The official E3 trailer
from Need for Speed introduces EA's "five ways to play" the upcoming
installment in the driving action series, which they say will be released for
Windows and consoles on November 3rd. Here's more on the whole five ways to play
deal:
The new Need for Speed introduces compelling and innovative
gameplay through Five Ways to Play Speed, Style, Build, Crew, and Outlaw. Each
drives your Need for Speed game through an interconnected narrative. Built
around five real world automotive icons, each of whom is a hero of todays car
culture, they will inspire the player to experience all Five Ways to Play. Earn
their respect and build your reputation on your journey to become the ultimate
icon.
Action-packed overlapping stories, rich with distraction based gameplay, ensure
variety and personal preference. Carve your own path through Ventura Bay by
playing different event types and propel your progression by ultimately winning
your way.
Speed Pedal to the metal, high speeds, maximum adrenaline rush. Keep
your nerve and never lift off the gas, the fearless always push the limits. Style Expression through driving, sliding the car into a corner
sideways with ultimate precision. For some, style is all that matters. Build Take your car to the extreme through visual and performance
modification. The constant need to improve and personalize. Craftsmen build,
searching for perfection. Crew Ride together with your Crew and never hit the streets alone. Put
your faith in others and the skill of close proximity chaos. Outlaw Messing with and escaping from the cops. Push the limits and
live life on the edge as you crave the thrill of the chase.