EA hasn't released an official statement on the fate of the Need for Speed franchise, but several internal decisions point to ...

EA's popular racing franchise Need for Speed has reportedly been "shelved", suggesting a return is not imminent.

Q&A: EA VP Keith Munro explains 15-year-old racing series' long and winding road to sales mega-milestone; latest installment posts decent Sept. showing in US; Need for Speed World Online due Q4 2010.