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Story by Johnny Cullen @ VG247.com. IGN’s published a new trailer of Resistance 3 overnight, showing the latest portion of the Insomniac shooter’s campaign. Cappelli’s off with Malikov to New York to help stop the Chimera threat. The game’s out on September 6 in the US and September 9 in the UK for PS3, Thanks, Gekidami. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More... -
Story by Griffin McElroy @ Joystiq.com. Activision’s been hesitant to talk about whether its upcoming soon-to-be-blockbuster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 would also bust blocks on the Wii — despite the fact that the franchise’s last outing, Black Ops, appeared on the console. During today’s investor’s call, Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg brought said hesitation to an end, explaining, “We’re pleased to have recently confirmed that we will release a Modern Warfare 3 Wii SKU this year, so as not to leave any of the community out of the excitement.” Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Mike Fahey @ Kotaku.com. Nacht der Untoten. Verruckt. Shi No Numa. Der Riese. These names strike terror in the hearts of anyone that dared venture into the undead playgrounds of Call of Duty: World at War. The zombie story started there. It ends on the Moon. Due out on August 23 for the Xbox 360, the Rezurrection donwloadable content pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops combines remastered versions of those four classic zombie packs with a new one called Moon, for obvious reasons. Forget about heading to a remote island to escape the undead hordes; they’re spaceborn now, and there’s no escape. Expect high-tech weapons, bizarre new weapons, and one hell of a challenge. The five maps are packaged with an enhanced Zombies Soundtrack featuring three never-before-purchasable tracks and a special Xbox 360 Moon theme, all for the low, low price of 1,200 Microsoft points. What’s that you say? You’ve already gotten those four maps with the Hardened or Prestige editions of Black Ops? Well fine then, you get Rezurrection for free. I’m sure the PC and PlayStation 3 players will get a similar deal whenever the content comes their way. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Brian Ashcraft @ Kotaku.com. Post-apocalyptic shooter Borderlands is getting a sequel. It’s called Borderlands 2. Currently in development, the title is being created by Gearbox Software, who developed the first title (above). Like the previous title, the game is slated for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. “Combining invention and evolution, Borderlands 2 features all-new characters, skills, environments, enemies, weapons and equipment, which come together in an ambitiously crafted story,” said publisher 2K Games in an official statement. “Players will reveal secrets, and escalate mysteries of the Borderlands universe as they adventure across the unexplored new areas of Pandora.” Borderlands 2 is scheduled to be released between April 2012 and spring 2013. More information about the game can be found in the latest issue of Game Informer. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Welcome to the latest view on upcoming releases for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a>! Hopefully you’ve enjoyed your access to this month’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/02/playstation-store-update-194/">free PSN game</a> Crash Commando that dropped this week on August 2nd. And with the August 9th Store Update, we’re not only bringing you free DLC for Crash Commando but also the SEGA Genesis Collection classic, Comix Zone, free and early for Plus! Have a look at what’s coming and as always, drop us your feedback in the comments. Enjoy! More...
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In anticipation of the upcoming Dead Island TGI (total game integration), pop into <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a> this Thursday, August 4th to check out the Zombie Survivor Quiz to determine your level of cunning against the hordes, and you’ll be rewarded for it. Be sure to check out the Dead Island swag too, including some horror-inspired blood splatter wall art for your personal spaces and some rudimentary weaponry so you will be best prepared for the undead invasion coming very soon. Lockwood Publishing is releasing a new collection of very trendy hairstyles for both women and men. Whether you’re a Sweet Lolita relaxing in the park or a foxy punk ready for the ultimate festival, the Medusa collection will offer something for everyone. More...
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Last week, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/author/jrubenstein/">Jeff</a> and I went hands-on with the <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps3/">PS3</a> version of <a href="http://rage.com/gate/?return=%2F">Rage</a>, <a href="http://www.idsoftware.com/">id Software’s</a> October-bound first-person shooter. All told, we experienced more than two hours of post-apocalyptic action, driving, and exploration in a nuke-shattered world of exquisite visual detail and startling violence. Afterwards, we spoke with id Software President Todd Hollenshead to discuss what made the legendary DOOM developer shift gears to a story-driven, open-world playground -- and to learn more about the mysteries lurking in that sprawling wasteland. <BLOCKQUOTE> Todd Hollenshead, President, id Software: “You have to sort of experience it, it’s very difficult to explain. The megatextures allow us to make the entire world unique. It’s all painted and modeled and because we’re streaming the textures, we’re not really constrained by system memory. We can have completely unique elements throughout the world without costing us performance.†</BLOCKQUOTE> More...
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Story by: CritiKiL Dog tags have always been a part of Battlefield, acting as a personal calling card for every soldier on the field, and these little emblems will be making a return this fall in Battlefield 3. After the launch of Battlefield 1942, the development team received physical dog tags from DICE as a token of appreciation. The team was so tickled by the gesture, they made sure dog tags have been a part of the in-game experience, becoming a part of the franchise since Battlefield 2142. Your dog tag is your personal business card in Battlefield 3 – it’s what you dangle in front of an enemy you’ve taken down, and you can also collect the dog tags from your enemies as trophies, adding an extra bit of bragging rights to the festivities. “When we introduced dog tags in Battlefield 2142, we immediately knew we’d turned the knife duel into something new and very personal,†says Alan Kertz, Senior Multiplayer Designer at DICE. “Now players could have a record of their humiliation takedowns, and players were striving to protect their neck.†With that in mind, DICE wanted to make sure dog tags in Battlefield 3 were even more personal, bringing an extra weight to them. You’ll be able to choose a design that goes with an in-game stat that gets tracked dynamically. “Dog tags in Battlefield 3 go beyond just having your name on them,†explains Kertz. “We have hundreds of dog tags that can be your personal calling card. Every time you kill an enemy, they see your tags. It’s your calling card – it’s your place to brag, and dynamic tags can show off how great you are with a knife, a jet, or even show off your personal play style.†The only way to get a dog tag from your adversary is by performing one of the new, brutal knife takedowns. That not all – you’ll have to take out your target from behind. That’s right – you’ll have to employ some stealth and sneak up on your enemy and put them out of their misery before they realize you were even there, making for some well-deserved bragging rights. Now that these dog tags are highly customized for your own play style, it helps make things that much more personal, so the only way to gain one is to get the jump on your opponent. Yes, these dog tags may demand a bit more than usual to collect them, but that just makes it a greater insult when you take one from your foe. These knife kills look amazing and provide a great new way to prove your prowess on the Battlefield, and thanks to the new ANT animation system, these takedowns add a dynamic visual flair. “ANT technology allows us to make the knife takedown a truly immersive part of the physical Battlefield,†Kertz adds. “Takedowns encourage players to get in there for stealth kills, and makes bringing a knife to a gun fight the risky but rewarding experience it was always meant to be.†Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Adam Rosenberg @ G4TV.com. EA Sports announced the launch of Season Ticket, a new subscription service that offers well-rounded sports-loving gamers a range of benefits, in a press release this morning. For a yearly rate of $24.99 / 2000 MS Points, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 users get early access to releases in the NFL, NHL, FIFA, Tiger Woods and NCAA Football franchises, as well as discounts and specialized web content. The early game access advantage is the main draw here, but there’s a pretty significant catch that you should be aware of. Starting three days before a game’s release, players will be able to download a digital version onto their console of choice. Here’s the thing though: That download expires after the three days are up and the game arrives in retail locations. I’m sure none of us were really expecting EA to give away five full yearly releases plus the other bonuses for less than $30 per year. The digital download expiration is simply an unexpected way of ensuring a fair deal for both sides, especially with any unlocked content (Achievements/Trophies, game saves, etc.) carries over into the retail version of the game, should you purchase it. If you run out once a year to buy Madden NFL and nothing more, this might not be the program for you. Sports fans with more varied tastes will want to consider it though. Members also get a 20 percent discount on all downloadable content released for participating EA Sports titles as well as access to premium web content. The first items to be offered are Creation Center packs for FIFA Soccer 12 which “provide a deeper set of customization tools and abilities within Creation Center to build your own teams and tournaments.” Finally, all members receive a membership badge, both a physical version and an EASPORTS.com profile-connected digital version. Sadly, no decoder ring to go along with it. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Ben Gilbert @ Joystiq.com. Like buying games brand new? EA sure wants you to, as its “Limited Edition” of Need for Speed: The Run incentivizes just such a purchase with the bonus inclusion of three fancy sports cars — for the same price as the regular ol’ “normal” edition, no less. Along with special access to a Porsche 911 Carrera S, a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and a Lamborghini Aventador, picking up the “Limited Edition” nets you “five exclusive Challenges” to slay with your high-powered sports car of choice. The only version of the Limited Edition that we can spot thus far is on EA’s own Origin PC download store for the totally-normal-edition price of $49.99, so it stands to reason that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions are similarly priced ($59.99 on consoles). Just to be sure, we’ve asked EA for a better idea of what to expect, price-wise, come November. Update: EA clarified that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions will cost the standard $59.99, and the “Limited Edition” will operate similarly to the “Limited Edition” version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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While the world’s greatest fighters were trading blows during <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/evo/">EVO</a>, I was scrambling to trade words with top fighting game developers who attended the tournament. In recent years, Capcom Producer <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Yoshi_OnoChin">Yoshinori Ono</a> has become the face of the legendary Street Fighter series and he was on-site showing off the upcoming crossover <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/street-fighter-x-tekken/">Street Fighter X Tekken</a>. I wanted to pick his brain concerning his friendly rivalry with Tekken director <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/02/evo-2k-harada-details-tekken-hybrid-tekken-tag-tournament-2-prologue/)">Katsuhiro Harada</a>, his thoughts on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps-vita/)">PS Vita</a> development, and why he chose inFAMOUS frontman Cole as an exclusive special guest for the PS3 and PS Vita versions of Street Fighter X Tekken. More...
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Happy August everyone! New PS3 games releasing today include: Dragon Age: Origins, Galaga Legions DX, Warhammer 40,000: Killteam. Notable Add-on releases include EA Sports Season Ticket, Red Faction: Armageddon Path to War and LittleBigPlanet 2 Toy Story 1 Level Kit. On the PlayStation Plus side, be sure to check out the Dragon Age: Origins Full Game Trial, Crash Commando, Destruction Derby & sales on the minis – One Epic Game & Farm Frenzy Mini. Download today! More...
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I spent the weekend at the <a href="http://evo2k.com/">EVO Championship Series</a>, a mecca for fighting-game competitors and home to the biggest Street Fighter IV, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Tekken 6, Mortal Kombat tournaments in the world . This year, I’m told, EVO attendance spiked sharply to nearly 8,000 attendees -- enough to strain the confines of the biggest ballroom in one of Las Vegas’s larger resort hotels. With EVO’s popularity soaring in recent years, it’s become common to see legendary figures in fighting game design prowling the demo stations, studying player reactions and answering questions. At EVO I caught up with <a href=" http://twitter.com/#!/harada_tekken">Katsuhiro Harada</a>, the outgoing game director for Tekken since its inception on the PSone. I particularly wanted to discuss this November’s <a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/07/25/tekken-hybrid-coming-exclusively-to-playstation-3/">PS3-exclusive Tekken Hybrid</a>, the upcoming Blu-ray compilation that will include CG film <a href="http://tekken.namco.com/">Tekken: Blood Vengeance 3D</a>, an enhanced version of the seminal PS2 fighter Tekken Tag Tournament, and an appetizer in the form of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue. More...
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Earlier today we announced Sucker Punch Productions has officially joined Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios. We’re thrilled to share the news and welcome Sucker Punch to the PlayStation family. <blockquote> “We’ve enjoyed an incredible relationship with Sony that has allowed us to combine our creative design capabilities with their guidance to make some of the best franchises to hit the PlayStation platforms. Equally important, the relationship with SCE has provided us the flexibility and trust to take creative risks and invent new properties. And best of all, we get to keep doing what we do -- pushing ourselves to make more innovative games and more exciting experiences for PlayStation gamers!†</blockquote> More...
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Story by Richard Mitchell @ Joystiq.com. It wouldn’t be a new entry in a popular series without retailer specific pre-order bonuses. As previously revealed, all pre-orders will receive the limited edition of Battlefield 3 and, thus, the “Back to Karkand” map pack DLC, though each retailer will also have some different additional bonuses. GameStop is offering the (timed exclusive) “Physical Warfare” DLC and PowerUp Rewards members will also snag a copy of the Prima strategy guide. Best Buy pre-orders will receive the “SPECACT Kit,” a package of eight multiplayer skins. Finally, Amazon pre-orders include a pack of exclusive multiplayer dog tags. Sadly not included with any of the pre-orders: Free time. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week</a> #22 is an NL Inter-division match-up. The Brewers starter goes up against the D’backs young slugging right fielder. Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed jersey, from one of six MLB stars: Cabrera, Kershaw, Sabathia, Soriano, Tulowitzki, Posey. Week #22 begins on Monday August 1st at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday August 8th at 4:30am PDT. To play, simply select the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week</a> option in the main menu. More...
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Nothing says summer (sunburn, too much chlorine, overpriced bad theme park food, etc…) like a good ol’ local water park! Do the ModNation a summertime favor and build us that themed waterpark of our (and your) dreams. A Renaissance waterpark? How about a Western waterpark? An Outer Space waterpark?… the themes are pretty endless. Make us some cool (pun intended) waterpark tracks using the new DLC and they just might end up in Hot Lap or Top Tracks! <a href="http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/ModNation-Racers-Kart-Track-and/ModNation-Waterpark-Track-Creation-Challenge/td-p/13371070"> DETAILS HERE.</a> More...
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The season for big games has arrived and August’s Episode 39 set sights on mankind’s last stand, a prequel sequel in the future, and a tropical island…filled with (surprise!) zombies. The lead feature is Insomniac’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resistance-3/">Resistance 3</a>. The Chimera have really made a mess of planet Earth, but with a co-op partner, and the return of the weapon wheel loaded with some pretty cool editions, there just might be some hope left for mankind. Veronica Belmont travels back to an alternative mid-century USA to meet up with one Joseph Caplelli to preview his daunting adventure. More...
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Following on from my previous <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/14/the-house-of-the-dead-overkill-hunt-mutants-with-playstation-move-in-3d/'>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/14/the-house-of-the-dead-overkill-hunt-mutants-with-playstation-move-in-3d/">House of the Dead: OVERKILL post</a>, I’m pleased to be able to reveal some more exclusive news for you right here on the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/">PlayStation Blog</a>; this time in the form of a new level reveal. We’re proud to announce the details for the first of two exclusive levels from the Extended Cut; Naked Terror. Naked Terror sees you fighting your way through a strip club (a real hardship I know), the streets of Bayou City and a bar, and not only do you have new environments to battle your way through, you also have new stripper and biker mutants to contend with. More...
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Story by Luke @ ArkhamCity.co.uk. Batman’s got quite a wardrobe in Arkham City and with more skins being announced at a seemingly daily basis we though we’d make a topic listing the ones revealed so far. Character: Batman Skin: 1970′s Batman skin Image: Above How to get it: Pre-order Batman: Arkham City from ShopTo.net (UK) or Toys R Us (USA) Links: ShopTo.net – Toys R Us Character: Batman Skin: Batman Beyond skin Image: Above How to get it: Pre-order Batman: Arkham City from GameStop.co.uk Links: GameStop.co.uk Character: Batman Skin: The Dark Knight Returns skin Image: Above How to get it: Purchase the Batman: Arkham City Collector’s Edition from any store. Links: None Character: Robin Skin: Red Robin skin Image: Currently unavailable How to get it: Pre-order Batman: Arkham City from Best-Buy (USA), GamesMania.be (Holland) or JB Hi-Fi (Australia) Links: Best Buy, JB Hi-Fi and GameMania.be Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Read MoreRole-playing fans are in for a treat this week when Dragon Age: Origins arrives as a digital download on PSN, followed by a kill team 40,000 strong and a modern refresh of the classic coin-op shooter Galaga. The lightning-fast sword-fighting that makes up Bleach: Soul Resurrección brings its anime action to the PS3. The Drop <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/31/the-drop-week-of-august-1st-2011-new-releases/"></a> More...
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Have you been keeping up with the <a href="http://evo2k.com/">EVO World Finals</a> this weekend? Our Sid Shuman is in attendance, where last night the talk of the town was an 8-year old Marvel vs Capcom 3 prodigy who blazed his way through to the quarterfinals. The most exciting matches will happen today, and you can <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/25/watch-the-2011-evo-world-finals-live-in-playstation-home/">stream it live in PlayStation Home</a>. <strong>The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of July 25th, 2011)</strong> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.siliconera.com/2011/07/29/disgaea-4-has-more-voice-acting-in-north-america/">Disgaea 4 Has More Voice Acting In North America - Siliconera</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/29/metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-will-run-at-60fps/">Metal Gear Solid HD collection will run at 60FPS - Joystiq</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/section-8-prejudice/review.html">Section 8: Prejudice PS3 Review - GameSpot.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/118/1184638p1.html">All Zombies Must Die! Coming to PS3 - IGN</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/35601/Interview_How_Starhawk_Wants_To_Welcome_More_Players_In.php">Interview: How Starhawk Wants To Welcome More Players In - Gamasutra</a></li> </ul> More...
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This weekend, I'm on site at the "World Series of Fighting Games," the <a href="http://evo2k.com/">EVO Championship Series</a>, located in fabulous (chaotic, disorienting) Las Vegas! Top fighting game champions from around the world have gathered to duke it out in <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/street-fighter/">Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/tekken-6/">Tekken 6</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/marvel-vs-capcom-3/">Marvel vs. Capcom 3</a>, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mortal-kombat/">Mortal Kombat</a>, plus a host of other niche fighting games, culminating in a nail-biting series of finals Sunday night. Luckily, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a> users can <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/25/watch-the-2011-evo-world-finals-live-in-playstation-home/">watch the battles live</a> for free. Not a bad way to spend the weekend! In addition to the competition, <a href="http://www.capcom-unity.com/">Capcom</a> and <a href="http://www.namcobandaigames.com/">Namco Bandai</a> are showing off upcoming fighters such as <a href="http://www.marvelvscapcom3.com/us">Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3</a>, <a href="http://www.streetfighter.com/us/sfxtk/">Street Fighter X Tekken</a>, and <a href=" ">Tekken Tag Tournament 2</a> to the throngs of hungry fighting-game fans. I'm hoping to score some interviews with Street Fighter producer <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Yoshi_OnoChin">Yoshinori Ono</a> and Tekken creator <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Harada_TEKKEN">Katsuhiro Harada</a>, among others. Keep your eyes peeled for the results this week on the PlayStation.Blog! More...
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Story by Stephany Nunneley @ VG247.com. DICE has posted over on the Battlelog blog information pertaining to the game’s new dog tag system, which allows players to choose an initial design based on an in-game stat that will be tracked dynamically in the game. Dog tags, which were first introduced in Battlefield 2142, are basically a bragging tool and this will be even more obvious in BF3, especially now that DICE has added “extra weight†to these “calling cardsâ€. “Dog tags in Battlefield 3 go beyond just having your name on them,†explained Alan Kertz, senior multiplayer designer. “We have hundreds of dog tags that can be your personal calling card. Every time you kill an enemy, they see your tags. It’s your calling card – it’s your place to brag, and dynamic tags can show off how great you are with a knife, a jet, or even show off your personal play style.†The only way to get a dog tag from from an enemy in the game is by performing one of the new knife takedowns which has you sneaking up from behind and performing a stealth kill. DICE said that thanks to the ANT animation system, these special moves “add a dynamic visual flair,†and encourage players to get in close for stealth kills. “[it] makes bringing a knife to a gun fight the risky but rewarding experience it was always meant to be,†said Kertz. You can catch a glimpse of one of these stealth kills in the Paris multiplayer video released last week below. Battlefield 3 is out in October, and the beta starts in September. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.needforspeed.com/therun">Need for Speed: The Run</a> is the boldest departure for a series known for its laser-like focus on fast cars and tight driving mechanics. For the first time in <a href="http://www.needforspeed.com/therun">Need for Speed</a> history, you’re not a nameless, faceless driver; You play as an actual <em>person</em> named Jack. And Jack is facing tough times. “He’s a marked man,†explained Product Manager Darin Perfonic in a hands-on showcase last week. “He’s got serious problems with some guys who want him dead.â€</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Those “guys†are actually wiseguys -- the Mafia. And Jack’s last, best hope for survival lies in entering <a href="http://www.needforspeed.com/therun">The Run</a>, a sprawling 3,000-mile cross-country race from San Francisco to New York City. With a cool $25 million for a first-place finish, <a href="http://www.needforspeed.com/therun">The Run</a> represents Jack’s last chance for salvation before the wiseguys find him and settle Jack’s debts. More...