BMW M3 GT2 Races onto the Front Cover of Need for Speed SHIFT from EA

BMW M3 GT2 Races onto the Front Cover of Need for Speed SHIFT from EA REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 29, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Start your engines! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that Need for Speed(TM) SHIFT will feature 18 authentic race tracks and over 65 pixel-perfect cars including the one-of-a-kind BMW M3 GT2 that will grace the cover. The spectacular SHIFT cover car is one of the fastest, most powerful cars ever to be featured in a Need for Speed game. Designed to deliver a true driver\'s experience, SHIFT boasts legendary cars from the past 35 years, each one modeled to deliver an incredible sense of speed and realism. At Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, gamers will also get a first look at a wide spectrum of the seminal performance machines in the game, including classic cars like the 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R, renowned tuners like 1995 Mazda RX-7, and ultra-exclusive exotic cars like the 2007 Lamborghini Reventón. The best way to show off these hot rides is to take them for a spin on the track. Need for Speed SHIFT features over 50 unique layouts across 18 tracks including real-world locations and fictional circuits. Players can