Electronic Arts has revealed that the Need for Speed series has now generated over 100 million unit sales.
The series began in 1994 and has seen 15 titles launched in over 60 countries.
The 100 million has been reached thanks to recent sales of Need for Speed: Shift.
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EA’s next Need for Speed title, Need for Speed: Shift will be available to play at various GAME stores around the UK over the next few weeks.
If you’re fast enough, you’ll go through to the grand final at Thorpe Park, Surrey, on September 26th with winner getting a brand new Nissan 350Z GT sports car.
A similar competition was held at E3 2009 back in June, with the winner receiving a BMW M3.
One of the big racers of the year Need for Speed: Shift has had its Driver Profile details revealed.
Driver Profile is a tailor-made career mode based on four key gameplay components of Personality, Success, Profile Points and Badges.
The Need for Speed: Shift Driver Profile Video offers a closer look to experience.
Electronic Arts has announced a new wave of Need for Speed titles due for release in 2009.
The big-selling racing franchise is continuing with a selection of three new titles that will be released across a range of platforms.
Need for Speed: SHIFT will be the next core title (after 2008’s Undercover) and will aim to give an authentic and immersive driving experience for PC, XBOX 360 and PS3 players.
Need for Speed: NITRO will be available for Nintendo Wii and DS owners, with its aim to challenge racing fans of all levels.
Need for Speed: World Online will be a Play 4 Free action racing experience, available only on PC and set to be released in Asia during the summer, before heading to the western world at the end of the year.
