Need for Speed: Shift

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Need for Speed: Shift is the thirteenth main entry in the Need for Speed series for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mobile Phones, and PlayStation Portable. It is said to be a "hardcore racing simulation," and a more realistic entry in the Need for Speed franchise. It was developed by Slightly Mad Studios and overseen by Black Box producer Michael Mann and senior vice-president of EA Games Europe Patrick Soderlund. It was released September 17, 2009 in Europe and September 22, 2009 in North America. This also marks the return of in car dash views in the Need for Speed series since Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and along with Need for Speed: Nitro, Need for Speed: World and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) to not have a storyline since Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. Race cars and historic cars are included in this game as well including the 1969-1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R which first appeared in the special Japanese PSX only version of The Need for Speed "Over Drivin': Skyline Memorial".

Camera

The game also features a camera, and its perspective responds to G-forces, so for example, the camera will shake when turning a sharp corner, and the player will feel yourself being forced back to their headrest when driving at high speeds. Turning corners too quickly will leave them with a temporary disturbance in their vision. It will be subtle, leaving their eyes momentarily blurred and ears ringing, designed to create a more realistic simulation.

Vehicles

2006 Aston Martin DBR9
2005 Aston Martin DB9
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400
2009 Audi R8 LMS
2008 Audi R8
2008 Audi RS4
2007 Audi S3
2006 Audi S4
2007 Audi TT 3.2 quattro
1999 BMW M3 E36
2003 BMW M3 (E46)
2008 BMW M3 E92
2008 BMW 135i Coupe
2009 BMW M3 E92 GT2
2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe
2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2006 Dodge Challenger Concept
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
2010 Falken Tire Vaughn Gittin Jr. Ford Mustang GT
2007 Ford Focus ST
2006 Ford GT
2006 Need For Speed Shelby Terlingua
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
2006 Honda Civic Si
2000 Honda S2000
2003 Infiniti G35
2006 Koenigsegg CCX
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
2007 Lamborghini Reventón
2007 Lexus LF-A Concept
2006 Lotus Elise 111R
2007 Lotus Exige S
2005 Maserati MC12 GT1
2008 Mazda MX-5
1995 Mazda RX-7
2006 Mazda RX-8
1994 McLaren F1
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR-edition
1997 Nissan 200SX (S14)
1989 Nissan 240SX (S13)
2006 Nissan 350Z (Z33)
2009 Nissan 370Z (Z34)
2008 Nissan GT-R (R35)
2009 Nissan GT-R SpecV(R35)
2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) spec.R AERO
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
2006 Pagani Zonda F
2010 Pagani Zonda R
2008 Porsche 911 GT2
2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
2006 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
2004 Porsche Carrera GT
2007 Porsche Cayman S
2008 Renault Mégane RS
2004 Scion tC
2010 Shelby GT500
2007 SEAT Leon CUPRA
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S
2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Downloadable Vehicles

These cars are available for download on all platforms for free, including Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC:

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
1967 Shelby GT500
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
1998 Toyota Supra

The Ferrari Racing Series pack, exclusive to the Xbox 360, includes 10 new Ferraris:

Ferrari Superamerica
Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M
Ferrari California
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari F430 Spider
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Ferrari 430 GTC
Ferrari F430 Challenge
Ferrari F50 GT
Ferrari FXX

The Third Pack also came with 46 career events dedicated to these cars. It can be purchased for 800 Microsoft Points.

The Exotic Racing Series pack, for the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3, includes 7 new supercars:

Along with the cars came a new track called Rivera and 50 career events dedicated to these cars. It can be purchased for 800 Microsoft Points or US$10.

EA Nation at one point had claimed to be releasing a luxury car pack in September 2010, featuring the Chrysler 300C SRT-8, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG W221, Rolls-Royce Ghost, the Porsche 918 Spyder Concept, and the Aston Martin One-77, Ferrari Enzo, Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series, Dodge Charger SRT-8, Lancia Delta Intergrale EVO and the 2006 Pontiac GTO. The pack would have also featured a track based around New York City. EA, however has made no reply in regards to the state of this pack as of this moment. It may be possible that some of the cars could appear in Shift 2: Unleashed.

Tracks

Track	Region	Length	Corners
Alpental	Europe	1.69 Kms	4
Ambush Canyon	America	3.85 Kms	13
Autopolis GP	Japan	4.65 Kms	18
Autopolis Lakeside	Japan	1.72 Kms	12
Brands Hatch GP	Europe	3.89 Kms	10
Brands Hatch Indy	Europe	1.92 Kms	5
Dakota Club	America	1.61 Kms	5
Dakota GP	America	2.29 Kms	8
Dakota National	America	1.71 Kms	6
Dakota Tri-Oval	America	2.51 Kms	-
Donington GP	Europe	4.02 Kms	11
Donington National	Europe	3.53 Kms	9
Ebisu South	Japan	0.85 Kms	5
Ebisu West	Japan	1.94 Kms	8
Glendale Club	America	1.52 Kms	5
Glendale East	America	2.41 Kms	9
Glendale West	America	2.27 Kms	9
Hazyview Eight	America	0.50 Kms	-
Hazyview Oval	America	0.42 Kms	-
Laguna Seca	America	3.59 Kms	9
London River	Europe	3.29 Kms	9
London Royal Mile	Europe	3.40 Kms	10
Miyatomi	Japan	0.38 Kms	-
Nordschleife	Europe	20.74 Kms	37
Nordschleife (Aremberg)	Europe	7.50 Kms	15
Nordschleife (Karussell)	Europe	6.75 Kms	12
Nordschleife (Nurburg)	Europe	6.50 Kms	10
Casino Riviera^[1]	Europe	4.05 Kms	?
Monte Grande^[1]	Europe	4.52 Kms	?
Momentum Loop^[1]	Europe	1.70 Kms	4
Porf Boucle^[1]	Europe	2.68 Kms	?
Road America	America	6.48 Kms	11
Rustle Creek	Europe	1.00 Kms	-
Silverstone GP	Europe	5.11 Kms	13
Silverstone International	Europe	3.59 Kms	11
Silverstone National	Europe	2.62 Kms	6
Spa GP	Europe	6.98 Kms	13
Tokyo Circuit	Japan	2.85 Kms	8
Tokyo Club	Japan	1.69 Kms	5
Willow Springs GP	America	4.03 Kms	8
Willow Springs Horse Thief Mile	America	1.66 Kms	9