Racing games are extremely popular these days as many people want to experience the virtual thrills of driving supercars to their limits on challenging racing tracks all around the world without leaving the comfort of their own home.
For quite some time Electronic Arts' Need For Speed series has been a leader of the genre, but sadly, in recent years, things haven't really progressed as the large corporation would have wanted. That is why three new NFS titles will arrive this year, with the most important one being NFS Shift, from Slightly Mad Studios in the UK.
The game will focus on delivering a more simulator-oriented experience while maintaining an arcade feel and giving every player, regardless of his skills, the possibility of winning the races and experiencing what a race driver feels during those events. Slated for release in the middle of September, it is a definitive must buy for many racing fans out there.
Now, as a special treat for Xbox 360 owners, EA has revealed the list of achievements that can be unlocked while playing the game. You can clearly see what progression mechanics will be implemented and how the leveling system will work from the achievements featured in this list below.
Here is the complete list, courtesy of Xbox360Achievements.org:
Trial By Fire: Complete the NFS Live Pre-Race Event 10 One Small Step: Win your first event 25 Road to Success: Reach Tier 2 100 Chance of a Lifetime: Reach Tier 3 100 The Final Countdown: Reach Tier 4 100 NFS Live World Champion: Win the NFS Live World Championship 150 Driving Rookie: Reach Driver Level 2 10 Driving Amateur: Reach Driver Level 5 25 Driving Semi-Pro: Reach Driver Level 10 50 Driving Pro: Reach Driver Level 20 50 Driving Veteran: Reach Driver Level 30 50 Driving Hero: Reach Driver Level 40 50 Driving Legend: Reach Driver Level 50 50 Bronze Earner: Earn 5 Bronze Badges 5 Bronze Hunter: Earn 10 Bronze Badges 10 Bronze Collector: Earn 15 Bronze Badges 15 Bronze Master: Earn 20 Bronze Badges 20 Silver Earner: Earn 5 Silver Badges 5 Silver Hunter: Earn 10 Silver Badges 10 Silver Collector: Earn 15 Silver Badges 15 Silver Master: Earn 20 Silver Badges 20 Gold Earner: Earn 5 Gold Badges 5 Gold Hunter: Earn 10 Gold Badges 10 Gold Collector: Earn 15 Gold Badges 20 Gold Master: Earn 20 Gold Badges 25 Epic Earner: Earn 5 Epic Badges 10 Epic Hunter: Earn 10 Epic Badges 15 Epic Collector: Earn 15 Epic Badges 20 Epic Master: Earn 20 Epic Badges 25
Overall, gamers will have to push their racing limits in order to unlock all of these achievements. Stay tuned for the list of PlayStation 3 trophies and unlockable badges, which will appear soon enough for NFS Shift.