The "companion" applications are an element to extend the possibilities they can offer nowadays a console or PC game. We were able to see the Battlefield 4 Commander companion application recently to be able to put ourselves in the commander's shoes in BF4 multiplayer games.
Now it is the turn for Need For Speed which get your own companion app on the Play Store to expand the playability of the popular racing video game.
From what we can see, EA Games is looking at the companion apps a way to increase the gaming experience enormously. Even after Need for Speed Rivals was released 6 months ago, it has brought this app to the Play Store, which fans of this racing game will surely appreciate.
Need for Speed Network is a combination of a social network and a second screen for the aforementioned game, and this one is compatible for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC versions.
The Need for Speed Rivals companion app
NFS Networks is basically an extension of the "Autolog" feature which has been part of the franchise for quite a few years. This "half-abandoned" feature has been present in several of the titles, but in this one it focuses solely on Need For Speed Rivals.
When you log in from your phone or tablet, you can see which of your friends are online and what they are doing. If you want to play with someone directly, you can put a point on the Need For Speed Rivals open world map and they will be alerted to our invitation.
The companion app for Need for Speed Rivals
As mentioned at the beginning of EA Battlefield 4 Commander, NFS Network allows users to interact with players who are playing it while it is only accessible from a mobile device. You will also be able to choose to play a mini-game that allows players from a tablet or smartphone to repair friends' cars, fill in the "nitro" and give them other types of powers, and even "harass" the police, and all while the PC or console gamer is in the game.
By participating in this mini-game called «Overwatch» cars and special colors will be unlocked Of paint. Need for Speed Network is free to download for Android 4.0 or higher.
More information – Battlefield 4 Commander companion app available for Android
