3 new NFS games - None for PS2.

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Need for Speed game series with three new games in to three different genres. These new games will cater to gamers in action, simulation, and arcade racing genres. (source:Techtree)

I feel like kicking the mofckin ass of whoever decided at EA not to make games for my beloved PS2. they r makin games just for PS3, suckbox360, PSP n PC even kiddie consoles like Wii n DS will get 'em. man, wtf they were thinkin for not makin games for demi god of gaming consoles?..I am at the end of my wits, completely shocked by this exclusion of us PS2 lovers. Is there anyway to let 'em (EA guys) know, how much it hurts to see PS2 bein left alone??

I am very upset by this.

Need for Speed creators EA Black Box have collaborated with Slightly Mad Studios for Need for Speed Shift s development. Slightly Mad Studios developers were also involved in acclaimed racing games like GT Legends and GTR2. For Need for Speed World Online, Black Box worked with EA Singapore.

These new games have been in development since two years and this year we ll get Need for Speed games with a different take.And they r Can you wait to burn some rubber?

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A few months ago, rumors had it that EA was about to can the Need For Speed franchise, but today the giant publisher unveiled its plans to release 3 new Need For Speed titles over the next year.

"We recognize racing videogame fans are very passionate and unique - they want customized gameplay experiences. Whether it's more of a realistic driving game with accurate car physics or over-the-top cop chases, we are making different games for different audiences," said Keith Munro, vice president of marketing, Need for Speed. "Each game provides a deep, engaging and rich racing experience. We're giving players the option to choose the best racing title that suits their style of gameplay."

Need for Speed SHIFT - Fall 2009

Shift into high gear! Designed to deliver a true driver's experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed SHIFT is built by racers for racers. Need for Speed SHIFT delivers an authentic and immersive driving experience developed by Slightly Mad Studios in collaboration with executive producer Michael Mann at Black Box and senior vice president Patrick Soderlund at EA Games Europe. Slightly Mad Studios includes developers and designers that worked on the critically acclaimed games GT Legends and GTR 2. Need for Speed SHIFT replicates the true feeling of racing high-end performance cars like never before. Players are thrust into the heart of the action with immersive and exciting features including a stunningly realistic first-person cockpit view camera and an all-new crash mechanic, providing an unrivaled sensation of the speed and feeling of racing a car on the extreme edge of control.

Soderlund is also part of a racing team that recently competed in the 4th edition of the TOYO TIRES 24H Dubai 2009, the first major race event of the year. His team ranked #5 in the high-profile race. Soderlund and the SHIFT development team are committed to bringing the on-the-track experience to players across the world.

Need for Speed SHIFT will be released on PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PSP (Playstation Portable) and PC in fall 2009.

Need for Speed NITRO (Working Title) - Fall 2009

Developed by EA Montreal, Need for Speed NITRO for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay. EA Montreal has already established a strong track record of developing for these platforms and will bring their unique creativity and innovation to the Need for Speed franchise.

Gamers can build up their boost as they drift and drag behind their opponents and use it strategically to change the course of the race, but watch out for the cops! Offering a fresh and unique visual style, the game features a variety of licensed cars which can be fully customized to let the game reflect the player's taste and personality. This evolutionary take on arcade racing, bringing back the best features found in Need for Speed games, comes exclusively to the Nintendo platforms this fall.

Need for Speed World Online - Winter 2009 in North America, (Summer 2009 in Asia)

Co-developed by Black Box and EA Singapore, Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the history of Need for Speed - designed exclusively for the PC. Beginning in Asia, this Play 4 Free action racing game will give Need for Speed fans access to licensed cars, parts and multiple game modes. Players will prove their racing supremacy through the sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customize their profile and their ride.