Where does the time go? Ever since we came back from the Christmas break, I've been meaning to write this update, but I have an excuse!! We've been busy!     In case you haven't read Eneko's (Technical Director of NFS World) blog, we've been preparing the build that will be used in our upcoming Closed Beta here in North America and Europe. Exciting stuff. What's even more exciting...

  Before I start please allow me to introduce myself as this is my first blog and I hope to be posting regularly so it’s good to know who I am. I’m Eneko Bilbao, Technical Director for Need for Speed World.   After spending most of my career in the UK working on such titles as Colin McRae Rally, SEGA Rally (Revo in the US), I joined Need for Speed a little over a year...

  Anyone who has played SHIFT knows the Bugatti Veyron is the highest-rated car in the game in terms of raw horsepower, with just slightly less than 1,000 ponies pulling its million-dollar chassis.   But even the most ardent Veyron junkies must take their hats off to this: the 9ff GT9-R, which claims to be packing 1,120 horsepower under its hood.   That's right,...

  Friday night "Guy Night". Some of you know what I'm talking about. A weekly ritual where you and your friends get together, hang out and have a good time. As a teenager, growing up, my best buds and I would more often than not spend our Friday night's huddled around a TV playing on my N64. The game of choice? WCW vs NWO followed by WWE No Mercy. Epic battles were...

  Japanese car magazine Best Auto is reporting that Nissan's next GT-R will be a gas-electric hybrid.   According to their reports, the car will feature a de-tuned version of GT-R's acclaimed twin-turbo V6, producing 440 horsepower instead of the '09's 480, but it will have an electric motor which kicks in another 160 ponies to bring the total to a muscular 600.   We'll...

  Following the bankruptcy of Donington Park racecourse, the 2010 Formula One British Grand Prix was homeless.   Fortunately for fans of Formula One, you can always go back home, as Silverstone Circuit - featured in SHIFT - has signed a 17-year contract to be the exclusive host of the race through 2026.   Silverstone first hosted the British Grand Prix in 1948 and...

  As of my last update , I was still puttering along in the Bronze Cup section of Need for Speed NITRO in my red and orange 'Dreamsicle' Camaro SS and I'm happy to announce that I've finally moved on to the Silver Cup portion of career mode.   My trusty Camaro is still alive and well and has helped me in some early Rio events, but I've been searching for a better car...

  Yes, you read that correctly. Germany's Wimmer RS has tuned a Mark VI Volkswagen GTI to produce 386 horsepower, along with 336 lb/ft. of torque.   A stock Mk. VI GTI comes from the factory with 207 horsepower emanating from its 2-liter turbo four, but Wimmer has stroked it out to nearly double its original output by adding a new turbo, tweaking the intake manifold,...

  After taking 2009 off, Japanese automaker Subaru is set to return full-time to rallying in 2010. While they won't be running their own works team, Subaru will be supplying cars and parts to other racing teams, making it eligible for points in the manufacturers' race.   Subaru is making its cars available on the Intercontinental Rally Challenge circuit, joining several other...

  With Dodge ending production of the Viper after the 2010 model year, the automaker is releasing two unique variants on the classic hissing snake's design: the Viper ACR 1:33 edition and Voodoo edition Viper ACR. Both were unveiled today at the press event for the LA Auto Show.   The ACR 1:33 edition pays tribute to the Viper's record-setting run at Laguna Seca...