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Experience “Ultimate Speed” In Most Wanted’s First DLC Pack

Ben-Dutka 10 Comments

Need for Speed has always been about one thing…and that one thing is right there in the title.

So it's awfully fitting that the first downloadable content pack for Need for Speed: Most Wanted is called the "Ultimate Speed Pack."

Starting December 18, you will have access to the fastest cars the city of Fairhaven has ever seen; it'll be time to rip through the streets at ridiculous speeds in excess of 240 mph. Criterion plans to continue to support the popular title and this is only the start, but what a start it is:

You will gain access to five of the fastest vehicles ever manufactured: the Pagani Zonda R, McLaren F1LM, Lamborghini Aventador J and Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. You'll have to tackle 25 new events spread across the metropolis and when you're ready, there will be a fresh Most Wanted rival. It's the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder and he's the "undisputed champion of raw speed."

EA has also announced the Need for Speed Autolog App that will let you "keep tabs on your friend stats, awards and game progress, comparing you to your friend's to ensure you stay one step ahead of the competition." The Autolog is definitely one of the more appealing aspects of the game, as you can continually compete against your buddies for top times.

Related Game(s): Need For Speed: Most Wanted

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Need For Speed: Most Wanted Launch Trailer: Hot Cars FTW!

Ben-Dutka 10 Comments

Several big titles hit this week and one of them is bound to satisfy the racing fanatics.

No, it's not a simulator but it's almost guaranteed to be oodles of high-octane fun. It's Need for Speed: Most Wanted , which is essentially a NFS/ Burnout hybrid that is designed around the premise of open-world freedom.

The launch trailer is here a few days early (the game is slated to release on Tuesday) and it puts the emphasis squarely on the most appropriate feature: Hot cars. Hot cars going fast. Hot cars going fast in a variety of different locales around a really cool city. Remember, this is Criterion Games, not the team that gave you The Run ; rather, the developer responsible for the much better Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and the awesome Burnout Paradise .

By the way, I've had the game for a day or two and the review should be ready and rarin' to go by Tuesday night…presumably. This Hurricane Sandy crap could seriously hinder me next week.