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GT Academy 'Sweet 16' head to Silverstone

Zach Bowman — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:28:00 EST

Filed under: Motorsports, Technology, Toys/Games

Of the more than 52,000 contestants who originally entered into the United States version of GT Academy, jointly hosted by Nissan and Sony, just 16 have advanced to the final competition being held in Silverstone in the United Kingdom. The top 32 virtual racers from the four U.S. regions descended on Orlando, Florida this week to go pixel-to-pixel for a spot among the sweet 16. But this is about more than just bragging rights. Those that made it into the final round will face a battery of new challenges, including physical fitness tests and evaluations behind the wheel of real-live race cars.

The top winner will have a shot at becoming a professional race car driver by joining a legitimate team, just like GT Academy Europe winner Lucas Ordonez. As you may recall, Ordonez and his team managed to finish second at the 12 Hours of Sebring with a Signatech Nissan LMP2 racer, and the 25-year-old Spaniard is headed to this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans for a shot at taking home the checkers at one of the world's most grueling race events.

Nissan and Sony are currently working up a reality TV show about the GT Academy's U.S. contestants. While the winner will be chosen after the throwdown in Sivlerstone this summer, look for the show to hit the airwaves this fall. Hit the jump for the full list of final contestants.

[Sources: Sony, Nissan, GTPlanet | Image: Zach Bowman/AOL]

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Sony: GT Academy round two won't count because of cheaters

Zach Bowman — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:32:00 EST

Filed under: Etc., Toys/Games

If you've been feeling slighted by the fact that the top three contenders in Polyphony Digital's GT Academy are cheating curs, don't sweat it. Sony has announced that round two of the Gran Turismo 5 challenge won't count. Instead, everyone who participated in round two will also be able to give it a go in round three. The company says that its already hard at work on a way to prevent gamers from cutting the same corners in the Rome and Madrid circuits that allowed the contentious lap times in the first place.

The news is welcome for anyone who feared that Sony might pull the plug on the competition all together. There is a downside, though. The next round of the GT Academy has been permanently postponed until this whole mess can be properly sorted, and Polyphony hasn't said when we can expect a patch to fix the gamers' cheating ways. Stay tuned.

[Source: Joystiq]

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GT5 creator reveals fixes in the works, more functionality coming

Jeff Glucker — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:32:00 EST

Filed under: Toys/Games

Gran Turismo 5 has been pretty polarizing, right out of the gate. Some diehard fans are so excited that it's here, they may not care about the obvious issues the game has at launch. On the other end of the spectrum, some folks are quick to deride the racing sim as being terrible when that's far from true. The reality is that Gran Turismo 5 falls somewhere in between these two extreme points of view. It is pretty amazing, while its flaws are clearly visible. Creator Kazunori Yamauchi has revealed that fixes are planned, and should arrive by early December.

What exactly do these fixes include? Mechanical damage will be added to the existing cosmetic damage, the "blocky shadows" will be resolved, online functionality will be increased and the ability to disable the HUD is mentioned as a possible option.

Whatever your gripes with the game may be, it's nice to hear that Polyphony Digital is listening. The ability to implement fixes and dole them out by way of a download is a far cry better from the old days of waiting for the next generation game.

[Source: Joystiq]

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Review: Gran Turismo 5

Tim Stevens — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:57:00 EST

Filed under: Toys/Games

Why The Most Anticipated Driving Game Ever Is Not A Must Buy

Gran Turismo 5: Review - Click above for high-res image gallery

1,000 cars. Hundreds of events. 71 track variations. Six years in development. There are lots of numbers to throw around and lots of numbers behind the latest release of Gran Turismo, the version that fans of the franchise have been aching for while suffering through delay after delay. Gran Turismo 5 is finally here, and in plenty of ways it's the best installment that the storied franchise has seen to date.

However, it's also the least polished release, least complete feeling and seemingly the buggiest - yes, even worse than the infamously rushed Gran Turismo 2. It's a frustrating mix of amazing content and glaring shortcomings that will leave even the most devout GT fanboys and girls with mixed feelings. But, of course, the full story is rather more complicated than that. So let's get to it...

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Video: Gran Turismo 5 Course Maker in action

Zach Bowman — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:24:00 EST

Filed under: Etc., Videos, Toys/Games

Gran Turismo 5 Course Maker - Click above to watch video after the jump

As of right now, we're a little more than a week away from the latest official release date for Gran Turismo 5. Thanks to the ridiculous frequency of delays, we aren't exactly betting on having the game in our hands on November 24. But if, like us, you've been confounded by the repeated launch setbacks, you'll likely find this latest video intriguing. Apparently one of the biggest reasons the game has been pushed back is the addition of a new course creator that allows players to generate their own tracks.

That means that with a little patience, you can cook up just about any combination of turns, elevation changes and the like, and then share them with friends. Something tells us we're going to be working on getting Virginia International Raceway down pat for awhile. Hit the jump to see the clip for yourself.

[Source: Joystiq]

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Video: Kevin Butler demands more awesome from Gran Turismo 5 in first commercial

Zach Bowman — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:25:00 EST

Filed under: Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Toys/Games, Celebrities, Humor

Gran Turismo 5 commercial - Click above to watch video after the jump

We're still anxiously waiting for Sony and Polyphony Digital to yank the Gran Turismo 5 rug out from under us one more time. We know that the game is due out on November 24, but the dynamic duo of delays have cried wolf so many times before, we can't help but be jaded. Still, Sony has just turned out a new commercial for the game, complete with the company's "VP of More Awesome," Kevin Butler.

The sight of a full-fledged ad campaign does a good bit to assuage our worries about another delay. After all, Sony wouldn't go through the trouble of actually airing something like this if it were just going to burn us again, right? Right?

Follow the jump to see for yourself.

[Source: YouTube]

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Sony and Nissan announce GT Academy for U.S. [w/video]

Zach Bowman — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:57:00 EST

Filed under: Etc., Nissan, Toys/Games

If you've been a long~~-suffering~~-standing fan of Gran Turimso here in the U.S., you probably know all about the game franchise's GT Academy. The clever marketing ploy pitted European Gran Turismo fans against one another for a chance to hop behind the wheel of a real-life Nissan 350Z race car. Now it looks like American gamers will get the same chance. Nissan has announced that Sony is firing up the GT Academy in our neck of the woods. Racers will campaign various Nissan hardware in time trials, unlocking free content as they race.

Finally, the top 32 racers will compete live for just 16 slots in the finals. Those 16 gamers will go lock horns in a variety of competitions, including ones that involve hot-shoeing genuine Nissan 370Z and GT-R race cars around a track. Finally, the winner will have a chance to train with professional drivers and race as part of a professional team. Hit the jump to watch a video and for the full press release.

[Source: Nissan]

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From Virtual to Reality: GT5's Red Bull X1 prototype jumps out of the screen

Noah Joseph — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:57:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, Toys/Games, Racing

Red Bull X1 full-size model - Click above for image gallery

Polyphony's Gran Turismo games tread the line between fantasy and reality with the balance of a trapeze artist. Not only are the games themselves a close approximation of reality, but once in a while, reality jumps out of the digital world and into the tangible.

A couple of years ago the game's creators worked with the French automaker to give birth to the GTbyCitroën - a supercar designed specifically for the game. But then they made it into a concept car and put it on display. And while it never came to be, they even considered a limited production run.

The latest collaboration brought the recently-crowned world champion Red Bull Racing team on board for the X1 prototype. Again, an extreme high-performance vehicle designed specifically for the game - this time a vision of what an F1 car could be if not for all the pesky regulations. Initial reports that the car is powered by a turbine engine are now being corrected to an F1-derived, direct-injection, twin-turbo V6. Fortunately, the 1483-horsepower output remains.

Actually building the X1 into a functioning track car would be a little pointless and undoubtedly extremely expensive, but they have made a full-size mock-up that will be unveiled during the game's launch party, scheduled (don't hold your breath) for Madrid in a few weeks' time. Here's hoping GT5 can follow that same fantasy-to-reality trajectory and land in our hands on (the revised and revised again) schedule.

Gallery: Red Bull X1 prototype model

[Source: GTPlanet]

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Report: Gran Turismo 6 already in development... your grandkids will love it

Noah Joseph — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:32:00 EST

Filed under: Toys/Games, Rumormill

Few driving games have the kind of cult following of Gran Turismo. But though less than two years separated the release of the original to the first sequel, and from that to Gran Turismo 3, it took four years for Polyphony to follow up with Gran Turismo 4. Still, that's nothing compared to the wait we've been forced to endure to Gran Turismo 5.

Quite possibly the most highly-anticipated driving game ever released, we've been waiting on it for years, with only a couple of updates (like the PS3-ized GT4 HD and the GT5 Prologue) and a constant stream of conjecture to keep us interested in the meantime. Sony and Polyphony swear it'll be here any day now, but while we grow tired of keeping our fingers crossed, reports are already looking further down the road.

That's right, while GT5 isn't even out the door yet, reports are emerging on the development of GT6. Speaking with Kazunori Yamauchi - the driving force behind the franchise pictured above - AutoWeek asked if work had already begun on the sixth installment. Yamauchi confirmed that they're working on it, but would say no more. All we can say is that it likely won't be here for some time to come, and who knows what cars will even look like by then.

[Source: AutoWeek | Image: Kevork Djansezian/Getty]

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Shocker! Gran Turismo 5 delayed, again, again

Jeff Glucker — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:28:00 EST

Filed under: Etc., Toys/Games

Anyone looking forward to buying Gran Turismo 5 when it launches on November 2nd? Why don't you have a seat for a minute, we have some bad news. Sony's Playstation Blog just posted an announcement that the game is getting pushed back yet again. The statement does say that the game will be released this holiday season, but does not elaborate more than that. Here's the text:

We can confirm that Gran Turismo 5 will not be available this November 2nd, but the game's release will be coming this holiday season.

We sincerely apologize to GT fans for the delay, however, creator Kazunori Yamauchi and the team at Polyphony Digital want to make certain they are creating the perfect racing experience, and we are confident that this ambitious game will exceed expectations when it launches.

We keep getting excited only to continually have the rug pulled out from underneath us. The cars, tracks, damage feature, Top Gear goodies and numerous extras leave us waiting with baited breath. We've waited this long so we can wait a little longer.

But not much longer...

[Source: Sony]

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Video: GT5 around the Top Gear test track

Jonathon Ramsey — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:31:00 EST

Filed under: Videos, Toys/Games

Doing laps of the Top Gear test track in ~~Duke Nukem Forever~~ GT5 - Click above to watch video

We'd heard that Polyphony had the rights to in-game representations of the Top Gear test track, and here we have the evidence in moving images. In the next installment of Gran Turismo 5, said to be let loose in November in 3D (we'll wait while you grab that grain of salt), you'll be able to do everything the Stig can do, with all the cars in which he does it. Except, most likely, you won't go anywhere near as fast. Follow the jump for the video, and get those 3D goggles ordered already! Thanks to David for the tip

[Source: Top Gear]

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Playing Gran Turismo 5 and talking shop with Kazunori Yamauchi [w/video]

Tim Stevens — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: Toys/Games

Autoblog gets hands on with GT5 - Continue reading after the jump

The wait is nearly over. The game we all had nearly given up hope on is now less than five months away. Gran Turismo 5 is a reality, a playable reality, and Sony is making a big enough deal about its November 2 launch date to make us think that, for once, it might actually happen. The version at this year's E3 is by far the most polished version of this game we've yet seen -- and we've seen quite a few over the years.

That it still isn't finished (no full crash damage in the version we played) and that there are still a number of questions to be answered (details for online play, what sort of driver training will be included, etc.) leaves us a bit leery, but we certainly didn't pass up the opportunity to take it for a spin just the same. We were also given the opportunity to speak with series producer Kazunori Yamauchi to get his thoughts on the game -- and to chat about his recent real-world racing exploits. Keep on reading for our detailed impressions of the game, and some video of some good 'ol boys banging fenders around the Top Gear Test Track.

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Video: Latest Gran Turismo 5 trailer reveals Stig, Vettel, and night racing

Zach Bowman — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:55:00 EST

Filed under: Motorsports, Etc., Technology, Videos, Toys/Games

New Gran Turismo 5 trailer - Click above to watch video after the jump

Now that we have an official launch date for Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 5, it's hard to contain our anticipation. It doesn't help that the company keeps teasing us with new trailers for the game, each showing some new bit of detail that we hadn't foreseen or been previously able to confirm. The latest spot features a little voiceover action from none other than Sebastian Vettel. It's hard to tell exactly what part the Formula One guru will play in the game, and our imaginations are running wild as a result.

The new trailer also gives us a glimpse at three of the most hotly talked about features of the game - damage rendering, night races and the Top Gear test track. There's even a cameo by The Stig himself. Some say he lacks opposable thumbs and controls joysticks through a series of ultra high-frequency squeals. All we know is, he's in Gran Turismo 5, and we can't wait to get our greedy little paws on the game. We've never been so excited for November 2. Take a peek past the jump to see the video.

[Source: Polyphony Digital via YouTube]

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Gran Turismo 5 will officially launch November 2, 2010... in 3D... on one disc

Zach Bowman — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:53:00 EST

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Technology, Videos, Toys/Games

Gran Turismo 5 - Click above to watch video after the jump

Sony and Polyphony Digital have become a dynamic duo of boys crying wolf when it comes to the holy grail of driving simulators - Gran Turismo 5. We've been infuriated by repeated blown launch dates, faux teasers and rumored content so many times that we've nearly lost all interest in what was once one of our favorite ways to blow a few hours in front of a console. Nearly. Word has just come down from E3 that the game will launch on November 2, 2010, and that not only will it pack all of the standard tracks and cars we've come to expect, but the game will be playable in 3D. Get your paper spectacles, kids.

The news came along with a new trailer for the game, and the quick spot's got us crawling back like the kicked puppies we are. We'd be lying if we weren't placing our pre-orders as you read this. Hit the jump to see the action for yourself, complete with damage rendering, fender-to-fender ally action and plenty of the most drool-worthy race metal on the digital planet.

[Source: Joystiq]

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Sony Sound Mug fits your car's cupholders, but why? [w/video]

Jeremy Korzeniewski — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:06:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Technology

Sony RDP-NWV500 speaker system - Click above to watch a video after the break

Before we say anything at all about the Sony RDP-NWV500 speaker system, please allow us to get this sentiment off our collective chests: Why? There are precious few automobiles on the road these days featuring sound systems that lack the ability to attach a portable MP3 player, and even if your current car doesn't have one, you could always just get an integrated replacement unit that does.

With that established, let's take an look at Sony's utterly mystifying new cupholder speaker system. It boasts 16 watts of power and reportedly pumps out 360-degree sound from its 56-mm woofer and 20-mm tweeter. The unit is designed to fit into a standard cupholder and draws its power from your car's 12-volt accessory socket.

Of course, if you do choose to go the route of the Sony Sound Mug, you could always remove your car's stereo system entirely and add a bunch more cupholders. Click past the break for a video plus one more image.

[Source: Sony via Engadget]

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Video: Gran Turismo 5 "Nights" trailer has it all

Jonathon Ramsey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:33:00 EST

Filed under: Videos, Toys/Games

Gran Turismo 5 "Nights" trailer - Click above to watch video after the jump

Perhaps Polyphony Digital should just go into the commercial rendering business. Gran Turismo 5 remains stuck behind a palisade of silence, but new trailers for the game are thrown over the barriers to the salivating hordes every couple of weeks.

A few days ago, Polyphony laid out a NASCAR feast, while this latest, called "Nights," is a potluck dinner with regular gameplay, sports car racing, pit stops, NASCAR, night racing and damage scenes. Plus, a lot of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. And music from Ibiza. Follow the jump to sample the newest dish.

[Source: Joystiq]

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Gran Turismo 5 demo hits 1M downloads in three weeks, game delayed indefinitely

Jonathon Ramsey — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:29:00 EST

Filed under: Nissan, Toys/Games

GT Academy demo screenshots - Click above for high-res image gallery

The GT Academy, the partnership between Sony's Gran Turismo game and Nissan, released a time trial demo last month to begin searching for a racer good enough to jump from high-def screen to high-speed chicane. Last year Lucas Ordoñez was the first to go from gamer to racer, scoring a podium in his first race with the GT Academy team. You need to get on it if you want to follow in his footsteps, because you've already got a million competitors - that's how many folks have downloaded the time trial in the first three weeks.

If that isn't convincing enough, there is another less appealing reason to download the demo: GT5's release has been delayed indefinitely. Sony didn't indicate on its web site what caused the delay, saying only, "We apologize for any inconvenience." It was not, however, the previously attributed marketing issues. Some reports point to "production issues" with the $60 million game. London's Times newspaper, however, said analysts think this could be a deliberate Sony strategy. They suggest that Final Fantasy XIII did so well that Sony wants to release GT5 in the next financial year, after March, to lengthen the sales boost.

We'll lean toward production issues as opposed to a deliberate strategy. Heck, we'd believe werewolves caused the delay before we'd believe this was planned. The game does look phenomenal but it's already three years overdue, meanwhile Forza 3 eats into market share. On top of that, we have never heard of a successful business strategy that involved telling your biggest fans, repeatedly, "We don't have it yet," then switching to, "We don't know when we're gonna have it... um, we'll call you."

Will GT5 do well whenever it shows? Of course. But we will wonder how well it could have done. For now there's always the GT Academy demo, and among those million downloaders you'll want to look out for the one who goes by the name Duke Nukem Forever (whose initials are, coincidentally, DNF). There's a press release on the time trial after the jump, and a pretty bunch of high-res screenshots below. Thanks to everyone who sent tips!

Gallery: Gran Turismo 5 Demo

Gallery: Gran Turismo 5

[Source: Reuters]

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Video: Audi Space on Playstation Home network the place for spiky-haired sky drivers

Jonathon Ramsey — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:02:00 EST

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Audi, Toys/Games

Audi Space promo video - Click above to watch video

Audi has released a promotional video for its Audi Space area on the Playstation Home network to the Internetz. It's part Blade Runner, part Berlin discotheque and all e-Tron.

From where we sit, it could win a Truth in Advertising award since it lives exactly up to its billing. Besides, if you want to get some digs in Audi Town, this is the only way in. Follow the jump to check out the vid.

[Source: Audi]

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VIDEO: New Gran Turismo 5 trailer confirms new courses, general awesomeness

Chris Shunk — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:30:00 EST

Filed under: Technology, Videos, Toys/Games

New Gran Turismo 5 trailer - Click above to watch the video

Are you starting to wonder if Gran Turismo 5 is ever going to see the light of day? We are, but at the very least we understand why it is taking Polyphony Digital over five years to release the latest edition of its standard-setting racing series. Every video we see shows more detail, more tracks and greater diversity of motoring types. The newest video comes courtesy of the Asia Gaming Expo 2009 show, and it provides a glimpse at some of the many race tracks coming our way when GT5 finally graces us with its presence.

Hit the jump to watch some pretty amazing footage that was unfortunately shot by a consumer grade-camera capturing images via projection. Most of the 1:45 video isn't in-game footage, but it does show some pretty amazing new courses and some breathtaking rally shots. There is footage from Madrid, Rome, Indianapolis and Tsukuba, plus NASCAR, Super GT and more. Among the shots that make this video worth the watch is footage of a race at the airport that features a large passenger jet following close behind a pair of LeMans racers. Wow. The video is bad and the audio cuts off after about 30 seconds, but if you're dying to get your hands on GT 5 we're sure you'll click through to watch the video. Thanks for the tips, everyone!

[Source: YouTube]

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Review: Gran Turismo 5 Demo requires serious skill [w/VIDEO]

Chris Shunk — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:58:00 EST

Filed under: Videos, Toys/Games

Click above to watch the video after the jump

We're waiting with baited breath for the arrival of Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 5. It's getting more difficult to sit on our hands all the time, so it's a good thing that Polyphony has released a time trial demo to wet our whistle. The demo is available free of charge for anyone on the Sony Playstation 3 network, and we recently got hold of the 200+ mb file for ourselves (it took about 30 minutes to download via high-speed cable Internet) to get a sense of whether the game is worth our elevated anticipation.

The time trial demo features both a stock and a tuned version of the Nissan 370Z. The goal is to manage the best single lap in each vehicle on a special road course layout of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and our experience with the demo shows that beating every GT5 fan out there for a chance to win a trip to the Indianapolis 500 is going to be no easy task. Hit the jump for our first impressions of the game, along with video of a hot lap captured by Dave Hinkle over at Joystiq.

Gallery: Gran Turismo 5 Demo

[Source: Joystiq]

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