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...]
Gran Turismo 7 Unveiled for the PlayStation 5
It's not exactly a surprise, but we've finally seen Gran Turismo 7 unveiled for the PlayStation 5 during a special live Sony PS5 games event. The latest title from Polyphony Digital was introduced with videos featuring GT series founder Kazunori Yamauchi. Obviously it's exciting news, as it will be launching on new hardware. And the first official reveal trailer looks … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo Sport Spec II Out Now
If you haven't invested in GT Sport yet, then you can get more content from the start with Gran Turismo Sport Spec II out now. The updated version of Gran Turismo Sport has been released to celebrate the fact it's two years since the original release of the flagship racing game. And it includes the base game, plus all free content updates up until May 2019, which will save … [Read more...]
New Gran Turismo Sport Collaboration With Porsche
Fancy driving the new all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S, a design study of the Le Mans-winning Porsche 917, or an entirely new and exclusive virtual concept car? With a new Gran Turismo Sport collaboration with Porsche announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, that's what you're going to get. The news revealed that Polyphony Digital and Porsche have ben working together for a … [Read more...]
Free Gran Turismo Sport August 2019 Update Out Now
The Gran Turismo Sport august 2019 update, also known as Update 1.43, is free to everyone, and adds 5 new cars, 7 new rounds for GT League racing, and wet weather for the Red Bull Ring. The car choices will be popular with JDM fans, as they are all Japanese sports cars. And are some of the most famous examples of the breed. So what are they? The Honda S2000 '99 … [Read more...]
Hidden Playable Tracks Discovered in Gran Turismo 5
When it launched back in 2010, Gran Turismo 5 officially included 31 different locations and on 81 track layouts. And the venues included some of the fictional creations from previous games. But 9 years after release, we have 40 hidden playable tracks discovered in Gran Turismo 5. Apparently the game contains codes for up to 81 tracks which weren't accessible in the final … [Read more...]
Isle of Man TT circuit for Gran Turismo 7?
The Isle of Man TT circuit could feature in Gran Turismo 7 as technical staff from Polyphony Digital are currently studying the Mountain circuit. It also raises the possibility motorcycles could be included in the game for the first time. That means the 37.73 mile route could feature in the next game, which has yet to receive a release date. It's three times longer than the … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 6: Concept Cars, Updates and Fixes
Like what feels to be the majority of big-name games released these days, the sixth full release in the Gran Turismo series has had a somewhat shaky start – and an equally varied reaction from GT fans. A mere two weeks after the Version 1.03 update of mid-January, Polyphony Digital has created a new 1.04 revision of Gran Turismo 6. Some interim changes were pushed to … [Read more...]
GT6 Third Update: New Car, Possible Problems
Hot on the heels of its patch just ahead of Christmas, Gran Turismo 6 today receives a third update. Now reaching Version 1.03, the list of changes for GT6 doesn't show fixes but does portray new features that include a unique car and a full visual upgrade to a recent addition. Drive Toyota's FT-1 Concept Coupé http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEPyUDzkvw8 Toyota … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 6 Official Car List
All the cars confirmed as included in the forthcoming Gran Turismo 6. The Gran Turismo 6 official car list includes the existing list of cars from Gran Turismo 5 from the start. But alongside the current historic, road and rally cars, will be some new additions, to bring the total cars available up to 1200 at launch. New cars DLC will continue to be added, and aerodynamic … [Read more...]
Amazing datalogger puts your ghost in Gran Turismo
If you've ever wanted to compare your real performance around a track with your talent in Gran Turismo, then you'll probably want to consider a new datalogger. The CAN-Gateway ECU (Controller Area Network-Gateway Electronic Control Unit) has been developed by Polyphony Digital, Denso and Toyota to log a huge list on car data as you take on a track. This then allows you to … [Read more...]
New GT5 Season Events feature legendary tracks
If you’re a fan of the Nurburgring Nordschleife and Spa-Fancorchamps circuits (And what right-thinking race fan wouldn’t be?), then you’ll be pleased with the latest Gran Turismo Time Trial and Drift Trial events. Time Trial No. 34 600PP Racecars: Nurburgring Nordschleife Time Trial Period of Availability: 2012/04/18 23:00 – 2012/05/02 23:00 Gold: Cr.250,000 Silver: … [Read more...]
New cars and B Spec seasonal events in GT5
The latest season events in Gran Turismo 5 are now live and feature B Spec racing with the following challenges: 400PP Circuito de Madrid Mini. 5 Laps, Credits 117,500 500PP Fuji Speedway F. 5 laps. Credits 200,000. 650PP Nurburgring 24H. 2 Laps. Credits 420,000 And in addition there is a new selection of vehicles in the GT5 Online Car Dealership. The list … [Read more...]
Platinum Range Gran Turismo 5 out in October?
Could Gran Turismo 5 be joining the Playstation 3 'Platinum Range' in less than a year? That's the suggestion offered by a new product listing on the Amazon France website. Although heading for a budget price in the Platinum Range less than 12 months after finally being released might come as a bit of a surprise to Gran Turismo fans, there is some logic in the idea, even if … [Read more...]
Nurgburgring 24 Hours puts Kazunori Yamuachi vs Team Need for Speed
Ever seen the world of videogames spill over into real-life racing? Well it will this weekend, as both Gran Turismo 5 creator Kazunori Yamuachi, and two Team Need for Speed cars are competing in the Nurburgring 24 Hours race. In 2010 Yamauchi finished fourth in the SP-8 class with the Team World Car Awards outfit in a Lexus IS-F, and Yamauchi himself posted the … [Read more...]