EA delists five Need for Speed games ahead of August online shutdownJun 1, 2021 - EurogamerEA has pulled five Need for Speed games from sale ahead of an August shutdown of online services. On 31st May, EA announced the removal of Need for Speed Carbon (2006), Need for Speed Undercover (2008), Need for Speed Shift (2009), Need for Speed Shift 2: Unleashed (2011) and Need for Speed The Run (2011) from digital storefronts. In-game stores have also closed. EA said this move, which was announced and implemented on the same day, is in "preparation" for the "retirement" of the online services for these games, which is set for 31st August. Until then, you can still play and race your friends online. But from 1st September onwards, you can play offline only. Read moreNew Weeklong Deals, Monday March 3rdMar 3, 2014 - AnnouncementCheck back for new deals every Monday at 10AM Pacific. EA closing 18 online multiplayer servicesJul 13, 2011 - EurogamerEA has earmarked another 18 online multiplayer servers to be shut down this year. The first, larger batch will be switched off on 11th August 2011. Among the multiplayer servers disappearing will be those for Army of Two (PS3, 360), Skate (PS3, 360), Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (PS3, PSP, Wii, 360) and Battlefield 2: Modern Combat (360). On 1st October, two more online multiplayer services will disappear: Madden NFL 10 (PS3, 360) and NHL 10 (PS3, 360). The full list of those that will disappear, as well as those that have disappeared, is below. August 11, 2011 Online Service Shutdown * Army of Two for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; * Army of Two Demo for Xbox 360; * Battlefield 2142 Demo for PC; * Battlefield 2: Modern Combat for Xbox 360; * Battlefield 2: Modern Combat Demo for Xbox 360; * Medal of Honor Airborne for PlayStation Portable; * Medal of Honor Heroes 2 for PlayStation Portable and Wii; * NASCAR 09 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (North America); * NCAA Basketball 10 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; * NCAA Football 10 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; * Need for Speed Most Wanted for PC and Xbox 360; * Need for Speed Undercover for PlayStation Portable; * Skate for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; * Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 for PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii; * Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 Demo for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; October 1, 2011 Online Service Shutdown * Madden NFL 10 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; * NHL 10 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; Previously Shut Down Online Service * Arena Football for PlayStation 2 and Xbox; * Arena Football: Road to Glory for PlayStation 2; * Armies of Exigo for PC; * Army of Two for PlayStation 3 (Asia only); * Battlefield 2: Modern Combat for Xbox; * Burnout Revenge for PlayStation 2 and Xbox; * Burnout Dominator for PlayStation Portable; * Burnout 3: Takedown for PlayStation 2 and Xbox; * Def Jam for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; * EA SPORTS Fantasy Football 09 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; * EA SPORTS FIFA Manager 10 for PC; * EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 2 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox; * EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Xbox; * Facebreaker for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; * FIFA Soccer 2005 for PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox; * FIFA 06 for PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox and Xbox 360; * FIFA 07 for PC, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, Xbox and Xbox 360; * FIFA 08 for PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC; * FIFA 09 for PC, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii; * FIFA 09 Ultimate Team for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; * FIFA Street 3 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; * The Godfather The Game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; * GoldenEye: Rogue Agent for PlayStation 2 and Xbox; * The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth for PC; * The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II for PC and Xbox 360; * The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II, ...Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit to start race warsOct 14, 2010 - PC Gamer The latest Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit video shows off some of the hyper-competitive networking features the game will game will have. Essentially, it's going to start a four-wheeled war with everyone on your friends list. Check out the video below. The new features will include a Facebook style 'wall' that will let you post comments, screenshots and race videos to your friends. The game will also track your race times and compare your performances with others on your friends list. If someone beats your best time on a certain track, the game's omniscient 'Autolog' service will send you an update so you can immediately respond and take back the number one spot. As the man says, "there's nothing more powerful than beating a friend." EA Week, Day Four: Save on EA Racing GamesJun 17, 2010 - AnnouncementVisit Steam every day this week for big savings on a different EA game. Today only, save 25% off Need for Speed Shift, 50% off Need for Speed Undercover and 75% off Burnout Paradise! Please visit www.steampowered.com for more information. A different offer starts at 10am Pacific time.
