NFS World Release Date Set

[_Caboose_]

Racers, get ready to crank the metal up to 11, as Need For Speed World is revving up to zoom onto PCs this summer. Yes, indeed -- the street date for EA's upcoming freewheeling MMO is set at July 20th. Of course, as with most MMOs, those who decide to pre-order the title will get early access to the game starting July 13th. Along with early access, pre-orders will additionally be granted a special car based on what retailer you pre-order through, a permanent VIP mark on your profile, and a week of bonus "rep" (their term for experience).

The other thing that seems interesting to us is that EA and Black Box Studios are apparently planning to offer an unlimited trial at launch. Anyone who is curious about the game -- but not quite interested enough to plonk down the $20 for the pre-order -- will have the ability to download the game at the Need For Speed World site. From there, you'll be able to play the first 10 levels of content for free and decide if this is a game you want to invest further in. Will that attract enough racers and automotive fanatics into an MMO all about tricking out cars and zipping around 150 miles of different tracks? Time will tell.

Still, at least it isn't another WoW clone.

http://www.massively.com/2010/05/27/...s-this-summer/

[Deceptor]

Did anyone get access to the beta? I signed up for it ages ago but no luck .

[shadowfox]

Is this really going to be an MMO in the true sense of the word? I've been trying to wrap my imagination around the concept of a racing MMO for a while now - and I tell you - it's not getting there. Maybe I just have a lack of imagination?

Drive around, race, drive around, race, drive around, upgrade car - am I missing anything? I don't see this becoming near as involving as MMORPGs my a long shot - I think developers are starting to throw their cash at anything vaguely resembling a cash-cow; not to mention completely running out of ideas. It'll probably end up crashing (pun intended) at a not too distant point in the future.

Just my 2c.

[tpex]

Is this really going to be an MMO in the true sense of the word? I've been trying to wrap my imagination around the concept of a racing MMO for a while now - and I tell you - it's not getting there. Maybe I just have a lack of imagination?

Drive around, race, drive around, race, drive around, upgrade car - am I missing anything? I don't see this becoming near as involving as MMORPGs my a long shot - I think developers are starting to throw their cash at anything vaguely resembling a cash-cow; not to mention completely running out of ideas. It'll probably end up crashing (pun intended) at a not too distant point in the future.

Just my 2c.

MMO, no RPG in that,
you race, you upgrade ,tournaments, have a crew, show off your car, sounds fun

[shadowfox]

MMO, no RPG in that,
you race, you upgrade ,tournaments, have a crew, show off your car, sounds fun

That's my problem - how would it work as an MMO. The genre works best as multi-player - some sort of shared server perhaps ... but building an MMO around it seems senseless. And a waste of money - especially if they charge subs. Maybe fun for the first few weeks ... but after?

[tpex]

That's my problem - how would it work as an MMO. The genre works best as multi-player - some sort of shared server perhaps ... but building an MMO around it seems senseless. And a waste of money - especially if they charge subs. Maybe fun for the first few weeks ... but after?

Ja well I see it as an extended online multilayer, but it doesn't sound all that sustainable, I agree

[Lydon]

You would be nuts to pre-order this thing. Talk about a raping of the genre.

[Necuno]

beta key give away !!
http://www.tentonhammer.com/giveaways/nfsw

Jump into the World of Need for Speed and join the beta today!
Join thousands of other racers in EA Black Box's upcoming triple A massively multiplayer online racer with your own beta key from Ten Ton Hammer. These keys are valid starting next beta session which begins Monday, June 28 through Wednesday, June 30.

Simply click the button below to claim your key then head over to the Need for Speed World site to login and/or create a new account and register your beta key. These keys are available for anyone to claim, so grab one while they last.

Need for Speed World Game Overview

Exclusive to PC, Need for Speed World is the first massively-multiplayer racing game in the Need for Speed series. Race with your friends online or compete against them and thousands of other racers in the enormous NFS universe, built specifically for World.

* Massively-multiplayer Need for Speed racing action in a huge online world.
* Brag to your friends about your wins - or taunt them over their losses - in World's online community, including Facebook/Twitter support.
* A huge selection of authentic licensed vehicles, as well as thousands of parts enable you to turn your car from happy cruiser to snarling beast.
* Compete in a host of exciting new races as well as classic game modes.
* Create a street racing legend with RPG-style progression as you tailor your driver and gameplay experience with solo and multiplayer races.
* The best car customization engine ever seen in a driving game. If you can dream it, you can create it in World.

[Deceptor]

If anyone is interested you can now join the open beta.
http://world.needforspeed.com/

[Asshole]

When will the game arrive in our stores ? Would like to buy the real thing ..