The Hunt for Speed

2011 Lexus LFA (Shift 2: Unleashed)

So, PSN is still down and SONY is scrambling on putting the network back together again for the summer. Playstation players are getting bored and tired of waiting. But, look on the bright side! Another exciting Shift 2: Unleashed DLC pack will be online as soon as PSN comes back. This time, it's all about Speedhunters, NFS's realtime magazine. They're bringing 12 new cars, 6 new tracks, and 2 new modes to the game. The one I'm most excited about is the Standing Mile. You guys remember ProStreet and the Speed Challenges we had to complete? That's all back, only this time you won't have to worry about any curves. It's all straight-line speed, which should be useful if you want your car to be seriously fast. The other mode coming is an NFS favorite: Drag Racing. The common, pedal-to-the-metal, hot rod race featuring massive superchargers and intense straight-line speed. Sounds exciting, doesn't it? The DLC will be available May 17 for Xbox 360 (800 MS Points) and whenever PSN comes back on the PS3 ($9.99). Check out the video below to see the action in store for next week.