World of Speed - New Arcade Racing Game from SMS

Looks Like 2014 Will Be The Year of Racing Clubs

WMD members actively assisting in the development of Project CARS knew there was another secret project in the works, and that the simulator would benefit from increased income, development staff, and of course extra content because of it. Well the secret's finally out with the announcement of an upcoming arcade racer destined for PC later in 2014.

My.com, the largest Internet services community in Russian-speaking countries with a 100 million+ user base, approached Slightly Mad Studios with the aim of adding a new free to compete game to their catalogue. Creative Director Andy Tudor avidly avoided the term 'free-to-play' as gamers see these titles as 'pay-to-win', and Andy assured press that this was not their ethos. About 50 cars are planned for launch, with more content being added later, but how many of those cars will be free remains unknown. All locations will fortunately be available at no cost, similar to Simraceway's model.

Fans will be happy to hear that World of Speed shares the glamourous graphics and weather engines found in Project CARS, however 'not a single line of of code' from the simulations' physics engine will be found in the decidedly-arcade title. Developers compared the car-handling to the Burnout franchise and stress players will be able to control the cars using keyboard, gamepad, or steering wheel input.

World of Speed takes action-styled racing games into a new era by combining features from a large number of previous games in the racing genre. Similarities can be found from titles such as Need for Speed, Burnout Paradise, Destruction Derby, Forza Horizon, DRIVECLUB, The Crew, and so on.

Compete in an ever-expanding number of gameplay modes where completing team-based objectives determines the victor. Being the first to cross the finish line no longer guarantees your victory; it's all about team-work! Hopefully this means no more first corner rage-quits.

Players can earn and collect a continuously growing roster of cars ranging from everyday city runners to the fastest super cars on the planet while housing them in their own custom garage. Performance and visual upgrades add the finishing touches.

Players can team up with friends and other players to form Clubs where they can customize their logos, earn access to a Club garage social hub, compete against other clubs, show off in the Airfield Playground and battle in high-stakes races in Territory Wars.

Race across iconic licensed circuits and custom built tracks based of real-world city streets - from tracks like Brands Hatch to the streets of London, Monaco and Moscow.

Designed as an evolving online experience World of Speed will be supported with regular updates and the addition of new cars, tracks, gameplay modes and much more for years to come!

 World of Speed Media

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