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!