottle of Dr Pepper has a Need for Speed The Run unlock? This week we revealed how to win the Ford GT, but that’s not all; click here to find out what other prizes await you!

In NFSWorld news this week, 2 new cars were revealed, 1 custom Art Director and 1 IGC car:
- A Tier 3 exotic, the Lamborghini Gallardo Lp 550-2 Valentino Balboni
- The “Uber Bunny” version of the VW Golf MK1 GTI which is a retro throwback to the VDUB lifestyle and is outfitted with a custom snowboard on its roof – a first for Need for Speed World
- The ’69 Ford Mustang Boss 302, which is a perfect for those who want a high horse powered car with excellent handling
- As promised, get ready to drive the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722. Now available for IGC!

Also check out this week’s edition of Ask Marc, maybe one of your questions got answered in the 56th episode!

This week on our 107th Podcast, Drew, Coulter, Greg, and Petra talk about all things realated to The Run; including updates, challenges, giveaways, promotions, and more! The episode is now up on iTunes, our RSS feed.

Submitted by NFSPetra on Fri, 2011-11-18 19:27

What a week! The Run is finally out!

We’re so excited for everyone to get their hands on the game. To kick off the launch, we released a new trailer featuring tons of gameplay, as well as unveiling the Toyota Supra.

Our fans are the best, and as with recent Need for Speed games, we’re giving free cars to our loyal fans who owned previous titles. If you downloaded the demo, had Hot Pursuit or SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED, or you’re a World player, you’re entitled to VIP Rewards.

If you’re running short on time, you can pick up the Time Savers Pack to get all the cars, icons and backgrounds immediately!

We also have an incredible deal on Origin going on right now where you can get seven Need for Speed titles for just $79!

There are also a few polls on our Facebook page that you can check out and vote on your favorite car!

Arby’s celebrated by giving out free curly fries all day on Tuesday, so hopefully you were able to get some of those delicious pieces of heaven.

Remember, we’re in the middle of our Up All Night going on right now! The team is playing The Run for 24 hours straight!

In other Need for Speed news, World has some great car reveals this week, the Camaro SS, Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32), and the Corvette Z06 `Cross`. Also in NFSWorld this week, cops have been moved from the open World and given their own designated Pursuit Outrun events. World racers can also look forward to a new feature where you can win pro parts. Get ready to go on a Treasure Hunt Streak!

This week on the 106th Podcast, Drew, Coulter, Greg and Petra chat all things The Run. The episode is on iTunes, our RSS feed, and can be streamed from here.

Submitted by NFSPetra on Sat, 2011-11-12 09:14

Just a few more days and The Run will be in stores!

We know you’re excited to get behind the wheel of the fastest cars of the planet, but what about the tunes you’ll be listening to during the cross-country trip? Check out our soundtrack announcement and see how we’ve changed the way you hear music in racing games.

Currently Origin has some great offers going on surrounding Need for Speed titles, including one that allows you to get 7 games for just $79.99! Talk about Christmas coming early!

We’re also revealing tons of cars this week, including the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. Other cars include:
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport
GUMPERT apollo s
Lamborghini Countach 5000QV
Koenigsegg Agera R
Hennessey Venom GT

On top of those amazing cars, depending on which pre-order pack you get, you can enjoy Darius’ Audi R8 from Carbon, or the awesome Underground Edition Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32), which was the recreated R34 from the Underground series!

SEMA also took place last week where the cover car of Need for Speed The Run was on-hand. You can see the stunning photos here.

In Need for Speed World, Ask Marc celebrated its 50th episode! They also introduced the BMW M3 Sport Evolution.

This week on the 105th Podcast, Drew and Coulter talk about their impressions of The Run after playing through the whole game, Greg makes jokes, Petra loves when E.T. phones home, and Ling destroys ships. The episode is on iTunes, our RSS feed, and can be streamed from here.

Submitted by NFSPetra on Fri, 2011-11-04 17:15

We are only 11 days away from The Run release and we couldn’t be more excited! There is only one word to describe this week and it’s “ACTION-PACKED”!

With that being said, thanks to everyone who helped unlock the Michael Bay TV commercial before its premier to the rest of the World! In case you missed it, you can see it HERE. If you were wondering how the commercial was made, check out the exclusive behind the scenes interview with Michael Bay and Christina Hendricks!

Other videos that we revealed this week are the Multiplayer trailer as well as the Frostbite 2 trailer, be sure to check ‘em out!

We also revealed the full Achievement and Trophies list for The Run!

Our car line-up is getting better and better! This week we added the Mustang RTR, the McLaren F1, and the Nissan GT-R (R35).

There were 2 Mega Bloks cars that we shared this week, the Corvette and the Nissan GT-R. Yu can drive the wheels of these cars in The Run.

In NFSWorld, the Nissan GT-R SpecV (R35)  became available for top up. Now you can also drive the Ford Focus RS and the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 cop car with flashing cop lights! Don’t forget to check out this week’s Ask Marc episode as well as the Community Spotlight!

 In this week’s 104th Podcast, the whole crew gets together to chat all things Need for Speed...especially The Run! The episode is on iTunes, our RSS feed, and can be streamed from here.

Submitted by NFSPetra on Fri, 2011-10-21 16:25

Happy Friday everyone and happy demo week!

As the demo went live this week, there was a ton of exclusive content that we unveiled.

In The Run, you can battle it out with your friends in the Challenge Series; which features over 70+ events. Beat your friends and you’ll earn exclusive cars and rewards!

Sean Faris and Christina Hendricks are your leading characters in The Run, Jack and Sam! See them in action in the all new Race For Your Life trailer!

Do you have what it takes to beat 2:41.24 on Desert Hills? Are you faster than Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, Chrissy Teigen? If so, send a photo of your time to @needforspeed on Twitter with the hashtag #NFSTheRun_SI. You could win a chance for you and 3 friends to attend the 2012 SI Swimsuit launch party in Las Vegas.

Mega Bloks and Need for Speed have joined forces to release some sweet toys; re-live your childhood and build authentic cars from the game! 

In Need for Speed World this week, there were a lot of car unveils! Including the Nissan Fairlady 240ZG, the Renault Sport Megane RS, the Audi Shift R8 and last but not least, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Cop! Hit “L” on your keyboard to turn on the cop lights! This is a first in NFSW! All of these cars are available from the car dealer and while the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Cop is a gift when you top-up. The Community Spotlight this week features Steve from Canada aka CrazyCanuck

Don’t forget that the Hot Pursuit Photo Mode Challenge is coming to an end on Sunday October 23rd. Go to go our Facebook page to vote for your favorite photo.

Finally, on our 102nd Podcast, we discuss all things The Run and demo related! The episode is on iTunes, our RSS feed, and can be streamed from here.