`Need for Speed' titles lead pack of racing games Sep 20, 2009
"Forza MotorSport 3," "Dirt 2," "Blur," "MotorStorm: Arctic Edge" and "Gran Turismo" for the PlayStation Portable are among the titles plotting a course for release this year. Electronic Arts has revved up new "Need for Speed" titles as part of its strategy to diversify the 15-year-old racing franchise for different platforms. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Behind the Wheel Sep 17, 2009
The biggest advantage over games such as "Gran Turismo" is the car's handling. Where most of Forza's competition has this strange, constant understeer-based handling even for the rear wheel drive cars, in Forza, the cars handle more realistically at the limit. (Daily Orange, NY)
Ars reviews Gran Turismo PSP: portable racing grows up Sep 16, 2009
Gran Turismo was supposed to be a PSP launch title, but it's only just now finding its way onto the market with the PSP Go ... Do you remember when Gran Turismo was originally promised to the PSP audience ... In a twisted way, Gran Turismo is still supposed to be launched at the same time as new hardware, just not the model we were expecting. (Ars Technica)
Need for Speed Shift Sep 11, 2009
The result is that the team is essentially giving you a racing experience that is extremely close to the real thing in terms of presentation, while keeping the controls just arcadey enough to allow relative newcomers a much easier entryway into the game than the likes of Gran Turismo. Let me step back a little bit before delving into the racing experience. (IGN PC Games)
Sony packaging 'Gran Turismo' with PSP Sep 4, 2009
Sony will release a standard PlayStation Portable bundle on October 20 which will include a disc copy of Gran Turismo, the company announced ... Consumers can also purchase a standalone version of Gran Turismo on disc or through download on the PlayStation Network for $39 ... The PSP release of Gran Turismo will be a fully-featured version of the title, complete with 800 cars and 35 tracks. (USA Today -- Tech)
Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Limited Edition Gran Turismo(R) PSP(R)(Playstation(R)Portable) Entertainment Pack Sep 3, 2009
Consumers Can Now Hit the Road with the Complete Gran Turismo Game on the PSP System ... Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today announced the availability of the upcoming Limited Edition Gran Turismo PSP(PlayStationPortable) Entertainment Pack on October 20 for $199 ... Developed by Polyphony Digital, Inc. specifically for the PSP system, the launch of Gran Turismo marks the first time the famed racing series is available on PSP. Blending the high-speed... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
IGN Mailbag: August 31, 2009 Sep 1, 2009
On the exclusive side, there's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Ratchet Future: A Crack in Time, Gran Turismo 5, and God of War Collection. Multiplatform releases bring you Assassin's Creed II, Modern Warfare 2, and DJ Hero. (IGN PS2)
* Sonys PS3 shows signs of recovery Aug 31, 2009
The PS3s full potential is only put on full display by games made exclusively for it, like Gran Turismo, say some. Before, there were more exclusive Sony games produced. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
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And with titles like Burnout 3, Sly 2, Shadow Hearts: Covenant, Katamari Damacy, and the unbelievable Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, it's no wonder that it's the single best year for gaming since Final Fantasy X, Devil May Cry and Gran Turismo 3 first invaded our systems back in 2001. That stream of high-quality titles show no sign of letting up either, as the first week of November alone brings us even more kickass gaming goodness in the form of Sony's second party IPs that include Killzone,... (IGN PS2)
GT5 for Q4 2009 Aug 25, 2009
Aug 24th, 2009 - Gran Turismo 5 will feature some 1,000 cars and will be releasing in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to details fleetingly revealed on developer Polyphony Digital's official website ... Gran Turismo 5 impressed on its debut last week, although its debut was in a somewhat truncated form, with the damage model not yet fully implemented and only a single car and track available ... - April 25th, 2008 See where Gran Turismo comes from. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
PS3 Slim Impressions Aug 22, 2009
And now that games like Uncharted 2, God of War III and Gran Turismo 5 are all just over the horizon, lots and lots of people are finally at the point where it's time to buy. So thumbs up from me. (IGN Gear)
GC 2009: Gran Turismo PSP Progres... Aug 20, 2009
com - Gran Turismo preview ... GC 2009: Gran Turismo PSP Progress Report ... Needless to say, he was pretty jealous that I got a sneak peak at the Gamescom build of Gran Turismo PSP, but it's really like a Greek tragedy. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Is the PS3 price drop too late? Aug 20, 2009
I have an XBOX360 but would consider a PS3 for Gran Turismo 5 (when it comes out) and free online game play, wireless and browser capabilities. A price drop to $499 would be enticing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
GC 2009: Incoming! Sony Conference Live Blog Aug 19, 2009
10:19] Now House is going to highlight Gran Turismo PSP. Oh, there's a very exciting offer coming up. aw, but only for Europe. (IGN PS2)
Gran Turismo Gets Lamborghini Aug 5, 2009
Aug 4th, 2009 - On thethis morning, senior product marketing manager Stephanie Yoshimoto unveiled thefor the PSP version of Gran Turismo ... Yep, Lamborghini is finally in a Gran Turismo game, and the PSP version won't be the only one ... "And as you can imagine, this won't be the last Lamborghini in a Gran Turismo game, either" Yoshimoto went on to post. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Gran Turismo PSP Pre-Order Bonuse... Aug 5, 2009
Gran Turismo PSP Pre-Order Bonuses ... Aug 4th, 2009 - The official PlayStation Blog has some exciting news for all you Gran Turismo fans out there ... With the legendary racing title coming to Sony's portable this October, Senior Product Marketing Manager Stephanie Yoshimoto made aannouncing the pre-order bonuses that gamers will receive if they sign up early for a Gran Turismo purchase. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
IGN AU's Most Wanted of ... Aug 3, 2009
This is very much a judgment call ; we just didn't think games like Max Payne 3, Dead Rising 2 and Gran Turismo 5 would make it (prove us wrong Polyphony Digital. Prove. (IGN PC Games)
Most Wanted Games of 2009 Jul 29, 2009
Sorry Gran Turismo 5 - we know you're down for Q4 but we'll believe it when we see it. Right. (IGN PS2)
Sony on Alli Dew Tour Jul 26, 2009
In addition, a dedicated PSP zone will showcase the new Rock Band; Unplugged and Gran Turismo; PSP game, alongside a daily PSP competition for a chance to win a PSP 3000 system and games. At the final stop of this year's Alli Dew Tour, an award will be given to the "PlayStation Player of the Year," to recognize the pro athlete that best represents themselves both within and outside the action sports community. (IGN PS2)
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Why aren't more people talking about Grid in the same sentences as Gran Turismo, Forza and Burnout. Because they didn't play it, and that's a shame. (IGN Wireless Games)
Sony's Eric Lempel on Digital Downloads, PS3 Home Integration Jul 10, 2009
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, SOCOM Confrontation, Burnout by EA is also available over the network, and Warhawk. So actually four of them. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Cyber car becomes reality Jul 8, 2009
Reports overseas suggest that the "GT by Citroen", which started life as a virtual car on the driving simulator game Gran Turismo, will be produced in a limited run of 25 cars. The exclusive and highly unusual supercar concept was originally penned as a joint project between Citroen and Polyphony, the designer of Gran Turismo 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Getting the Message: Storytelling in Video Games Jul 7, 2009
No one expects profundity from Sonic the Hedgehog or Metroid or Soul Calibur or Gran Turismo. And there's definitely a place for the sort of hammy, cliched, B-movie melodrama gushing from games like Resident Evil or Halo or Final Fantasy. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The Top 25 Xbox Games of All Time Jul 5, 2009
In 2005, the publisher's focus gave birth to a competitive simulation racer that could content with Sony's Gran Turismo series. The internal Microsoft team behind Forza were admitted GT huge fans, but like everyone else they grew tired of Polyphony Digital's redundancy and lack of change. (IGN Xbox)
Firemint Real Racing Review Jun 16, 2009
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. (IGN Wireless Games)
How driver profiles will work in 'Need For Speed: SHIFT' Jun 16, 2009
SHIFT also marks a drastic change for the franchise, as it focuses more on becoming a realistic racing simulation along the lines of Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo. Readers, what do you think of the changes to Need For Speed. (USA Today -- Tech)
Real Racing Update Jun 4, 2009
This is far more in tune with the kind of AI that demands excellence in Gran Turismo. Look for a full review of Real Racing on IGN when the game finally drops the hammer and roars into the App Store. (IGN Wireless Games)
Stars and their cars Jun 4, 2009
4-metre-long V12 dragster that was featured in the game 'Gran Turismo 4. But all are bought to drive rather than display, to the extent that his Stanley steam-powered car earned the distinction of being the oldest car ever to receive a speeding fine. (iAfrica.com)
Sony unveils new moves at E3 Jun 4, 2009
Hot videogame franchises including "Gran Turismo," "Metal Gear Solid," and "Resident Evil" are creating new games tailored to Go devices, according to Sony. "I think the PSP is getting really hotter," said Hideo Kojima, whose eponymous studio makes the "Metal Gear Solid" franchise whose protagonist is a fearsome soldier called "Snake.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Now it's Sony taking aim at Wii Jun 4, 2009
The $250 device goes on sale Oct. 1 and will be supported by a strong lineup of games, including a new Gran Turismo title as well as exclusives such as LittleBigPlanet, Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, a new title in the Konami franchise ... Big-name exclusives include God of War III, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, MAG, Final Fantasy XIV online, Gran Turismo 5 and a new kart racing game called ModNation Racers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
PSP Go Priced, Dated Jun 3, 2009
New Metal Gear and Gran Turismo get the nod as well. Live-streaming conferences, trailers, previews, and more. (IGN Gear)
Sony shows off motion controller at E3 Jun 3, 2009
"Gran Turismo" and "Metal Gear Solid" titles for PSP were also showcased. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Sony introduces new PlayStation Portable Jun 3, 2009
3:57 p.m.: Next up: Gran Turismo 5 ... I wonder how they handle the release of this game for owners of Gran Turismo 5: Prologue ... " The main development team from Metal Gear Solid 4, for the PlayStation 3, will work on the game, and Kojima will write the plot script.2:50 p.m.: Gran Turismo will serve as a launch title for the Go on October 1st.2:48 p.m.: Sony showing a trailer forGran Turismo on PSP Go. Arguably the best looking PSP gameI've seen in a while. Also, another note on PSP... (USA Today -- Tech)
Non-exclusive Jun 3, 2009
" Open market Games such as Halo remain exclusives However, both Microsoft and Sony still make a fuss of titles they do have an exclusive basis. Halo 3 ODST and the forthcoming Halo Reach - due out in 2010 - are both Xbox exclusives, as are a number of other titles Microsoft announced, such as Forza Motorsport 3 and Alan Wake. Of course, Microsoft does not have it all its own way. Gran Turismo and God of War are both still Sony exclusives and the forthcoming Ghostbusters title will be... (BBC News -- Technology)
Pre-E3 2009: PSP Go Confirmed Jun 1, 2009
New Metal Gear and Gran Turismo get the nod as well ... As if that news wasn't huge enough, the episode of the show features our first look at LittleBigPlanet Portable in action (the screen is in tight on Sackboy and packing a lot of color) and Koller says that there is a new Metal Gear and Gran Turismo coming to the PSP.. (IGN Gear)
* Video games firms preparing for boom in 3D May 31, 2009
Sir Howard Stringer, the chief executive of Sony, has hinted that the company will move even further into 3D, and earlier this year demonstrated a new version of Gran Turismo, which amazed audiences at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Youve never seen the game like that, he told them. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
E3 2009 previews: 2K, Disney, Konami and Warner Bros. May 29, 2009
Wild card:Split/Second faces a crowded field in the racing genre, with games such as Activision's Blur and EA's Need For Speed series poised to ship, not to mention the eventual returns of Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo. Will it be unique enough to break away from the pack. (USA Today -- Tech)
Hawaii Deals May 28, 2009
Now it has something for the guys with an "Art In Motion" package, which offers the use of a Maserati Gran Turismo, Bentley Continental GTC, Lotus Elise or Lotus Exige S.. The vehicles are included by booking one of Halekulani's premier suites, which includes the Royal Suite, Vera Wang Suite or the Orchid Suite. (KCRA 3, CA)
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Personally, I prefer not to have ads in games, except in cases like Gran Turismo where the product placement is an integral part of the experience. I don't mind ads that are properly placed, but adding health potions of Mountain Dew to EverQuest, as suggested, is demonstrably ridiculous. (IGN PS2)
Your Turn: Games are the gateway May 20, 2009
Of course, most gamers can readily identify that their driving skills have been sharpened by Gran Turismo, or their knowledge of history enhanced by the Civilization games, or that they developed a new appreciation and understanding of the complexity of urban planning via SimCity. Games are always teaching us new things. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Excitebots, NASCAR Kart Racing go for a spin May 13, 2009
And if you prefer more realistic driving, forget it: Theres nothing like Sonys Gran Turismo or Microsofts Forza Motorsport on the Wii. Leave it to Nintendo to provide the most viable competitor to its own Mario Kart monster. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ride on the wild side with 'Excitebots' May 9, 2009
When it comes to racing games, consider Nintendo's Excitebots: Trick Racing at the opposite end of the spectrum from realistic simulations, such as Sony's Gran Turismo series or Microsoft's Forza Motorsport games. Rather, this Nintendo Wii exclusive fuses an over-the-top driving experience with outrageous midair stunts. (USA Today -- Tech)
Ottumwa, video game capital? May 7, 2009
Want to know who drove the fastest lap in Gran Turismo 4. Its on the site. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Rumours Detail PSP Go! May 3, 2009
Games will be available via download, with the heavily delayed Gran Turismo Mobile to be one of the first titles to support the service. Introducing a sliding screen, the console won't feature a second analogue nub, instead aping the existing control set of the PSP.. (IGN Gear)
Bethesda Softworks Announces Mick... Apr 28, 2009
Lauded as 'The Gran Turismo of war games' by the gaming press, it has built upon the collection of Rebellion owned IPs such as the game based on the 2000 AD character Rogue Trooper. 2008 saw a move to purpose built Studio facilities in Oxford, and several Next-Gen project announcements. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Fast & Furious iPhone Review Apr 6, 2009
I have always preferred arcade-style drivers like Daytona USA and Ridge Racer over technical games like Gran Turismo. The controls here are purposefully uncomplicated but still very responsive. (IGN Wireless Games)
Publishers head to online networks Mar 19, 2009
Sony is trying to bolster its download revenue by offering avant-garde games such as Flower, Echochrome, Noby Noby Boy and Rag Doll Kung Fu on its PlayStation Network alongside much larger games that have traditionally been disc-based products, such as Wipeout HD, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, Warhawk, Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty and Siren: Blood Curse. While Sony's free online network for PlayStation 3 is still widely regarded as inferior to the subscription-based Xbox Live service, Sony has... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Beyond Good & Evil 2: Ideas Feb 17, 2009
How do you make that sound palatable to Joe Average gamer out there, who only has eyes for the next Halo or Gran Turismo. Jade's return to the spotlight looms in the distance. (IGN PC Games)
Top 10 Tuesday Feb 8, 2009
Forget driver's education; all you need to know can be learned from Gran Turismo 4. Not only will the game drill you on the physics of racing a car, you'll learn the history and details of more than 700 vehicles from all over the world. (IGN Dreamcast)
