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Need For Speed™ Underground Rivals

Developed at EA CanadaWWW.EACANADA.COM
Executive ProducerWarren Wall

Development Team

ProducerDavid McCarthy
Development DirectorBrad Fulton
Lead DesignerDavid Seymour
Production TeamMatt Tomporowski
Lead ProgrammerTrenton Shumay
Programming TeamAlan Bucior, Tony Chu, Jun Fu, Jacques Lebrun, Desmond Lee, Shaun Mahoney, Lance Wall
Lead ArtistTerry Chui
Lead Interface DesignerTony Lee

Central Content & Technology

Senior Development DirectorTony Lam
Technical DirectorRichard L. Seaborne
Development DirectorsMichael Crump, Tina Merry
Programming TeamBrian Chan, David Hiscock, Jaysen Huculak, Gaz Iqbal, David Mercier, Michael Percy, Andrea Schiel, Gerry Shaw, Steven Silvester, Brian Stafford, Steve Watson, Thomas F. Wilson, Alban Wood
Lead Front End ProgrammerOwen Goss
Front End Programming TeamPatrick Major, Taylor Stewart
Additional ProgrammingEugene Lau
Art TeamSteve Braski, Daniel Bullock, Sophie Gagnon, Clint Harris, Fiona Mok, Elliott Roessler, Fred Simpson, Jeff Timothy
Audio TeamBart W. Gurr, Matthew Marteinsson
Production ManagerSandra Delaney, Al Harding
Production SupportJulie Elliot, Julia Knot, Jessica Robinson
ArtThis product contains elements of the design, code and art from the console version for Need For Speed™ Underground and Need For Speed™ Underground 2. The contributions of the original teams have been invaluable in development of this product.

Testing Team

Project ManagerMartin McQueen
Team LeadChris Dumaresq
TestersScott Henley, Alim Khamis, Jordan Koop, Elliot Lee, Shaun Morrison, Joe Silliker, Shane Storozuk, Vanessa van Dyke, Brandon Waardenburg, Xi Wang

Localization Team

Localization ProductionEve Mah, Hiroaki Chiba
Localization CoordinationIván Barreras Benavente, Annette Bazin, Fausto Ceccarelli, Britta Dohmen, Freddy Fleuret, Hervé Mathieu, Alfonsina Mossello, Bernd Niemietz, Sandra Picaper, Nacho Sendino
Localization TeamBruno Amata, Giorgio Anselmi, Sébastien Aucourt, Philippe Branchu, Stefania Caravello, Audrey Demanget, Marcel Elsner, Megumi Muto, Kai Schmidt, Jonas Stanford, Hitoshi Suto, Aitor Roda

Marketing & PR

Marketing DirectorMatt Bilbey
Project ManagerJames McDermott
Marketing TeamChris Lee, Racquel Mateo, Keith Munro
Public Relations TeamTammy Schachter
Special ThanksSerena Blackwood, James Brookes, Marc De Vellis, Sue Garfield, Anand Kelkar, Chuck Oseija, Greg Schaefer, Jennifer Tait, Brad Turner, Anna Yu
Music LicensingGina Ferranti, Beverly Koeckeritz, Cybele Pettus, Steve Schnur

Licensed Music

“Breda 8pm (DJ Montana Edit)”Performed by Tiësto, Tijs Verwest (Writer), © 2004 2P’sW Music / Allure Muzik / administered by The Royalty Network, Inc., Courtesy of Magik Muzik / Black Hole Recording / Nettwerk Productions
“The End Of The Line”Performed by Hot Water Music, Written by Hot Water Music, © 2004 Nudie Magazine Day, I Like Mine Slow, Gitterdoneson, Lockgroove (SESAC), Recording courtesy of Epitaph Records
“Thank You For The Venom”Performed by My Chemical Romance, Gerard Way (Writer), Ray Toro (Writer), Frank Iero (Writer), Michael Way (Writer), Matt Pelissier (Writer), © 2004 Blow the Doors off the Jersey Shore Music, Inc. (BMI), (p) 2004 Reprise Records, Courtesy of Warner. Bros Records Inc., By arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing
“Any Minutes Now”Performed by Soulwax, Stephen Dewaele (Writer), David Dewaele (Writer), © 2004 Strictly Cnfidential / We’ll Sue You (SABAM) Recording, Recording courtesy of Piss Recordings
“We Got The Noise”Performed by The Donots, Ingo Knollmann (Words & Music), Guido Knollman (Music), Alex Siebenbiedel (Music), Jan Dirk Poggemann (Music), Eike Herwig (Music), © Donots Publishing Brauch & Partner GbR (GEMA ), Recording courtesy of BMG Munoch
“Breeding Insanity”Performed by No Warning, Written by No Warning, © 2004 Copyright Control (ASCAP), (p) 2004 Warner. Bros Records Inc., Courtesy of Warner. Bros Records Inc., By arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing
“Mind Killer” (Jagz Kooner Mix)Performed by FREELAND, Adam Freeland (Writer), Chris Pardy (Writer), Justin Griffiths (Writer), © 2004 Marine Parade Music, (Bucks Music / David Platz Music Inc. (BMI) / Emonium Music (ASCAP) ), Recording courtesy of Marine Parade Music Ltd. / Emonium Music
“I Need Speed”Performed by Capone, Produced by Da Riffs, Kiam Holley (Writer), Eric Goldman (Writer), Zed Kelley (Writer), © 2004 Pain, Time 'N' Glory Enterprises / Red Room Productions, Recording courtesy of Red Room Productions
“I Do”Performed by Chingy, Howard Bailey (Writer), Alonzo Lee (Writer), Shamar Daugherty (Writer), © 2004 BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o Chingy Music / Trak Starz Music / Almo/Irving Music (ASCAP), Recording courtesy of Capitol Records, Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
“Rush Hour”Christopher Lawrence (Performer & Writer), Chris Cowie (Writer), © 2004 Robbers Dog Music (BMI) administered by Bug Music / Copyright Control, (p) 1999 Kinkybeat Recordings Recording courtesy of Kinkybeat Recordings
“Back On A Mission”Performed by Cirrus, Aaron Carter (Writer & Producer), Stephen James Barry (Writer & Producer), Réné Padilla (Writer & Producer), © 2004 Disco Dog Music (ASCAP) / Baby Barry Music (ASCAP) / Tola Music (ASCAP), (p) 1998 Moonshine Music, Recording courtesy of Moonshine Music
“Rocket Ride” (Soulwax – Rock It Right Mix)Performed by Felix da Housecat, Additional Production by Soulwax, Felix Stallings (Writer), Tommie Sunshine (Writer), Chris Kelly (Writer), Danny Blumfenfeld (Writer), © 2004 Zeka Music (ASCAP) / Petty Larceny Music (ASCAP) / Blumolius Music (BMI) / Bueno Y Malo Music (ASCAP), Recording courtesy of Emperor Norton Records / Rykodisc and Rude Photo Inc., By arrangement with Big Sounds International
“Switch/Twitch”Performed by Fluke, Jon Fugler (Writer), Mike Bryant (Writer), © 2004 BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o BMG Music Publishing International, Ltd. and V2 Music Publishing Ltd., Recording courtesy of One Little Indian Records
“Crashing Foreign Cars”Performed by Helmet, Page Hamilton (Writer), John Tempesta (Writer), Chris Traynor (Writer), Robert Nicholson (Writer), © 2004 Chrysalis Music / Yougotalottosay / CT3 Music (ASCAP) / Chrysalis Songs / Headlift Music (BMI), Recording courtesy of Interscope Records, Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
“The Death & Resurrection Show”Performed by Killing Joke, Jaz Coleman (Writer), Geordie Walker (Writer), Martin Glover (Writer), Andy Gill (Writer), © 2003 E.G. Music Ltd. / B-Unique Music / Bug Music Ltd. (PRS) administered by Bug, Recording courtesy of Zuma Recordings Ltd. / SINE, a division of SME Subsidiary BV as successor-in-title to Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd., By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
“Scavenger”Performed by Killradio, Brandon Jordan (Writer), © 2003 Academic Delinquent Songs (BMI), Recording courtesy of Columbia Records, By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
“No W”Performed by Ministry, Al Jourgensen (Writer), © 2004 13th Planet Music, Inc., Recording courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group
“Determined”Performed by Mudvayne, Chad Grey (Writer), Ryan Martinie (Writer), Matt McDonough (Writer), Greg Tribbett (Writer), © 2004 Zomba Enterprises, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o Mudvayne Music Inc., Recording courtesy of Epic Records, By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
“Nothing But You” (Cirrus Remix)Paul Van Dyk (Writer & Performer), Leslie Hemstock (Writer), Christopher Jennings (Writer), © 2004 Notting Hill Music / BMG Songs, Inc., (ASCAP( o/b/o Arabella Musikverlag GMBH, Sights and Sounds Publishing, Recording courtesy of Mute, Under License from EMI Film & Television Music
“In My Head”Performed by Queens of the Stone Age, Joshua Michael Homme (Writer), Josh Freese (Writer), Troy Van Leeuwen (Writer), © 2004 Copyright Control, Recording courtesy of Interscope Records, Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
“Give It All”Performed by Rise Against, Written by Rise Against, © 2004 Transistor Revolt (ASCAP), Recording courtesy of Geffen Records, Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
“I Am Weightless”Performed by Septembre, Terry Abbott (Writer), © 2004 Ross Robinson, Recording courtesy of Ross Robinson
“Hard EBM”Performed by Sin, Vincent Brunello (Writer), © 2004 Universal Music Publishing SAS and Shape Publishing, All rights in the United States and Canada administered by Universal-Polygram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP), Recording courtesy of Recall Records USA
“Nobody”Performed by Skindred, Written by Skindred, © 2004 Lava/Bieler Bros. Records, (p) 2004 Lava Records LLC, Recording courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp., By arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing
 “That’z My Name”Performed by Sly Boogy, Timothy Martin (Writer), Scott Storch (Writer), © 2004 Loose Akoostix Music administered by The Royalty Network / TVT Music, Inc. (ASCAP), Recording courtesy of J Records
“Skeptic”Performed by Snapcase, Daryl Tabreski (Writer), Frank Vicario (Writer), John Salemi (Writer), Dustin Perry (Writer), Tim Redmond (Writer), © 2004 Tigerstar Music (ASCAP), Recording courtesy of Victory Records
“Riders On The Storm” (Fredwreck Remix)Performed by Snoop Dogg featuring The Doors, Produced & Arranged By: Fredwreck Nassar for DoggyStyle/Enshallah Productions, Jim Morrison (Original Vocals), Ray Manzarek (Original Keyboards), Robby Krieger (Original Guitars), John Densmore (Additional Percussion), Fredwreck Nassar (Rhodes & Additional Keyboards & Mixing), Ray Manzarek (Rhodes & Additional Keyboards), Eric Baby (Bass & Guitar), Jesus Coomes (Bass & Guitar), Robby Krieger (Bass & Guitar), B‑Real (Congas), Ernesto Medina (Engineering), Sean Tallman (Engineering), Dave Aaron (Engineering), Richard Segal Huredia (Mixer), Recorded At: Fred's Crib & Westlake Audio, Written by The Doors, © 1971, 1999 Doors Music Co. (ASCAP) Courtesy of Geffen Records and Elektra Entertainment Group, By arrangement with Universal Music Enterprises and Warner Strategic Marketing
“E‑Ville”Performed by Sonic Animation, Rupert Keiller (Writer), Adrian Cartwright (Writer), Jonathan Toogood (Writer), © 2004 PolyGram Music Pty. Ltd. and Festival Music Pty. Ltd., All Rights in the United States and Canada administered by Universal-PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP), Recording courtesy of Festival Mushroom Records
“Black Betty”Performed by Spiderbait, Huddie Ledbetter (Writer), TRO © Folkways Music Publishers, Inc., Recording courtesy of Polydor Records Australia., Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
“Lean Back”Performed by Terror Squad featuring Fat Joe, Joseph Cartagena (Writer), Remy Smith (Writer), Scott Storch (Writer), © 2004 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Joey and Ryan Music, Reach Global, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o itself and Remynisce Music (ASCAP) and TVT Music, Inc., All rights on behalf of itself and Joey and Ryan Music, Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Recording courtesy of Universal Records., Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
“Notice of Eviction”Performed by The Bronx, Written by The Bronx, © 2004 Elvis the Other White Meat (ASCAP) / Zomba Music, Recording courtesy of White Drugs
“The Celebration Song”Performed by Unwritten Law, Scott Russo (Writer), John Bell (Writer), Robert Brewer (Writer), Steven Morris (Writer), Wade Youman (Writer), © 2004 WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) and Unwritten Music, All rights administered by WB Music Corp., (p) 2004 Lava Records LLC, Recording courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp., By arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing
“LAX”Performed by Xzibit, Produced by Sir Jinx & Mystro for Ground Rules, Inc., Written by Xzibit and Sir Jinx, © 2004 Hennessey for Everyone (BMI) / Drawing Board Music, Recording courtesy of Columbia Records, By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

Licensed Content

Brand Sense MarketingKristine Kopp, Ashley Wang
THE BEANSTALK GROUP, INC.Paola Gallego, Michael Jerchower, Liz Ramaswamy
EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC.Adam Berg, Anthony Biondo, Marc M. Dion, Heather Orosco, David Isaacs
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTDHitoshi Tsuboi, Takeshi Manami
MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATIONYasuo Horie, Masaaki Kai, Tomizu Kensuke, Takashi Tsuchida
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATIONYoshihiro Sakamoto, Hiroshi Sano
NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTDMike Grollman, Shoko Miyahara, Nobukazu Tanaka
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATIONEiji Kondo, Yukiko Makino
 VOLKSWAGEN AGCornelia Lenz

External Trademarks

 Dodge is a trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation., Dodge Neon, Dodge Charger and theur trade dress are used under license by Electronic Arts Inc., ©DaimlerChrysler Corporation 2005.
  Ford Focus and Mustang are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Ford Motor Company.
   General Motors Trademarks are used under license to Electronic Arts.
    Mazda MX‑5 Miata, Mazda MX‑5, Mazda Roadster, Mazda RX-7 and Mazda RX-8 are used under approval of Mazda Motor Corporation.
      Mitsubishi, Eclipse, and Lancer Evolution names, emblems and body designs are trademarks and/or intellectual property rights of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and used under license to Electronic Arts Inc.
      “NISSAN” and the names, logos, marks and designs of the NISSAN products are trademarks and/or intellectual property rights of NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. and used under license to Electronic Arts Inc.
      SUBARU, IMPREZA, WRX and STi names, emblems and body designs are properties of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
      Toyota, Supra, Celica, and associated symbols, emblems and designs are intellectual property of Toyota Motor Corporation and used with permission.
      Trademarks, design patents and copyrights are used with the permission of the owner VOLKSWAGEN AG.
      The names and logos of all after market car part companies are trademarks of their respective owners and are used by permission.

Other Games

In addition to this game, the following people are listed as working on other games. No more than 25 people are listed here, even if there are more than 25 people who have also worked on other games.

Steve Schnur, 75 other games
Sue Garfield, 72 other games
Beverly Koeckeritz, 72 other games
Sandra Picaper, 50 other games
Bernd Niemietz, 47 other games
Chris Lee, 46 other games
Cybele Pettus, 45 other games
David Mercier, 41 other games
Tony Lam, 41 other games
Tony Lee, 39 other games
Tammy Schachter, 38 other games
Alfonsina Mossello, 34 other games
Matt Bilbey, 29 other games
Fausto Ceccarelli, 29 other games
James Brookes, 25 other games
Audrey Demanget, 25 other games
Warren Wall, 22 other games
Richard L. Seaborne, 22 other games
Jennifer Tait, 22 other games
Gerry Shaw, 22 other games
David McCarthy, 21 other games
Iván Barreras Benavente, 20 other games
Keith Munro, 20 other games
Marcel Elsner, 19 other games
Michael Jerchower, 19 other games

Collaborations

People who have worked on this game have also collaborated on the creation of the following games:

Need for Speed Underground 2, a group of 127 people
Tiger Woods PGA Tour, a group of 40 people
Need for Speed Underground 2, a group of 39 people
Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0, a group of 37 people
MVP Baseball, a group of 33 people
NBA Street Showdown, a group of 32 people
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects , a group of 27 people
Need for Speed Underground, a group of 25 people
Need for Speed: Carbon - Own the City, a group of 21 people
NBA Live 06, a group of 19 people
Need for Speed: Most Wanted, a group of 18 people
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, a group of 17 people
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (Black Edition), a group of 16 people
FIFA Soccer 2005, a group of 15 people
EA Playground, a group of 15 people
Medal of Honor: Heroes, a group of 15 people
UEFA Champions League 2004-2005, a group of 14 people
FIFA Soccer 2003, a group of 14 people
SSX 3, a group of 14 people
NHL 2003, a group of 12 people
SSX Out of Bounds, a group of 12 people
FIFA Soccer 07, a group of 11 people
NBA Street Vol. 2, a group of 11 people
NHL 2004, a group of 10 people
FIFA Street, a group of 10 people

Credits for this game were contributed by Stratege (15452)


 

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