Next (yet unnamed) NEED FOR SPEED Trailer!

[yoshaw]

:pleased: I love the series and the music too. Will update my comments later in the thread after I'm done watching it.

http://www.playsyde.com/news_4374_en.html

[curryking1]

Is that gonna be gameplay? The car model is very impressive.

I really wish NFS would return to it's roots though.. I so enjoyed NFS3 - Hot Pursuit.... I like to see the sun once in a while in my games, and trees and the colours red and green you know? :P

[yoshaw]

Is that gameplay?
No idea bro.

Car model is indeed impressive but then we're not sure coming from EA whether this is realtime or just CG bullshot. We've all been on this EA road before though. So no need to ponder any further haha,

description at playsyde below.


Electronic Arts released this teaser vidéo for the next (yet unnamed) Need for Speed. Even though the actual game is not shown, one can deduct (if not hope) that the game will be played in broad daylight, and that we'll finally be able to smash the cars.

[curryking1]

I hope it actually looks like that... and is not like the Madden teaser lol...

[gnznroses]

i'm sure it'll be lame. again.

[Segitz]

This IS 100% PR cgi bullshot!

And if not, it is NOT ingame!

And even so, most cars today have plastic bumpers, yet the RX7 shows bare plate^^

[Fats]

I can't remember the last decent NFS. Wait... NFS3 on the Playstation? :p

[Z]

be careful with EA first showings as they (as many big publishers) start of with CGs. most of the time, they don't say it is in-game, but they either 'suggest it' or it is interpreted as such from idiots with subzero gaming experience.

I haven't seen it yet, but I love the NFS series and it has the best visual customization in any game. :)

I just really, really hate that 12 year old cheesy presentations and oh God so awful cut scenes. THAT ruined it for me in the last to or three games.

opening message: "I don't really race. and I wear a seatbelt" WTF we 7?!

[FoeHammer]

i've liked pretty much all the games;most wanted, carbon, underground 1 and 2. i thoght they were cool. i'm not so sure that you should be able to damage cars, though. that changes the entire game.

[NeoPlayStation]

I love this series. But the last great NFS game was Hot pursuit 2.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I didn't see anything terribly unbelievable in this. It looked sweet but I wasn't in disbelief.

[CrumCon]

Because of so many hype about next-gen games.. im starting to l doubt everytime a dev shows their games.

The only game that comes close and even exceeds the trailers or rendertarget are Heavenly sword and Drake. other then that all are trash.

especially madden.

[Killing Moon]

Okay, well it’s a Mazda RX-7; nice to know.

But the model looks sweet. They still haven’t really pushed this series beyond the original Underground 1 and 2 gameplay wise and everything else tended to be a sequel based gimmick of some sort. I do like the look of the FD shown in the pics; nice scuff details and it’s good to see a real Tuner livery set being used here.

But really, where is this series going? They already returned the Super cars and police chases in Most Wanted (albeit, badly on the latter), so where to from here?

Please God, not another drifting fad game.
Please…

[LiquidEagle]

Nice trailer to build hype -- I'm interested in seeing more, so the trailer did its job :-p

[Leedogg]

I love this series. But the last great NFS game was Hot pursuit 2.

yep plz bring back the ferraris and the other exotic cars...

[curryking1]

Hot Pursuit 1 > Hot Pursuit 2 :P

But ya! Bring back the arcade raceyness between the exotics! Underground racing was boring before it even started almost!

[Media]

NFS: High Stakes is where it's at.

[GTAce]

Yeah Need 4 Speed is my favorite too.
God i would love a remake, the cars, the tracks, the soundtrack, ahh just awesome.

[NeoPlayStation]

According to C&VG (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=164464) the game's name is Need For Speed: Pro Street.

[GTAce]

Hmm that fits with the trailer because there are viewers and it seems to be on a race track....
Maybe no illegal street racing?

[Smokey]

cant they bring out a Need For Speed: Daylight? like in the old ps1 games :) sick of all this night shit

[Segitz]

I wasnt sure it was an RX7, just to let you know^^

I just guessed (as it is one of my all time favourite cars I could afford).

[digital neXus]

EA needs to go back old school, this "fast and furious" + "pimp my ride" type of gaming is total crap. Pure arcade/simulation racing is perfect.

[GTAce]

I wasnt sure it was an RX7, just to let you know^^

I just guessed (as it is one of my all time favourite cars I could afford).

Of course its a RX-7 and look at the text at the end of the trailer btw. ;)

[Raitei]

cant they bring out a Need For Speed: Daylight? like in the old ps1 games :) sick of all this night shit

You know, whatever it is, it can't be as bad as most wanted. I mean that game was set at friggin dawn, It felt like i should have been driving a drop top and listening to soul music.

But, i liked carbon and underground 1. I do however, remember the hot pursuit demo i got ages ago, i was hooked on that level

[Fats]

It's apparently called "Pro Street" (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=164464).

[GTAce]

According to C&VG (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=164464) the game's name is Need For Speed: Pro Street.

Hmm that fits with the trailer because there are viewers and it seems to be on a race track....
Maybe no illegal street racing?

;)

[digital neXus]

Hot pursuit 2 kick ass! But Burnout PS3 (and PS2)---> that's the spirit!
Burnout is just another name for original NFS, with nitro, crashes....etc.
NFS just changed into something different.....and for the last series, it's just as GTAce said:
Maybe no illegal street racing?
Yes, NFS changed into illegal street racing......but this teaser....maybe something like....... GT? That was a frickin' race track?

[NeoPlayStation]

Melons! (http://www.gameswank.com/content/view/136/1/)

[section]

^^ NFS series has been steered into the "Fast and the Furious" territory for so long now that this seems a natural direction.

If there was no illegal street racing what would the series become? :) They can't switch back to their more Porsche: Unleashed -styled games containing even a bit of realism; the arcade style works pretty well in NFS.

[jaxmkii]

Is that gonna be gameplay? The car model is very impressive.

I really wish NFS would return to it's roots though.. I so enjoyed NFS3 - Hot Pursuit.... I like to see the sun once in a while in my games, and trees and the colours red and green you know? :P
yes european exotics in exotic locations!

not pipmed civics in armpit towns

[Segitz]

Not NFS3... NFS1!!!

This was the BEST there is^^ Much like Test Drive back in the Amiga days!!

[Grovestreet]

What the hell...track racing?

I'll pass...

[qzak]

A preview for those of you who haven't already passed:

It’s currently the longest-running racing franchise out there, and EA’s Need for Speed franchise continues to motor along at a solid pace. We had more than a few entries in the last generation, ranging from Hot Pursuit 2 to the Underground titles, and now, the first next-gen installment has been unveiled. You can check out the announcement video here, and when you’re done, you can finish reading up on the details. Need for Speed ProStreet appears to have a little something for everyone, and that includes both long-time fans of the franchise and new-age gamers alike. Why? Well, the same stylish, glossy presentation should be apparent, but at the same time, there will also be several fresh new elements never before seen in the NFS series. Check out the latest:

As indicated by the title, the game takes a big hint from the street racing culture, which follows along the same lines of the Underground entries. But while that is to be expected, one of the first major changes – and some will consider it an upgrade – to the franchise centers on the racing physics. It seems EA will actually attempt to instill more in the way of realism and accuracy, which may sound like sacrilege to those who love the arcade-y aspect of the series, but it’s happening nonetheless. So perhaps we can expect more in the way of difficulty when traveling at downright absurd speeds, and maybe the vehicles will sport more significant differences. Now, if they get too obsessed with adopting a more simulated feel, they’ll lose their target audience, so we assume this isn’t too drastic. EA may some day attempt to produce a competitor for Gran Turismo, but they won’t do it with Need for Speed.

EA also plans to change the typical linear progression of their flagship racer, as they intend to include what’s known as “Race Weekends.” These individual races and events take place on the weekends – duh – and take place in locations all over the world. Furthermore, it’s not just about racing and finishing first; you’ll be tackling a variety of challenges ranging from drift and drag to speed “missions,” and that’s how you will advance in rank. The ultimate goal is to achieve the enviable label of “Street King,” which can only happen after you’ve beaten the best of the best during each event. There’s even a Story Mode to accompany this new title, and it will clearly be the crux of the gameplay, complete with cut-scenes and even brief narratives. Obviously, this is another departure from the same ‘ol same ‘ol in the NFS series, and again, depending on your own opinions, this is either an upgrade or a drawback.

But getting back to that added realism for a moment, this new entry is going to feature something very cool- a customization editor that provides feedback on your vehicle alterations. Basically, the game will tell you how your modifications will impact the car’s performance on the track, and it should be pretty detailed. Factor this into EA’s new blueprint theory of “building a community” of racers, and you’ve got a very engaging format for ProStreet. We’re just wondering how many upgrades will be available; are we talking both mechanical and cosmetic or are we just talking about a few simple turbo tweaks here and there? At this point, it’s hard to say exactly how deep they’re going, but rumor has it that there will be a ton of options. Don’t worry, though, we’re certain the franchise will remain as accessible as ever; NFS has never been limited to the hardcore racing fan.

As for the rest of the game’s presentation, we might be able to expect some Burnout-esque crashes! Cars will smash up big time, and they’re preparing a huge set of flashy visuals that will accompany your colossal mistake (‘cuz that’s what most crashes are, right?). We have heard there will be “realistic crash damage,” but we assume that only means from a graphical viewpoint; the smoke will be plentiful, and the glass and pieces of metal will fly. We seriously doubt we’re talking about car damage impacting a vehicle’s performance, because that would definitely be a step too far in the simulator direction. This does lead us to wonder how much of a role crashes actually play, though. We probably won’t see a full-on Crash Mode, but maybe the racer will get rewarded for sending an opponent to a spectacular demise…

Lastly, when we said you’d be racing in locations all over the world, that element is part of the larger picture: in general, you’re looking at the most global NFS ever. Not only will you participate in various events from just about every corner of the earth, but EA will back up the environment with a goodly array of international music. The soundtrack is always a big deal in Need for Speed – as well it should be – and while no songs have been released yet, it’s reasonable to assume we’ll see a mix of alternative, rock/pop, and techno beats, enough to satisfy many a gamer’s tastes. Without a great soundtrack, racing games tend to suffer, but that certainly won’t be an issue in ProStreet. NFS has always rocked, plain and simple.

We really want to hear more about the customizing editor, and that blueprint feature (it will help you build a network of racers that match your current skill level) is something new that sounds immensely intriguing. How come other street racing games haven’t thought of this? There is an underground network of street racers, you know. But anyway, you’re looking at one of the most promising NFS installments in recent memory, primarily due to several big changes that we’re calling enhancements. It goes well beyond next-gen graphics; we’re dealing with a deeper racing experience with more freedom and options than ever before. Need for Speed ProStreet is slated to release some time this fall for all major platforms.




http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-previews/77.html

[Killing Moon]

Apparently this is supposed to be a street racing simulation, but within sanctioned city courses. Sounds like an upgrade to the original premise for Juiced, so it can’t be all bad. I have a feeling that this game will be VERY good. But like all EA games, they begin a franchise at a high point, then suck the bloody life out of it every year with rehashes. So I would suggest that everyone jump on this initial title now while it’s good. Y’know, before it becomes stale annually.

[Segitz]

Apparently this is supposed to be a street racing simulation, but within sanctioned city courses. Sounds like an upgrade to the original premise for Juiced, so it can’t be all bad. I have a feeling that this game will be VERY good. But like all EA games, they begin a franchise at a high point, then suck the bloody life out of it every year with rehashes. So I would suggest that everyone jump on this initial title now while it’s good. Y’know, before it becomes stale annually.

Wasnt this, what Most Wanted was supposed to be?

I liked MW pretty much, but what sucked about it, was the every increasingly cheating AI (rubberbanding to the max, until it isnt fun anymore). I mean, there was this one time, were the AI got stuck somewhere for half of my lap... But in the last of 3 freakin laps, he overtook me before the finish line!! THIS sucked I can tell ya!

[KRA]

IGN: new videos (http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/904/904766/vids_1.html)