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    Pre-ordered Need For Speed

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Spartan@HIDevolution, Jan 4, 2016.

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    NFS Rivals is as realistic as Too Fast Too Furious movies. :D
     
    killkenny1, Feb 16, 2016
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    I know that particular hack. It doesn't break physics, but your game will slow down if you drop below 60.
     
    DataShell, Feb 17, 2016
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    OP updated with new videos
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Feb 19, 2016
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    Game is available for pre-loading now. I downloaded it already awaiting for it to be playable on the 17th of March.
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Mar 11, 2016
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    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    R(eal r)eviews and user opinions first, then I'll decide if it's a buy, not before.
     
    triturbo, Mar 12, 2016
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    you'll get that from me on the 17th brah
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Mar 12, 2016
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    Judging by this thread, your opinion will be biased :D
     
    killkenny1, Mar 12, 2016
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    Review by MinuteGaming, a small channel I found through Reddit that does really good but short reviews.
     
    DataShell, Mar 13, 2016
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    Wow, that guy just pooped all over my favorite game! thanks
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Mar 14, 2016
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    You really like nice cars bro?

    Well you are in the right city for that....
     
    tgipier, Mar 14, 2016
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    I have a BMW 330Ci Convertible 2005 model at the moment. Downgraded from my previous Mustang Convertible V6 2013 as that car was a turtle. Didn't know the V6 gear ratios are so messed up that it causes a huge lag when hitting the pedal to the metal. I could have fixed that by upping the gear ratios but that would void the warranty and I didn't like the crappy cheap plastic in it. Much happier with the BMW even though it's many years older.

    My next car when I have money is gonna be a V8 2008 M3 E93 hopefully :D
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Mar 14, 2016
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    Oh WOW, I'm off then, would look into more reviews, but I doubt that it would change anything. If there's a demo, I'll give it a go, or might wait for a "fixed" version :rolleyes:
     
    triturbo, Mar 14, 2016
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    It wasn't that hard you know :D.
     
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    Always online single player is dumb. Always has been, always will be. Inability to pause, dumb. I think the most fun I had with an NFS game was Porsche Unleashed, but Most Wanted was actually very fun to me as well. Haven't seen a decent one since.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 14, 2016
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    I haven't played and enjoyed a NFS game since Underground 1/2 lol.. Agreed though, online single player is really really dumb..
     
    TomJGX, Mar 14, 2016
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    Not even the original Most Wanted or Carbon?
     
    DataShell, Mar 14, 2016
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    i havent played a full NFS game since hot pursuit 2 on playstation 2... that music
     
    Phase, Mar 14, 2016
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    Oh yes!


    Still have no idea how Rush made it to NFS...
     
    killkenny1, Mar 14, 2016
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    Yeah, the last one I liked was on ps2 as well. I think it was Hot Pursuit. I think the last arcade racer I played any sizable amount of and enjoyed it was paradise city. Oh man the first Burnout was so damn fun.

    Sent from a 128th Legion Stormtrooper 6P
     
    hfm, Mar 14, 2016
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    I'm more techno/electro/disco, so the Porsche REALLY hit the nail with the whole experience for me. Mix with 3 of the songs:

     
    triturbo, Mar 15, 2016
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    Doesn't it release today? Now? It's release day is the 15th, not the 17th... at least here in the US on Origin that's what it says...you should be able to Start/Play it right now :)
    http://www.needforspeed.com/



    History of NEED FOR SPEED (1994-2015)

    I think NFS has come a long way :)
     
    hmscott, Mar 15, 2016
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    I'm skipping it.. I wont buy a game that require non stop internet connection.. want to play it on the train, when I'm not near internet, when I got ultra slow internet at the residence when I'm on prof. meetings..
    They want to play it that way fine :) less money for them :)
     
    sasuke256, Mar 15, 2016
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    Hmmm, V-Rally. Never heard about it.
     
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    SICK CARS! - NEED FOR SPEED - Xbox One
     
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    Need for Speed : Full Settings ULTRA 60 FPS - Gameplay (PC?)
    Good driving


    Need for Speed 2016 PC Gameplay 60fps 1440p
    Baad Driving


    You really need a Wheel to do this game right :)
     
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    IDK, it looks like NFS is going to take some heavy duty GPU support. This guy is getting 30fps @ 4k with SLI 970's, which is better than a single 980... SLI support looks good with balanced load on both GPU's.

     
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    4K at 30FPS, 3K and 1080p should be fine.
     
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    "My favorite NFS game is Carbon."
    Nope!

    Well, it's looks nice, I'll give EA that.
    However looks alone don't make the game great.
     
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    Dude, she was like 5 when NFS came out - she probably watched Barney before and after the game ;)

    It does look good. Time to dig out the Wheel gear... I hate bouncing around trying to steer with a game controller.
     
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    I could have swore by the amount of makeup she's wearing she's at least 30.
    And now I'm sad. In 50 years millennials will be all like "in my day game's were the ****! COD, NFS Run, Assassins Creed Unity." Luckily I'll be dead by then, so I won't have to listen to that bollocks.

    KB&M, mate, do it :D
    PCMustehRice!
     
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    I'm guessing 26 :)
     
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    Then math doesn't add up. Carbon came out in 2006. You say she was 5 then. It's now 2016, so 5+10=15. 15=/=26.
    I'll try to integrate on x, but I doubt the answer will be different.
     
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    CARBON WAS THE BEST
    FIGHT ME

    Seriously though, as someone who has been playing NFS since Hot Pursuit, Most Wanted and Carbon have always been my favourites. UG2 was amazing and blew my mind with all the customization when it came out, but the sheer intensity of being in a Heat 6 cop chase with two of your tires gone and Cross about to come after you while try to swerve a Corvette out of the path of a K9 was something it couldn't match for me. I place Carbon in slightly higher esteem than MW because of autosculpt, a bigger city, night atmosphere, the class system, and the improved AI.

    That being said, my 350Z in UG2 was badass, and I loved the design of the El Nino in HP.
    [​IMG]
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    I'll end this once and for all...

    [​IMG]
     
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    Did you just reduce the Earth to Elemental...
    CARBON?!! :D
     
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    [​IMG]
    Peekaboo
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