Video Games Gran Turismo 6

[HighestOfHigh]

Armchair racers all around the globe, this is the moment you have all been waiting for; Gran Turismo 6 will be released on November 28, 2013.

The date suggests a formal announcement is likely to be made during June’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), though Sony may have a surprise or two up its sleeve.

The release date was leaked by Italian electronics retailer Multiplayer.com, which has since pulled down the page containing information on the game, though not before CNET could jot it all down.
Along with the date, which may only reflect the European launch, the page also included this cover art, which, if real, confirms that Gran Turismo 6 has been designed for Sony’s existing PlayStation 3 console and not the next-generation PlayStation 4 due out at the end of this year.
Not much else is known about the game, though we know that a pair of unique muscle cars will be among the lineup of cars offered.

The cars, a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 40 custom as well as a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, were handpicked for a virtual appearance in the latest installment at previous SEMA shows by the game's creator, Kazunori Yamauchi.

The original Gran Turismo was first launched in 1997 and has since sold more than 65 million copies of its various versions. The game is recognized for its realistic graphics and physics and the upcoming sixth installment should be the best version yet.

- http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1083896_gran-turismo-6-release-date-cover-art-leaked

 

[LaArtist]

Why?
Wait for the PS4

 

[Cashmere]

Why?
Wait for the PS4

I'm pretty sure this will launch on the PS4/ next xbox.

 

[Monster]

I think this will be on launched with the PS4 too, it won't make sense to release one of the most popular and best selling game on an old platform, especially when Kazunori have said the PS3 is limiting the things he wants to do.

 

[Sunny]

Don't worry, if it is anything like the last one, PS5 will be out by the time they release it.

 

[Monteverdi]

Don't know about you guys, but I liked Forza 4 more than the Gran Turismo 5. Cars sounding far more 'accurate', better choice of cars (and who cares about 4214124141 versions of Mazda MX-5 GT5 has) and Porsche DLC for The Forza 4 made me like it more.

 

[Mr Robert]

GT5 became, well, dull... I'm hoping for a complete makeover - nothing left.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Gran Turismo 6 Confirmed For PS3, Coming This Holiday Season​

Sony is hosting today a special event at the Silverstone circuit to mark the 15th anniversary of its Gran Turismo racing sim, where it has just announced that the sixth installment of the series, Gran Turismo 6, will be launched for the PlayStation 3 this holiday season.​

It was widely known that the new game would be available before the year was out, due to the inadvertent posting of a November 28 release date by an Italian electronics retailer earlier this month.​

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However, now the game’s release has been made official.​

The Silverstone circuit will be one of seven new locations added to the series, bringing the total to 33. There will also be 71 different layouts available, 19 of which are new.​

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There will be plenty of downloadable content available, too, and new connectivity features that will allow players to participate in social and community groups using smartphones and other mobile devices.​

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The big news is the availability of 1,200 different cars at the game’s launch, including historic models, concepts and race cars, in addition to the regular production models.​

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"It's amazing to think that 15 years have passed since the first launch of Gran Turismo," the game’s creator, Kazunori Yamauchi, said in a statement. "Things have changed a lot since then and now Gran Turismo 6 is a further evolution of my dream.​

If you’re wondering why Sony chose to launch the game on its PlayStation 3 when a PlayStation 4 is just around the corner, Yamauchi explained that the current console already has a very loyal community.​

Not much else is known about the game, though we know that a pair of unique muscle cars will be among the lineup of cars offered. The cars, a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 40 custom as well as a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, were handpicked for a virtual appearance in the latest installment at previous SEMA shows by Yamauchi himself.​

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- http://www.motorauthority.com/news/...-confirmed-for-ps3-coming-this-holiday-season​

 

[Monster]

What an odd strategy, I thought GT5 has already reached the limit of the PS3 and launching GT6 on PS4 seems like a logical choice, as it will help Sony to move a few more PS4, but I guess not.

 

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[Deleted member 25]

Baffled too by this choice and surprised to see it developped this fast (relatively) given the time it took them to produce GT5, anyway what can this really offer more than GT5 ? More cars, slightly better graphics ? I hope at the real enhacement will be be a seriously improved gameplay that will set the score with forza.

 

[Monster]

Baffled too by this choice and surprised to see it developped this fast (relatively) given the time it took them to produce GT5, anyway what can this really offer more than GT5 ? More cars, slightly better graphics ? I hope at the real enhacement will be be a seriously improved gameplay that will set the score with forza.

Don't think the graphics can be improved, perhaps they might have done something about the rendering the shadows while the cars are on the moves. Seems like we get more tracks, improved physics engine. Those who has bought those download packages must have been pissed off now that they know GT6 is released much sooner than expected.

Press release

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today announced Gran Turismo®6 (GT6™), the latest version of PlayStation®’s best-selling franchise, will be released in Holiday, 2013. The news was revealed today by legendary Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi at an event held to celebrate 15 years of the 70-million-selling series.

GT6 for PlayStation®3 will bring new levels of authenticity to ‘the Real Driving Simulator’ as well as introducing stunning new tracks and cars and a revised user interface. A new compact game engine will improve operation and increase the flexibility to expand it with downloadable content. Meanwhile, the game is also set for expanded connectivity with other devices such as smart phones and tablets and increased social and community functions.
All of the cars and tracks from Gran Turismo®5, which has sold over 10 million copies since launching in 2010, will be retained in GT6. But notable new additions to the already impressive line-up of historic cars, road cars and the latest race cars, brings the total car list to 1,200 at launch, with new cars set to be continually added online. Several thousand aerodynamic parts and custom wheels will be available for almost all cars, and players can personalize their own custom cars in game to the greatest ever level possible.
The UK’s famous Silverstone Circuit will be just one of seven new locations in Gran Turismo 6, taking the total to 33, with 71 different layouts available, 19 of them brand new. There will also be regular additions of new tracks set to be made available online. The improved course maker function will provide gorgeous scenery spanning several tens of square kilometers including the magnificent backdrop of Andalucía.

The theme of Gran Turismo’s innovative collaborations with partner companies will increase with the inception of GT6. A number of exciting new projects that blur the line between the virtual and real will be announced in the run up to the game’s launch. Not least of these is GT Academy, a collaboration with Nissan to unearth real racing driver talent that first ran in 2008. It was announced during the event that the competition returns for its biggest ever year in 2013, with the entry mechanic set to take place on an exclusive GT6 demo in July.
Other notable partnerships in the development of GT6 have been with tire manufacturer Yokohama Rubber and suspension company KW Automotive. Both companies are active in the commercial car industry and in racing, and they have acted as technical development partners for the game’s new physics engine, for its tire and suspension kinematic modeling, creating an even more realistic experience for GT fans.
“It is amazing to think that it is 15 years since we first released Gran Turismo,” explained Kazunori Yamauchi, during the announcement at Silverstone Circuit. “Things have changed a lot since then and now Gran Turismo 6 is a further evolution of my dream. We’re pleased to deliver GT6 to PlayStation 3 as we have a very loyal community on that platform. However, we have refactored the game to make it very flexible and expandable, with a view to making many future developments. I am very pleased with everything about the new game and the new additions, but the launch will be only the beginning for GT6. The game will continue to develop throughout its life. I already have many ideas for things I want to achieve in the next 15 years of Gran Turismo!”
The celebration of 15 years of Gran Turismo event at Silverstone included a demo of GT6 featuring the famous circuit. Guests were able to play the game in the familiar circular Gran Turismo race pods before having a chance to take to the real track in cars provided by Audi, Ford, Jaguar, KTM, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Toyota.
Further news about Gran Turismo 6 will be revealed at the forthcoming E3 and Gamescom events.
Cars featured on the GT6 Silverstone demo (* denotes new to Gran Turismo):
Acura NSX ’91, *Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale ’11, *Alpine A110 1600S ’68, *Audi Sport quattro S1 Rally Car ’86, Ferrari 458 Italia ’09, *Ferrari Dino 246 GT ’71, Ford GT ’06, *KTM X-BOW R ’12, Lamborghini Countach LP400 ’74, *Light Car Company Rocket ’07, McLaren MP4-12C ’10, *Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 ’11, Nissan 370Z (Z34) (GT Academy Version) ’08, Nissan 370Z Tuned Car (GT Academy , Version) ’08, Nissan GT-R Black edition (GT Academy Version) ’12, *Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 N24 Schulze Motorsport, Nissan Leaf G (GT Academy Version), *Tesla Motors Model S Signature Performance ’12, Toyota 86 GT ‘12
Summary of new Gran Turismo 6 features announced by Kazunori Yamauchi:
New Game Engine

• Refactoring
• Compact, nimble operation
• Flexible expandability
• A new rendering engine that pushes the limits of the PS3

New Physics Engine

• New suspension and kinematics model
• New tyre model
• New aerodynamics model
• Technical partnership with Yokohama Rubber and KW Automotive

1,200 Cars, abundant custom parts, and on-going DLC

• From historic cars to the latest racing cars, the game contains a total of 1200 cars.
• Multiple aerodynamic parts and custom wheels will be available for almost all cars.
• Players can create their own personalised custom car in the game.
• Cars will be continually added online

33 locations, 71 layouts

• 33 Locations and 71 layouts will be provided from day1 (7 more locations and 19 more layouts than GT5).
• More new tracks will continue to be provided online

New Course Maker

• Massive scenery spanning several tens of square kilometers
• A new course generation algorithm

Community/Club/Race Organizer

• Players can form their own communities
• Various community levels from local and domestic to global
• Players themselves can create and manage their own online events

New User Interface

• Balancing directional key operation and touch operation
• Quick response
• Shortening of loading times

Multi Device Compatibility

• Playstation
• Smart Phone
• Tablet
• PC

At the same time as the PS3 version of GT6 the “Real Driving Simulator” launches, a mobile version and web application version of GT6, will be created to enjoy Gran Turismo’s massive community space.
Real/Virtual “Edge Effect” Activity
A variety of “Edge Effects”, the chemical reactions between the real world and the virtual world for which the Gran Turismo series is famous, are also planned for GT6. Exciting collaborations between various automotive manufacturers and collaborations with brands crossing different industries will be revealed gradually across the next six months.

http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-6-revealed-trailer-screenshots-first-details/

 

[Cashmere]

I hope at the real enhacement will be be a seriously improved gameplay that will set the score with forza.

This.

I know that the GT series are all about being a driving simulator but GT5 was an underwhelming experience as far as gameplay is concerned. The biggest complaint would have to be the mandatory endurance races. GT needs to drop the whole "the more you play, the longer the races" strategy.

 

[Monster]

This.

I know that the GT series are all about being a driving simulator but GT5 was an underwhelming experience as far as gameplay is concerned. The biggest complaint would have to be the mandatory endurance races. GT needs to drop the whole "the more you play, the longer the races" strategy.

My biggest complain is the rather dumb AI opponents, they are fast because they often have more powerful cars, not because they are actually good drivers. I would like to play online and vs other players however the multi player interface is a complete mess, I stopped bothering with it a long time ago. Now I only drive on the seasonal time trails, or in game time trails.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Gran Turismo 6 Will Include Three New AMG Models


Legendary Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi announced this week that Gran Turismo 6 will be released Holiday 2013. The news was revealed at an event held at Silverstone in England celebrating 15 years of the 70-million-selling series, Gran Turismo.

Gran Turismo 6 for PlayStation 3 will receive several enhancements, improvements and additions in order to give players new levels of authenticity to ‘the Real Driving Simulator. There will be new tracks and more importantly, cars, including three new Mercedes AMG models; the SLS AMG GT3 producing over 367 kW (more than 500 hp), the E63 AMG producing 410 kW (557 hp) and the A45 AMG producing 265 kW (360 hp). In addition to the three new vehicles, no fewer than 21 further vehicles from Mercedes-Benz which featured in Gran Turismo 5 will also be taking to the track to set the pulses of gaming fans racing.

Globally the PlayStation 3 racing game has so far sold more than 70 million copies, with version 5 alone being enjoyed by more than ten million gaming fans since November 2010. Mercedes-Benz can look back over a long and successful history as part of this race series. Models from the star brand have been represented in the game since the market launch of Gran Turismo 2 back in 1999/2000. According to Anders Sundt Jensen: “Both Carl Benz in 1886 and Kazunori Yamauchi, the inventor of Gran Turismo in 1998 recognised that a car can do more than just take us from A to B. Both lived the automotive dream. Driving a Mercedes or playing Gran Turismo each therefore reflects a unique experience: unprecedented driving pleasure.”

- http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/...-turismo-6-will-include-three-new-amg-models/

 

[Soup]

I'm already fed up of the engine noise and over a million GTR popping up in the used car dealership

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Gran Turismo 6 Demo Launches July 2, Kicks Off 2013 Nissan GT Academy

Sony has confirmed that a demo version of its upcoming Gran Turismo 6 racing simulator will be available for download from the PlayStation Store from July 2 onwards. The demo is completely free and will be downloadable up until August 31 for PS3 users. It will include a range of Nissan cars, including the Leaf, 370Z and GT-R, and will allow players to drive at the Silverstone circuit. The full version will be available for purchase in the fourth quarter of the year and include 33 tracks and 1,200 cars to choose from. There is additional significance surrounding the availability of the new demo. As previously reported, contestants in 2013’s Nissan GT Academy will be competing against one another via the demo for their chance to win a seat in a real-life Nissan race car. The 2013 Nissan GT Academy, which is open to contestants from a record 19 countries, will also commence on July 2 and end on July 28 at 3:59 p.m. PST. The demo will allow contestants to set and submit qualifying times in the first round of the competition. Like previous years, contestants will start with slower cars like the Leaf and Juke, and then make their way up to the 370Z and GT-R. The U.S., Russia and Germany will each have their own standalone qualifying competitions while the remaining countries will be grouped in a single competition

- http://www.motorauthority.com/news/...nches-july-2-kicks-off-2013-nissan-gt-academy

 

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Gran Turismo 6 to get exclusive concept cars from Aston, BMW, Nike and more

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Polyphony Digital Inc. Unveils Vision Gran Turismo® Collaboration with Leading Global Brands
Celebrating 15 years of Gran Turismo, manufacturers, design houses and other brands will showcase special concept cars to feature exclusively in Gran Turismo®6

Gran Turismo®6 release date set for December 6, 2013

August 20, 2013: Polyphony Digital Inc., creator of PlayStation®'s best-selling Gran Turismo® franchise, has announced a unique partnership with a number of leading automotive manufacturers, design houses and other leading global brands. Design teams from Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Bertone, GM Design, Honda, Infiniti, Italdesign Giugiaro, JORDAN Brand, Mercedes-Benz, Nike, Nissan, Peugeot, SRT(Chrysler), Volkswagen and Zagato will create concept models giving a unique insight into the future of the automotive sector. Their designs will then be recreated as working cars for the new Gran Turismo®6 game due for release on 6th December, 2013. The initiative celebrates 15 years of the 70-million-selling franchise and is known as 'Vision Gran Turismo'.

Vision Gran Turismo will include cars such as the BMW Vision Gran Turismo, an exclusive virtual concept derived from the BMW M genes. Volkswagen gave free rein to their designers to explore the future of the iconic Golf GTI with the Golf GTI Vision Gran Turismo. The Alfa Romeo 6C Biposto Vision Gran Turismo, created by the team responsible for the Alfa Romeo 4C, will celebrate an iconic model from the 1930's. A bold glimpse into the future, the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo unites sensual purity with classic Mercedes-Benz design elements. Nike makes an intriguing foray into automotive design, following the company's collaboration with Polyphony Digital Inc. on the design of the revolutionary concept vehicle, Nike ONE for Gran Turismo 4.

The cars will be released by Polyphony Digital from 2013 to 2014 as gifted downloadable content (DLC) to owners of Gran Turismo 6 through online update. Vision Gran Turismo has been developed as a 'thank you' to the franchise's loyal fan base for its successful 15-year history.

"This is a very exciting project," explained legendary Gran Turismo creator and President of Polyphony Digital Inc. Kazunori Yamauchi. "Ever since we released the first Gran Turismo game 15 years ago, GT has resonated with the automotive world and we have enjoyed many different and fascinating collaborations. But Vision Gran Turismo is probably our most ambitious to date. It promises to provide a window into the future of automotive design that we can bring to life in Gran Turismo 6. We are extremely grateful to all of our design partners in this project for their amazing birthday present to Gran Turismo to celebrate the franchise's 15 year anniversary, and are so excited to share this gift with our fans. Working closely with the leading lights of automotive design, as well as some design teams from outside of the industry, has been a rare privilege and we look forward to sharing their creations with fans of Gran Turismo from this year through to 2014."

The team at Polyphony Digital has a long history of innovative partnerships with manufacturers that underlines the breadth and depth of 'the real driving simulator'. Fascinating co-operations to date have included the Red Bull X2010 ultimate race car, GTbyCitroën concept, an innovative new GPS and data app developed for the Toyota GT86, and partnerships with Nissan that include Polyphony designing a display for the real Nissan GT-R and the highly-successful GT Academy virtual-to-reality racing driver development competition.

Gran Turismo 6 will be released on December 6, 2013. The game is already available for pre-order through a number of retailers. Those pre-ordering the GT6 Anniversary Edition or the standard edition will receive a number of additional cars when the game is released.

Trailers, images and further news about Gran Turismo 6 are available on www.gran-turismo.com.

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Comments from some of the manufacturers involved in Vision Gran Turismo include:

BMW
Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design

"Gran Turismo and BMW share the mutual genes of enthusiasm for modern and classics cars. I have known the Gran Turismo series right from the beginning – the increased level of realism in visualization and the authentic driving experience in Gran Turismo 6 is incredibly impressive."

Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Brand Communication BMW
"Vision Gran Turismo is a very creative opportunity to present our BMW Design vision, which we developed exclusively for this game, in an innovative way. We are very excited and looking forward to the feedback of the global community. It's our way of congratulating Polyphony and Sony for the 15th Anniversary of the Gran Turismo franchise!"

Mercedes-Benz
Lüder Fromm, Head of Global Marketing Communications, Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

"Video games are perfectly suited to precisely addressing young, modern target groups on an emotional level. Gran Turismo 6, with its uncontested reputation as setting the benchmark in the racing-games genre, provides the perfect platform for creating an interactive experience with a new, visionary concept for a Mercedes-Benz's super sports car. We are certain that the concept vehicle will inspire millions of gamers and Gran Turismo fans worldwide."

VW
Klaus Bischoff, Director, Volkswagen Design

"The Vision GT project offers a great opportunity to flesh out extreme ideas and portray the Volkswagen GTI's design elements as vividly, dynamically and emotionally as possible.

The further development of an unmistakable design and loving attention to detail reflect the high standards shared by the Volkswagen GTI product brand and Gran Turismo by Sony PlayStation.

We look forward to creating a vehicle that gamers can use to gain unrivalled virtual experiences of the GTI world."

- http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/21/gran-turismo-6-concept-cars-aston-bmw-nike/#continued

 

[Monster]

I want more new tracks, not more fantasy vehicles.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I want more new tracks, not more fantasy vehicles.

That will be in Gran Turismo 7 in 2018.