After two years in the making Need for Speed SHIFT finally hits the stores in North America today. It's been a great launch so far with the game getting some absolutely fantastic reviews but even better are the comments we've been seeing on the forums from gamers who've bought the game today and are already enjoying it.

To celebrate the launch we're having an online Game with Devs Special on Friday at 3pm to 5pm on PS3 so you've got a few days to practice before you try racing against some of the best drivers in the studio. We're just setting up the event now so we'll have details later this week.

If you've already bought the game let us know what you think by posting on the comments below.