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Reading through Twitter this morning I saw an interesting tweet that contained a link to download a demo version of Need For Speed Shift for the BlackBerry Bold 99xx. Of course, I downloaded it! While it's just a two lap demo of the game, it does show off the graphics which are smooth and run without a glitch. If you've played Need For Speed on the BlackBerry PlayBook, then the BlackBerry Bold version is just what you'd expect from EA. No official word on pricing or availability at this time, though a non-functioning link within the demo indicated the cost will be $4.99. Your device may have come pre-loaded with a download link for this game, but if not you can grab it at the link below.
Download the Need For Speed demo for BlackBerry 7
Source: @mahen915
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QuIcKsIlV3r Aug 25, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Sweet, downloading now :)
This is going to rock
jenks5150 Aug 25, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Does it use the accelerometer to steer?
Jake Storm Aug 25, 2011 at 1:26 pm
yes it does!
coolraghav Aug 25, 2011 at 12:58 pm
awesome.... gonna play a game like that first on blackberry!
brickbreaker ftw!
QuIcKsIlV3r Aug 25, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Yes it does use the accelerometer to steer. It is sick!!! Have fun guys
USSZulu Aug 25, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Did anyone else have an odd issue with the screen flashing when trying to play this? I'm using a 9930
Willeonabe Aug 25, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Yeah I did. Also using a 9930. Game runs fine except for the flashing.
Metalp3n Aug 25, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Yep - it wasn't as bad at first - but boy did that change the second time I started the game up. The third? Horrible.
Second Time Launching Game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zrN7tIY0is
Third Time Launching Game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMoryZJ_UZk (better video)
USSZulu Aug 25, 2011 at 3:50 pm
I am glad it was not just me then! I couldn't even get the application to shut down. I needed to do a battery pull!
Jake Storm Aug 25, 2011 at 1:26 pm
9900 no flashing for me.
UnknownError507 Aug 25, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Playing NOW ! on my PS3.
MaxxxBerry23 Aug 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Doesn`t work in the 9800 (Of course I haven´t expected it to do ^^) :(
stackberry369 Aug 25, 2011 at 1:43 pm
J/k can't download anyway.
ericlc2 Aug 25, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Cool, thanks for the link!
TheStoof Aug 25, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Does NOT work on the 9810.
XPEH Aug 25, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Let's see the video of it.
Metalp3n Aug 25, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Had the blinking issue here also. I recorded a quick video to showcase the issues.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zrN7tIY0is
Zalmy2#IM Aug 25, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Gonna get it now
dalton4L Aug 25, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Derp
scottdtz Aug 25, 2011 at 2:25 pm
How can I download this directly to my 9900?
Thnx
q649 Aug 25, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Learn to read...Derp!
experiment 626 Aug 25, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Does this run on the Torch 9850/9860? Seems more suited for the bigger touchscreen.
Zalmy2#IM Aug 25, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Gonna get it nwo
sj-performance Aug 25, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Just played it on my 9930. Not bad..the steering is awesome! I was impressed..I didn't notice any lag...this processor really make this phone awesome...when I was playing...I was getting BBM's/facebook notifications/txt...no lag. Only thing I didn't like are the sound effects. Would prefer to hear the car engine/road noise/tires screeching/etc. All you hear is a lame boring song LoL
Michelle Haag Aug 25, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Ditto on all accounts. I hope the sounds are better in the full game, whenever it's available.
James343 Sep 21, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Can I ask how you got it on your 9930? I've tried using the link but i get a blank webpage.
Zalmy2#IM Aug 25, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Gonna get it now
Metalp3n Aug 25, 2011 at 3:03 pm
So it seems the more I try to play the game, the worse the blinking becomes. Here is my latest attempt at it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMoryZJ_UZk
Pyru Aug 25, 2011 at 4:43 pm
For all of you experiencing any "blinking" issues, I did a clean install of OS 7.0.0.317 (The official release from Vodafone) and then installed this game, I am experiencing no issues whatsoever.
The game runs smoothe and fluent, without a hitch. I'm not sure if this will alleviate any "blinking" issues you others may be experiencing, but it's worth a shot :)
Take care.
Metalp3n Aug 25, 2011 at 4:59 pm
I am using Sprint'slatest OS - since i'm on Sprint (v.241). I'll try a re-install of the APP and see if that works.
Metalp3n Aug 25, 2011 at 5:15 pm
uninstalled. restarted. reinstalled. restarted.
same thing.
Pyru Aug 25, 2011 at 5:31 pm
I'm talking a different OS (not the app itself) try using the latest release for the Blackberry 9900 from Vodafone, posted today (7.0.0.317)
I am using that as my handhelds OS, and the game runs perfect.
AugustArborists Aug 25, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Does work on 9810, downloaded and played it three days ago. Still working.
xenorph Aug 25, 2011 at 5:27 pm
Have to agree with August, I downloaded it shortly after I got my 9810 and it runs flawlessly
dfreedm1 Aug 25, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Great game, but you'll not be able to get the full version. I have on my 9810. The link in the game was not working, so I went to the eamobile site directly on my phone and it said that the full version was avaialble. I paid for it and then when it allowed me to click on the download link, it said "file not found." I spoke to EA who said they can't do anything about it. I then called bango.net, who is the processing company. They had record of my payment, but were unable to make EA provide me the game. I contacted EA again and they've been completely useless. When the charge shows up on my credit card I will dispute it. Hopefully they get that figured out.
Jon Seals Aug 26, 2011 at 3:40 am
Whoa... Blackberries + Running heavy games like NFS = Comeback? Extreme comeback?
Now they just need a new SDK.
Dj_murph Aug 26, 2011 at 6:04 pm
possibly the worst song ever created my human kind, and no sound effects ? lol otherwise a decent game
2dfx Aug 28, 2011 at 8:57 pm
I get a "907 Invalid COD, stream aborted" every time I try to download it on my 9900.
HaTaX Aug 31, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Ditto on the error, wonder if they pulled the download?
TomCanuck Sep 2, 2011 at 10:22 am
Just finished re-downloading now, worked fine on 9900/7.0.0.353
dude137 Nov 27, 2011 at 11:24 pm
I am not able to download it. When I click on the link from my phone or pc, I get a blank page.
I have a Bold 9900.