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VG247 Need for Speed: World Feedhttps://www.vg247.com/feed/tag/video-games/need-for-speed-world-onlineThe latest Need for Speed: World articles from VG247.enWed, 15 Apr 2015 14:45:11 +0000Battlefield Heroes, FIFA World, other free-to-play EA titles to lose support in 90 dayshttps://www.vg247.com/battlefield-heroes-fifa-world-free-to-play-pcStephany Nunneley-JacksonWed, 15 Apr 2015 14:45:11 +0000https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-heroes-fifa-world-free-to-play-pcNeed for Speed: WorldFIFA WorldFree-to-playBattlefield HeroesPCBattlefield Play4Free

EA has announced four of its free-to-play PC games are "not as popular as they once were," therefore it will be winding down support for the titles by July.

]]>Game: UK store launches country's first free-to-play platformhttps://www.vg247.com/game-uk-store-launches-countrys-first-free-to-play-platformDave CookThu, 25 Apr 2013 12:08:48 +0000https://www.vg247.com/game-uk-store-launches-countrys-first-free-to-play-platformbrowser-based gamesLord of UltimaGAME UKRetailNeed for Speed: WorldFree-to-playCommand & Conquer: Tiberium AlliancesBattlefield HeroesPCBattlefield Play4Free

UK retailer Game has launched the UK's first dedicated free-to-play platform called - surprisingly - 'Free 2 Play'. The hub has launched now and contains three games, with more on the way.

]]>Need for Speed World turns two, celebrate with some free goodieshttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-turns-two-celebrate-with-some-free-goodiesStephany Nunneley-JacksonTue, 24 Jul 2012 14:26:02 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-turns-two-celebrate-with-some-free-goodiesMMORacingNeed for Speed: WorldFree-to-playPC

Need for Speed World, the free-to-play MMO from EA, has turned two years old. To celebrate, the firm will give away a free item each day until July 27. To kick things off, today’s goodies include: the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, a Double XP Week, and the Free Cam feature. Players can log in and scoop up more free items including customized license plates, neons, vinyls and even Need for Speed World in-game currency, SpeedBoost, during the week as well. Hit up the game's website for more information.

]]>EA handing out freebies in its Play4Free games for the next weekhttps://www.vg247.com/ea-handing-out-freebies-in-its-play4free-games-for-the-next-weekStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 14 Jun 2012 14:02:08 +0000https://www.vg247.com/ea-handing-out-freebies-in-its-play4free-games-for-the-next-weekLord of UltimaNeed for Speed: WorldWarhammer Online: Wrath Of HeroesFree-to-playCommand & Conquer: Tiberium AlliancesBattlefield HeroesPCBattlefield Play4Free

EA has kicked off a week-long promotion for its free-to-play games, which will see the firm handing out free items to players every day until June 20.

]]>EA Play4Free range hits 25 million registered playershttps://www.vg247.com/ea-play4free-range-hits-25-million-registered-playersJohnny CullenThu, 12 Jan 2012 14:33:10 +0000https://www.vg247.com/ea-play4free-range-hits-25-million-registered-playersEA Play4FreeNeed for Speed: WorldFree-to-playBattlefield HeroesPC

EA's Play4Free line-up has hit 25 million registered players, it's been announced. The series includes Battlefield Play4Free, Dragon Age Legends, Battleforge, Lord of Ultima, Need for Speed World and Battlefield Heroes, the latter two having hit 10 million users each. To celebrate, EA's offering two promo codes for NFS World and BF Heroes that will include funds for aftermarket items and in-game weapons respectively. They are: EQ9M-TYYT-TXR3-5GU3 for 300 Battlefunds in BF Heroes and EWPD-3KGA-VBVF-9HYS for 750 speedboost in NFS World.

]]>Need for Speed World gets interactive trailerhttps://www.vg247.com/222462Andrew GroenThu, 15 Dec 2011 16:56:11 +0000https://www.vg247.com/222462RacingNeed for Speed: WorldPCFree-to-play

EA has released a new trailer for the upcoming free-to-play racing game Need for Speed World, but it's not your ordinary game trailer. This one is slightly interactive. The video lets you choose between different areas you'd like to see. Check out the cool new video past the break.

]]>Need for Speed World now global through Aeria Gameshttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-now-global-through-aeria-gamesBrenna HillierThu, 08 Dec 2011 07:03:20 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-now-global-through-aeria-gamesMMOAeria GamesRacingNeed for Speed: WorldFree-to-playPC

As of today, Aeria Games has taken on free-to-play racing MMO Need for Speed: World, a product of EA Black Box and EA Shanghai released last year. The game is now available worldwide in English, French, Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese, and along with Battlefield Heroes, is the second EA Play4Free title to be adopted by the network. Hit up the game's website for more information. Aeria is also behind Heroes of Gaia, Eden Eternal, and Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine.

]]>EA to release free-to-play titles through Aeriahttps://www.vg247.com/ea-to-release-free-to-play-titles-through-aeriaJessica CitizenThu, 22 Sep 2011 07:47:45 +0000https://www.vg247.com/ea-to-release-free-to-play-titles-through-aeriaNeed for Speed: WorldBattlefield HeroesPCFree-to-play

Free-to-play games are one step closer to world domination. Aeria Games, the publisher of WolfTeam and Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine, among others, has just signed a deal with EA to bring the Play4Free titles to a wider audience.

]]>Need for Speed World gamescom trailer, shiny thingshttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-gamescom-trailer-shiny-thingsStace HarmanFri, 19 Aug 2011 09:15:51 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-gamescom-trailer-shiny-thingsMMOporscheRacingNeed for Speed: WorldVideoPC

A trailer out of gamescom for EA's free-2-play racer shows off cars that none of us will ever be able to afford to insure, let alone drive.

]]>Quick Shots: Need for Speed: World shows off Porsche 959 and Treasure Hunthttps://www.vg247.com/quick-shots-need-for-speed-world-shows-off-porsche-959-and-tresaure-huntStace HarmanThu, 28 Jul 2011 11:30:28 +0000https://www.vg247.com/quick-shots-need-for-speed-world-shows-off-porsche-959-and-tresaure-huntMMOporschequick shotsRacingNeed for Speed: WorldPC

EA has released six new shots of its free-to-play online racer to show off Treasure Hunt mode - designed to help players earn in-game currency - and a Porsche 959 - designed to help players spend it. The update comes as NFS: World celebrates its one-year anniversary.

]]>Need for Speed World blows past 5 million usershttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-blows-past-5-million-usersStephany Nunneley-JacksonWed, 01 Jun 2011 13:47:38 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-blows-past-5-million-usersRacingNeed for Speed: WorldPC

EA has announced that Need for Speed World, its Play4Free online PC racers, now has over five million registered users.

]]>NFS World adds Team Escape in new updatehttps://www.vg247.com/nfs-world-adds-team-escape-in-new-updateJohnny CullenTue, 29 Mar 2011 15:07:39 +0000https://www.vg247.com/nfs-world-adds-team-escape-in-new-updateRacingNeed for Speed: WorldMMOPC

EA's released a new update for Need for Speed World, which sees the inclusion of new mode Team Escape. The addition sees the cops been given new ways to stop you and your crew, with team pursuit runs now extended up to eight minutes. You'll get something too in the form of new team abilities: Team Emergency Evade and Team Slingshot. Full details on the update are at the NFSW website.

]]>Christmas break 2010 news round-up - Deus Ex delayed, new LA Noire footage, tons morehttps://www.vg247.com/the-2010-christmas-round-up-hangover-of-doomJohnny CullenSun, 02 Jan 2011 23:17:40 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-2010-christmas-round-up-hangover-of-doomXbox 360John RiccitielloHotBulletstormEpic GamesDragon Age II: The Exiled PrinceSuper Meat BoyNintendo WiiRacingSEGAHunted: The Demon's ForgeFightingKinect SportsMax Payne 3Gran Turismo 5Bethesda SoftworksRed Dead RedemptionDissidia 012 Final FantasyNintendoDiRT 3PS3RareJason WestCall of Duty: Black OpsDragon Quest VI: Realms of ReverieEidos-MontrealGames on DemandGreg ZeschukStarCraft II: Wings Of LibertyTales of XilliaWiiWareray muzyka4mm GamesDeus Ex: Human RevolutionStrategyFinal Fantasy XIIIRespawn EntertainmentBlackboxRockstar VancouverNamco BandaiRockstar San DiegoPeople Can FlyCrysis 2AtlusSucker PunchSquare EnixNeed for Speed: WorldSonyAction AdventureXbox networkBiowareDemon's SoulsDef Jam RapstarinFamous 2Team MeatTeam BondiMicrosoftRPGShooterKinectInfamousCrytekL.A. NoireActivision BlizzardCodemastersRockstarSportsPC

We may have wound down for Christmas and New Year, but the news motored on, dropping a winceworthy headline for Deus Ex: Human Revolution and plenty more.

]]>Need for Speed World reaches 1 million playershttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-reaches-1-million-playersJohnny CullenThu, 09 Sep 2010 13:48:39 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-reaches-1-million-playersMMOEA BlackBoxRacingNeed for Speed: WorldPC

EA's announced Need for Speed World has reached 1 million users since its launch back in July.

]]>Need For Speed World Open Beta starts tomorrowhttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-open-beta-starts-tomorrowStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 01 Jul 2010 21:15:04 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-open-beta-starts-tomorrowMMORacingNeed for Speed: WorldinternetPC

EA has announced that the Open Beta test for Need for Speed World will start tomorrow, July 2.

]]>Next Beta phase for NFS World goes live June 28https://www.vg247.com/next-beta-phase-for-nfs-world-goes-live-june-28Stephany Nunneley-JacksonFri, 25 Jun 2010 19:11:58 +0000https://www.vg247.com/next-beta-phase-for-nfs-world-goes-live-june-28RacingNeed for Speed: WorldMMOPC

EA has announced the next round of Need for Speed World Beta testing for Monday, June 28 through Wednesday, June 30.

]]>Need for Speed World goes live in Julyhttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-goes-live-in-julyStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 27 May 2010 16:01:05 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-goes-live-in-julyMMOHotRacingNeed for Speed: Worldblack boxPC

EA has announced that Need for Speed World will go live on July 20.

]]>Need for Speed World contains "deep, RPG-like progression"https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-contains-deep-rpg-like-progressionPatrick GarrattTue, 18 May 2010 07:23:37 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-contains-deep-rpg-like-progressionMMORPGNeed for Speed: WorldJean-Charles GaudechonPC

Need for Speed's MMO isn't just turn the wheel and go broom broom, if comments from EA's recent London showcase are anything to go by.

]]>Need for Speed World Beta 3 goes live on Wednesdayhttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-beta-3-goes-live-on-wednesdayStephany Nunneley-JacksonSat, 10 Apr 2010 18:30:18 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-beta-3-goes-live-on-wednesdayRacingNeed for Speed: WorldPC

During the latest Need for Speed podcast, the folks behind the game revealed that the third part of the Beta for Need for Speed World will go live next Wednesday, April 14.

]]>More invites for Need for Speed World Beta go outhttps://www.vg247.com/more-invites-for-need-for-speed-world-beta-go-outStephany Nunneley-JacksonWed, 07 Apr 2010 21:39:34 +0000https://www.vg247.com/more-invites-for-need-for-speed-world-beta-go-outRacingNeed for Speed: WorldMMOPC

EA has sent out more invites for the Beta to Need for Speed World.

]]>Need for Speed World Online Beta testing beginshttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-online-beta-testing-beginsStephany Nunneley-JacksonTue, 16 Mar 2010 15:06:17 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-online-beta-testing-beginsMMOHotNeed for SpeedRacingNeed for Speed: WorldPC

EA has announced that the English language Beta testing for Need for Speed World begins today.

]]>Need for Speed World will have "biggest NFS arena ever", says producerhttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-will-have-biggest-nfs-arena-ever-says-producerStephany Nunneley-JacksonTue, 16 Mar 2010 13:03:55 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-will-have-biggest-nfs-arena-ever-says-producerMMOHotRacingNeed for Speed: WorldPC

Marc De Vellis, the producer for Need for Speed World Online, has said that the PC-exclusive racing MMO will have "the biggest Need for Speed arena ever".

]]>Rumor: Criterion working on Need for Speed title due in 2010https://www.vg247.com/rumor-criterion-working-on-need-for-speed-title-due-in-2010Stephany Nunneley-JacksonFri, 15 May 2009 14:59:25 +0000https://www.vg247.com/rumor-criterion-working-on-need-for-speed-title-due-in-2010Xbox 360HotNeed for Speed: ShiftcriterionrumoursNeed for Speed: NitroNeed for SpeedPS3RacingNeed for Speed: WorldSlightly Mad Studiosblack boxPC

]]>Need for Speed World Online UI - first shothttps://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-online-ui-first-shotPatrick GarrattSun, 01 Mar 2009 19:42:15 +0000https://www.vg247.com/need-for-speed-world-online-ui-first-shotRacingNeed for Speed: WorldPC

]]>NFS World Online to enter testing in Far Easthttps://www.vg247.com/nfs-world-online-enters-testing-in-far-eastPatrick GarrattFri, 06 Feb 2009 10:16:51 +0000https://www.vg247.com/nfs-world-online-enters-testing-in-far-eastRacingNeed for Speed: WorldAsiaPC

Need for Speed World Online, one of a trio of newly announced games from the EA fanchise, is to enter technical testing in Taiwan and Hong Kong in March.

The free-roaming, free-to-play effort has no solid release date as yet other than 2009.

Press release after the break.

]]>First Need for Speed SHIFT, NITRO and World Online images releasedhttps://www.vg247.com/first-need-for-speed-shift-nitro-and-world-online-images-releasedPatrick GarrattMon, 02 Feb 2009 10:40:19 +0000https://www.vg247.com/first-need-for-speed-shift-nitro-and-world-online-images-releasedXbox 360Need for Speed: ShiftNeed for Speed: NitroPS3RacingNeed for Speed: WorldPC

EA just released the first images of Need for Speed SHIFT, NITRO and World Online.

Need for Speed got an announced franchise revamp last week, the three new games being mentioned for the first time.

A press release detailing the titles was issued today. Get it and the screens after the break.

]]>Revamped NFS series launches this yearhttps://www.vg247.com/revamped-nfs-series-launches-this-yearMike BowdenFri, 30 Jan 2009 11:10:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/revamped-nfs-series-launches-this-yearXbox 360HotNeed for Speed: ShiftNeed for Speed: NitroPS3RacingNeed for Speed: WorldPC

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