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As a mysterious unknown racer, you work your way through the ranks to earn the best reputation and become king of the streets. Returning to the import and modification scene of car racing not seen since Need for Speed: Underground two generations ago, EA and Ghost Games have attempted to recapture what made the franchise a massive hit. 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