Need For Speed: The Run is an intense, action-packed racing game released in November 2011 for various platforms including the Nintendo Wii. Developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts, the game stands out for its cinematic sequences and a plot that has players racing across the United States from San Francisco to New York. The game is notable for its diverse environments, high-octane races, and for being the eighteenth title in the Need For Speed series. As a racing genre game, it offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, immersing players in a high-speed experience across various terrains.