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Need for Speed Carbon Online Featurette (Only for PS3 version)
EA breaks down the latest NFS' online play via a Q&A and HD video commentary.
by Chris Roper
September 28, 2006 - EA's latest effort in its Need for Speed series is closing in on the finish line. Need for Speed Carbon is set to hit this November for nearly every platform known to man, including next-gen consoles.
To get gamers ready for some carbonized racing, EA has answered a number of questions regarding the game's online functionality. From the included modes to online co-op to leaderboard functionality, this Q&A covers it all. And when you're through with the text, head over to our video page right here and take a look at a "director's commentary" of sorts of the game's online features.
Can you give us a quick synopsis of what direction you are taking online features this year? What is the biggest difference between this year and last year?
Carbon's online feature set is much broader and deeper than anything we've done before on a Need for Speed game. For Most Wanted last year we had 3 online multiplayer modes. This year we've added to that and included a great deal more.
In or out of the main career all of our race modes can be played online. There are 4 game modes that you can compete in online multiplayer racing: Circuit, Sprint, Speedtrap and Canyon Duel. Those races that aren't multiplayer will track your best times and scores on the Online Leaderboards.
We are tracking and displaying your statistics for every race, track, game mode and free roam event you participate in during the game. We've added Online Co-operative Challenge Series events where you can race with up to 3 friends in any of 4 challenges and complete the Challenge together.
What can you tell us about the new race modes?
We also have two, very cool, online exclusive multiplayer modes that I can't wait to talk about. But, we'll have to save those for next time.
How are you taking advantage of leader boards this year?
Every track and race mode has its own leaderboard that reflects both multiplayer and single player results. If you are connected to online while playing, your best results are being recorded to the boards. Better yet, we filter the results to show you how you rank against all of your friends on each board.
What is Shadow Mode?
We've built Need for Speed's first Shadow mode. You can record your own shadow on any ranked track and if you play online, you can download the current leader's Shadow for a specific track and race mode. If you can do better, your Shadow takes over the top spot for others to try to beat.
We heard there was a photo mode? What is that?
We have developed a Photo Mode this year. You can take a photo of your car in either the pause menu of a solo race, or the front end and upload it to NeedforSpeed.com for you and your friends to share. Each photo includes detailed data on your car including your modifications, visual upgrades and car statistics
What are virus achievements?
There are four special unlocks you can earn this year by playing others online. Three of the unlocks are earned by playing an "infected" player in specific multiplayer modes. Once you've played together, you are now infected, gain the unlock, and can infect others by playing with them in that mode. If you can contract all three viruses you'll earn an additional piece of content for the achievement.
IGN: Need for Speed Carbon Online Featurette
EA breaks down the latest NFS' online play via a Q&A and HD video commentary.
by Chris Roper
September 28, 2006 - EA's latest effort in its Need for Speed series is closing in on the finish line. Need for Speed Carbon is set to hit this November for nearly every platform known to man, including next-gen consoles.
To get gamers ready for some carbonized racing, EA has answered a number of questions regarding the game's online functionality. From the included modes to online co-op to leaderboard functionality, this Q&A covers it all. And when you're through with the text, head over to our video page right here and take a look at a "director's commentary" of sorts of the game's online features.
Can you give us a quick synopsis of what direction you are taking online features this year? What is the biggest difference between this year and last year?
Carbon's online feature set is much broader and deeper than anything we've done before on a Need for Speed game. For Most Wanted last year we had 3 online multiplayer modes. This year we've added to that and included a great deal more.
In or out of the main career all of our race modes can be played online. There are 4 game modes that you can compete in online multiplayer racing: Circuit, Sprint, Speedtrap and Canyon Duel. Those races that aren't multiplayer will track your best times and scores on the Online Leaderboards.
We are tracking and displaying your statistics for every race, track, game mode and free roam event you participate in during the game. We've added Online Co-operative Challenge Series events where you can race with up to 3 friends in any of 4 challenges and complete the Challenge together.
What can you tell us about the new race modes?
We also have two, very cool, online exclusive multiplayer modes that I can't wait to talk about. But, we'll have to save those for next time.
How are you taking advantage of leader boards this year?
Every track and race mode has its own leaderboard that reflects both multiplayer and single player results. If you are connected to online while playing, your best results are being recorded to the boards. Better yet, we filter the results to show you how you rank against all of your friends on each board.
What is Shadow Mode?
We've built Need for Speed's first Shadow mode. You can record your own shadow on any ranked track and if you play online, you can download the current leader's Shadow for a specific track and race mode. If you can do better, your Shadow takes over the top spot for others to try to beat.
We heard there was a photo mode? What is that?
We have developed a Photo Mode this year. You can take a photo of your car in either the pause menu of a solo race, or the front end and upload it to NeedforSpeed.com for you and your friends to share. Each photo includes detailed data on your car including your modifications, visual upgrades and car statistics
What are virus achievements?
There are four special unlocks you can earn this year by playing others online. Three of the unlocks are earned by playing an "infected" player in specific multiplayer modes. Once you've played together, you are now infected, gain the unlock, and can infect others by playing with them in that mode. If you can contract all three viruses you'll earn an additional piece of content for the achievement.
IGN: Need for Speed Carbon Online Featurette
