EA is not seen as the most consumer-friendly purveyor of games these days, but it seems that the EA of old is going away. Under new(ish!) CEO Andrew Wilson, EA certainly seems to be doing all they can to avoid another Golden Turd award.
There’s a new Need for Speed coming, rekindling the fires of many lapsed arcade racing game fans – thanks to it being a bit of a blend of newer Need for Speed games, with the fan favourite Underground series. Because EA is EA, there’s been the hanging, gloomy cloud of expectation that the game would be riddled with micro transactions, and saddled with superfluous DLC.
That’s not happening.
In a long FAQ about the game, EA’s said that there are no plans for DLC of any sort, and that there’ll be no micro transactions in sight.
“We plan to release a series of free content updates for Need for Speed. We currently have no plans for any paid DLC.” Elsewhere in the FAQ, they say: “There will be no micro transactions.”
None. That said, there are pre order incentives and collector’s editions extras, like the BMW M3 E46 which is instantly available to those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition. Players will, however, be able to earn enough in-game money to buy the car in the normal course of the game without pre-ordering. What a topsy-turvy world we live in.
We told you just yesterday that the PC version of the game was delayed to next year, so that it could get a bit more polish and have, amongst other things, an unlocked frame rate. What of the PS4 and Xbox One versions then? It’s capped at 30 on both.
“We always look to maximize the game technology with the platform technology for the experience we’re building, which is why the game will run at 30fps on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. By doing this we ensure that your gameplay experience remains incredibly smooth and allows you to experience the high speed, adrenaline fuelled gameplay that you’ve come to expect from the Need for Speed series.”
The game is all about building a bond with the cars you have, but not in that mechaphiliac sort of way.
“We believe in creating a bond and relationship with your cars. It’s about finding a ride and taking it from stock, to stock plus awesome through some of the deepest customization in Need for Speed history. You will have a five car garage – if you fill all your spaces, you can chose to sell and purchase a new car, or continue to max out your current ride through the extensive performance upgrades available to you so you can take on anyone on the streets.”
Need for Speed is coming to consoles in November this year, with the PC version coming early 2016.
Last Updated: September 16, 2015
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 08:19
No DLC…no MT’s….all unlockable ingame…..geeeeeeeeez
Slap in NO day 1 patch and a working game, and a “WHAT YEAR IS IT?” meme and we have something we have not seen in a loooooooooooong time from EA
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 16, 2015 at 08:23
The end is in nigh!!! EA changing the way they do gaming… I don’t know what to make of this…
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 08:54
After Sim City you would think they would allow an off-line mode.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 08:58
Of course they wouldn’t. They want you to be always-online – that’s their goal. That method failed, now they’re going to try another, and they’ll keep trying until they get it right.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 16, 2015 at 09:00
That, sir, is the unfortunate truth, even if you remain online, what is the point? activity tracking in games really only go that far…
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:11
I still don’t understand it either, I don’t believe its all designed to swat out piracy either. There must be some valuable shit going on with our DATA activity being farmed and sold to analytic brokers. Some shit is going on.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 16, 2015 at 09:13
Yeah…. Mystery galore!
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:18
Hell, not even TV was this anal when it came to extracting TV ratings.
This is why I hate the Internet, its symbiotic relationship with my 35 year old hobby has changed shit for the worse when it comes to a fully envisioned and complete product.
Even while playing MGSV (off-line) they remind me just how much fun it is on-line and how much more content I can unlock. FUCK OFF.
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 09:19
BUT ALL THE KIDS ARE DOING IT!
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 16, 2015 at 09:23
They’re WRONG!!
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:21
Makes me think of (RIP) Company of Heroes 2 that opens up a store page every damn time you enter the game.
I don’t want your fkn DLC.
Ruining a game 101
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:27
Destiny makes you go to an internet page if you actually want to know why you are doing shit in the game for lore.
Destiny proved that the always on-line work model works 🙁 expect more.
I suppose these games are created for the privilaged in the first place. Poor gamers who cant afford the enternet must GTFO and play your Megadrives lol
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:29
That’s really how it feels.
No more grinding through games like we did in the old days. Spending hours, that we never complained about, on a single level.
Now you can just buy your way through. Nice teaching methods those.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:00
john riccitiello’s legacy will last forever 🙂
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 16, 2015 at 08:23
The end is in nigh!!! EA changing the way they do gaming… I don’t know what to make of this…
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 08:24
Freebies from EA? I must be hallucinating. Did I accidentally put crack in my coffee instead of sugar?
Wait, I’ve got it! “We’re releasing a subscription service for those players who’d enjoy receiving additional content earlier.” Or something along those lines.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:19
Killer Bees as directed by Michael Bay.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 08:24
Freebies from EA? I must be hallucinating. Did I accidentally put crack in my coffee instead of sugar?
Wait, I’ve got it! “We’re releasing a subscription service for those players who’d enjoy receiving additional content earlier.” Or something along those lines.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 08:43
Won’t have manual transmission either. So it’s pretty much so limited that it doesn’t even have all functionality.
Either EA goes full out with DLC or they go half ass with the entire game. There’s no middle ground for them.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 08:59
I still can’t believe that one. No manual transmission.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:02
A game about race culture but no option for manual transmission. Go figure.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:04
ITS A RE-BOOT!!! Why did they change the GEARS? 😛
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 09:04
The only MT is for Micro Transaction
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:03
noobs
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 08:52
It does not need either lol It requires an always on-line connection. DRM
and we all know DLC was created as a Trojan Horse to DRM your ass… don’t we?
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 08:55
On The Crew I can understand the always online function, since it’s practically an MP game.
But on the new NFS it’s just stupid.
Looks like the year that EA took off between NFS titles hasn’t changed anything. All it did was give them time to prep better for the PR and the marketing. The game itself is still a rewash of the NFS games of the past few years.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 08:59
How does one reboot a car game anyway? You fucking drive… on a road. 😛
It will sell millions and the usual headlines will play out. NO INTERNET CONNECTION, SERVER MAINTENANCE, BUGS FROM AUTO UPDATE…. yada yada yada
Then a year from now they make an off-line version.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 08:59
“How does one reboot a car game anyway?”
You switch it off & on again. *runnnnnnnnn*
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:03
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Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:01
Watch the Metacritic scores. That’s always the clincher with EA games.
Compare the customer reviews with the offical reviewer scores.
NFS Rivals got a 76% rating by official reviewers and a 32% rating by customers. I think that says more than enough.
Ryanza
September 16, 2015 at 09:02
Day 1 DLC has been the consoles version of “DRM” so far. Now that Need For DRM, I mean, Speed, has always online DRM, there is no need to cut out content and sell it back to the consumer because they got what they wanted, always online DRM.
Don’t Support DRM.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:07
But if my internet cap runs out, then technically I’m not supporting DRM 😛 I just have a R799 tea coaster, or wasted 9 days downloading the digital version 😛
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:13
That’s the problem with always online games. They need to give you the option to go offline, or at least give it an offline mode a year later. Otherwise you’re literally buying a game that you can only play for maybe two years before it’s (as you say) just a tea coaster.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:14
As Jim Sterling stated 2 years ago, games are becoming a service, not a product 🙁
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:17
It’s damn sad. You won’t one day be able to just pop in a game that you want to replay after ten years, nope. Sorry. That game is dead now.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:22
lol The remastered GOTY ultimate collection will be out by then 😉
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:27
I’d tell you not to give them any ideas, but this is the sad reality now.
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 09:15
“R799 tea coaster”
BWAHAHAHA
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:02
Sticking with The Crew, thanks.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 09:05
Do you like it? I played the beta for a little bit and found it rather fun, but I’m not a car guy, then it got savaged in reviews heh.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:12
I love it. Spent around 50 hours on it already. The sheer size of the map (5000sqkm) makes it so much fun to play. I play it off and on with a friend, so we’ll literally do a cross-country chase, and see who gets from NY to LA first. It’s also not much of an “MMO” so you rarely see other players, and if you do they might just chase you for a while, which can be quite entertaining.
The car list is decent and the customization is good enough to satisfy me.
It also has manual transmission, so the new NFS can’t compete.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:15
You mean stick shift.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:17
I wanted to say “manual tranny” but it didn’t feel right.
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 09:18
O_O
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 09:31
Only because you haven’t tried it. Wait… O_o
Captain JJ Fantasticus
September 16, 2015 at 09:32
XD
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 09:50
O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O_O
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 09:33
It sounds like a silly thing to praise, but it has a damn good map. It’s cool seeing how traffic is moving around on it.
Nikola
September 16, 2015 at 09:10
Sounds cool I shall beaive it when I see it can’t trust these people;) BUt I will definetly be getting this game!
konfab
September 16, 2015 at 09:22
Personally I don’t mind DLC if it adds value to a complete game.
Dragon Age Inquisition is a good example of this. The original game was a complete story, but the newest DLC adds a bit on to make it better. TLOU as well.
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 09:33
Why is the header upside down?
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 16, 2015 at 09:33
He’s Batman.
Admiral Chief Returns
September 16, 2015 at 09:49
Becoz cheese curls bra
Geoffrey Tim
September 16, 2015 at 12:19
“Players will, however, be able to earn enough in-game money to buy the car in the normal course of the game without pre-ordering. What a topsy-turvy world we live in.”
RinceThat
September 16, 2015 at 12:31
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WitWolfy
September 16, 2015 at 10:45
Takes away DLC makes it online only… Seems about right…
iusedtobe(a)regular
September 16, 2015 at 10:56
This game is headed for a spectacular fall, sorry but I will not be buying a game that is trying to force feed me something that I have never supported. SimCity all over again.
MySpaceBarBroken
September 17, 2015 at 16:10
fix ur Dam site LG..
MySpaceBarBroken
September 17, 2015 at 16:16
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