Hello and Welcome To My Online Portfolio!

Within this blog, you will find all the posts that I had written during my time as Community Manager at Electronic Arts. I communicated and promoted the racing game, Need for Speed World, via Facebook, Twitter and on the game's website. I launched Facebook and Twitter upon being hired and in less than a year, grew the Facebook page to 260,000+ likes and attracted nearly 33,000 followers on Twitter. In terms of online influence, I had a Klout score of 75.

In addition to writing content to promote new car releases and recording podcasts, I came up with weekly initiatives to engage the community:

Mega Mondays / Wicked Wednesdays / Fab Fridays: thrice weekly feature to crowdsource car related videos so that it could be shared with the community.

Tweet It Up Thursday: weekly Twitter contest where the community must retweet our tweet in order to be a random winner of a promo code.

Fun Fridays: weekly contest on Facebook where the community must answer a car related trivia question in order to win a promo code.

Community Spotlight: a weekly feature to help the community get to know their fellow gamers.

Initially, I was contracted to work for EA for 6 months, but had my contracted extended three times, up to the one year maximum period.

Being a part of a large team, I worked with members in the production, development, marketing, engineering, art, audio and quality assurance department, on a daily basis.

I managed global community leaders for Germany, Russia, Spain, France and Poland. I came up with and oversaw community contests for our partnerships with Audi, Tony's Pizza and Amazon.com.

Unfortunately, as contractors are only able to legally work for a maximum of one year at Electronic Arts, I am now looking for my next great job!

If you're offering an exciting and dynamic opportunity and are looking for someone passionate, innovative and dedicated, please get in touch. We could be a great fit together!

Happy reading and hope to hear from you soon!

~Ling Chan

Community Spotlight: Denis Chernov

The Need for Speed World Community Spotlight is back! This week we've got Denis Chernov telling us a little about himself.

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Denis Chernov. I'm 18 years old and from Almaty, Kazakhstan. My nickname in NFS World is DCRACER777. I’m studying in one of the UK's colleges in Oxford. I am a hardcore gamer and I have all parts of NFS on my laptop and other games, of course.

How long have you been playing NFSW?

I started playing in late October and am still playing because I love this game so much. My interest will not fade because this the best game where I can relax and race with my friends from around the world. It also helps me to improve my English and French.

What's your favourite car(s) in NFSW?

It is very hard to choose because I love all the cars in my garage. My Lamborghini Diablo SV and BMW M1 Sportcar (1979) are the best choices for highway races. I drive my Easter Lamborghini Gallardo and Valentine Lexus ISF when I want to find players who have great vinyl customizations on their cars. My Ford Mustang Boss 302, which I won from the Amazon Golden Starter Pack contest, makes for perfect drifting and enough power to win a race.

Your most memorable experience in the game?

When I first joined the game, I saw that players can play together in Team Escape. I made some new friends and then we started racing together. It was awesome because we all stayed together throughout the escape. We helped each other and nobody was arrested. Then after the race, we thanked each other. Since then, I always drive on Team Escape and I can say that I am a professional there.

What do you like most about NFSW?

Good car models, tracks and I believe that new locations will be added soon. Also, I like that we can meet people of different age groups.

What other console or online games do you play?

I have a PSP and PS2. On the first one, I like to play NFS games and Call of Duty. On my PS2, I also play NFS and other racing games.

Favourite cars/driving scene in a movie?

The first one is the second race in Death Race, when Ames on his Fifth-generation Ford Mustang, teams up with Machine Gun Joe to destroy a massive 18-wheel tanker with many weapons. The second is the race between Daniel and the gangsters in two silver Mercedes-Benz. Lastly, all races from all of The Fast and Furious movies.

What song or music do you rock out to while playing NFSW?

I listen to Nickelback, Marilyn Manson and Depeche Mode while playing NFSW.

When you’re not playing NFSW, what else are you up to?

I am a student. When I have free time, I play basketball with my friends or we go to Starbucks to chat and enjoy good coffee.

LeBron James or Shaquille O'Neal?

I will go with LeBron James because I like his game style. Like in NFSW, each player has their own style.

Cadillac Makes Its Debut In NFS World!

When you think of “Cadillac”, you might conjure up images of ‘land yachts’ from the 70s and 80s. Not so when you speak about the Cadillac CTS-V! This best in luxury performance car, refined on Germany’s famed Nürburgring, will meet and exceed the expectations of even the most avid driving enthusiast.

With its LS-6 V8 engine with aluminum block producing 400 bhp and 390 lb. ft of torque, the CTS-V absolutely thunders down the road! The steel mesh grilles adorn the front fascia and allows for air flow into the engine compartment.

The ultimate in sophistication, the CTS-V is the chariot you’ve been waiting for! Get it now with a SpeedBoost top up!

A Thoroughbred With V12 Power

The Aston Martin DBS is a technological masterpiece. Besides boasting a supremely powerful V12 engine and 510hp, this race-bred exotic also made extensive use of ultra-light carbon fiber to keep its weight as low as possible. A new front bumper helped channel airflow while a widened front and rear track gave the car its solid stance. Hand-assembled Germany, it’s also the first time carbon ceramic matrix brakes were employed on an Aston Martin. You won’t be using them much, as you’ll have the throttle pinned and adequate down force to rocket you around the track.

For pure Tier 3 performance without compromise, add the Aston Martin DBS to your garage today! Once for top-up, it’s now available in the Car Dealer!

Introducing NFS World's First Elite Cop Car!

Sure to please die-hard Viper and road-racing enthusiasts, we present NFS World’s first Elite Cop Car, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR!

The SRT Viper ACR, boasting an 8.4l V10, cranking out 600hp and 560ft lbs of twist in stock trim, has been completely reworked to deal with the high power and high speeds required for pursuits.

The front mount intercooler is visible in the gaping maw of a front bumper while the hood bulge has increased in size to allow for the additional plumbing of a forced induction system. New twin tipped, side exit exhausts have been added to expel the hot gases and spit flame on the over run and a beefed up transmission puts the pursuit power to the ground through the massive rear wheels. There are carbon fiber splitters and winglets on the front bumper and side skirts while front and rear fenders have been extended out to allow the fitment of larger tires/wheels.

The rear diffuser has been modified to include venting for the rear brakes and differential, as well as to allow flow through from beneath the car. The lower section of the rear bumper is in carbon fiber and the steel bumpers in the diffuser are integrated to ward off rear impacts.

For the first time ever, a player will have access to a fully functional, roof mounted light bar. Additional police lighting has been added, with a red flasher in the lower section of the rear bumper. A set of large integrated bull bars has been built into the design of the front bumper, and directly mounted to the chassis for added ramming strength. Furthermore, we’ve added red/blue flashers in the front bumper opening, the bull bars, and the front fenders to alert your perpetrator to your presence. Large yellow fog lamps have also been added to the front fascia for added visibility in poor conditions. In addition, the interior will feature upgrades as well, such as the police spec laptop.

But that’s not all, we've also added a fully functional police siren so you can put fear in the minds of everyone you chase down!

Bold exterior styling, fear inducing sirens, groundshaking and tire-smoking, this Elite Cop Car simply dominates! Get yours today in the Car Dealer!

Sharp Styling Revisions!

The fun and compact Scion TC raises the bar in sports coupes with its sharp styling revisions. From its eye-catching rear tail lights to the upper mesh grille, projector type low beam headlamps and lower lattice work, the TC will be sure to leave an impression on your competitors!

The strut-type front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension will ensure responsive handling and smooth power delivery. Not to mention a fun to drive performance!
If you have a passion for tuner cars, you don’t want to miss out on the Scion TC! Get it in your garage today! Now available in the Car Dealer.

On Sale Now!

Sale alert! The following cars are now on sale for 30% off!

Ford GT
Lexus LFA
Nissan GTR (R35) SpecV
Renault Sport Megane R.S.
Audi TT RS
Volkswagen Golf MK1 GTI Uber Bunny

The sale is for limited time only, so don’t miss out! Get these cars in your garage today!

Mega Monday - May 14

Calling all adventure junkies! The Nissan Juke is built to thrill! Thanks to Erkan Samanci for today's Mega Monday!

Fab Friday - May 11

I know what car I want to be driving in the event of a zombie apocalypse! I mean, look at what the Marauder can do! Props to Johnson De Fruz and Kenji Tan for today's Fab Friday!

Community Spotlight: Nasrul Muhammad

Our spotlight falls once again on the country of Indonesia! A happy coincidence in scheduling, this player is as passionate a student as he is a hardcore gamer, addicted to racing games like NFS World.

Let's get better acquainted with Nasrul Muhammad from Indonesia!

Tell us about yourself.

Indonesian. Love Desi. Cat addict. Money maker. No chili. Cheese please. Hate dust. Happy Mondays. Vektor jumper. 24 Hour computer online. White car. There's my brief babble. But actually, my name is Nasrul Muhammad. I'm 18 years old and from Pekalongan, Indonesia. My nickname in NFS World is T33J33. I'm a student at one of the leading universities here and I'm majoring in International Accounting. I am a HARDCORE gamer, especially racing, because it's very exciting. Gets my adrenaline pumping.

How long have you been playing NFSW?

I can say that I'm late in playing NFSW, which is about a year ago. But that does not reduce my interest in playing this game. For me, it's never too late when it comes to playing an online game. Moreover, NFSW is a world-class game. And finally, with effort, I have reached the highest level.

What is your favourite car(s) in NFSW?

The first time I played NFSW, I immediately fell in love with the Lexus IS F. Unfortunately, there are not too many people who love this car. I am also pleased with the Pontiac GTO - very, very American Muscle

Your most memorable experience in the game?

I really like the atmosphere of this game. My most memorable moments are getting to know people from around the world. To estatblish communication with them, even if you don't speak the same language. That also gives me a chance to improve my English which helps in preparing for my college final tests.

What do you like most about NFSW?

There is so much to talk about when it comes to NFSW. One is that a lot of people can play this game. Old, young, students, office workers, even my parents, irrespective of status. Everyone can try to be the leader.

What other console or online games do you play?

I have a PSP, PS3, and X-box, which I play on with all my friends. As a child, I also played SEGA, especially SONIC games.

Favourite cars or driving scene in a movie?

Definitely the race between O`Conner and Dom, with the safety deposit box and the Dodge VIPER SRT-8 in Fast Five.

What song or music do you rock out to while playing NFSW?

I like the in-game music, but sometimes, I also liketo listen to The Script and Skillet. It brings out the spirit when it speeding in NFSW.

When you're not playing NFSW, what else are you up to?

I am a student. When there is spare time, I play basketball with friends, head to a cafe or hunt for antiques in secondhand stores. Everything is exciting. Experience, dream, risk, close your cyes and jump! Enjoy the Freefall!

Iron Man or Iron Monkey?

Of course, Iron Man! He possesses powered armour, which gives him superhuman strength, ability to fly and an array of weapons. Like NFSW, we need them all to defeat our enemy.

The Rare Murcielago Roadster!

With only 50 units ever produced, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster is rare and sought after the world over. The 6.5l V12 engine produces 650hp, hence the moniker, and was increased from 640hp in previous Roadsters.

The Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster will turn heads with its Grigio Telesto bodywork and bright orange Arancio LP 650-4, featured on the front spoiler and sills.

Get behind the wheel of this rare Roadster and get ready to race! Now available in the Car Dealer!

The Rare Jaguar E-Type Lightweight!

It may have been first conceived as a road car, but that didn’t stop the Jaguar E-type Lightweight from becoming a regular fixture at the race tracks. With its distinctive shape and engine derived from the 3 time Le Mans winning D-type, it fitted right in. The 3.8L engine fitted with Lucas fuel injection help to propel it over 300 bhp, while a separate ‘hard top’ roof was added to improve dynamics.

With a winning combination of good looks and high performance, it’s no wonder it’s one of the most sought after cars today, demanding seven figures easily. Get behind the wheel of one of the most beautiful cars in the world today! Now available for Top-Up!

Wicked Wednesday - May 9

We've all seen Mini Coopers drive down subway steps, jump through tunnels, evade a helicopter and drive up a concrete embankment a la The Italian Job 2003. But how about launching a man in a wingsuit over a canyon?

Thanks to Lokesh Kumar Singh for today's Wicked Wednesday!

The Return of 350Z 'Underground 2'

First introduced in World last February, the ‘Underground 2’ Edition Nissan 350Z (z33) makes its triumphant return!

Featuring a V6 engine and RWD, this classic car is packed with performance upgrades and exclusive livery inspired by NFS Underground 2. No doubt, this car will take you back to NFS roots. Get yours today in the Car Dealer!

Mega Monday - May 7

He may be the coolest wheel man EVER. Of course, I'm talking about Jason Statham in Transporter. Thanks to Bartosz Pasternak for today's Mega Monday!

NFS World's First Roadster!

NFS World welcomes its first Roadster!

The lightest model in the entire Porsche range, the Boxster Spyder 6-cylinder engine outputs 320hp, 10hp more than the Boxster S. It also offers firmer suspension and a lower centre of gravity than other Boxster models, making this Spyder supremely agile.

With its sleek silhouette and 2 signature hump running along the back, it looks as good as it drives! Get behind the wheel of this fast and powerful sportscar today!

Community Spotlight: Kevin Boerma

Many of our players may know of Kevin Boerma. Not only has he been with NFS World since its Beta stage, he races daily in the game and is a member of World Garage. His love of learning new languages will come in handy when he becomes a globe-trotting photographer one day. It could be then (but hopefully sooner), that he'll get to see the car of his dreams in real life!

Let's get better acquainted with Kevin from Indonesia!

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Kevin Boerma. I'm 16 years old and I live in Jakarta, Indonesia. My driver name in NFSW is NORMALAATSRA, which is also my profile name in World Garage. If anyone noticed, I was one of the winners of a few Tweet it Up contests! I have won 6 prizes, the most recent being the Amazon Gold Starter Pack. Don't worry, I've lost some RT contests and all the other contests NFSW has done, so the contest isn't rigged for me to win!

My motto being: "If you get what you want, it belongs to you. If not, it does not belong to you."

How long have you been playing NFSW?

I've joined NFSW during their Beta stages. I've joined CB5, even though I got no email from NFS or EA about my acceptance! The website just told me to download the Beta! I didn't receive a SpeedBoost code to redeem for World, so I started as a free player with a Nissan Silvia and a Nissan Fairlady Z [Z33]. However when the game was released to the public, I magically received SpeedBoost! I've reviewed every rental car with it and gave my review. I wish rental cars can return! I love to test cars!

What's your favourite car(s) in NFSW?

Anything in my garage to start with. I've highlighted the Golf GTI and Gendarmerie Mégane, which are the best in tackling corners with its FF drivetrain. They must have surpassed 2 Gs! My Donald Duck Aston Martin V12 Vantage cop car that I won through Twitter, recovers quickly with amazing acceleration, after power-sliding around a sharp hairpin corner. The GT-R SpecV is the best Team Escape car! The LFA is a fun car while the Zonda F is a demon. My first favorite muscle car, the Mustang Boss 302 that I won from the 1st Amazon Gold Starter Pack Twitter contest, is my real Gymkhana car. It can do amazing drifts!

Your most memorable experience in the game?

When Team Escape was released, a lot of World Garage members showed up online to test the long awaited pursuit mode. A few of us, including FrozenStar and myself took on Most Wanted. We've rammed others in the rear in case they were slowed down by the cops, and we all stayed together throughout the escape! When we entered Highland Trails in Rosewood, we split up on the dividing routes! It was so cool because we were synchronized so well. It looked like it was from a heist film! When the escape ended, we all spammed the event chat with the word "epic".

What do you like most about NFSW?

NFSW is always in development, so there’s new stuff every day! I hope to see new features and landscapes in the future.

What other console or online games do you play?

Need for Speed World is the only online game I play daily on my Alienware M11x. I also have ProStreet and a copy of The Run. My PlayStation 3 is loaded with titles like Ridge Racer 7, Ridge Racer Unbounded, Test Drive Unlimited 2, Driver San Francisco, Shift 2, Gran Turismo 5, and Midnight Club Los Angeles. Indonesia still has arcades here, so I even play Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune, Initial D Arcade Stage and other classics. I also try to branch out from racing games with Mirror's Edge and Portal 2 that I have in my laptop, and also Tekken Tag Tournament 2 in the arcades.

Favourite cars or driving scene in a movie?

The Lexus LFA is my obsession! I have been eyeing this car ever since its first concept version. Ten years had passed and it's still one of the most awesome cars on the planet! I hope to see it one day with my very own eyes. I am also a fan of Cannonball Run, as it had classic humor and lots of racing action throughout!

What song or music do you rock out to while playing NFSW?

I prefer video game music over most of the songs aired on the radio, especially from the legendary Namco Sound Team. They always make the best songs! But I like to anything, really. The genre that takes most of my time on my earphones is trance music, like Above & Beyond.

When you're not playing NFSW, what else are you up to?

I attend art college, studying photography. I enjoy taking photos, as you can see in my Flickr photostream. I hope to make a living as a freelance photographer one day. Other than that, I spend my time learning new languages. Currently, I'm learning French and hoping to resume with Dutch soon. Maybe I will learn Japanese too!

Ethan Hunt or Jason Bourne?

David learns more about himself every time he becomes Jason, so I'd pick Bourne. And who wouldn't be interested in Rashomon-style stories? Even Need for Speed Carbon was told in Rashomon fashion!

Tweet It Up For A Gold Starter Pack With GameFly!

To coincide with this week’s cross-promotion with GameFly, let’s give away some Gold Starter Packs for today’s Tweet It Up Thursday.

So what's in the GameFly Gold Starter Pack?

Ford Mustang Boss 302
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) “Underground” edition
8000 SpeedBoost
Uniquely skinned “SUPR PWR” License Plate exclusive

What is Tweet It Up Thursday?

Every Thursday, we’ll tweet something on Twitter and all you need to do is simply retweet that message in order to become eligible for a random draw for a promo code.

How do I participate?

Step 1. Follow @NFSWorld on Twitter

Step 2. Either type out our whole tweet or click the Retweet button, found just underneath our post (between Favourite and Reply)

Step 3. Voila! You're automatically entered into our random draw for the week

We're giving away our 25 GameFly Gold Starter Pack codes! For more chances to win, follow producer @marcdevellis on Twitter, as he'll also be giving away 15 codes.

One retweet is all that's needed. Anyone spamming our Twitter will be automatically disqualified. Make sure you re-tweet the whole tweet, including the bit.ly link!

This week’s Tweet It Up Thursday ends Friday May 4 at 5pm PST! Winners will be announced Wednesday May 16.

Iconic UK Police Styling!

In 1914, Aston Martin’s founders wanted to build a distinctive, high quality sports car. The V12 Vantage keeps with that tradition, being the leanest and most agile car in Aston’s line-up.

With its V12 engine, bonded aluminum structure and high levels of torque, this supercar is truly an exhilarating drive. As an added bonus, hit “L” on your keyboard to turn on the cop lights!

Take the law into your own hands. Enforce, Chase and Dominate Tier 3 today! First released for top-up, the Aston Martin Vantage Cop is now available in the Car Dealer!

The Lotus Europa Is Here!

Coming in at 995kg, this lightweight Lotus Europa S delivers high levels of performance and refinement. The 2.0L turbo engine revs at 200rpm, giving this mid-engine coupe “supercar” levels of acceleration. With its extruded and bonded aluminum chassis, complete with composite body panels, the Europa is one spectacular sportscar!

Get yours today in the Car Dealer!

Wicked Wednesday - May 2

Ferrari loves their fans. All 8,000,000 of them. They even made this "wicked" video dedication to show their appreciation! Feelin' the love! Thanks Warren Tan for today's Wicked Wednesday!

Car Style Packs Are Now Available!

Car Style Packs are now available for purchase!

This Aftermarket pack contains: a neon, window tint, license plate, lowering kit and a set of wheels. The neons and license plates are designed specially to match the following car styles:

Cop cars

Sports cars

Tuner cars

Muscle cars

Exotic cars

Car Style Packs can be purchased in the Card Pack store in the Safehouse or from the SpeedBoost store. This offer is for a limited time only. Don't delay, get yours today!

A High-Powered And Lightweight Car!

Many of you have seen the 2006 model in NFS World and we are now proud to offer the 2009 model! Featuring a unique “freestyle” 4-door design, sculpted front fascia, front and rear headlamps, larger exhaust pipes, side sills and aluminum alloy wheels, this RX-8 is equipped to challenge your toughest Tier 1 rivals!

At 9,000 rpm, the high-revving and naturally aspirated RENESIS engine would make any driving enthusiast happy. This sports car is high-powered, lightweight and delivers pure driving excitement. Now available for Top-Up!

Mega Monday - April 30

Forget paper airplanes. I want to build a paper Bugatti Veyron! Bonus: he includes the template and instructions for download too! Thanks Sasha Pucybut for today's Mega Monday!

Community Spotlight: Bryan Wong

While some people don't know what they want to do when their birthday rolls around, that's not the case for this player. He knew exactly what he wanted to do and that was to start playing Need for Speed World. And he hasn't stopped since.

Let's get better acquainted with Bryan Wong from Malaysia!

Tell us about yourself.

Hi guys! My name is Bryan Wong and I'm 14 this year. I'm from Malaysia and am an active player on NFSW. My in-game name is BRYANWONG. I am currently in 2 crew now: RsR-X crew and Transporter Motorsports.

How long have you been playing NFSW?

I've been playing since July 2010. I can't wait to get more SpeedBoost for my birthday in July. Marc said big things are coming this July, so I can't wait.

What's your favourite car(s) in NFSW?

My favourite cars are BMWs. I'm a very huge fan. I current own 2 BMWs, the Z4 GT3 and the M3 GTS.

Your most memorable experience in the game?

My most memorable experience was when I got to meet new friends, hang-out at places and do other fun stuff. I mostly do that with the crews I'm in. You guys should really meet the RsR-X crew. You can contact the leader, ROCKKING100, in game.

What do you like most about NFSW?

What I like most are the updates to this game. It's the only game in which I've played which has so many updates and additions. Hopefully in the near fure, they'll be new cities and more events.

What other console or online games do you play?

I play on the Xbox 360 sometimes. As for online games, I play Team Fortress 2, Battlefield or APB Reloaded.

Favourite cars or driving scene in a movie?

My favourite cars are the Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari 458 Italia.

What song or music do you rock out to while playing NFSW?

I listen to all the heavy bass DJ's and other rock music, such as Deadmau5, Dubstep, Dave Darrel, NFS: The Run music and some songs from Most Wanted.

When you're not playing NFSW, what else are you up to?

I'll either be playing my guitar, reading, studying or doing my homework.

Xavier or Magneto?

Xavier, of course! Xavier is better because Magneto betrayed Xavier.

Rules The Roads With This Cop Car!

Bearing a distinct Russian police influence, this BMW M3 GTS is ready to rule the roads.

Outfitted with a blue and white livery, bull bars and flashing lights, your competition will knows who’s boss!

Whether thundering through the city, or blasting along the highway, the 4.4l V8 with its unmistakable custom Russian police license plate, will propel your pursuit of justice!

This car needs to be in your garage! Get yours today in the Car Dealer!

A Thoroughbred Tier 2 Porsche!

Wider and lower than other four door models, the Porsche Panamera Turbo is unmistakable with its classical saloon body and sleek GT silhouette. Striking features include contoured air intakes, muscular shoulders over the rear wheels, elegant roof arch and sleek v-shaped seams along the engine compartment lid.

The Panamera Turbo drives as good as it looks! Get your hands on this thoroughbred Porsche today! Now available for purchase!

Tweet It Up For A Gold Starter Pack With GamersGate!

To coincide with this week’s cross-promotion with GamersGate, let’s give away some Gold Starter Packs for today’s Tweet It Up Thursday.

So what's in the Gold Starter Pack?

Ford Mustang Boss 302
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) “Underground” edition
8000 SpeedBoost
Uniquely skinned “BRN RUBR” License Plate exclusive

What is Tweet It Up Thursday?

Every Thursday, we’ll tweet something on Twitter and all you need to do is simply retweet that message in order to become eligible for a random draw for a promo code.

How do I participate?

Step 1. Follow @NFSWorld on Twitter

Step 2. Either type out our whole tweet or click the Retweet button, found just underneath our post (between Favourite and Reply)

Step 3. Voila! You're automatically entered into our random draw for the week

We're giving away our 25 Gold Starter Pack codes! For more chances to win, follow producer @marcdevellis on Twitter, as he'll also be giving away 15 codes.

One retweet is all that's needed. Anyone spamming our Twitter will be automatically disqualified. Don't forget to include the bit.ly link at the end of your Tweet!

This week’s Tweet It Up Thursday ends Friday April 27 at 5pm PST! Winners will be announced Wednesday May 9.

Fab Friday - April 27

What are the odds of a tip-over if you're driving a 3 wheeled car? Apparently very high and very often! Thanks Olivier de Winter for today's funny Fab Friday!

Wicked Wednesday - April 25

All of a sudden, I have a craving for cake. Awesome advert of the Škoda Fabia, envisioned as a tasty dessert. Thanks Mirek žák and Arun Narla for today's Wicked Wednesday!

CCX Stock Version Now Available!

Building on the already distinctive and aerodynamic shape, the CCX showcases tight lines and an aggressive stance. The body, wheels and disc brakes are made of lightweight carbon fiber and Kevlar, while an aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis forms the supercars core. The front end is scooped for larger air intake, while air vents were added behind the front wheels to further evacuate air from the cockpit.

At the heart of this Swedish beast beats a supercharged V8 boasting 655 bhp, rivaling the finest Italian and German sportscars.

For those who have been watching the exclusive CCX “Elites” race around the open-world, now is your chance to add this stock version to your garage!

Get yours today in the Car Dealer!

On Sale Now!

Sale alert! The following Elite cars are now on sale for 40% off!

Koenigsegg CCX "Elite" Edition
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 "Elite" Edition

The sale is for limited time only, so don’t miss out! Get these Elite cars in your garage today!

Mega Monday - April 23

Parents sacrifice so much for their children. Sometimes, it's good to give back. Especially if it's a Chevy Impala. Thanks Curtis C and Rodrigo Andres Lopez Cerda for today's Mega Monday!

Your BMW M6 Coupé Is Here!

The 2010 BMW M6 Coupé is a study in complements. While the design is elegant and classical, its stance is certainly bold and aggressive.

Contoured headlamps, double spoke alloy wheels and exhaust pipes on either side of the optimized diffuser are paired with a high-revving V10 engine.

With such impressive power and aerodynamic excellence, you’ll no doubt leave a lasting impression on the streets of World! Get yours today in the Car Dealer!

Community Spotlight: Harry Dang

This week, we shine our Community Spotlight on a player who likes to play on the right side of the law. His driver name is 911Police911 and he was the second person in World to organize a police crew called World United Police Department. Not only that, but he gathered some interesting Police facts in World, like one out of every 500 drivers has the Police Vinyls and one out of every 1000 drivers actually make cop cars!

Let's get better acquainted with Harry Dang!

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Harry and my driver name is 911POLICE911. I made my own police crew called World United Police Department. I have a few members in it and i hope it'll grow larger and larger.

How long have you been playing NFSW?

I've been playing World since the Betas, which was a long time ago and had a lot of fun throughout the years. Even when you had to buy the Starter Pack, I had a lot fun cruising around with my Charger Cop Car (but with no Police Vinyls).

What’s your favourite car(s) in NFSW?

Well, that's going to be hard, as I like every car! The Charger is a good heavy car, if you have some pro tuned parts on it. The Muricelago is awesome, a great Tier 3 with a lot of power. For Tier 1, I would say the Scirocco. It's small, compact and packs a big punch.

Your most memorable experience in the game?

That would be when me and my crew members engaged in some cops and robbers fun. I usually get rammed around corners a lot, when I'm a robber.

What do you like most about NFSW?

It would be the multiplayer aspect, where we can talk to people, make friends, and even organize a crew like I did! The new, well not new anymore, Team Escape is always fun! You can escape from the cops with some friends and just push around them around the preset route.

What other console or online games do you play?

I have a PlayStation 3, so i play other fun games such as Midnight Club LA, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed, Gran Turismo 5 and Grid. In most of these games, I usually just have fun with my friends racing around those tracks.

Favourite cars/driving scene in a movie?

My favorite? That's going to be easy! Like everyone else, I love The Fast and the Furious series. My most favorite at the moment will be the third one, Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift, where they drift around the city escaping from the 350Z. I also like Gone in 60 Seconds where Nicolas Cage stole the Shelby GT500 (Eleanor) and drove all around town to escape from the cops

What song or music do you rock out to while playing NFSW?

I usually just "rock out" to the game's sound effects, but when I'm really in the mood, I take out my radio and listen to the local radio.

When you’re not playing NFSW, what else are you up to?

I go to school, obviously. I also like drawing cars. I'm the best artist in my class, only I don't draw it like the people who design cars. I just draw them 2-D style. Hahaha.

Jay-Z or Kanye?

I would go with Kanye since one of his best songs is ‘Stronger’, which I listen to when I feel under-powered. If I really need it, I would get out my PSP, which has ‘Stronger’ on it and put it on full blast while I’m playing Team Escape.

Fab Friday - April 20

Everyone's favourite man-child just trying to get his armchair, his Mini and himself home in one piece. Thanks Softwar Kalou for the funny Fab Friday!

The Return Of The Big Bull!

You can’t keep a great car in retirement!

Valentino Balboni has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the world's most uncompromising sports car brand. Lamborghini even produced a model in his honour - the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni!

The “550” stands for the power output in the compact and lightweight power unit. The “2” is for rear wheel drive ESP system which provides good stability while enhancing the sportiness and the ultimate driving pleasure!

NFS World is pleased to bring the Lamborghini Gallardo Valentino Balboni back into the game! Get yours in the Car Dealer and experience the legacy today!

Wicked Wednesday - April 18

Is it getting hot in here? Feeling HellaFlush! Pretty rad video of the annual event at the Fuji Speedway in Japan. Thanks Nico Bahian for today's Wicked Wednesday!

A New Tier 1 Contender!

The Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T was a great looking FWD sport compact from the 90’s. Making 210hp in stock trim is great, but our “Elite” Eclipse is outfitted with race parts to gain you some extra ponies.

This fully custom model has had the roof, pillars and rear hatch replaced with carbon fibre. The new and aggressive front fascia, which also incorporates a carbon fibre center element framing the custom built intercooler, features new LED driving lamps. If that is not enough carbon fibre for you, there are also carbon fibre splitters at the front bumper, as well as along the side skirts, leading to an oversized carbon rear diffuser. All of these custom parts nicely reduce the overall weight, which directly translates into precise handling!

Have you ever wanted to show off your engine? Now you can, as this fully custom “Elite” features a large transparent panel in your hood, exposing the highly tuned engine and its compartment.

Probably one of the coolest car features ever introduced into NFS World, owners of this “Elite” will be able to press “K” on their keyboard to trigger two massive sub-woofers placed in the trunk! You can press “K” and listen to your custom beat while racing, or simply park your ride and play your beats while chatting and gathering with your friends!

Add this massively unique Tier 1 “Elite” to your garage! Now available in the Car Dealer!

On Sale Now!

Sale alert! The following cars are now on sale for 30% off!

McLaren Mp4-12C
Dodge Viper SRT10 Team Escape Blue
Lotus Elise
Lexus IS-F
Toyota Supra
Pontiac Solstice GXP

The sale is for limited time only, so don’t miss out! Get these cars in your garage today!

Fab Friday - April 13

Why race against fast cars, when you can race with....airport vehicles? Thanks Softwar Kalou for today's Top Gear Fab Friday!

Community Spotlight: Adrian Fernando Noya

NFS World’s core demographic may be aged 12-24, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the game if you’re outside this age range. As proven by this player, at a youthful 51 years of age, he’s been a NFSW fan since summer 2010 and has over 60 cars in his safehouse. Let’s get better acquainted with Adrian Fernando Noya from Argentina!

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Adrian Fernando Noya and I live in Argentina. I love to listen music. My first encounter with really good music was The Beatles. I really love to say that they helped me to read, write and speak English. I love to watch movies, play PC games, ride horses and motorcycles, as well as drive cars.

How long have you been playing NFSW?

May or June 2010. I got the starter pack and reached level 11 right away.

What’s your favourite(s) cars in NFSW?

My Z4 GT3, but i love all my cars. I have 63 on one profile and 19 free slots for cars. That’s my VIP account, HIGHWAYSTAR69. I have 3 more cars on each of my 2 other profiles and 2 free slots on each driver in the same account.

Your most memorable experience in the game?

It was when I beat a hacker using traffic magnets on the Rosewood Park Loop circuit. I think that particular hacker was using a speedhack. I couldn’t reach him with my pro-parted BMW Z4 GT3 and I activated all of my traffic magnets and added one more lap to see the hacker crash into the walls.

What do you like most about NFSW?

The friends you make! I have 90 friends on my friend list and they’re from all around the world.

What other console or online games do you play?

I don’t play console games anymore, ever since DREAMCAST short life , but I do play Team Fortress 2 and Gotham City Impostors. I’ve been playing PC Games since 1986.

Favourite cars or driving scene in a movie?

Fast and Furious, for sure. Favourite car is Eleanor, the Ford Mustang Shelby from Gone in 60 Seconds. Any of those classic cars that we see in pursuit scene in movies.

What song or music do you rock out to while playing NFSW?

School by SuperTramp, Dynamite by Taio Cruz, Let It Whip by Dazz Band, Issues by Escape the Fate or Higher by Taio Cruz.

When you’re not playing NFSW, what else are you up to?

I like to play BAL (Be a Legend) in PES 2011.

Italian Job (1969) or Italian Job (2003)?

I love Mini Coopers, old and new. I missed out on watching the 1969 Italian Job, so I’ll choose the 2003 remake!

Iconic Sports Car Is Now A Cop Car!

In the tradition that befits Swedish police cars, the white body is adorned with a blue and high visibility yellow livery and outfitted with a “Euro” styled license plate that says “P0L1S” (Swedish “Police”). Perched on the nose are a set of bull bars to allow for a bit of persuasion. The widened track and large BBS wheels make for a daunting presence when you catch this cop car in your rear view.

The car number, A80, pays tribute to the chassis code that underpins the MK IV Toyota Supra. The 2JZ-GTE engine is a sequentially turbo charged 3.0l straight six. This hallowed engine makes around 320hp in stock trim. It’s not uncommon to see massive amounts of power extracted from this engine in aftermarket trim.

This is another example of an iconic car that just had its performance upgraded by the development team, with more power and upgraded suspension! Now available for Top Up!

Wicked Wednesday - April 11

They may be experts at driving racecars, but that doesn't mean that Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button could put one together. Or does it? Thx Bilal Guvenc for the Wicked!

Ask Marc Episode 63

Welcome to Ask Marc Episode 63, where Marc answers the most pressing questions from our online community this week. Topics discussed include:

New content

Language options

Skill re-set

Chat hackers

Ultra parts

Click play to watch!

Ask Marc features Need for Speed World producer Marc De Vellis and NFS community manager Drew Hahn answering questions from the community about NFS World. You can submit your questions about NFS World on Marc De Vellis's Facebook page.

Tweet It Up For A Lamborghini Diablo SV!

You first saw this car in last week's Spot the Devs 6! So, let's give away some Lamborghini Diablo SV codes for this week's Tweet It Up Thursday!

What is Tweet It Up Thursday?

Every Thursday, we’ll tweet something on Twitter and all you need to do is simply retweet that message in order to become eligible for a random draw for a promo code.

How do I participate?

Step 1. Follow @NFSWorld on Twitter

Step 2. Either type out our entire tweet or click the Retweet button, found just underneath our post (between Favourite and Reply) but do ONE action only! Make sure the bit.ly link is also included!

Step 3. Voila! You're automatically entered into our random draw for the week

We're giving away our 25 Lamborghini Diablo SV codes! For more chances to win, follow producer @marcdevellis on Twitter, as he'll also be giving away 15 codes.

One retweet is all that's needed. Anyone spamming our Twitter will be automatically disqualified.

This week’s Tweet It Up Thursday ends Friday April 13 at 5pm PST! Winners will be announced Wednesday April 25.


4/25 Update: Congrats to our 25 Tweet It Up winners! Please allow for 2 weeks to receive your Lamborghini Diablo codes!

@itil_bau
@jiry97
@prosolems
@drew_connelly
@alex_the_lion14
@rodrigob018
@veresgergo
@searchfelippe
@RichardMckane
@DjaneCassy
@gazakilla424
@Fordfan09
@Ndroid_
@Krazeecain
@IceManGaz
@mcmikecz
@MustangEmile
@Kajamac1
@Fossicker
@diegocatalao
@KevinLope3
@sopone21
@RevyYoga
@furkanerdgn
@Reddie_ae


Congrats to Marc De Vellis' 15 Tweet It Up winners! Please allow for 2 weeks to receive your Lamborghini Diablo codes!

@renaldi132
@Ashenr2
@lutfilutfilutfi
@MQR11
@annaborgessilva
@emersonxzs
@navgeeth
@kamu_bisa_apaaa
@xxchrismax
@cleponz
@hnsurya
@kucinggg85
@marky264
@R_C_Nakamura
@zmt5200

Race Inspired 911!

This powerful road-going 911 features a 3.6L flat-six boxer engine and fixed rear wing with integral lip spoiler which ensures optimum stability and driving dynamics rivaling that of racecar driving.

The lightweight 911 GT2 has an aggressive shaped nose, an engine cover made from glass liber reinforced plastic and elegant twin titanium tailpipes. This is one sportscar that looks as good as it drives.

Tuned to be a Tier 3 top contender, make you way to the Car Dealer and take it out for a spin today!

Free Roam Chat Undergoing Maintenance

As of today, free roam chat has been temporarily disabled. This feature will be undergoing maintenance in the weeks ahead, in order to ensure the best overall chat experience for our community.

Any free roam chat message that you send, will be displayed but not received. Likewise, you will not receive free roam chat messages from other players.

Although free roam chat will be unavailable, players will still be able to communicate through

Whisper
Group Chat
Event Chat
VOIP (voice-over IP)
As a reminder, please make sure that you change your social settings accordingly to be able to receive Group Chat and Private Match invites. Please note that once the “All” decline option has been selected, you will not see any notifications of the invitation event.

For new or existing users, please contact us on our forums, Facebook and Twitter channels for questions or game advice.

Thank you for your understanding.

On Sale Now!

Sale alert! The following cars are now on sale for 30% off!

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Audi R8 V10

Chevrolet Z06 Carbon

Jaguar XKR

Ford Focus

Pontiac Firebird

The sale is for limited time only, so don’t miss out! Get these cars in your garage today!

Dressed For Show and For Go

The VW Scirocco is closely related to its platform mate, the VW Golf, but it is just so much more than that. The 2.0l engine in the Scirocco R produces north of 260hp, and nearly the same in pound feet of torque.

Dressed for show as well as go, this Golf sports a blue and black two tone livery inspired by dazzle camouflage. There is a red key line picking out the color break on the body, as well as color matched wheels, matching the title sponsor of the car.

Recently upgraded by the development team with more power and precise handling, this purpose built tarmac racer is ready to race. Get yours in the Car Dealer today!

Mega Monday - April 9

Mazda2 takes on the legendary and completely vertical Demon Drome Wall of Death! Can it be done? Big thanks to Preebetafro for today's super-cool Mega Monday video!

Easter Packs Are Now Available

To celebrate the holiday weekend, Easter Packs are now available for purchase - for limited time only. Each pack contains a full set of Aftermarket Parts (Neon, Window Tint, Wheels, License Plate, Lowering Kit), including special items not found in the Store. You can access them from the same Card Pack store in your Safehouse or from the SpeedBoost store in game.

There are 23 different types altogether, so collect them all today!

An Iconic V12 Head-Turner!

Lamborghini has a tradition of naming its cars after breeds of fighting bull, both fast and powerful. The Diablo Sport Veloce (SV) is no exception and is equipped to challenge your fastest Tier 2 rivals.

With its electronic suspension removed for even more weight savings, rear-wheel drive and packing a punch at 510hp, this mid-engine sports car virtually guarantees high performance.

Leave your competitors in the dust with this V12 “Devil”. Get your Diablo today in the Car Dealer!

Tire-Shredding Power!

With only 652 ever built, the Barracuda is an extremely rare and sought after big block model, with appraisal values fetching north of $150K USD. Car fanatics love this American car for its tire-shredding power, as well as the aggressive sound of its legendary engine. Other feature goodies include rally wheels, hood pins and E body doors equipped with side-impact protection beams. For visual street cred, you can’t beat the Barracuda in high impact colours and hockey stick sport stripes.

Get your very own collectable Barracuda today and rule the roads of NFS World! This Tier 1 muscle car is now available in the Car Dealer!

Spot the Devs 6!

Building on the excitement from last week's Spot the Devs event where we featured the BMW M1 ProCar, we'll be holding Spot the Devs 6!

Join us on Thursday April 5 for the Dev chasing! Find a Dev member, take a clear snapshot of their car and submit it to be entered into a random draw for your chance to win one of 50 promo codes for the not-yet-released car. You’ll know the car when you spot the Dev (identifiable with the Hammer of Awesomeness)!

Spot Producer Marc De Vellis and double your chances of winning, as he’ll have 25 promo codes to also give away.

Spot the Devs 6 will take place on Thursday April 5 between 10am – 12pm PST.

The Devs will be starting their engines at the following locations: Time Square, Little Italy, Chinatown, Golf Course and Silverton.

The team will be on the European server from 10am – 11am PST and then switch over to the North American server from 11am – 12pm PST.

Photos are to be submitted by email to ling@needforspeed.com by 1159pm PST April 5 in order to be entered into the random draw. Be sure to put "Spot the Devs 6” in the subject line of your email.

ONE PHOTO PER CONTESTANT. Multiple submissions will be automatically disqualified.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday April 18.

Event will be live-tweeted on Twitter, so follow along for all the action. Good luck!

Wicked Wednesday - April 4

A real life Hot Wheels loop the loop challenge. But can it be done? Thanks Shawn Redhead for today's dose of Wickedness! http://bit.ly/I39Rtd

Stunning Speed And Looks!

Springtime brings about thoughts of bunny rabbits and chocolate eggs. Luckily for us, it also brings about a new edition of the ultra-fast BMW Z4 GT3.

Tossing out the 6 cylinder engine from the standard Z4, the GT3 car uses a 4.4l V8 pulled from the nose of the BMW M3. Producing a little over 500hp and with a weight of a little over 2600lbs, this translates into stunning speed and agility.

Now’s your chance to get this custom BMW with the fresh spring livery, Easter themed neon, and license plate! Get yours today in the Car Dealer!

Easter Customization Contest!

Hippity hop!

To celebrate the release of the BMW Z4 GT3 Easter Edition and this weekend’s holiday, we’re holding an Easter Customization Contest! Using your vinyls, decorate a car of your choice in an EASTER THEME and submit it for your chance to win 1 of 10 Amazon Gold Starter Pack!

The Amazon Gold Starter Pack includes:

Ford Mustang Boss 302
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34) “Underground” edition
8000 SpeedBoost
Uniquely skinned “V3NMOU5” License Plate exclusive

Contest begins Tuesday April 3, 12pm PST and ends Sunday April 8, 12pm PST. Email your ONE photo submissions to ling@needforspeed.com. Be sure to put “Easter Customization Contest” in the subject line of your email. All submissions are eligible to win, however only ONE PICTURE / ONE VIEWPOINT will be accepted, so choose your best angle. Multiple submissions will be automatically disqualified.

The top 10 winners will be determined by a panel of NFSW judges and announced on Wednesday April 18.

Mega Monday - April 2

Gates311 Texas Mile (2011) | Athlete Feature from Cinesthetics on Vimeo.

Record setting run! Cool video of the fastest Mitsubishi Evo X in the country at 180mph! Thanks Johannes Schmidt for today's Mega!

Pre-Release Platinum Packs Are Now Available In NFS World!

For the first time ever, NFS World will have pre-release Platinum Packs available for its community! These Platinum Packs contains 5 reward cards, one of which is always a guaranteed Ultra Performance part. There are 3 Platinum Packs, one for each car tier and players can win multiple performance parts from a single Platinum Pack.

Platinum Packs can be purchased in the Card Pack store in the Safehouse or from the SpeedBoost store.

Be the first to get Ultra Performance Parts and push your car’s performance to new levels of awesomeness!

Week of Games All-Stars Event - Saturday March 31

The Week of Games continues! All you have to do is complete the event in a multiplayer race within the 24 hours to be eligible. Everyone that completes the event will be entered into a random draw to win one of 10 daily Amazon Gold Starter Packs.

Here are the rules for today's event:

1. Any Ford, Porsche, BMW, Lotus or Audi cars are eligible to enter today's event.

2. Drivers must complete the Silverton Way event in a multiplayer race.

3. There are no regional / location restrictions for this community event. Players anywhere in the world can participate.

4. One entry per contestant.

Contest period:

The race begins 5:00pm (PST) Friday, March 31 and finishes 5:00pm (PST) Sunday April 1. If you're on the east coast, the contest starts 8:00pm (EST) and if GMT is your timezone it starts at 1:00am (GMT).

Winners this week will be selected by random draw and announced on Wednesday April 4.

Good luck!



4/5 Update: Congratulations to our 10 All Star winners! Please allow for 2 weeks to receive your code!

UTELE
ALEKS754
QANTAS123
PETTY1
ADRIANC36
RATLOS210
LEONLEONLEON84
LORDSEPP
MARCEL406
HIGHWAYFIGHTER

Fab Fridays - March 30

We have Mega Mondays. We have Wicked Wednesday. Let's add another day and another way for our community to win codes!

Launching today: Fab Fridays, where we'll feature smile-inducing, laugh out loud, and slightly ridiculous car-related videos. A light-hearted way to end the work/school week!



And to kick off our first Fab Friday, who better than The Hoff himself, driver of K.I.T.T. and maker of cheesy music videos. Jump into my car! http://bit.ly/H4RzgJ

Thanks Alberto Rodriguez Jr for our first Fab Friday!

To send your video submissions, email ling@needforspeed.com

Week of Games All-Stars Event - Friday March 30

The Week of Games continues! Today's event will be a sprint event. All you have to do is complete that event in a multiplayer race within the 24 hours to be eligible. Everyone that completes the event will be entered into a random draw to win one of 10 daily Amazon Gold Starter Packs.

Here are the rules for today's event:

1. Any Audi cars are eligible to enter today's event.

2. Drivers must complete the Mason Street event in a multiplayer race.

3. There are no regional / location restrictions for this community event. Players anywhere in the world can participate.

4. One entry per contestant.

Contest period:

The race begins 5:00pm (PST) Friday, March 30 and finishes 5:00pm (PST) Saturday March 31.

If you're on the east coast, the contest starts 8:00pm (EST) Friday, March 30 and finishes 8:00pm Saturday March 31.

If GMT is your timezone, the contest starts 1:00am (GMT) Saturday March 31 and finishes 1:00am Sunday April 1.

Winners this week will be selected by random draw and announced on Wednesday April 4.

Good luck!



4/5 Update: Congratulations to our 10 All Star winners! Please allow for 2 weeks to receive your code!

NIMROD409
BLACKDEMON667
BATHALAPH
DIM71RUS
TYPERCIO
BLADEDEMON17
SEONJ
RIKARDO90
MANUCAOS
ESCORTER

The Supercharged ZR1 Is Here!

The ZR1 is unmistakably recognizable with its raised, carbon fiber hood, Corvette crossed flags embossed on the front on the car and steamroller-wide tires. The carbon fiber front fender and rear spoiler with the high-mounted stop lamp are a unique feature, exclusive to the ZR1.

When it was launched in 2009 with a V8 engine, it was the fastest and most powerful car ever produced by GM, achieving a top speed of 200mph and 620hp. The lightweight components enhanced high speed stability while the Eaton supercharger pushes air to support the engine’s high-horsepower aspiration.

For a performance, refinement and a supercar that delivers, get the Corvette ZR1 into your garage today! Now available in the Car Dealer!