Need For Speed Isn't Going Anywhere

In fact, quite the opposite as EA revealed their plans to shove more of the franchise down your throat than ever before with three new titles coming this year.

First up is Need for Speed: Shift which will launch on PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and PSP in Autumn.

Then there's Need for Speed: Nitro which will launch on Nintendo Wii and DS. EA marketing boss Keith Munro commented on Nitro:

“The urban underground was a manifestation of style in some past Need for Speed games for sure, but Shift focuses less on these style cues and more on mirroring the driver experience, that athleticism of being in a wickedly-intense race, and what it really feels like to be behind the wheel."

“Need for Speed Nitro on the Wii and DS will not be a Mario Kart clone - Nintendo already does an excellent job with that."

“Instead, we are evolving the arcade racer with a fresh and unique visual style that is very Need for Speed. The game will be rich and deep and will appeal to experienced arcade racers as well as casual players.”

“What you’ll see is that Nitro in no way resembles any other previous Need for Speed title."

Last but not least is Need for Speed: World Online which will launch in the Asian online PC market this summer and make its way to the west in Winter. The titles are being worked on by EA developer studio, Black Box, or what's left of it.

Source: EG