E3 2009 previews: 2K, Disney, Konami and Warner Bros. May 29, 2009
Wild card:Split/Second faces a crowded field in the racing genre, with games such as Activision's Blur and EA's Need For Speed series poised to ship, not to mention the eventual returns of Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo. Will it be unique enough to break away from the pack. (USA Today -- Tech)
Matthew Day Jackson exhibit presents powerful themes via iconic images May 29, 2009
You also get the sense of someone who strongly feels the need, the need for speed. There is, for instance, a video of the artist drag racing and a replica of a famous drag racing engine, as well as footage of people falling from great heights and rockets ascending in blazes of (doomed) glory. (Boston Globe)
EA Spotlights Blockbuster Titles at E3 May 28, 2009
Need for Speed NITRO. Developed specifically for the Wii and Nintendo DS, Need for Speed NITRO delivers the fun and exhilaration of high-speed racing, combining the franchises trademark attitude and car culture with deep and thrilling gameplay ... All this combined with fresh modes, tracks and locations make Need for Speed NITRO one of this Falls most innovative and exciting arcade racers for the Nintendo platforms. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Humor: Schadenfreude And The MMO Conundrum May 28, 2009
Although Schadenfreude has made two licensed Lord of The Rings auto-racing games (Nazgul Thunder and Need For Speed: Underhill), I do not myself care for swords-and-sorcery. The last time I played Dungeons ns was in 1984 - I got up to go to the bathroom and while I was gone, a kobold wielding only an oyster fork murdered me in cold blood and stole my Hand of Vecna. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Heritage Cup go kart races get green flag May 28, 2009
Matt Felver saw the races with a friend, Steve Kellogg, and he caught the need for speed too. Chief Felver will compete in the Senior Champs. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Is Your Fiber-Optic Hookup for Real? May 27, 2009
I Feel the Need the Need for Speed. Q: Ever since I installed Internet Explorer 8, my computer randomly freezes when I go from one URL to another. (Fox News)
Recession gives 3Com chance to market product May 26, 2009
"It's MIT, and I have a need for speed," said Foss. "It's got to be the fastest, most reliable thing I could get.". (Boston Globe)
Limits of stimulus May 25, 2009
Owing to the need for speed and to institutional obstacles, most stimulus transportation projects are small and localized. "Here and there, people will notice things," says Robert Poole, director of transportation policy at the libertarian Reason Foundation. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
John R. Harwell (33) May 22, 2009
John also had a "need for speed" with his candy-apple red Nova. John is deeply loved and will be missed with his famous words, "I love you guys.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Fifth-graders get revved May 21, 2009
Ty has the need for speed, and he will need it as he heads into the finals. Sophia Rees of North Shore Elementary School didn t make it to finals, but her ride is all about comfort. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Dems hire 'speed reader' for 946-page climate bill... May 21, 2009
Need for Speed (Read) to Pass Climate Bill - WSJ.com ... Need for Speed (Read) to Pass Climate Bill. (The Drudge Report)
Business.view: Marriages made in hell May 20, 2009
He understands (and, more importantly, practices at Fiat) the absolute need for speed, transparency and communication all things that were lacking in the mergers that failed. He is good at picking leaders from within organisations who, like Mr Ghosn s youthful prot;g;s, take commitments and accountability seriously. (The Economist)
Boerne Adventure Fest shows off Joshua Springs Park, Preserve (1) May 16, 2009
For those with a need for speed, there will be remote-controlled airplane and car shows. Demonstrations will include Birds of Prey with Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy, and live snakes, lizards and unusual critters brought by South Texas Herpetology. (Boerne Star, TX)
Now Playing - iPhone May 15, 2009
Mixing some amazing visuals with motion control I really dig ; the fact that the camera turns to accommodate for you rotating the system is awesome ; Need for Speed really delivers ... Hopefully EA adds some updates to get rid of the little frame drops, but man; for a guy that was completely burned out on Need for Speed, this one brings back the simple, addictive feel of the original Underground on GameCube or Hot Pursuit 2. (IGN Wireless Games)
Speedy rider May 13, 2009
The need for speed is not normally a selling point for commuters who buy electric vehicles. But it could be. (BBC News -- Business)
How To Use Rich Investors' Strategies May 10, 2009
David Hollond and Greg Walsh have a need for speed. The managers of American Century Heritage Fund want stocks with earnings growth and relative price strength that are accelerating. (Investors Business Daily)
iPhone Need for Speed Undercover races with the big boys May 8, 2009
Need for Speed Undercover brings the options, graphics, sounds, and music from the more expensive versions of the game to the iPhone ... Now Need for Speed Undercover has been quietly released on the app store ... If you've played a Need for Speed game, there aren't going to be many surprises here. (Ars Technica)
Microsoft buying Canadian online game company May 8, 2009
BigPark was founded in 2007 by veterans of Distinctive Software Inc. and Electronic Arts Canada and its founders have been involved in hit franchises such as "Need for Speed," "FIFA Soccer," "NBA Street" and "SSX.". One of its founders, Don Mattrick, recently joined Microsoft as senior vice president of its interactive entertainment business. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Star Trek iPhone Live May 8, 2009
May 7, 2009 - Electronic Arts is on a roll this week -- Need for Speed Undercover, American Idol, and now. Based on the movie, which opens nationwide tomorrow, Star Trek is a top-shooter with you in the captain's seat of the USS Enterprise, squaring off against Birds of Prey and Vor'cha Battle Cruisers. (IGN Wireless Games)
Grounded for life May 7, 2009
All of our five children inherited my wife s need for speed gene, too, each of them jumping on board the first summer their little heads were high enough to hit the YOU MUST BE THIS TALL bar. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
EA Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results May 6, 2009
Sales were driven by Skate 2, Rock Band 2, The Lord of the Rings: Conquest, Left 4 Dead and Need for Speed Undercover ... FIFA 09, Madden NFL 09 and Need for Speed Undercover each sold over five million copies in the year ... EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, EA Mobile, POGO, Need for Speed, Dead Space, Spore, Boom Blox and Mercenaries are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Apple targeting Twitter/Electronic Arts/Costa Rica? May 6, 2009
67bn in 2008, and home to franchises including the massively successful Need for Speed, FIFA, and The Sims, EA had previously been rumoured to be an acquisition target of the Disney Corporation. As for Costa Rica - with an annual nominal GDP of around $29bn, it too could potentially be a target for Apple. (Accounting Web, UK)
Morgan smart with need for speed May 3, 2009
The Official Site of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh (12-11) vs. Cincinnati (12-11), 1:35 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
The Big E3 List: 2009 Edition May 2, 2009
Need for Speed Nitro (). Need for Speed Shift (, , ). (IGN PS2)
Need for Speed Undercover Unveils... May 2, 2009
Need for Speed Undercover Unveils Challenge Series and Boss Car Content Packs ... - Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today two new content packs for Need for Speed Undercover ... The Challenge Series and Boss Car packs are available now on the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and coming soon on the videogame system from Microsoft and the PC. This new content reflects an ongoing of post-launch support to Need for Speed fans. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Time Warner Cable Queues Up DOCSIS 3.0 In NYC May 1, 2009
"The system works great. We don't expect to offer speeds this fast initially, but this demonstrates we will be fully capable of meeting our customer's need for speed for the foreseeable future.". FiOS Internet, available in limited areas of New York's five boroughs, provides up to 50 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps up for $139. (Multichannel News)
WIN a Core i7 Upgrade Kit valued at $2,200 Apr 30, 2009
In the quest for speed it was overclocked to 600mhz and stable, but alas the need for speed sent it to the cpu graveyard when the desire to achieve a 100% improvement became too hard to resist. The quest for speed hasn't been quelled with every piece of hardware a new challenge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fiat's Sergio Marchionne Apr 29, 2009
Two key requirements that everyone had to understand were the need for speed and an end to the crippling political battles that resulted in scarce capital being wasted on little or no standardisation of parts and a ridiculous number of platforms (19 in 2006 will become six by 2012). The time taken to bring new cars from design freeze to production was reduced from 26 to 18 months, and a succession of handsome new models followed, capped by the launch in 2007 of the Fiat 500, the cool,... (The Economist)
Racer After Crash: Innovation Needed Apr 29, 2009
The need for speed is always a draw for the fans who swarm into the speedways, but a severe crash Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway has left many observers pondering the sport's safety ... The need for speed is always a draw for the fans who swarm into the speedways, but a severe crash Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway has left many observers pondering the sport's safety. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Exports to fall 22 per cent this year: EDC Apr 29, 2009
There is a huge need for speed that companies in a broad array of goods and services industries can take advantage if they position themselves wisely, he added. (). (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Letters for Saturday, April 25, 2009 (523) Apr 28, 2009
Fran wrote on Apr 25, 2009 9:52 AM:" Kawika, you think it's bad during the day. Try seeing how people drive after they leave the Mana drag strip. You have people in their little Toyota and Honda's, who think they're out on the stip and will pass you going, like you're parked. Had it happen to us several times, because we left the races and got on the highway only doing the speed limit. Guess watching the races, gives some people the "need for speed". ". Pauline wrote on Apr 25, 2009 1:41 PM:"... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
We've got the green light Apr 28, 2009
This need for speed contradicts the advice of those who counsel against quick action on the basis that fighting global warming is a marathon not a sprint - advice that ignores the truth that great marathoners maintain a fast and consistent pace from start to finish. Second, we need to learn from early models like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the landmark program regulating carbon dioxide emissions from fossil-fuel-fired power plants in Northeastern states. (Boston Globe)
NASCAR driver shows off his hometown Apr 28, 2009
When Edwards gets the need for speed at home, he opts for two wheels instead of four. He grabs his bicycle and heads to the Katy Trail, just up the road from Rock Bridge Park. (CNN -- Travel)
Gambling 'Dumb Money’ on new model - Chronicle of financial meltdown released as e-book before making it to print Apr 18, 2009
The need for speed was an obvious factor, but the agent had another reason as well. There s a kind of writing, 25,000 to 50,000 words, that no longer fits in magazines, he says, yet isn t long enough to package as a traditional book. (Missoulian, MT)
Shawn Thompson Apr 17, 2009
This is where he gained his need for speed ... Shawns latest need for speed in life was satisfied riding his new snowmobile in the mountains and riding four-wheeler. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Police investigate whether 17-year-old was drag racing before he died Apr 17, 2009
His brother, Paul Cordano, also made an appearance at the memorial and expressed his concern over the teenagers' need for speed. "Just slow down," he said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
EA Announces 5 New Titles Apr 16, 2009
EA Mobile is the world's leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning games such as Tetris, Bejeweled, The Sims, and Need For Speed. The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based on the company's partnership with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports blockbusters from the EA SPORTS brand, including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer and NASCAR. EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile platforms including... (IGN Wireless Games)
> The Pitch: AA Driving Ventures safely meets the need for speed Apr 15, 2009
The Pitch: AA Driving Ventures safely meets the need for speed - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... The Pitch: AA Driving Ventures safely meets the need for speed. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Nowotny Says Reducing ECB Benchmark Rate Below 1% Is Open for Discussion Apr 10, 2009
In short, if theres a need for speed, then repo maturity extensions are the best option. . (Bloomberg -- Europe)
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But the 24, almost 25-year-old Big Bear City resident was born with racing in his blood, and he feels that need for speed. Lawson s dad, Jeff, quit racing when Jesse was born. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Take it through the limits, urge wired surfers Apr 8, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Mandi and Ben Gunsberger with daughters Polly and Hayley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Into The Wild Blue Yonder Apr 7, 2009
With a member of the military there to point out the different switches and gears arrayed in front of him, Tressel felt the need for speed. Cant this thing go. (Bucknuts.com)
Pinewood potential, Derby drama Apr 5, 2009
JEFF HEINZ/The Globe Gazette MASON CITY These boys have the need for speed. More than 50 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts gathered at Schukei Chevrolet Saturday morning for the Lakeland District Pinewood Derby. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Getting the word out when the need for speed is critical to public health Apr 4, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS When the need for speed is critical, how can a public health department communicate with doctors and hospitals, sending alerts to help prevent or stop a public health crisis. How can thousands of health-care providers be notified about disease outbreaks, illness from food borne contaminants or even a possible pandemic. (EurekAlert!)
Tigers finalize Opening Day roster Apr 4, 2009
The need for speed and defense in the outfield, meanwhile, was on the Tigers' wish list for the past two years. When Dombrowski acted on the Braves' center-field competition and landed Josh Anderson, he added what he considers a potentially big piece on the bench. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Trading two wheels for four Apr 3, 2009
So Logan will settle down in Rapid City while feeding the need for speed by transitioning to auto racing with the help of his father, longtime off-road and oval-track racer Gary Logan. They bought a Wissota Midwest Modified from a racer in Minnesota and are looking forward to joining a crowded field of more than 30 cars expected at BHS this season. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Kids race cops at Infineon (176) Apr 2, 2009
"I want the kids to have fun and get their need for speed on the drag strip and not on the street," said Deputy TJ Van Bebber of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department, who has participated in the program since 1995. "It allows the high school kids to see and get to know local law enforcement officers in a unique way. We all have a great, safe time on Wednesdays nights and the interaction with the participants is wonderful." Top the Cops is run in conjunction with the Wednesday Night Drags... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Online Journalists Concerned About Future Of News Business: Pew Study Apr 1, 2009
One of their biggest concerns is looser standards (45% are concerned), more voices from outside the institutional news gathering organizations (31%) and the need for speed (25%). OVer half said they thought the Web was fundamentally changing the business. (Multichannel News)
Paul Walker gets back behind the wheel Apr 1, 2009
Like his alter ego in the film, Walker has a need for speed. He loves to race and usually hits the track at least once a week. (MSNBC -- News)
The wheel deal Mar 30, 2009
And they had the need for speed. They found their fix behind the wheel of their hot rods. (Odessa American, TX)
GDC 09: Top Gun Hands-On Mar 28, 2009
Immediately, I have the need -- the need for speed. At GDC today, Freeverse showed off a nearly complete version of Top Gun for the iDevices that screams at 50 frames per second, even while using normal mapping and real-time lighting on multiple surfaces. (IGN Wireless Games)
Castrol Edge revs up Fast & Furious Mar 27, 2009
Activities include an exclusive screening of the movie on April 4 at Golden Screen Cinemas Pavilion, Castrol EDGE Fast us Remote Control Car Challenge, Castrol EDGE Sport Speed Challenge, and Play Station 3 Need for Speed Challenge. The synergy between Fast us and Castrol EDGE is a natural fit, said Mark Ng, Castrols Marketing Director. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
GDC: EA Mobile reveals 2009 iPhone game lineup Mar 25, 2009
Other games include Wolfenstein RPG, FIFA Soccer, Madden NFL (American football), NBA Live, Spore Creatures, Mystery Mania, American Idol, Command er, SSX (a snowboarding game), Need for Speed and The Sims 3. EA Mobile also plans to release iPhone/iPod touch games based on popular board games, including Connect 4, Battleship, Risk, Monopoly classic, Trivial Pursuit and Clue. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
EA SCRABBLE Now Available on iPhone and iPod Touch With Facebook Connect Mar 25, 2009
EA Mobile is the worlds leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning games such as Tetris, Bejeweled, The Sims, and Need For Speed ... EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, EA Mobile, POGO, Need for Speed, and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Capcom(R), EA Mobile, Namco Networks, PopCap Games and THQ Commend Vision of New Zeebo Wireless Videogame Console Mar 24, 2009
"We are supporting the Zeebo launch, offering Need for Speed Carbon and FIFA 09, which will feature a Portuguese voiceover." ... EA Mobile and Need For Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Games console for poor Mar 24, 2009
For example, EA says it will have Zeebo editions of "Need for Speed Carbon" car racing game and a "FIFA 09" soccer title with Portuguese voice-overs. "The emerging markets of the world have historically presented a very interesting dichotomy between a huge untapped consumer base and a very real piracy issue," said THQ Wireless president Doug Clemmer. (iAfrica.com)
GOP licks chops over Dem stumbles Mar 23, 2009
Democrats have emphasized the need for speed, but the fast pace at which they ve been moving has contributed to the problems they now face. As critics asked last week how Congress could have approved an amendment that let a bailed-out insurance company pay out more than $100 million in bonuses, it became clear of course that many members never read the entire bill. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
• Why doesn't USAF 'fess up to booms? Mar 22, 2009
But when you get airborne over, say, Castleford, you feel just what Tom Cruise felt in the movie "Top Gun:" The need for speed. Believe us, Idahoans understand. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
OFC/NFOEC features breakthroughs in next-generation ethernet, metamaterials, networks Mar 18, 2009
The need for speed shows no signs of diminishing, says Jeffrey H. Sinsky, a scientist at Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent. As a result, the need for new cost-effective technologies that can handle the higher speeds has become profound. (EurekAlert!)
Football.com Feature On UMass' Courtney Robinson: The Need For Speed Mar 18, 2009
com Feature On UMass' Courtney Robinson: The Need For Speed - MASSACHUSETTS OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... com Feature On UMass' Courtney Robinson: The Need For Speed. (Umassathletics.com)
Turner and Tahs set to put foot down Mar 13, 2009
Need for speed NSW winger Lachie Turner takes on Stirling Mortlock during the pre-season trial against the Brumbies, won 17-14 by the Waratahs ... Need for speed … NSW winger Lachie Turner takes on Stirling Mortlock during the pre-season trial against the Brumbies, won 17-14 by the Waratahs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
In the Arena: Skier's comeback is already a triumph Mar 13, 2009
riaz, the French downhill champion at the last Olympics in 2006 in Turin, crashed badly one month later and never recovered his need for speed, retiring after just one more full season. "The crash left me with psychological scars," D. (International Herald Tribune)
Warning over US broadband funding Mar 10, 2009
In its study entitled The Need for Speed: The Importance of Next-Generation Broadband Networks, the foundation called for broadband deployments with speeds of at least 50 megabits per second of Mbps. The report noted that average broadband speeds to American residents is 5 Mbps compared to 63 Mbps in Japan and 49 Mbps in South Korea. (BBC News -- Technology)
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Need for speed has Reds a new team Mar 4, 2009
As they planned their offseason, general manager Walt Jocketty and manager Dusty Baker believed their club had a need for speed. Baker is planning on having his team run much more this season, and he hopes using that aggressiveness will create more scoring opportunities. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
