Race Need For Speed SHIFT to win $30,000 Credit on AUTOTRADER

Here’s the thing. Do you like Need for Speed: SHIFT? If you do, would you like to get USD 30,000 to your next real life automobile purchase? Then you are just the participant for the Need for Speed: SHIFT – GGL Competition!

EA  has gotten together with GGL and Autotrader to announce the Need for Speed Shift Gaming Competition. Running from December 4th through March 7th, the tournament will challenge the world’s top racers to compete in the ultimate driving competition.  The top 4 will play in a live final at Black Box’s studio in Vancouver!

There are $40,000 in prizes to be won and the grand prize winner will receive $30,000 toward the purchase of a vehicle from AutoTrader.com. Also, the top 4 finalists will receive a trip to Vancouver, British Columbia Canada to compete in the final round of the competition.

For more details, check out the Press Release below:

RACE NEED FOR SPEED SHIFT TO WIN A $30,000 CREDIT ON AUTOTRADER.COM

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – December 4, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), GGL Global Gaming and AutoTrader.com today announced the Need for Speed™ SHIFT Gaming competition whereby fans will have the opportunity to compete for $40,000 in prizes, a grand prize of $30,000 toward a car on AutoTrader.com.

Running from December 4th to March 7th, the tournament will challenge the world’s top racers to compete in the ultimate driving competition.  Consisting of seven leaderboard qualifying periods, each round will see the fastest 16 drivers qualify for the playoffs. There is also a special wildcard qualification round in which 16 lucky entrants will automatically make the playoffs.

The playoffs will pit the top 128 players in a single elimination bracket to determine the top four drivers. The top 4 will play in a live final at Black Box’s studio in Vancouver! For complete rules and regulations and to join the competition, visit www.needforspeedshift.ggl.com.

Released in September 2009, Need for Speed SHIFT introduces a brutal first-person crash dynamic and a signature cockpit view that delivers a true driver’s experience. The game further personalizes the experience through the all-new driver profile — a unique persona based on the driving skill and style of each player.

With a perfect ‘10’ score from GameSpy.com and G4TV.com, and 90+ scores from IGN.com, Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Team Xbox.com, Game Daily.com, Gametrailers.com and more, Need for Speed SHIFT is the highest rated Need for Speed game in years.

Need for Speed SHIFT is now available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PC, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, mobile and coming soon on the iPhone™. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com or follow us on Twitter at NeedforSpeed.

ABOUT GGL GLOBAL GAMING

GGL GLOBAL GAMING (www.ggl.com) is the leader in providing Social Networking for the world’s Video Gamers by providing a global community/platform for online gamers, competition tools, and the services for aggregating scores and performance data across games, regardless of platform, software or type of “gamer”.  GGL connects videogame publishers to all sorts of gamers and allows gamers the opportunity to enter into a variety of online competitions and create their own leagues (fantasy sports-style).

GGL captures achievement and performance data from numerous sources and allows gamers the ability to access, share and compare the data in a competitive, social environment.  Publishers utilize their relationships with GGL to market and distribute games and content; while reaching out to GGL’s millions of gamers.  Gamers utilize GGL to go online, meet & make friends and compete with them while reviewing their stats and performance and managing their “gamer lives.”

ABOUT AUTOTRADER.COM

AutoTrader.com, created in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet’s leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location millions of new cars, used cars and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of auto dealers and private owners. The site attracts about 15 million unique monthly visitors.

Through innovative merchandising functionality such as multiple photos, videos, detailed descriptions and comprehensive research and compare tools, AutoTrader.com unites new and used car buyers and sellers online to improving the way people research, locate and advertise vehicles. AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. The venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com.

About Electronic Arts

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.  The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission.  Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.  “PlayStation” and “PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners