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Need for Speed goes Undercover November 18

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Aug 15, 2008 10:48 am PT

Maggie Q to star in live-action sequences in EA's next installment of underground street racer for 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, DS, and PC.

The Transporter isn't typically positioned as a high-water mark for which a product should aspire to. However, EA CEO John Riccitiello did just that during an investor conference in June, saying that the next Need for Speed game, Need For Speed Undercover, would be a "much better game" than Need for Speed ProStreet. Rather than focus exclusively on racing, the game would sport a stronger mission structure and "narrative hook" akin to the 2002 Jason Statham action flick.

The delectable Maggie Q.

Today, EA officially announced Need for Speed Undercover for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo DS, PC, and mobile devices. True to Riccitiello's word, the street racer will feature a number of live-action cutscene sequences, and the publisher has secured the talents of starlet Maggie Q (Balls of Fury, Mission Impossible III) to lead its efforts. Ms. Q will play the role of Agent Chase Linh, who oversees players as they infiltrate the underground racing scene to upend an international crime syndicate.

As noted by Riccitiello, Undercover will feature gameplay that resembles 2005's NFS: Most Wanted, emphasizing car chases, underground racing, and highway battles. The shift in direction, according to Riccitiello, was possible because EA's Vancouver-based Black Box is no longer being "tortured" by a one-year development cycle. GameSpot will have its first impressions of the retooled racer next Wednesday.

Need for Speed Undercover is expected to drift onto retail shelves in North America on November 18, with a European release following on November 21.

475 Comments

  • Cranio3000

    Posted Nov 7, 2008 1:20 pm PT

    I'm tracjking and whishing this game, I SIMPLY LOVE ONLY BY WATCHING, i saw everything about it, every video, but, please send me a message about the differences between the PS3 version and the PSP version(everything plz, graphics, comparison, features, etc...)( i don't have a PS3, i'll wish it for Christmas ( i'm a litle behind compared to u all, i live in Portugal...) and i hope my mom buys it( she's kinda espiritual and doesn't likes games and TV, etc...))
    LOL to much: ()

  • skaters119

    Posted Oct 20, 2008 8:55 am PT

    Cant Wait For this Game to Release

  • dc_8888

    Posted Sep 22, 2008 10:05 pm PT

    when does this game release in australia? because i hope it releases erly enough for christmas

  • mr_killer_man

    Posted Sep 17, 2008 9:37 pm PT

    I hope they don't screw it up with high def graffics and leave off all the good stuff!

  • Lukester13

    Posted Sep 14, 2008 1:40 pm PT

    Thank god we have police chases this time.

  • Rasmita

    Posted Sep 14, 2008 5:08 am PT

    i can't wait play this game

  • eliascastro912

    Posted Sep 11, 2008 2:14 pm PT

    yay the cops are back

  • joeallen06

    Posted Sep 5, 2008 7:30 am PT

    this one better av da audi R8 ferrari f430 porsche GT3 and carrera GT and renault Cleo V6

  • Schwarte

    Posted Sep 5, 2008 3:51 am PT

    The PS3 version will probably be better @CoupeD
    Just a guess from past experience.

    I really hope it's not gonna be like most wanted 2 much, as I didn't adore that game too much.
    Just do Underground 3 for heavens sake, I want to play around with Vinyls and get rated for it again!

  • lostboy85

    Posted Sep 5, 2008 1:42 am PT

    Kill it EA! Kill it!

  • Drebin27

    Posted Sep 4, 2008 11:12 pm PT

    well cant be worst than pro street so thats a start looks great and video shows driving that ressemble hot pursuit style but maybe im wrong we will all know on nov 18

  • CoupeD

    Posted Aug 28, 2008 9:23 am PT

    Which version do you think will be better PC or PS3?

  • nexusjupiter

    Posted Aug 25, 2008 11:31 pm PT

    Awesome NFS new series... Definitely will buy this game...Hope my pc can handle it...

  • daniel_beck_90

    Posted Aug 23, 2008 7:56 am PT

    for the love of god what is the exact release date ?

  • hiroyukiwu

    Posted Aug 22, 2008 8:27 am PT

    More asians and street racing, really tired of this stereotype, it's getting boring

  • chilipepperman

    Posted Aug 20, 2008 4:37 pm PT

    this looks great and i am greatly looking forward to it, i hated prostreet, loved underground and MW, but i havent played carbon, so i wouldnt know about that. I didnt like NFSU 2 though. I am looking forward to this coming to pc. the graphics and cops look awesome!

  • shadowdynasty15

    Posted Aug 20, 2008 12:06 pm PT

    Glad the cop chases are back

  • nnids4

    Posted Aug 20, 2008 5:26 am PT

    a very needed change in direction

  • Vahe-s-2k7

    Posted Aug 20, 2008 4:01 am PT

    I think so far the best NFS is UNDERGROUND 2 because u can do the inside of cars,cool stickerzs,sweet bodykits and many more but im not sure of this 1 if its like PRO STREET its bad

  • arcfear

    Posted Aug 20, 2008 2:02 am PT

    First Brooke Burke now Maggie Q. SWEET! Maybe this new NFS will make me like Jason Statham on his movie, which I love, The Transporter.

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