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| Nvidia GeForce Driver 266.58 |
Friday, 21.01.2011 |
 Nvidia released a new version of the GeForce driver family for graphic cards. The version 266.58 increases performance for GeForce 400 Series and 500 Series GPUs in several PC games, adds Ambient Occlusion for Starcraft II and a window mode for 3D Vision.
Additionally the  3D Vision Profile for Need for Speed Hot Pursuit was added, but the 3D Vision support is currently rated as "not recommended".
You can download the new drivers here:
Nvidia Driver Downloads
Nvidia 3D Vision
Nvidia 3D Vision Games
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| NFS World: Create a Track Contest |
Friday, 21.01.2011 |
 EA started a new Create a Track Contest, where you can create your own track in Need for Speed World! Well, to be specific, you have to define a route in a large NFS World map. The entries are judged by Marc De Vellis (NFS World Producer) and Azlan Mustapha (NFS World Designer) and the best track will be created and implemented in the game!
The participation is quite simple. Paint your route on the large map of NFS World using an image editing program and send the picture to NFSDrew.
You can find more details about the Create a Track Contest here:
NFS World: Create a Track Contest
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| NFS Hot Pursuit Patch #2 released |
Thursday, 20.01.2011 |
 The second patch for Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is released and contains several Bugfixes as well as 3 new cars!
Changes:
- Flickering graphics after Alt-Tabbing out of the game and back.
- Controller configurations sometimes failing to save correctly.
- Steering response dead-zone when playing with steering wheel controllers.
- Player car engine audio volume too low.
- Some issues with CPU performance.
- Rare crash issue when entering the Career map screen.
The patch also contains 3 Free Cars!
- The Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster and the Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible Final Edition.
Note: After installing this patch you will only be able to play online against players who have also installed it. You will, however, continue to get Autolog updates from all other players regardless of which version they are using.
You can download the patch here:
NFS Hot Pursuit: Patches
NFS Hot Pursuit Patch #2 @ NeedforSpeed.com
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| Shift 2 Unleashed: IGN tried Night Driving |
Wednesday, 19.01.2011 |
 The onlinemagazine IGN tested night driving in the upcoming Shift 2 Unleashed and sums up their impressions in an interesting article worth reading.
Excerpt:
Every track in Shift 2 can be played at night, but some of the tracks are out in the middle of nowhere, with very little lighting. The track is pitch black, except for what's illuminated by your headlights.
Because there's so little lighting, your competitors become your allies. They can light the way with their headlights to give a clearer view of the road ahead. I found this interesting strategy of purposefully staying a few cars back so I could watch the taillights of the AI drivers and read the course by their movements. I've never experienced something like this in a racing game before and it's enough to make Shift 2 noteworthy.
You can find the complete article here:
Shift 2: We Own the Night
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| NFS World Patch 5.06 |
Wednesday, 19.01.2011 |
Last night the Patch v5.06 was deployed in Need for Speed World. This update is mainly a bugfix-release, but also introduces a redesigned and improved social menu user interface.
You can find the release notes here:
NEW Features:
- The Social Menu has been redesigned to include an improved user interface.
- The Nissan GT-R [R35] is now available for purchase with SpeedBoost (previously available for Rental)
- The Nissan 370Z [Z34] is now available for purchase with SpeedBoost (previously available for Rental)
- The Nissan 350Z [Z33] is now available for purchase with SpeedBoost (previously available for Rental)
- The Subaru Impreza WRX STI is now available for purchase with SpeedBoost (previously available for Rental)
- The BMW Z4-M Coupe is now available for purchase with SpeedBoost (previously available for Rental)
- The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is now available for purchase with SpeedBoost (but will remain available for Rental)
Bug Fixes/Changes:
- Fixed a number of bugs that were causing crashes
- Fixed an issue that was causing some players to receive a server error during race events
- Fixed an issue that caused player to receive an error when using chat whisper with no target name
- The time of day will no longer change after entering or exiting the golf course
- Fixed a number of bugs that were causing certain vinyls to appear distorted when placed on the hood or top of a vehicle
- Fixed an issue that prevented Rep, Heat Level, and Car Model from appearing in the ‘Select a Driver’ screen
- Fixed an issue that caused player’s cars to stack on top of each other when joining a Private or Multiplayer event at Riverfront Stadium Meeting Place
- Group Chat invites will no longer block the player’s screen while in a race or pursuit
- Fixed an issue that caused player’s Durability to sometimes display incorrectly in the post race screen
- Fixed an issue that prevented player’s ability to move in Free Roam when creating a Private Match
- Fixed an issue that prevented the race route from being highlighted on the Mini Map
- Fixed an issue that caused the ‘Top Gear’ edition Chevrolet Corvette vinyls to appear opaque when applying any Special or Vandal vinyls to the vehicle
- Some minor localization fixes were made
- Some texture seams and flickering issues in the world have been resolved
Known Issues:
- The Shield Powerup is only immune to a single targeted Traffic Magnet instead of lasting the full duration
Official NFS World Website
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| Shift 2 Unleashed: Official Releasedate announced |
Thursday, 13.01.2011 |
Electronic Arts announced today the official releasedate of Shift 2 Unleashed: the game will be available in Europe on March 24th & 25th, 2011 and in North America on March 29th, 2011.
Additionally you can preorder the game and get your hands on the Limited Edition, which contains exclusive access to the Nissan Silvia spec.R Aero (S15), Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV, and Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 as well as 40 unique career events.
The career events are Single-Type race events where a driver’s skill is pushed to the limits as each player competes in the same make of car; Old vs. New Challenge events in which classic cars go head-to-head against their modern counterparts; and Manufacturer Showdown events that pits some of the most iconic car rivalries against each other in an all-out-battle to prove which car is the best.
A new trailer gives you an impression of the upcoming game:
Official Need for Speed Website
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| NFS World: Patch 5.05 |
Wednesday, 12.01.2011 |
The patch v5.05 was deployed yesterday on Need for Speed World which introduces - among other changes - a new meeting point at the Riverfront Stadium in Rockport, along with some smackables for fun. :)
NEW Features:
- An additional meeting place located at Riverfront Stadium in Rockport has been added
- Four new vinyl categories have been made available exclusively for purchase: Vandal, Hatch, Vudu and Maskirovka!
- In addition, for those who wish to unlock the previous vinyls at earlier levels have now been given the option to do so
- An all-new ‘Pro Street’ Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X has been added for rental from the Car Dealer
- The ‘Underground’ Nissan Skyline GT-R [R34] Skyline is now available for purchase with SpeedBoost (previously available for Rental)
Bug Fixes/Changes:
- Fixed an issue where cop cars will suddenly appear or disappear while in a highly populated area of free roam
- The Nissan Skyline GT-R [R34] can now correctly enter Tier 2 racing events
- Fixed an area in Fortuna that cop cars would not enter during a pursuit
- Players who purchase a car with SpeedBoost will no longer have to leave the Safehouse to receive their additional car slot
- Fixed an issue for players with the Porsche 911 Snowflake Edition that was causing their opponent’s car information to display improperly in the Multiplayer lobby
- Fixed an issue with the Leaderboard in the News Feed that caused the rank numbers to be cut off
- Fixed an issue where some promotional vinyls were not appearing in the ‘Special’ category of the Vinyl Shop
- Attempting to purchase a Mystery Pack with insufficient cash will now display an appropriate error message
- Locked vinyl categories have been fixed to inform players which level they need to be to unlock each category
- Fixed an issue that prevented player’s stats from updating in the race lobby after applying performance parts to their cars
- Added some Sound FX that were missing from the Safehouse Customization menus
- Fixed a vinyl distortion issue on the Toyota Supra equipped with an Avalanche visual package
- Fixed a vinyl distortion issue with the Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee
- The Heat Progression Meter now fills with a consistent color
- A number of clipping and flickering issues in the world have been resolved
- Minor fixes were made for localized languages
Need for Speed World Website
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| NFS World: Friday Gaming Sessions |
Friday, 07.01.2011 |
The Need for Speed Community Team brings back the Friday Gaming Sessions, where you can challenge the NFS community team with Drew, Sascha, Greg and Spencer.
The first Friday Gaming Session starts today on Friday, January 7th 2011 from 3pm until 5pm PST in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit.
Just add NFS Drew as a friend on Xbox Live and PSN.
You can find more information here:
Friday Gaming Sessions
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