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Last week, EA invited the owners of the largest NFS sites to come to EA BlackBox Studios and try out NFS Pro Street. Well not being fortunate enough to attend myself, Sinister over at NFSAddons did. He wrote up a nice little review/preview which can be read by clicking here.

Oh, and I am going to try and keep SpeedWeek as up to date as possible. I know that we haven't been updating as often as we should have, but I'd like to change that. Also, the forums would love to have some real new members, not more spambots.

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The Staff of SpeedWeek wishes everyone a happy new year 2007!

We hope you had a Merry Christmas, and enjoyed these days as a contemplative time with your beloved, also to take a review on 2006.
Keep well and fit, and may all your wishes become true.

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I just figured we let everyone know that we are, in fact, still here. As you probably know, there isn't much NFS news these days, so that is why we don't update the homepage that often. Now, as for cars, files etc, we really need people to submit their cars and files.

If you're reading this, come stop by the forums. Post something. While there isn't much activity now, I think we can change this. I would really like to see this site back to what it used to be.

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A few users that have attempted to use the uploading system (and admins trying to approve their files) may have noticed that when clicking "Go" the page returned you with a "Directory does not exist" error, or something of the sort.

This was recently brought to my attention, and I have fixed the error. If you have any problems with the uploading system, feel free to contact me by PM or e-mail.

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Well, I just wanted to remind everyone that you can upload your files to SpeedWeek. All you have to do is click here and fill out the required fields and its done. Its that simple. If you do plan on uploading files, please make sure that they are yours or you have the permission of the author.

Thanks.

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It was announced that the highly successful Need For Speed Underground 2 will make its way to the Nintendo DS. This announcment comes from EA.

EA ANNOUNCES NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND 2 FOR THE NINTENDO DS


Selling More Than Eight Million Copies Since Its Debut in November 2004,
Need For Speed Underground 2 Races onto the Nintendo DS This Spring

Redwood City, Calif., – January 27, 2005 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Need for Speed™ Underground 2 for the Nintendo DS™ (Nintendo Dual Screen) handheld game system will hit retail stores nationwide this spring. Gamers can dominate the tuner racing underground with new features and gameplay only made possible by the Nintendo DS.

“Nintendo DS is a great platform that helps us offer Need for Speed fans a new way to play games on the go,” said Nick Ferguson, assistant producer, EA Canada. “Whether it’s customizing your own ride, racing friends via the wireless multiplayer, or using the touch-screen nitrous controls for that extra boost, Need for Speed Underground 2 for the Nintendo DS really puts the power of tuner racing in the palm of your hands.”

Utilizing the handheld’s touch screen technology, gamers can create their own custom vinyl designs in the “Design Studio” and apply them to the car for a unique tuner racing look. Players can also manage their nitrous usage during a race by using the touch-sensitive panel to control the power of their boost. For racers looking to show off their skills and flaunt their rides, Need for Speed Underground 2 for the Nintendo DS supports four players via the wireless link. Now gamers can race head-to-head with friends anywhere, at anytime.

Developed in Vancouver, B.C. by EA Canada, Need for Speed Underground 2 is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information about the franchise, please visit www.needforspeed.com

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Once again EA is conducting a survey to get feedback on Underground 2. Last time they conducted a survey, after Underground, it helped shape what we now know as Underground 2. If you would like to have your voice heard, then please take the survey. The only requirement is that you have played NFS Underground 2. If you qualify, please click here.

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DABUSS has released his No Intro Hack for Underground 2. This file removes the intro and splash screen of the game.

Get it Here.

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Think you've got what it takes to be the ultimate underground racer in the NFS universe? What about the ultimate artist? Show off your rogue creative skills by entering the Need for Speed Underground 2 Wallpaper Contest and score some awesome prizes courtesy of Logitech®.

If you'd like to enter the wallpaper contest, head over to the official NFS website. The rules of the contest can be found Here.

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The upcoming racing game, Need For Speed: Underground 2, planned to be released November 15 204, has gone gold for the Playstation 2, XBox, GameCube, and the PC.

Need for Speed Underground 2 challenges gamers to uncover the tuner underground in a massive free-roaming city spanning five distinct, interconnected neighborhoods and more than 125 miles of race-ready asphalt.

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Featuring dozens of the hottest tuner cars on the market, thousands of aftermarket upgrades and deep under-the-hood performance customization options, Need for Speed Underground 2 gives games a blank canvas for total automotive self-expression.

The game also includes online play for the Playstation 2, XBox, and PC. Featuring more than 150 races, Brooke Burke will also be starring in this game.

News Source: Official Need For Speed Website

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