This is from the IGN preview of NFS: U 2
"Like NFSU, Black Box's sequel plays at nighttime, and the streets are indeed wet. Despite several criticisms about all the courses being dark wet streets in the previous game, Osieja defended the decision, explaining that the race culture only takes place at night, and they want to be as authentic as possible. "
OK...fine I can see that, but...
"This year players can actually earn style points and attribute them in realtime to their car as they race. EA showed us how finding shortcuts, and pulling off powerslides, drifts and the like earned the racer points which could then be instantly transformed into NOS, for speed boosting. "
Now is it just me, or is that the farthest thing from authenticity as possible?
It's a game! on top of that it's and arcade game, not a sim like GT4.
Oh well, maybe it'll be good. But with the same sunlight impaired visuals, I don't think it'll be worth buying.