The Need for Speed SE - Lamborghini Diablo VT Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-19 | In-depth Lamborghini Diablo VT showcase from EA's 1996 Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed Special Edition (PC version).
Cruise Mode - Second Wind [Out Run 2019 - Feel the Beat/Steal into the Night] MindlessMiles 2013-04-26 | "Second Wind" - May of 2013 marks 10 years since I bought this car. Figured I should do something special (or silly) for the machine that has given me much grief and pleasure over the years.Out Run 2019 music by Shigeki Sako. "Feel the Beat" and "Steal into the Night" composed and performed by Dual Noise and Systematic of Rhythm respectively. Both recorded from a model 2 Genesis.
Memory Lane Time Lapse - NFS: Porsche Unleashed (PC) MindlessMiles 2012-06-05 | 2000 Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed [PC]Track list:0:19 - Côte d'Azur1:32 - Schwarzwald2:40 - Pyrénées3:47 - Alps5:03 - Corsica6:15 - Auvergne7:42 - Normandie8:57 - Zone Industrielle10:21 - Monte Carlo11:19 - Autobahn12:46 - Weissach Skid PadThe turn of the century came, and what did EA bring us? Porsches, Porsches, and more Porsches! The fifth installment to the NFS series was unique in that it focused on one car manufacturer instead of the variety of exotics and sports cars that were the usual since the beginning. Whereas some of the earlier NFS had you driving the 993 911, here you had 50 years of Porsche history to play with, ranging from the 356 all the way up to the 996 911. Two distinct versions of PU were made in 2000: EA Canada handled the PC while Eden Studios handled the PS1 version. The PC version was later ported to GBA in 2003 by Pocketeers. Unlike previously, track locations for the PC version were all set in Europe. A total of 14 tracks were included; 5 of which were various course layouts for Monte Carlo. Lengthy point-to-point races, which has been absent since TNFS, make up the majority of the course designs here, with the Monte Carlo courses being the only circuits.Also, a first to the series was the option to take several different routes for most of the tracks, which gave players the sense that the world of PU was much larger than any NFS that came before it. And don't forget about the skid pad, I'm sure people who've played this remembers the many MANY times we had to retry the friggin' Factory Driver challenges.Also, note that while High Stakes introduced the first 3D cockpit view to NFS, PU was the last to have it, or any sort of cockpit view for all of its cars until Shift in 2009.Admittedly, I wasn't fond of this game when it first came out. I suspect the reason why majority of the fanbase overlooked PU was because the series became synonymous with Ferrari/Lambo and cop chases. However, over the years I grew to appreciate the level of detail and care EA put into this game. Without a doubt PU, to me, is EA's most passionate NFS ever. And that's why I regard it as not only one of the better NFS that was ever made, but one of the best racing games out there. This game deserves more love and recognition than what it's given.Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any vomit-inducing motion sickness that may ensue from watching this.Enjoy the ride. ;)Featured music:1. Morphadron (Rom Di Prsico) - Rezidue2. Cypher (Crispin Hands) - Sentient3. Morphadron - The Moebius4. Morphadron - Stealth Run5. Cypher - TwinOther composers that worked on the amazing soundtrack: Captain Ginger (Saki Kaskas).*nGlide was used to emulate 3dfx*
Memory Lane Time Lapse - NFS: High Stakes MindlessMiles 2012-04-27 | 1999 Need for Speed: High Stakes [PC]Track list:0:15 - Celtic Ruins (Scotland)1:15 - Landstrasse (Germany)2:12 - Dolphin Cove (U.S.A.)3:13 - Kindiak Park (Canada)4:10 - Route Adonf (France)5:12 - Durham Road (England)6:06 - Snowy Ridge (U.S.A.)7:18 - Raceway (Italy)8:12 - Raceway 2 (U.S.A.)9:07 - Raceway 3 (Spain)Considered by many old school fans to be the pinnacle of NFS during its golden age, 1999 was the year the follow-up to the successful Hot Pursuit title was released. This time, High Stakes was the name of the game; figuratively and literally.High Stakes included 19 tracks to choose from; 9 of which were brought over from NFS 3 and can be unlocked from the "Memory Lane" event in career mode. The HP tracks of course were only available for PC (a fair tradeoff I think since the PC didn't get the awesome bonus cars from the PS1 version).Many new features were introduced to the series; the major one being the career mode that implemented a monetary system. So not only did you have to pay for the cars you collected, you also had to pay for any damage received from races; another new feature to the series.And we can't forget about car modifications, which unfortunately was exclusive to career mode. Yes, contrary to what most fans of the series believe, car modding did not start with Porsche Unleashed or the Underground series. Although it was simply leveling up your ride 3 stages, which in turn enhanced the performance and appearance of your car (different wheels, exhaust, aerodynamics, pinstripes, etc.). So there wasn't any customizing per se, but the car upgrade feature was definitely a welcome edition.Being the fourth installment to the series, EA brought back many elements from the first 3 games to deliver the most cumulative NFS at the time. Exotics and iconic sports cars? Global themed locations? The thrill of the chase? Yup, it had it all, and as such, was considered in my opinion the best game that perfectly represented the concept of the series during the 90's. Oh yeah, don't forget about the kickass soundtrack. Highly recommended if you've never experienced any of the early NFS games.Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any vomit-inducing motion sickness that may ensue from watching this.Enjoy the ride. ;)Featured music:1. Crispin Hands - Bionic2. Rom Di Prisco - Liquid Plasma3. Saki Kaskas - Bulbular Swirl4. Saki Kaskas - Bulbulous SwirlOther composers that worked on the amazing soundtrack: Dastrix, DJ Icey, Dylan Rhymes, Junkie XL, Lunatic Calm, Surreal Madrid, The Experiment, and The Funk Lab.*nGlide was used to emulate 3dfx*
Memory Lane Time Lapse - NFS III: Hot Pursuit MindlessMiles 2012-04-01 | 1998 Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit [PC]Track list:0:18 - Hometown0:57 - Redrock Ridge2:15 - Atlantica3:14 - Rocky Pass4:37 - Country Woods5:39 - Lost Canyons6:56 - Aquatica8:21 - Summit9:46 - Empire CityLook familiar? It should, unless you were too busy shaking Unit 20 off your tail to appreciate the scenery. So, allow me to refresh your memory.In 1998, cop chases make a return to the series as the main attraction to Need for Speed 3 Hot Pursuit. With it came 9 tracks to choose from. Unlike in previous titles, the tracks here had an alternate version; the difference being time of day/season and an alternative route to take. The exception to this was the bonus track, Empire City.These same tracks went on to also be included in the PC version of High Stakes, but only after you've unlocked them through a career event called "Memory Lane".Also a first in NFS 3 was the option to choose night or day, as well as toggle the weather on or off for every track.Being one of the most popular and successful classic NFS titles, Hot Pursuit eventually spawned 2 sequels; one from EA Seattle (PC/Xbox/Gamecube) and EA Black Box (PS2) in 2002, and the other from Criterion Games (PS3/Xbox360/PC) and Exient Entertainment (Wii) in 2010. Exotics and cop chases never get old.Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any vomit-inducing motion sickness that may ensue from watching this.Enjoy the ride. ;)Featured music:1. Rom Di Prisco - Hydrus 6062. Rom Di Prisco - Aquila 303Other composers that worked on the amazing soundtrack: Alistair Hirst, Crispin Hands, Matt Ragan, Saki Kaskas, and Traz Damji.*nGlide was used to emulate 3dfx*
Memory Lane Time Lapse - NFS II SE MindlessMiles 2012-03-27 | 1997 Need for Speed II Special Edition [PC]Track list:0:18 - Proving Grounds (Norway)0:50 - Outback (Australia)1:47 - Last Resort (Mexico)2:49 - North Country (Northern Europe)3:59 - Pacific Spirit (Canada)5:10 - Mediterraneo (Greece)6:19 - Mystic Peaks (Nepal)7:41 - Monolithic Studios (U.S.A.)Here we are with the second NFS. Considering that I've done the first two, the next one in line should be a no-brainer. I will say that I do plan on venturing to other games, but for now I'd like to concentrate on the racing series that's pretty much responsible for my unhealthy obsession for cars and scenic drives.The sequel to TNFS, Need for Speed II, released in 1997 was the first in the series to have a global theme for its track locations. Like the Special Edition of TNFS, NFS 2 SE received a PC only release later that year. Among many new features was the addition of a Mexican coastal track, Last Resort. This totaled to 8 tracks, with Monolithic Studios as the bonus. Seriously, the Hollywood stage has got to be the strangest, most interesting track in NFS history.NFS 2 SE was also the first to have optional 3dfx graphics provided you had a 3dfx Voodoo card installed. While it may not look like much today, back then it was the best looking game that I owned, which was soon surpassed by NFS 3 once that rolled in. The differences between 3dfx and software render mode were significant, with different sky textures and even weather effects on some tracks. If you're curious to see what non-3dfx looks like, check the PS1 version out as they're quite similar. The obvious downside to 3dfx is that you lose the nifty 2D cockpit view.Oh, and one last trivia I'd like to mention: you can drive a T-rex in the game. Yes, you heard me, a T-rex (via cheats). Think that's strange? How about driving your T-rex in traffic... filled with T-rex?! I tell you, what other racing game let's you do that?Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any vomit-inducing motion sickness that may ensue from watching this.Enjoy the ride. ;)Featured music:1. Alistair Hirst - Hell Bent for Lederhosen2. Jeff Dyck & Saki Kaskas - GoreOther composers that worked on the amazing soundtrack: Crispin Hands, Jay Weinland, Koko Productions, Robert Ridihalgh, and Rom Di Prisco.*dgVoodoo was used to emulate 3dfx*
Memory Lane Time Lapse - The Need for Speed SE MindlessMiles 2012-03-25 | 1996 The Need for Speed Special Edition [PC]Track list:0:35 - City2:06 - Coastal3:36 - Alpine5:16 - Rusty Springs Raceway5:37 - Autumn Valley Speedway6:17 - Burnt Sienna7:12 - Vertigo Ridge8:06 - Transtropolis9:08 - Lost VegasThis is the first of a new series that I've had on the back burner for a while now; 2 years to be more exact. The idea came from combining two of my interests together: driving time-lapse videos and old school racers. The result is my unique hypnotic way of showing off one of my favorite racing games. Expect more videos like this to come.The 1996 Special Edition of The Need for Speed featured 9 tracks. The original 3 (City, Coastal, and Alpine) from the 1994 Panasonic 3DO version each consisted of 3 segments and were the only point-to-point courses in the game. Later versions of TNFS added circuit courses with Lost Vegas as a bonus track. Featured only in the SE were 2 new additional tracks, Burnt Sienna and Transtropolis.Another new feature for the SE included an option to change the time of day, which I've demonstrated in the third segment of the Coastal track and Autumn Valley Speedway. I've always hailed the first NFS as one of the harder titles in the series to master, what with its narrow and twisted roads coupled with driving physics that walked a fine line between sim and arcade. There were many that strove during its time for both realism and fun, but for me this was the first racing game I owned that got everything right.Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any vomit-inducing motion sickness that may ensue from watching this.Enjoy the ride. ;)Featured music:1. Jeff Dyck - Aaeeyaaeeyaa2. Jeff Dyck - Odyssey3. Jeff Dyck - HideousOther composers that worked on the amazing soundtrack include Alistair Hirst and Saki Kaskas.*DOSBox was used to run the game*
The Need for Speed SE - Toyota Supra Turbo Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-19 | In-depth Toyota Supra showcase from EA's 1996 Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed Special Edition (PC version).
The Need for Speed SE - Porsche 911 Carrera Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-19 | In-depth Porsche 911 Carrera showcase from EA's 1996 Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed Special Edition (PC version).
The Need for Speed SE - Mazda RX-7 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-19 | In-depth Mazda RX-7 showcase from EA's 1996 Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed Special Edition (PC version).
The Need for Speed SE - Ferrari 512TR Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-18 | In-depth Ferrari 512TR showcase from EA's 1996 Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed Special Edition (PC version).
The Need for Speed SE - Dodge Viper RT/10 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-18 | In-depth Dodge Viper RT/10 showcase from EA's 1996 Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed Special Edition (PC version).
The Need for Speed SE - Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-18 | In-depth Chevrolet C4 Corvette ZR-1 showcase from EA's 1996 Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed Special Edition (PC version).
The Need for Speed SE - Acura NSX Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-18 | In-depth Acura NSX showcase from EA's 1996 Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed Special Edition (PC version).
The Need for Speed SE - Track Description MindlessMiles 2010-06-14 | The entire track showcase from EA's 1996 Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed Special Edition (PC version).Full track list:City (0:06)Coastal (0:35)Alpine (1:02)Rusty Springs Raceway (1:27)Autumn Valley Speedway (1:48)Burnt Sienna (2:10)Vertigo Ridge (2:33)Transtropolis (3:01)Lost Vegas (3:33)
The Need for Speed SE - Menu Tour MindlessMiles 2010-06-14 | Just me showing the various menu screens from EA's classic 1996 NFS title: The Need for Speed Special Edition.
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - HSV VT GTS Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-10 | In-depth HSV VT GTS showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version). Note that this is exclusive to the Australian version. Car and showcase are also available to download.DOWNLOAD CAR: http://www.nfscars.net/file/list.aspx?game=hotpursuit&category=car&author=electronic,arts&sort=latest&order=desc&page=1
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Ford Falcon GT Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-10 | In-depth Ford Falcon GT showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version). Note that this is exclusive to the Australian version. Car and showcase are also available to download.DOWNLOAD CAR: http://www.nfscars.net/file/list.aspx?game=hotpursuit&category=car&author=electronic,arts&sort=latest&order=desc&page=1
Need for Speed II SE - McLaren F1 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-09 | In-depth McLaren F1 showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Lotus GT1 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-09 | In-depth Lotus GT1 showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Lotus Esprit V8 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-09 | In-depth Lotus Esprit V8 showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Jaguar XJ220 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-07 | In-depth Jaguar XJ220 showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Italdesign Nazca C2 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-07 | In-depth Italdesign Nazca C2 showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Italdesign Calá Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-07 | In-depth Italdesign Calá showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Isdera Commendatore 112i Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-07 | In-depth Isdera Commendatore 112i showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Ford GT90 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-04 | In-depth Ford GT90 showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Ford Indigo Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-04 | In-depth Ford Indigo showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Ford Mustang Mach III Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-04 | In-depth Ford Mustang Mach III showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Ferrari F50 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-03 | In-depth Ferrari F50 showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Ferrari 355 F1 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-06-03 | In-depth Ferrari 355 F1 showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version).
Need for Speed II SE - Track Description MindlessMiles 2010-06-02 | The entire track showcase from EA's 1997 Need for Speed 2 Special Edition (PC version). Full track list:Proving Grounds (0:07)Outback (0:42)Last Resort (1:15)North Country (1:59)Pacific Spirit (2:34)Mediterraneo (3:12)Mystic Peaks (3:47)Monolithic Studios (4:26)
Need for Speed II SE - Menu Tour MindlessMiles 2010-05-30 | Just me showing the various menu screens from EA's classic 1997 NFS title: Need for Speed 2 Special Edition.
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Spectre R42 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Spectre R42 showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version). Note that this is an EA add-on car which can be downloaded.DOWNLOAD CAR: ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/demos/nfs3/nfs3_cars"sr42_E.exe" and "shSr42_E.exe" for the English version.
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Mercedes CLK-GTR Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Mercedes CLK-GTR showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Mercedes SL600 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Mercedes SL600 showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Lister Storm Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Lister Storm showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version). Note that this is an EA add-on car which can be downloaded.DOWNLOAD CAR: ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/demos/nfs3/nfs3_cars"lstm_e.exe" and "shlstm_e.exe" for the English version.
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Lamborghini Diablo SV Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Lamborghini Diablo SV showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Lamborghini Countach 25th Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Lamborghini Countach showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Jaguar XK8 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Jaguar XK8 showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Jaguar Sport XJR-15 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Jaguar XJR-15 showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Jaguar XKR Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Jaguar XKR showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version). Note that this is an EA add-on car which can be downloaded.DOWNLOAD CAR: ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/demos/nfs3/nfs3_cars"jxkr_e.exe" and "shjxkr_e.exe" for the English version.
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Italdesign Scighera Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Italdesign Scighera showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Ferrari 550 Maranello Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Ferrari 550 Maranello showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Ferrari 456M GT Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Ferrari 456M GT showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version). Note that this is an EA add-on car which can be downloaded.DOWNLOAD CAR: ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/demos/nfs3/nfs3_cars"456g_e.exe" and "sh456g_e.exe" for the English version.
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Ferrari 355 F1 Spider Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Ferrari 355 F1 Spider showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Chevrolet Corvette Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Chevrolet C5 Corvette showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Aston Martin DB7 Showcase MindlessMiles 2010-04-12 | In-depth Aston Martin DB7 showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Track Description MindlessMiles 2010-04-10 | The entire track showcase from EA's 1998 Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit (PC version).Full track list:Hometown (0:05)Redrock Ridge (1:03)Atlantica (1:53)Rocky Pass (2:49)Country Woods (3:39)Lost Canyons (4:19)Aquatica (5:01)Summit (5:44)Empire City (6:37)
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - Menu Tour MindlessMiles 2010-04-10 | Just me showing the various menu screens from EA's classic 1998 NFS title: Need for Speed 3 Hot Pursuit.
