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Sony Extends PSPgo Free Game Offer Until January 31, 2010
Original at PS3News
• Fri, Jan 15
By PS3 News PS3NEWSCOM 19055 I am very happy to announce a new promotion for PSPgo! If you buy a PSPgo you can get either the ultra-realistic driving simulator Gran Turismo, brutal off-road racer MotorStorm Arctic Edge or awesome action-adventure Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines to download completely free! In Germ...
Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 5 uses 80% of PS3's power
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Jan 14
By Randy Nelson If you're someone who loves themselves some arbitrary console performance figures, Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauchi has you covered. Speaking to VentureBeat, the Gran Turismo creator reckons the latest game in Sony's flagship racing series taps "about 80 percent of the proc...
Video: CES 2010 Gran Turismo 5 (GT5) PS3 Cockpit Racing
Original at PS3News
• Wed, Jan 13
By PS3 News PS3NEWSCOM 18990 A few days ago we caught a glimpse of [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3/video-ces-2010-gran-turismo-5-ps3-off-screen-3d-gameplay/]GT5 3D gameplay[/url], and now PunchJump.com (linked above) has shared a Gran Turismo 5 PS3 cockpit racing video from CES 2010.
GT5 Delayed In Japan News
Original at Total Video Games
• Tue, Jan 12
• 7 related articles
Sony has delayed Gran Turismo 5 from its previously announced March launch window in Japan...
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Video: CES 2010 Gran Turismo 5 PS3 Off-Screen 3D Gameplay
Original at PS3News
• Fri, Jan 8
By PS3 News PS3NEWSCOM 18942 IGN has shared their experience and a video from this year's CES show in Las Vegas while getting a peek at some Gran Turismo 5 PS3 (off-screen) 3D gameplay. The 3D Gran Tursimo demo, however, made better use of the 3D despite not looking nearly as crisp as Gran Turismo 5. There was a definite sen...
PTOM Reveals Gran Turismo 5 Night Racing and GT5 PS3 Box Art
Original at PS3News
• Wed, Jan 6
By PS3 News PS3NEWSCOM 18897 Forum user [b]Digital-Nitrate[/b] of GTPlanet.net (linked above) has posted a few scans from the latest PlayStation: The Official Magazine (PTOM) which reveals both Gran Turismo 5 Night Racing and GT5 PS3 box art. Gran Turismo 5 is slated for a summer release on the PlayStation 3.... Read Mor...
Opinion: GT Creator Yamauchi Drives In 25-Hour Endurance Race - PS3 News
Original at PSX Extreme
• Wed, Dec 23
You know those real-time endurance races in the Gran Turismo titles? Well, I pansied out and B-spec-ed these suckers in GT4 but for GT5, series creator ... Review: Gran Turismo 5 Demo requires serious skill [w/VIDEO]Autoblog (blog) all 2 news articles »
Final Fantasy VIII Among New PlayStation Store Additions
Original at 1up.com
• Fri, Dec 18
By Chris Pereira Apparently pleased with the success being enjoyed by Final Fantasy VII since its release on the PlayStation Store in June, Square Enix has released Final Fantasy VIII on the PlayStation Network for $9.99. As a PSone Classic, you can download and play the game on either PSP or PS3, both of whi...
Sony Aiming for "Summer 2010" GT5 U.S. Release
Original at 1up.com
• Sat, Dec 12
By Kris Pigna Gran Turismo 5 has been in development since 2006, which is long enough for Polyphony Digital to have released a stand-alone sampling of what the full game will contain over a year ago. But now they've finally announced the complete game will ship in Japan in March, and even the North Americ...
Top 25 Games of the Decade (2000-2009) - #20
Original at GameZone
• Sun, Dec 6
Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital and creator of the Gran Turismo series, has assisted in developing one of the top-selling games of all time. ... Gran Turismo 5 One-Track Time Trial This MonthGamers Hell all 4 news articles »
How To: Initial D Gran Turismo .wmvOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Dec 5
By rss@youtube.com (scraperbiiike) Author: scraperbiiike Keywords: GT4 Drift Tutorial drifting s14 silvia gran turismo s13 GT5P DRIFT GRAN TURISMO Prologue ドリフト グランツーリス5 プロローグ Online GT5 PSP GT AE86 Gran Initial how to lern learning InitialD Added: December 5, 2009
GT5 Time Trial Challenge: Come out the best and win big
Original at Examiner.com
• Thu, Dec 3
• 10 related articles
From December 17th, 2009 to January 25th, 2010, everyone with a Playstation 3 will be able to download and participate in the Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial ...
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Top 5 must-have 360 games for the 2009 holidays
Original at Examiner.com
• Wed, Dec 2
The Xbox 360's answer to Gran Turismo 5 on the Playstation 3, Forza Motorsport 3 is definitely among the best racing simulation games ever created. ...
Dirt 2 Review
Original at GamingExcellence
• Wed, Nov 11
Dose.ca November 11, 2009 - As someone who spent their high school years playing the Gran Turismo series on the PlayStation One, ... Colin McRae: Dirt 2 [Review]Digit all 3 news articles »
Gran Turismo (PSP) review
Original at 3 News NZ
• Sun, Nov 8
When it first appeared on the PlayStation, the range of options for customising vehicles and tweaking race conditions to fit your mood was one of the things ... Yamauchi has played Forza 3, thinks it's not quite a simDestructoid all 11 news articles »
Gran Turismo 5 making-of video reveals mysterious packaging [update]
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Oct 20
By Ben Gilbert Getting back to the SLS AMG, Yamauchi says that the to-be-released car is in the running for a starring role on the game's cover. "The foremost reason is that the SLS AMG will probably be the most exciting car in the world when Gran Turismo 5 is released ... Also, in terms of styling and driving per...
Gran Turismo 5's Yamauchi: 'We could release it any time we want'
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Oct 13
By Ben Gilbert Gran Turismo 5's Kazunori Yamauchi says he could give you his studio's next entry in the venerable racing-sim series right now ... but he won't. Speaking with Famitsu last week (translated by 1UP), the Polyphony Digital studio head explains that while "We could release it any time we want," h...
Forza Motorsport 3 Review
Original at 1up.com
• Thu, Oct 8
By Michael Grimm Ford Mustang vs. Chevy Camaro; BMW vs. Mercedes Benz; Foyt vs. Andretti; Forza vs. Gran Turismo. The racing world is filled with bitter rivalries, and the world of racing sim games is no exception. Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo have been jockeying for racing simulation supremacy for years...
Discussion Review: Gran Turismo PSP
Original at VGBlogger.com
• Tue, Sep 29
By Matt Pros: Tons of cars and tracks All play modes tie into a centralized progression Pros: Different cars feel different! Loads of cars and tracks to explore Game Info: Platform: PSP Publisher: SCEA Developer: Polyphony Digital Release Date: 10/1/09 Genre: Racing ESRB Rating: Everyone
Gran Turismo 5 international release likely early 2010
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Sep 28
By Andrew Yoon Sony announced a March release for Gran Turismo 5 at Tokyo Game Show last week, a release window that was specifically targeted for the Japanese market. However, don't expect a surprise 2009 release (sorry Amazon!). "I don't think it's going to be that different for US and Europe," Polypho...
Gran Turismo PSP Includes Lengthy Install - 900MB, 17 Minutes
Original at PS3News
• Mon, Sep 21
By Takavach PS3NEWSCOM 16401 Just before the weekend JustPushStart (linked above) tested out their review copy of SCEA's Gran Turismo for the Sony PSP. One of the things they noticed is that it offers a data install to decrease load times, however, it was a considerable one in size.
Firemint Real Racing Review
Original at IGN
• Thu, Jun 11
CA Real Racing veers toward the simulation category of racing, but by no means is it as anal as Gran Turismo. You are not beaten over the head with the need to tune everything and earn a bunch of licenses. Real Racing expertly straddles the arcade and sim ...
Ben's Week In Review: June 7
Original at PSX Extreme
• Sat, Jun 6
Do I have sudden reservations about Gran Turismo 5? Yes. Yes, I do. I'm not doubting the game's quality; I'm absolutely convinced it will be as close to perfection as Yamauchi and Co. can get (their pursuit of a flawless production is why they're not ...
Classic Game Room HD - GRAN TURISMO 1 for PS1 reviewOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Dec 20
By rss@youtube.com (InecomCompany) Classic Game Room HD reviews the first GRAN TURISMO game released for the Playstation in 1998! This is the 1st Gran Turismo and the one that started it all, created by Polyphony Digital for the Sony PS1 back in the day. A combination of a racing simulator and arcade style driving game, Gran Tu...
Product Review: Forza Motorsport 2 for Xbox360
Original at The Truth About Cars
• Thu, Oct 23
By Samir Syed Resistance, and ,of course, Gran Turismo (“GT”) vs. Forza Motorsport. And everyone will pick the Playstation(s)’s GT series. That said, Xbox owners need not lament as the Xbox’s own flagship racer is a solid game indeed and one of the ...
Review: Race Driver: GRID (Xbox360)
Original at EL33TONLINE
• Mon, Aug 25
Lets get things straight from the start – Race Driver GRID isn’t a simulator in the same sense as Gran Turismo; a racing game recreated in it’s most scientific form. The weight shift of cars, the use of tyre grip and wear, the subtle variations that come from altering aerodynamics and gear ra...
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue patch brings GTTV, fixes
Original at Ars Technica
• Thu, Jul 31
MA - Sadly, this isn't the premium update promised earlier this year that would bring a revamped online mode and car damage to Prologue. Sony's Taku Imasaki ...
Patch: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue update to bring in Gran Turismo TV
Original at Qj.net
• Wed, Jul 16
• 8 related articles
By Glen D. A hefty 233MB update will be released for Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on August 1 in Japan. A bevy of improvements will be introduced along with the Gran Turismo TV service. Check out the list below for more info. ...
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E3 2008: Sony Computer Entertainment America Conference
Original at Gaming Bits
• Tue, Jul 15
Gran Turismo TV: Debuts in the US starting August 1st. Watch special automotive episodes via GT5 Prologue. Resistance: Retribution announced for the Sony PSP. Resistance goes portable in this new game designed specifically for the PlayStation Portable.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3) Review
Original at 411mania.com
• Mon, May 5
By Mark Salmela | 2008-05-05 00:00:00 Often criticized for being a $40 demo, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is far more than just a demo. The first real taste of Gran Turismo on the PS3, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is truly a site to behold. Find out why in the full review.
I4U Review Round-up: GT 5 Prologue PS3, NZXT Tempest, Thinkpad X300 - I4U
Original at I4U News
• Sat, Apr 26
I4U Review Round-up: GT 5 Prologue PS3, NZXT Tempest, Thinkpad X300 I4U - This week we reviewed for instance Gran Turismo 5 Prologue for the Sony PS3. If you are a driving game fan, you simply can’t miss Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. ...
Assassin's Creed Review (PlayStation 3)
Original at Gizmag
• Mon, Apr 21
Ubisoft’s massively hyped action-adventure game Assassin’s Creed sure is an interesting one - an ambitious mix of a history and science-fiction story with action and stealth gameplay. Can a game with this scope still be accomplished within the deadline-driven game development busin...
Review: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on PS3 - Absolute Gadget
Original at Absolute Gadget
• Sun, Apr 6
Review: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on PS3 UK - After what’s seemed like years in the making, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue has finally screeched onto the Playstation 3. So, do good things come to those who ... PSP 'Gran Turismo' now 'unlikely' in 2008 Digital Spy
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Review: Quality, Yes, Quantity, Hrm...
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Apr 4
By Luke Plunkett Gran Turismo 5 Prologue was developed by Polyphony Digital, published by Sony Computer Entertainment and is due to be released on April 17. Retails for $39.99. Available on PlayStation 3. Played singleplayer events to completion, completed 30 online races.
GT5: Prologue
Original at 1up.com
• Wed, Apr 2
By Greg Sewart SCREENS: Click the image above to check out all Gran Turismo 5: Prologue screens. Kazunori Yamauchi is a man who dreams big, and his overall vision for Gran Turismo may never actually be realized. But seeing how he uses the latest tools given him should be a great ride.
Opinion: Sony unveils new Gran Turismo in London "pit lane" - Reuters
Original at reuters.com
• Fri, Mar 28
Any one of 71 cars can be raced virtually in 'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue', which is, as the title suggests, an introduction to the full game, due for release ... Review: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Mirror.co.uk Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Videogamer.com
Patch: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: Japan gets an update this Friday
Original at Qj.net
• Thu, Mar 27
• 8 related articles
By Tim Y. Japan's official Gran Turismo site is sending word that they will be releasing an online update for the region's Gran Turismo 5 Prologue tomorrow, March 28. The patch, designated as GT5 Prologue's Spec II, will be free for download, ...
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PS Fanboy Week in Review: 3/17 - 3/23
Original at Joystiq
• Sun, Mar 23
By Andrew Yoon Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3) Last batch of screenshots before the US release.Dungeon Explorer demo (PSP)Astonishia Story 2 demo (PSP) Reviews Could this be yet another legal headache for Sony? Make your PSP waterproof with Aquatalk Wipeout HD PSP Videos
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 2/11 - 2/17
Original at Joystiq
• Sun, Feb 17
By Andrew Yoon Sony launches new Gran Turismo website Have you had your recommended daily value of rumor yet?Gran Turismo Prologue headed to Europe in March FCC report: Sony changing PSP innards AKA: what you do in Bioshock 25% of the time.The best PSP game of 2007, according to Famitsu
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Dated, Priced [PS3]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Jan 29
By Brian Crecente Gran Turismo™5 Prologue FACT SHEET Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) Developer: Polyphony Digital, Inc. Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) Genre: Racing Release: Spring 2008 Rating: "RP" for Rating Pending
PS3: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Online Patch now out in Japan
Original at TheWebDump
• Sun, Jan 6
• 8 related articles
The muchawaited online patch for Polyphony Digitals Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is now out in Japan and it looks very impressive so far Its a good thing that one of the posters in NeoGAF DJmizuhara managed to capture some screens of the new ...
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Playstatio Network gets new additions - Spong
Original at Spong
• Thu, Aug 9
Playstatio Network gets new additions UK - Also two Gran Turismo trailers were added to hype up the oncoming Gran Turismo 5: Prologue. Two new Blu-ray movies were also added. ... Today on PlayStation Network PSPSPS all 2 news articles
Opinion: On TheSimExchange, Part 2
Original at my.opera.com
• Wed, Jul 4
By address-withheld@my.opera.com.invalid (GaaraZanta) In the end, this is a great site that everyone should visit and join, as more players participate the stock estimates become more accurate, since the concept of 'the wisdom of the crowds' works best the more people that participate. To prove the point of 'wisdom of the crowds' look no furthe...
Xbox 360 Review: Forza Motorsport 2
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Jun 21
By Brian Szabelski Now, as more games like Gran Turismo and Project Gotham Racing try to create the best racing simulation experience, Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 2 has arrived on the Xbox 360 and has once again raised the bar for what a simulation racing game should be.
A look inside the Gran Turismo 5 carsOriginal at videogamesblogger.com
• Wed, May 23
By supadupagama A reporter from French TV channel M6 visits game developer Polyphony Digital to interview the creator of the Gran Turismo series, Kazunori Yamauchi. The new Gran Turismo 5 info that was unveiled includes that the upcoming PlayStation 3 racing game will have a car interior camera, and as s...
Gran Turismo HD Trailer...Drift Challenge
Original at Cinema Blend
• Tue, Dec 26
- But most importantly, Polyphony Digital has really gone out of their way to sharpen Gran Turismo into one of the most realistic looking racing simulators ...
Previews: Gran Turismo HD
Original at CVG Online
• Fri, Sep 29
One of the most significant things to emerge from the Tokyo Games Show was the existence of Gran Turismo HD as a real product, rather than just a tech-demo. Polyphony Digital president Kazunori Yamauchi (known universally as ...
Gran Turismo HD Damage Models To Be A Downloadable Feature??? [News]
Original at Total Video Games
• Mon, Sep 25
By editor@totalvideogames.com News from Japan seems to indicate that Polyphony's PS3 racer may lean even more on micro-transactions...
Opinion: TGS06: We Visit Polyphony Digital, Touch Their Stuff
Original at Kotaku
• Sun, Sep 24
By Michael McWhertor Sony invited us over to the Polyphony Digital studios today to tour the office and mess about with Gran Turismo HD. After being welcomed by a table full of fatty, salty snacks, we were guided through the development area cubicles to see how the Gran Turismo grunts spend their 60 hour work wee...
GAME: Gran Turismo HD just a graphical update
Original at Geek.com
• Tue, Aug 29
By Matthew Those of you looking forward to the PlayStation 3 because of the forthcoming Gran Turismo HD may be somewhat disappointed. An interview given in Japanese magazine Famitsu Weekly by Kazunori Yamauchi, head developer of Polyphony Digital, revealed two important snippets of informatio...