14 DAY TRIAL // Racing games make a lot of money these days, as every gamer wants to unwind by pushing a virtual car to its limits and eventually come out on top and beat his opponents. Without a doubt, one of the most exciting racing franchises is EA's Need For Speed, which is preparing to receive three new titles in the following months.
We've already talked a lot about NFS Shift, and how it will combine both simulator elements but also multiple levels of difficulty, so that everyone can enjoy. Now though, EA talks about NFS Nitro, a purely arcade racer that will be heading to the Nintendo DS and the Wii this fall.
The game, which will see players race through five exotic cities filled with cops, tracks and other opponents, will be available on store shelves come November 17, according to Electronic Arts. Complete with support for a wide variety of controllers, from the Wii Remote to the racing wheel or DS stylus, the title will be a great addition for any Nintendo fan who got bored of Mario Kart.
“Need for Speed Nitro offers fun and intense competition for every type of gamer, “said Joe Booth, senior producer, EA Montreal. "The varied track designs, deep controls, and intuitive drift and nitro mechanics give players something to come back to for months on end. We wanted to fuse together attitude with car culture and the best of arcade racing, to create a new and unique racing experience for the Wii and DS this November.”
But even though Nitro will appear on these slightly underpowered platforms, the amount of visual customizations that can be added is quite large, EA says. The story will also be quite important and will play a big part in combining together the interesting circuits and events from the real-world locations that will be featured in the title.
All in all, NFS Nitro is coming together quite nicely and looks to really adapt the franchise to the Nintendo platforms. Stay tuned for more details as we approach its release date in November.