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'''''World of Speed''' (abbreviated WoS)'' is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online action racing (MMOAR) video game developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by My.com. World of Speed will launch into closed beta in Q4 2014 for PC.<ref>{{cite web|title=My.com announces North American/European closed beta dates for World Of Speed, Skyforge and Armored Warfare|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/223298/Mycom_announces_North_AmericanEuropean_closed_beta_datesfor_World_Of_Speed_Skyforge_and_Armored_Warfare.php|website=http://www.gamasutra.com/|accessdate=13 August 2014}}</ref>
'''''World of Speed''' (abbreviated WoS)'' is a massively multiplayer online action-racing (MMOAR)
video game published by [[My.com]] and developed by [[Slightly Mad Studios]]. The game is arcade-styled
and involves racing on different tracks both taken from the real world (e.g. London and Moscow),
as well as on originally made tracks where players can compete in different game modes in different
settings. This includes in different weather- and road-conditions like rain, fog, winter, day and night.
The game is designed to run on most modern PC (Windows) systems. There are not yet any official
system requirements, however just like with many MMO games, this is usually announced in Closed Beta.
The driving areas are detailed and have a realistic feel to it, for instance the in-game region named
California Highway was inspired by Pacific Coast Highway and the Big Sur region. Besides public roads,
there is urban street racing in cities as well as traditional racing tracks. The cars are also detailed
both outside and inside, and has cockpit view showing the original related dashboard and other interior.
The game is planned to have regular updates of new areas and tracks, new cars besides gameplay modes
and other content suggested by the community.


== Racing Modes ==
== Gameplay ==
World of Speed is a team-based racer in which two teams vie for control of real world circuits and street locations in London, Moscow and Monaco to start,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harman|first1=Stace|title=World of Speed: Former Need for Speed Dev Announces Racing MMO|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/10/world-of-speed-former-need-for-speed-dev-announces-racing-mmo|website=http://www.ign.com/|accessdate=10 February 2014}}</ref> The game features a free for all format with destructible open environments and no rules.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fuller|first1=Garrett|title=World of Speed Previews: Combining Racing and MMOs|url=http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/1048/feature/8367/World-of-Speed-Combining-Racing-and-MMOs.html|website=http://www.mmorpg.com/|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref> Players create or join clubs with others<ref>{{cite web|last1=Walton|first1=Mark|title=World Of Speed: A Racing MMO With Grand Ambitions|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/world-of-speed-a-racing-mmo-with-grand-ambitions/1100-6417561/|website=http://www.gamespot.com/|accessdate=10 February 2014}}</ref> and compete in two versus two or four versus four battles to accomplish the maximum point value and conquer the area.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Henderson|first1=Darren|title=E3 2014 Tuesday Recap – World of Speed|url=http://www.onrpg.com/articles/editorial/e3-2014-tuesday-recap-world-of-speed/|website=http://www.onrpg.com/|accessdate=12 June 2014}}</ref> In World of Speed, players earn rewards for successfully completing challenges including clean turns and drafting other cars, in addition to finishing first. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Kuchera|first1=Ben|title=World of Speed is a racing MMO where coming in first may not give you the win|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/3/26/5546158/world-of-speed-racing-mmo|website=http://www.polygon.com/|accessdate=26 March 2014}}</ref> These rewards can later be used to upgrade cars and become more competitive in the next event. <ref>{{cite web|last1=VanOrd|first1=Kevin|title=In World of Speed, Winning Isn't Everything|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/in-world-of-speed-winning-isn-t-everything/1100-6418597/|website=http://www.gamespot.com/|accessdate=27 March 2014}}</ref> The game requires offensive and defensive tactics, as each player can track the challenges of rival vehicles and may slam into them to prevent their success.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Henderson|first1=Darren|title=E3 2014 Tuesday Recap – World of Speed|url=http://www.onrpg.com/articles/editorial/e3-2014-tuesday-recap-world-of-speed/|website=http://www.onrpg.com/|accessdate=12 June 2014}}</ref>
The racing modes expected at the beginning are circuit and sprint stages, including social
in-game events such as Clubs where players and teams can communicate and compete in
different types of team-based gameplay modes (e.g. Territory Wars) or drive around in a
Free Roam area called Airfield Playground.


== Closed Beta ==
== Customization ==
The custom garages and customization options give players tools to build exactly what they want. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Fuller|first1=Garrett|title=World of Speed Previews: Combining Racing and MMOs|url=http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/1048/feature/8367/World-of-Speed-Combining-Racing-and-MMOs.html|website=http://www.mmorpg.com/|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref> A variety of load-outs will be available for numerous car models, with new parts and items awarded as players earn more experience during the races. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Harman|first1=Stace|title=World of Speed: Former Need for Speed Dev Announces Racing MMO|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/10/world-of-speed-former-need-for-speed-dev-announces-racing-mmo|website=http://www.ign.com/|accessdate=10 February 2014}}</ref> Players who play as a club can get to a stage where if they have enough winnings, they can customize their own track to host races on. The track can be set up with different logos and emblems for the specific racing club. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Fuller|first1=Garrett|title=World of Speed Previews: Combining Racing and MMOs|url=http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/1048/feature/8367/World-of-Speed-Combining-Racing-and-MMOs.html|website=http://www.mmorpg.com/|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
There is no official date for when the game will be in Closed Beta, however it is officially

announced that it will start in the fourth quarter of 2014.
== Racing Modes ==
The games initial racing modes are circuit and sprint stages, including social in-game events such as Clubs where players and teams can communicate and compete in different types of team-based gameplay modes. Players who achieve a certain level in the game as a club gain ownership of the course. Locations can then be fought over in the team-based game mode such as Territory Wars.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Martin|first1=Liam|title=World of Speed preview: First look at Slightly Mad free-to-play racer|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/feature/a550028/world-of-speed-preview-first-look-at-slightly-mad-free-to-play-racer.html#~oP1bd1PiBPWgkl|website=http://www.digitalspy.com/|accessdate=10 February 2014}}</ref> The Airfield is a non-competitive zone where players can show off theirs cars, meet with clubs, and take a look at the upgraded cars others are driving.


== Cars in World of Speed ==
== Cars in World of Speed ==

Revision as of 19:40, 5 September 2014

World of Speed (abbreviated WoS) is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online action racing (MMOAR) video game developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by My.com. World of Speed will launch into closed beta in Q4 2014 for PC.[1]

Gameplay

World of Speed is a team-based racer in which two teams vie for control of real world circuits and street locations in London, Moscow and Monaco to start,[2] The game features a free for all format with destructible open environments and no rules.[3] Players create or join clubs with others[4] and compete in two versus two or four versus four battles to accomplish the maximum point value and conquer the area.[5] In World of Speed, players earn rewards for successfully completing challenges including clean turns and drafting other cars, in addition to finishing first. [6] These rewards can later be used to upgrade cars and become more competitive in the next event. [7] The game requires offensive and defensive tactics, as each player can track the challenges of rival vehicles and may slam into them to prevent their success.[8]

Customization

The custom garages and customization options give players tools to build exactly what they want. [9] A variety of load-outs will be available for numerous car models, with new parts and items awarded as players earn more experience during the races. [10] Players who play as a club can get to a stage where if they have enough winnings, they can customize their own track to host races on. The track can be set up with different logos and emblems for the specific racing club. [11]

Racing Modes

The games initial racing modes are circuit and sprint stages, including social in-game events such as Clubs where players and teams can communicate and compete in different types of team-based gameplay modes. Players who achieve a certain level in the game as a club gain ownership of the course. Locations can then be fought over in the team-based game mode such as Territory Wars.[12] The Airfield is a non-competitive zone where players can show off theirs cars, meet with clubs, and take a look at the upgraded cars others are driving.

Cars in World of Speed

The game is planned to ever-expand its car range. The different cars vastly ranges from everyday rides, tuners, exotics, muscle cars to fast supercars with hefty performance. It is also officially announced that there will be car customization, both in looks and performance.

So far there are 17 cars confirmed to be in-game. These are (sorted alphabetically)

References

What is World of Speed, 2014-02-07

Official World of Speed FAQ, 2014-02-12

Official World of Speed Car List, 2014-03-31

Team Racing, 2014-08-14

  1. ^ "My.com announces North American/European closed beta dates for World Of Speed, Skyforge and Armored Warfare". http://www.gamasutra.com/. Retrieved 13 August 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  2. ^ Harman, Stace. "World of Speed: Former Need for Speed Dev Announces Racing MMO". http://www.ign.com/. Retrieved 10 February 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  3. ^ Fuller, Garrett. "World of Speed Previews: Combining Racing and MMOs". http://www.mmorpg.com/. Retrieved 1 April 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  4. ^ Walton, Mark. "World Of Speed: A Racing MMO With Grand Ambitions". http://www.gamespot.com/. Retrieved 10 February 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  5. ^ Henderson, Darren. "E3 2014 Tuesday Recap – World of Speed". http://www.onrpg.com/. Retrieved 12 June 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  6. ^ Kuchera, Ben. "World of Speed is a racing MMO where coming in first may not give you the win". http://www.polygon.com/. Retrieved 26 March 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  7. ^ VanOrd, Kevin. "In World of Speed, Winning Isn't Everything". http://www.gamespot.com/. Retrieved 27 March 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  8. ^ Henderson, Darren. "E3 2014 Tuesday Recap – World of Speed". http://www.onrpg.com/. Retrieved 12 June 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  9. ^ Fuller, Garrett. "World of Speed Previews: Combining Racing and MMOs". http://www.mmorpg.com/. Retrieved 1 April 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  10. ^ Harman, Stace. "World of Speed: Former Need for Speed Dev Announces Racing MMO". http://www.ign.com/. Retrieved 10 February 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  11. ^ Fuller, Garrett. "World of Speed Previews: Combining Racing and MMOs". http://www.mmorpg.com/. Retrieved 1 April 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  12. ^ Martin, Liam. "World of Speed preview: First look at Slightly Mad free-to-play racer". http://www.digitalspy.com/. Retrieved 10 February 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
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