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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that Need for Speed™
No Limits VR is in development for Daydream, Google's platform for
high quality, mobile VR. Set to launch this holiday season, the game
will bring the high-speed thrills of EA's hit mobile game Need for
Speed No Limits to virtual reality for the first time, after it was
revealed as part of the Daydream experience at Google I/O earlier this
year.
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EA Races into Virtual Reality with Need for Speed No Limits VR on Daydream (Graphic: Business Wire)
Developed by the team at EA's Firemonkeys studio in Melbourne,
Australia, Need for Speed No Limits VR will deliver
visceral, intense racing action, never-before seen on mobile. The game
will take players deep into the world of underground street racing as
they battle for dominance on the streets of Blackridge.
"We're always looking for ways to make our games more intense, more
immersive, and more fun - and we are excited to bring Need for Speed
No Limits VR to Daydream," said Tony Lay, General Manager,
Firemonkeys. "We think players will love this all-new way to experience
the world of Need for Speed No Limits."
With an awe-inspiring, intuitive VR user interface for players to
navigate, players will be able to choose their car and track, before
entering an intense new reality of racing action. Additional features
include:
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Driving an incredible selection of over 30 of the most exotic and
desirable cars on the planet, featuring manufacturers such as
Lamborghini, Ford, Mazda, McLaren, Subaru and Dodge;
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Racing 60 events across 12 tracks set in 4 realistic environments,
including notable regions such as Central, The Cape, Los Verdes and
Blackridge;
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Selecting from 5 event types: Hit List, Special Delivery, Street Race,
Speed Run and Checkpoint;
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Competing with players from across the world via event leaderboards
with Google Play Games Login.
"EA and Firemonkeys create some of the best games in the world, and
we're thrilled that they're developing for Daydream," said Mike
Jazayeri, Director of Product Management for Daydream. "Need for
Speed No Limits VR leverages Daydream's powerful performance and
controller in an immersive racing game for any Daydream-ready phone."
Need for Speed No Limits VR will be available this holiday season
as a premium game for Daydream. Google's Pixel and Pixel XL are the
first Daydream-ready phones available and work with Daydream View. For
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the
world.
In fiscal year 2016, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.4 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and
Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
EA, EA SPORTS, The Sims, Dragon Age, Battlefield, Plants vs. Zombies and
Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. FIFA is a
trademark of FIFA.
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