At E3 2013 today, EA announced a unique twist on cross-platform support for a new chapter coming out in their Need for Speed series. Most people probably think cross-platform multiplayer support means being able to participate in the actual gameplay. For Need for Speed: Rivals, EA is including a unique feature that will enable tablet users to interact with the game and impact what is going on by acting as a virtual “spotter” for other players. As an example, users could call in support to the help the cops chasing a player.
The ability to connect as something other than one of the traditional “players” is accomplished through EA’s AllDrive multiplayer technology. We will keep a watch for other ways this technology gets incorporated into EA titles to expand the roles players can take on when participating. EA has set a release date of November 19, 2013 for Need for Speed: Rivals. You can check out their trailer for the new game below:
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