As Shift 2: Unleashed is almost on store shelves, the final updates are coming out for the disciplines, tracks and cars which will feature in the game, alongside news of rewards for owners of some of the previous Need for Speed games. Endurance racing and FIA GT3 complete the disciplines: One of the final two discplines to be announced is the Endurance Races discpline, for … [Read more...]
More Shift 2: Unleashed reveals – more cars, tracks and Time Attack
The constant dripfeed of information building up to the release of Shift 2: Unleashed means that we've grouped together the latest manufacturer, track and discpline reveals to avoid overwhelming the site with Shift 2: Unleashed news. First up are more manufacturers and cars, which are: ALFA ROMEO Alfa Romeo 8C CompetizioneAlfa Romeo Giuletta QV BUGATTI Bugatti … [Read more...]
Need for Speed Shift 2:Unleashed Official Car List
The Shift 2:Unleashed official car list is being unveiled gradually as the game nears the release date of March 29,2011, much like the Shift 2:Unleashed track list. We already know there will be 37 manufacturers represented, which is a pretty healthy number, although we also know that some of these may well be single car appearances - since the developers, Slightly Mad Studios, … [Read more...]
Shift 2: Unleashed release delayed, and Pagani Huayra exclusive revealed
We're eagerly awaiting the release of Shift 2: Unleashed to try out the novel approach to night racing, and to see if splitting the Need for Speed series into the simulater Shift series (which loses the Need for Speed title), and the more arcade fun of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit has paid off. But it appears we'll have to wait a little longer than planned. Although a … [Read more...]
Limited Edition Shift 2: Unleashed for Pre-Order
Shift 2: Unleashed is due to launch in Spring 2011 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, and Electronic Arts has announced that gamers who pre-order a copy now will receive the Shift 2: Unleashed Limited Edition, with three exclusive cars; the Nissan Silvia Spec R Aero S15, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV, and the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. That seems to be about it for the Limited … [Read more...]
Need for Speed: Shift sequel – ‘Shift 2 Unleashed’
The sequel to Need for Speed:Shift has been officially announced by EA as 'Shift 2 Unleashed', due for PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 in Spring 2011. In addition to apparently dropping Need for Speed from the title, the game will feature a new rendering engine with overhauled graphics, and the Autolog social tools used in the current Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. It's being … [Read more...]