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Need for Speed: Shift (PSP)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Racing/Sports Car Racing

RELEASE DATE

15/SEP/09

ESRB RATING

DEVELOPER

Slightly Mad Studios

PUBLISHER

Electronic Arts

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

Xbox 360, IBM PC Compatible, PlayStation 3

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DESCRIPTION

Need for Speed: Shift represents both a literal and figurative changing of gears for EA's popular acing series, as primary development duties have been transferred from EA Black Box to Slightly Mad Studios, and the gameplay moves from arcade-style action to physics-based simulation. Everything in Shift is designed to convey a sense of realism, from the cockpit view and disorienting effects of crashes, to the more than 70 licensed vehicles and 15 real-world courses. A 3D heads-up display mimics the movements of a driver's head, while depth-of-field effects blur the screen to simulate speed, inertia, and G-forces.

The "Career" mode finds players participating in traditional circuits, sprints, time trials, drifting events, and model-specific races. Finishing on the podium or completing specific in-race tasks earns players stars that help unlock more events. Each event contributes information to a "Driver Profile" system that records the way players behave on the track, branding them as either precision drivers or aggressive drivers, and keeps track of how "good" players are with a "Driver Level" ranking. Gamers can take their driver level all the way up to 50, unlocking new vehicles, accessories, and garage slots at ever step. Need for Speed: Shift supports both local and online multiplayer racing. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Need for Speed: Shift (PSP)

GENRE/STYLE:

Racing/Sports Car Racing
RELEASE DATE:

15/SEP/09
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Need for Speed: Shift Drew Hahn PAX 09 Interview

Blair Herter talks with Need for Speed Community Manager Drew Hahn about what Shift brings to the already popular racing series.

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published 22/SEP/2009

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Need for Speed: Shift Review

It's a pedal to the metal review of the new racing game 'Need For Speed Shift.'

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published 15/SEP/2009

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Need For Speed: Shift Preview

Strap in and hang on as Blair Herter talks with Drew Hahn from Electronic Arts about 'Need for Speed: Shift', the game's improvements, new Cockpit Views, crash effects, sound effects and more.

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published 09/SEP/2009

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Need for Speed: Shift Spa Francorchamps Trailer

One of the most challenging tracks ever, the Spa Francorchamps will test your track skill in EA's Need for Speed: Shift.

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published 09/SEP/2009

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Need for Speed: Shift Willow Spring Trailer

Need for Speed: Shift heads to the arid desert of California's Willow Spring track which driver's love for it's high average speed in Need for Speed: Shift.

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published 03/SEP/2009

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Need for Speed: Shift Tommy Milner Driver's Experience

Professional BMW M3 GTR racer Tommy Milner straps in for a session in adrenaline inspired for Need for Speed: Shift.

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published 06/AUG/2009

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Need for Speed: Shift VaughnDriver's Experience

Professional car drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. burns full throttle and doles out what the real experience of driving is like hopefully duplicated in Need for Speed: Shift.

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published 06/AUG/2009

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Need for Speed: Shift Chris Rado Driver's Experience

Professional driver Chris Rado goes so fast that his car requires a rear AND front spoiler to stay grounded in this driver's experience video from Need for Speed: Shift.

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published 06/AUG/2009

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Need for Speed: Shift Andrea Bertolini Driver's Experience

Everything is just for one focus... a victory in this Driver's Experience Video for professional speed demon Andrea Bertolini for Need for Speed: Shift.