EA's Need for Speed MMORG Set for July
Who said PC gaming was dead?
PC gamers looking for an online MMOG that doesn't involve guns and dragons will get a little taste of speed when EA launches Need For Speed World on July 20. Developed by EA's Black Box Studio in collaboration with EA Singapore, the game will be free-to-play with additional incentives for paying customers. The game was originally assumed to solely utilize the microtransaction system, however EA has chosen to take a different route by offering several options.
According to the company, Need for Speed World will allow fans to experience the full game until they reach level 10, including all the races, pursuits, and career progression. Players wanting to advance beyond the free-to-play level cap will be required to purchase a $20 Starter Pack--this includes a voucher for twenty bucks worth of SpeedBoost, full access up to level 50, an assorted bundle of power-ups, and an exclusive limited-edition vehicle.
"Players who pre-order Need for Speed World will have a one-week head-start to the game on July 13th, with increased Rep (XP) gain for the duration of the head-start event and guaranteed access to all upcoming Need for Speed World beta events," EA said. "Finally, players will also be able to reserve their driver names in advance of the game going live and have VIP status permanently displayed in their driver profile. Pre-orders are available now at eastore.ea.com or at participating digital retailers nationwide."
EA also said that owners of the Starter Pack can purchase items like power-ups, double XP periods and even rental cars "starting at just a few cents." The game itself boasts 150 miles of open road, and even incorporates many of the popular cities found in Need For Speed Most Wanted and Need For Speed Carbon.
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the only people who ever said PC gaming was dead are the companies who wanted to cash in by switching to consoles because they knew they could make lower quality games to run on substandard hardware and still make a killing from the army of joypad monkeys out there
Microstransactions, and a free-to-play-basic/full-subscription model?
If I didn't know better, I'd say EA was doing something right!
Sounds good BUT how long will it take you to get to level 10? 50? What happens when you reach the caps?
Otherwise I like the idea, free to play, get people hooked and then pay to enjoy. If the game is rubbish, no one will pay. Excellent stuff.
I want to know how they are going to keep it interesting as an MMO, that said I've not heard anything about this game other then its existence.
another way to recover the stateliness of NFS series and new style of addiction and payment EA is very smart .....BACK TO THE SPEED
Pc gaming has never been dead, is not dead and never will be either.