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Rare NFS Underground Arcade Machine Appears in Sweden

Every now and then, something truly special surfaces for Need for Speed Underground fans.
This time, it's not a new record or a player story, but a real piece of history:
a Global VR NFS Underground arcade machine has just been listed for sale in Sweden.

The machine is in good used condition and has even received a new motherboard to keep it running.
Starting price is 448,83 EUR, with no bids so far.
Of course, it's a heavy machine and must be picked up locally,
but this is a rare opportunity to own the NFS Underground arcade machine.

Finding one of these arcade machines today is nearly impossible,
and for most NFS Underground fans, it would be a dream come true.

Listing link: https://www.tradera.com/item/3011/689278158/global-vr-need-for-speed-underground-arkadspel

Created: 2025-08-26 17:45 UTC by Ravage
Updated: 2025-08-26 17:56 UTC
Brazil Appears in National Rankings with Ch4rl3sDoBr0nx

A brand-new player has made his debut on NFS.onl - and he wasted no time.
Ch4rl3sDoBr0nx joined the Free Run rankings and managed to qualify on the very same day.
With strong first runs he already reached #40 in the global leaderboard.

But that is not all. Thanks to his efforts, Brazil now appears in the National Rankings for the first time, currently at #21.
Alongside St1ff and Slytz, he is one of the drivers carrying the flag for Brazil.

A solid start into the competition - welcome and congratulations to Ch4rl3sDoBr0nx.

Created: 2025-08-21 18:24 UTC by Ravage
We want your input - NFS.onl feature poll

We're running a poll in the Retro Racing Point Discord
to find out what new features NFS Underground players want to see added to NFS.onl

Important: This is just to collect your opinions. Nothing is guaranteed to be implemented.

Question: What new feature would you like to see added to NFS.onl?

Options:

- Drag and Drift modes for the NFS.onl leaderboard competition

- An online league where you can register and get matched

- A tournament function on the website

- Elo ranking system for multiplayer (improved multiplayer ranking system)

- Something else - then please post your idea in the RRP Discord in the NFSU channel

Link to Retro Racing Point Discord: https://discord.gg/JMaypEd
Direct poll link: https://discord.com/channels/710416900617666562/820812797251420170/1404208209362686033

Created: 2025-08-10 21:03 UTC by Ravage
Why NFS Underground still has what modern racers lost - The soul, the vibe - and why it still matters.

In an era where racing games boast ultra-realistic visuals, laser-scanned tracks,
and endless car lists, something fundamental has gone missing: the soul.

Today's titles are technical marvels. But despite the gloss, many players feel a growing disconnect.
You race, you win, and… nothing. No reaction. No emotion. The experience is polished, but empty.

A recent article explores exactly this problem: Why are modern racing games losing their user base?
The reason? It's not the lack of features. It's the lack of feeling.

Now contrast that with Need for Speed Underground.
Launched over 20 years ago, it still hits differently.
It wasn't just about racing - it was about identity.
Every car was an extension of you.
Every event meant progress.
Every track had atmosphere.
The music didn't just play - it drove you.

Underground made you care. About rivals. About reputation. About style.
It immersed you in a scene that felt alive - chaotic, competitive, emotional.

This wasn't just a game.
It was an era.
And the fact that people are still talking about it, still playing it, still feeling it - says everything.

Maybe it's time to stop asking what's next for racing games. Maybe it's time to ask what we lost.

Because Underground never left.
It's still here.
And it still reminds us of what real racing games used to feel like.

Created: 2025-08-07 18:02 UTC by Ravage
Updated: 2025-08-09 19:24 UTC
Another Real-Life Find for NFS Underground Fans

It's always nice to see something NFS Underground-related pop up in real life.
This time, we found a black hoodie and t-shirt with a unique comic-style design that brings back strong memories.

The artwork shows a small kid sitting in front of a TV, with a toy car on one side and a helmet on the other.
It really captures what it felt like playing NFS Underground as a kid.

The shirt also features the classic "Press Start" text and what looks like a Nissan 350Z on the screen
- the kind of image that brings you right back to your first races.

Link to the shop:
https://nvdteeshirt.com/product/midnight-racer-need-for-speed-underground-press-start-2025-shirt/

Created: 2025-08-06 19:02 UTC by Ravage
Updated: 2025-08-06 19:22 UTC
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