Need for Speed Underground 2 tries to inject a story into your career mode using static-image cutscenes that pop up before some races. The effect is similar to what the Max Payne series does with its noninteractive sequences, though that game pulls it off much better than Need for Speed Underground 2 does. Dopey story short, you’re sent off to a new town after getting ambushed by a rival racing crew, and you’ll have to start from scratch with one car and a handful of races to get you going.
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The official PC specs have been announced for Brothers in Arms Hells Highway! Check it out below:

Supported OS: Windows® XP SP3/Windows Vista® SP1 (only)
Processor: 2.6 GHz dual-core (3 GHz for Intel Pentium D 925)
RAM: 1 GB (2 GB Recommended)
Video Card: 128 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant, Shader 3.0–enabled (see supported list*)
Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0– or 10.0–compliant
DirectX Version: DirectX® 9.0 or 10.0 (on disc)
DVD-ROM: 4x dual-layer drive
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB
Multiplay: Broadband internet connection with 384 Kbps upstream
Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)
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Twisted Metal 2 is a demolition derby which permits the usage of ballistic projectiles. Players choose a Svehicle and an arena—or a series of arenas in the story mode—to engage in battle with opposing drivers. A variety of weapons are obtainable by pick-ups scattered throughout the stage. The objective of the game is to be the last remaining player.
The story follows up from the first game, having a man named Calypso host a vehicular combat tournament called Twisted Metal, which grants its winner a single prize: anything he or she desires. There is a general “be careful what you wish for” theme, as many of the contestants wind up with not-so-happy endings.
The plot is set a year after the first game, and unlike it where the city of Los Angeles was the arena of the contest, cities from all over the world are used instead.
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In response to the runaway success of the original MotoGP for the Xbox, THQ decided to bring the next game in the series to both the PC and the Xbox. The original game featured accurate and accessible controls, stunning visuals, and a dynamic racing experience, and the Xbox version of the sequel managed to improve on the outstanding original in every way. The PC version of MotoGP 2, on the other hand, shows signs of being perhaps a little too closely related to its cousin, and in the end, the developer should have spent more time making the PC version as cohesive as its console counterpart. Fortunately
The first thing you’ll notice when comparing the versions side by side is that their menu systems are nearly identical. Unfortunately, this means that the in-game menus don’t have PC-specific options, such as the ability to adjust your control setup and graphical configuration. These functions are all handled by the game’s launcher, so you have to exit the game and then relaunch to make any changes. The game does all this with short load times and very little fanfare, but it’s still a pretty clumsy setup
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Need for Speed Underground 2 tries to inject a story into your career mode using static-image cutscenes that pop up before some races. The effect is similar to what the Max Payne series does with its noninteractive sequences, though that game pulls it off much better than Need for Speed Underground 2 does. Dopey story short, you’re sent off to a new town after getting ambushed by a rival racing crew, and you’ll have to start from scratch with one car and a handful of races to get you going.
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