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EA revs up Need for Speed: Most WantedPublisher divulges first details, screen of the next installment in its popular racing series; promises next-gen version this November.
NEWS - Posted Apr 11, 2005 10:00 am PT
UK game charts: August 13-19
A good week for EA and the DS; a bad week for anyone looking for excitement from their games chart.
A good week for EA and the DS; a bad week for anyone looking for excitement from their games chart.
NEWS - Posted Aug 22, 2006 10:09 am PT
NFS found in fatal drag-racing car crash
Street-racing teen kills cab driver in Toronto; copy of Need for Speed found in front seat of car, detective says game is not to blame.
Street-racing teen kills cab driver in Toronto; copy of Need for Speed found in front seat of car, detective says game is not to blame.
NEWS - Posted Jan 26, 2006 4:24 pm PT
UK game charts: August 20-26
Summer stagnation continues with no change in the top six; slow start for Ninety-Nine Nights.
Summer stagnation continues with no change in the top six; slow start for Ninety-Nine Nights.
NEWS - Posted Aug 30, 2006 5:39 am PT
Josie Maran to rev up Most WantedSupermodel-actress will star in EA's next installment in the Need for Speed series.
NEWS - Posted Jul 26, 2005 9:05 am PT
Need for Speed Most Wanted Hands-On
EA shows off its latest entry in the NFS franchise at the Infineon Raceway. We go for a test-drive.
EA shows off its latest entry in the NFS franchise at the Infineon Raceway. We go for a test-drive.
PREVIEW - Posted Jul 11, 2005 5:55 pm PT
No OL for PS2 Most Wanted, PSP OL confirmed
Electronic Arts' forthcoming racer won't drive online on Sony's current-gen console--but it will on its handheld; EA Canada's Larry LaPierre tells GameSpot why.
Electronic Arts' forthcoming racer won't drive online on Sony's current-gen console--but it will on its handheld; EA Canada's Larry LaPierre tells GameSpot why.
NEWS - Posted Oct 13, 2005 10:00 am PT
NFS Most Wanted tourney announced
EA green-lights competition based on its upcoming racer; first of six tourneys kicks off this weekend.
EA green-lights competition based on its upcoming racer; first of six tourneys kicks off this weekend.
NEWS - Posted Jun 8, 2005 5:10 pm PT
Need for Speed Most Wanted Blackened
Collector's edition will feature exclusive cars, races, and bonus DVD; Xbox 360 version confirmed for launch, PSP version renamed?
Collector's edition will feature exclusive cars, races, and bonus DVD; Xbox 360 version confirmed for launch, PSP version renamed?
NEWS - Posted Sep 20, 2005 2:50 pm PT
Need for Speed Most Wanted Updated Hands-On
EA's summer press event affords us an opportunity to try out more of the upcoming high-speed racer.
EA's summer press event affords us an opportunity to try out more of the upcoming high-speed racer.
PREVIEW - Posted Jul 14, 2005 6:03 pm PT
Need for Speed Most Wanted gets dated
Current-gen platforms will see EA's latest racer launch November 15, Xbox 360 version release still TBD.
Current-gen platforms will see EA's latest racer launch November 15, Xbox 360 version release still TBD.
NEWS - Posted Sep 2, 2005 5:07 pm PT
Analysts lower EA, Activision projections
Lowered expectations for big-time publishers, but long-term outlook remains favorable.
Lowered expectations for big-time publishers, but long-term outlook remains favorable.
NEWS - Posted Dec 7, 2005 5:10 pm PT
EA sees $16 million quarterly loss, annual revenue decline
Price drops, one-time tax charge wipe out number one third-party publisher's quarterly income; Jamdat acquisition cuts into yearly revenue of $2.95 billion.
Price drops, one-time tax charge wipe out number one third-party publisher's quarterly income; Jamdat acquisition cuts into yearly revenue of $2.95 billion.
NEWS - Posted May 3, 2006 3:30 pm PT
EA reports $81 million quarterly loss--but beats expectations
Megapublisher's 13 percent increase in revenue can't offset next-gen transition costs, but shortfall comes in much less than expected.
Megapublisher's 13 percent increase in revenue can't offset next-gen transition costs, but shortfall comes in much less than expected.
NEWS - Posted Aug 1, 2006 2:17 pm PT
UK game charts: August 6-12
Led by THQ's Cars, the top three games remain the same for the third week running, while budget releases fill up the rest of the chart.
Led by THQ's Cars, the top three games remain the same for the third week running, while budget releases fill up the rest of the chart.
NEWS - Posted Aug 15, 2006 7:27 am PT
EA's quarterly profits fall 31 percent
[UPDATE] Megapublisher reports Q4 2005 net income is down $116 million; names Sims 2, Need for Speed as top sellers; claims 70 percent sports-game market share.
[UPDATE] Megapublisher reports Q4 2005 net income is down $116 million; names Sims 2, Need for Speed as top sellers; claims 70 percent sports-game market share.
NEWS - Posted Feb 2, 2006 2:08 pm PT
EA cuts current-gen prices
Publisher knocks ducats off several console titles including NBA Live, Madden, Need for Speed, Medal of Honor, Harry Potter.
Publisher knocks ducats off several console titles including NBA Live, Madden, Need for Speed, Medal of Honor, Harry Potter.
NEWS - Posted Jan 20, 2006 3:00 pm PT
NFS Most Wanted in pursuit of stores
EA sends out APB on latest Need for Speed game; street racer now available on all major platforms, including Xbox 360.
EA sends out APB on latest Need for Speed game; street racer now available on all major platforms, including Xbox 360.
NEWS - Posted Nov 15, 2005 9:30 am PT
NPD: November game sales down 18 percent
Holiday season even worse than expected; 326,000 360s sold in first four days on market.
Holiday season even worse than expected; 326,000 360s sold in first four days on market.
NEWS - Posted Dec 14, 2005 1:09 pm PT
Need for Speed Most Wanted PreviewWe hit the road with EA's latest entry in the Need for Speed franchise in our exclusive preview. Does the series manage to hold on to its edge?
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 31, 2005 5:40 pm PT
