Driving the series in a new direction
Electronic Arts have said that they'll be driving the Need for Speed franchise in a new direction in their latest racing game, Need for Speed: Pro Street, although they're yet to reveal exactly how it will differ from the previous titles (apart from the enhanced autosculpt function). Blimey, it was 1992 when we first saw Need for Speed and 15 years later they're still spurting out sequels, often promising far more then they actually end up delivering. Let's hope this one does shift the franchise in a new direction, eh?
"Need for Speed ProStreet accelerates street racing culture by providing the ultimate stage for the pursuit of street racing supremacy," said Executive Producer, Larry LaPierre. "This is a game about building the ultimate performance-tuned battle machine, taking it to multi-disciplinary showdowns all over the world and pitting your skills and reputation against the very best street racers.",
Click for larger imageThis is what EA have to say about Need for Speed: ProStreet:
Need for Speed ProStreet boasts impeccable precision and impressively detailed photo-realistic graphics, effectively transporting you to the center of the action. It pushes the 'Autosculpt' technology to a new level, allowing you to directly impact your car's performance for the first time as well as personalize its appearance. Need for Speed ProStreet is a true taste of raw adrenaline and racing with consequences. Every dent, every scratch and every crumpled body panel is a battle scar, proof of your commitment and competitive mettle. With an aggressive and skilled AI system, you become immersed in an unmatched believable race experience. Add in a revolutionary online mode that will redefine the meaning of competitive social play, and Need for Speed ProStreet is the ultimate formula for an emotionally charged street racing showdown.
Click for larger imageNeed for Speed ProStreet will be available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii as well as the PlayStation 2 , Nintendo DS, PSP, PC and mobile this Autumn.
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