Today Electronics Arts announced Need For Speed Prostreet will be coming to stores October 31, 2007 in North America, and November 1, 2007 across Europe. In the latest version of EA’s blockbuster franchise you have to build the ultimate battle machine, take it to multi-disciplinary showdowns and pit your skills and reputation against the world’s best street racers.
“The Need for Speed franchise has always been on the cutting edge of car culture,” said Executive Producer, Larry LaPierre. “Street racing is getting more organized and Need for Speed ProStreet is our interpretation of where we anticipate the culture to be in three to five years. Read more…
August 29, 2007 at 2:34 pm | Simulation | No Comments
Electronic Arts has announced an update to their on-going EA SPORTS Craftsman Nascar Challenge. The event is scheduled to take place in 11 cities across the country, giving gamers the chance to win cash and prizes. The Grand Prize winner will receive $10,000 on November 18, 2007.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. August 15, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc. today announced the start of the 2007 EA SPORTS™ Challenge Series which kicked off July 26 with the EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge in Indianapolis. The EA SPORTS Challenge Series is a series of gaming competitions taking place across North America over the next six months.
The EA SPORTS Craftsman Challenge kicked off its ‘In-Store’ competitions July 26 in Indianapolis, was in Nashville, Tenn., on Aug. 8-11, and continues this weekend in Bristol, Tenn. Read more…
August 16, 2007 at 11:40 am | Simulation, Sports | No Comments
Warner Bros. Interactive has confirmed to IGN.com that a Speed Racer video game will launch around the same time the movie will premiere. The Wii and DS version will be available in 2008 when the movie comes out, while the Playstation 2 version will be ported in time for the DVD release.
The Speed Racer movie is being made by the Wachowski Brothers. Other movie works by the duo include,
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August 8, 2007 at 6:48 pm | Simulation | No Comments
Sony has given us a look into their new karaoke style game, SingStar ’80s, by releasing a track list including 30 great hits. The SingStar game comes with two SingStar microphones and a SingStar USB Converter, allowing you and your best friends to put on a rock concert in your living room. Without further adieu, the list of song titles inlcude:
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August 4, 2007 at 11:22 am | Simulation | No Comments
Electronics Arts has announced a new expansion pack for The Sims 2, set to launch early September 2007. The Bon Voyage expansion pack will bring players to exotic locations including a lush tropical island, a serene mountaintop, and the Far East. Some of the features listed on the official site include,
- Travel to Three Dream Destinations-Each location offers unique landscapes and local residents, such as the Fire Dancer and Ninja, for your Sims to meet and learn from. Try local cuisine and admire cultural landmarks as your Sims explore these new locales.
- Send Your Sims on Tours-Glass bottom boat rides, adventurous van tours, and other excursions are fun new activities for your Sims, but there may be some surprises in store!
- Buy or Find Unique Items-Shop for unique objects found only on your Sims’ travels, including rare jewelry they can wear or take home as gifts. Stumble upon hidden locations, collect shells on the beach, or dig up treasure.
- Stay at New Travel Accommodations-Splurge on the luxury suite for your Sims or save Simoleons and choose a more cozy lodging. Your Sims will enjoy the comfort of room service, get pampered at the spa, and more.
July 27, 2007 at 10:45 am | Simulation | No Comments
Electronics Arts has released a playable demo for Nascar ‘08, available for download on Xbox Live. The newest version in the Nascar lineup provides a number of features and excitement. You start out as a rookie on the circuit competing for top spots and sponsorship, and gain experience to modify your car to match your racing style. Racers have a chance to compete in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, NASCAR Busch Series, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. A number of next generation features are available for the Xbox 360 and PS3 version, including:
