Without much in the way of official information, most of the news and rumours about the Gran Turismo 7 release date and what it includes has been found by looking closely at various videos. And that hasn't changed as a new PS5 ad reveals more Gran Turismo 7 cars. The video of new and upcoming PS5 games is almost two minutes long, with GT7 appearing for about 7 seconds. But … [Read more...]
2020 GT Sport FIA World Finals Start Friday, Dec 18
Despite all the disruption of the last few months, the 2020 GT Sport FIA World Finals will start from Friday, December 18th. And the action will be available via the Gran Turismo TV Youtube channel or the Gran Turismo Live website. The FIA Gran Turismo Championships World Finals 2020 will start with the grand final of the GR Supra GT Cup 2020 available to watch at 13:00 GMT … [Read more...]
Lopez Wins The 2020 FIA Gran Turismo Championship EMEA Final
Spanish driver Coque Lopez wins the 2020 FIA Gran Turismo Championship EMEA final to secure his place in the World Finals of the Nations Cup 2020. He'll be joined by seven more racers from Europe, the Middle East and Africa regions, with the finalists from the Americas and Asia-Oceania to still be decided. The FIA GT Championships 2020 Nations Cup EMEA Regional Final took … [Read more...]
GT Sport Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept Survey For Game Credits
Fancy earning yourself some extra money to spend in Gran Turismo Sport? You can fill in the GT Sport Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept survey for game credits until December 20th, 2020, and receive 300,000 Cr for your time. The survey is open to any virtual racers who have purchased the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept in Gran Turismo Sport, who have participated in the MAZDA 100th … [Read more...]
GT Sport Update 1.62 Adds The Toyota GR Yaris
Things might be winding down for the racing game as we prepare for the release of Gran Turismo 7, but there's a new car and competitions to enjoy as GT Sport update 1.62 adds the Toyota GR Yaris. Despite the fact Polyphony Digital and the sim racing world are looking forwards to the release of the new Gran Turismo title, there are some reasons to be excited about the arrival … [Read more...]
Watch the Goodwood SpeedWeek eTrophy Races
Two of the highlights of the UK motorsport calendar are the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival, but due to the challenges of 2020, they were combined into one event, run behind closed doors. And you can now watch the Goodwood SpeedWeek eTrophy Races which involved eSports for the first time. The first ever eSports race held by Goodwood saw a list of legendary … [Read more...]
GT Sport Will Be PS5 Backwards Compatible
It's not a shock that GT Sport will be PS5 backwards compatible, as very few PlayStation 4 games won't be available. But with just a handful of titles confirmed that won't work (the only racing game is TT Isle of Man - Ride on the Edge 2 which will apparently be patched soon for PlayStation 5 compatibility), the confirmation might have some intriguing implications. Only … [Read more...]
The Japan eSports GT Series Returns for 2021
There's a new sponsor and a price fund of ¥5 million (around £36,500) as the Japan eSports GT Series returns for 2021, with the first event starting in mid December, 2020. Now named the 'Autobacs JeGT Grand Prix' with support from the Japanese automotive company, the pro-am series combines professional racing drivers with sim racers certified by the championship which … [Read more...]
2020 FIA Gran Turismo Championship Update and Last Chance
Virtual motorsport hasn't been immune to disruption due to the global pandemic. So it's not surprising that a 2020 FIA Gran Turismo Championship update has revealed the switch to an online-only set of regional and world finals. It's good news that the championship will take place, alongside the final of the GR Supra GT Cup 2020 one-make race. And you'll be able to watch the … [Read more...]
Can You Beat Verstappen And Albon On GT Sport?
It's not just an idle question. Although you won't get to actually race against Aston Martin Red Bull Racing F1 drivers Max Verstappen and Alex Albon, you can try to beat their best times in GT Sport from Wednesday October 14th until Sunday November 1st, 2020. The FIA Formula One World Championship drivers have posted times alongside Red Bull Junior FIA Formula 2 driver Yuki … [Read more...]
New PS5 Controllers Will Recreate ABS Better In Gran Turismo 7
Possibly the clunkiest headline to explain something actually interesting, as the new PS5 controllers will recreate ABS better in Gran Turismo 7 than in previous games due to the haptic feedback available. Sony has shared the first global digital advertising for the forthcoming PlayStation 5, and it showcases the haptic feedback sensation from the new DualSense wireless … [Read more...]
GT Sport 2020-21 FIA Exhibition Series Schedules
The FIA Gran Turismo Championships start very soon, with the first events towards the end of August. So it's time to check out the GT Sport 2020-21 FIA Exhibition series schedules, and plan your life accordingly. All of the racing takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but initially the Nations Cup is midweek, with the Manufacturer Series at the weekend. That swaps from … [Read more...]
PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2020 Racing Game Discounts
Want to save some money on some PlayStation racing games? It's a good time to do it, with a host of PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2020 racing game discounts, which runs until Wednesday, August 19th at 11.59pm (PST and BST). So you might not want to hang around too much, especially as some games will apparently leave the sale earlier. You'll need to check the product page on … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo Sport Update 1.61 Released
The pace of changes may be slowing down as Polyphony Digital look towards Gran Turismo 7. But there are still improvements being made to their current title with Gran Turismo Sport Update 1.61 released. It's a fairly small update, but there are some useful changes. Along with the fact you can now add Michelin Pilot Sport tyre logos to your car. Gran Turismo Sport Update … [Read more...]
Getty Images and Gran Turismo Partner for FIA Event Photos
A slightly different bit of news as Getty Images and Gran Turismo partner for FIA event photos. The deal means Getty Images is the Exclusive Photographic Agency for FIA Certified Gran Turismo eSport Events, including the FIA Gran Turismo Championships. But is it a good thing? “This partnership with Polyphony Digital signifies the next phase of sport photography and the … [Read more...]