Gran Turismo 5 Message Board
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1 In order t' access Gran Turismo 5's "Racing Car Pack" 'n "Course Pack" after April 30, PS3 crew will need t' download 'n install a free supplemental piece a DLC called "Family Upgrade." Sony points out that, after online services have been terminated, some DLC can be re-downloaded through PSN even if local game data be erased from the hard drive - but not all a it.
Sony also announced Gran Turismo TV be shutting down on March 14. Gran Turismo TV be a video-on-demand service where crew can access a variety a car-focused content, including pay-per-view videos. [Image: Sony]
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The discovery yields no details, but Sony be expected t' announce a new entry in Polyphony Digital's driving simulation series at an anniversary event tomorrow in the UK. Drivers, start yer...waiting.
[Thanks, Szczesny!]
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Welcome t' this week’s PlayStation Community Update, where we shine the light on some a the most interesting content that be inherently owned 'n provided by ye, the gamers. Last week, ye may have checked out the Battle Bowl, a massive Call a Duty: Black Ops 2 tournament between 2 competitive communities: FraggedNation 'n Urgent Fury. This tournament be going on all month so ye can still sign up today!
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on the legendary Gran Turismo series 'n some marquee community events that any racer might want t' pillage involved in. We reached out t' Gran Turismo 5 fanatic MasterGT t' give us a breakdown a Gran Turismo 5 community events. If ye love the series as much as millions a other gamers do, read on. Whether ye’re a newcomer t' Gran Turismo 5, or a racing vet, don’t hesitate t' jump into some a these fantastic community races.
Don’t forget t' download the 2014 Corvette Stingray Final Prototype, the latest DLC for Gran Turismo 5! Click here t' add it t' yer cart from the SEN Online PlayStation Store.
Visit the Gran Turismo Events space in the PlayStation Community seas t' join in the events, find new mateys, 'n compete in an incredibly welcoming community.
The PlayStation Community seas be home t' a lot a different things, but within the Gran Turismo 5 community, we’ve made a nice little home here by being able t' meet racers new 'n old through a multitude a different events. So t' start with, make sure ye book mark it!
So that’s step 1; swing in 'n pillage t' know the Gran Turismo community, filled with amazing players (some a which have been finalists in the GT Academy reality series), great Photo Mode artists, or racers who be generally knowledgeable a GT or cars 'n racing. In fact, for the past two years, this community has been using Gran Turismo t' bring players a all abilities together on-line, no matter what type a racing interests them. Rally racing, NASCAR, F1, drifting, pick-up type racing, GT, Touring Car 'n just about any other type a high speed fun has been available here. Gran Turismo has the variety a cars, 'n the millions a drivers, t' make this possible. Because a the depth a the GT community the GT Events sea always has something new going on, including the fresh Sunday Cup series a races!
'n that brings us t' Step 2; the races! Here’s how ye can pillage in on the action with us. Two weekly events be specifically designed t' attract racing fans from the broader sea membership 'n have had support from the PlayStation Community Management team, dedicated PlayStation Community sea crew, 'n other special guests.
The Saturday Afternoon Events be run by GT community member, cr0wlft0fdmurder. Click here t' visit the event page.
The Saturday afternoon races normally be longer races, taking up t' about one hour t' finish. That gives everyone a chance t' settle in for a more measured 'n natural race, 'n we feel it captures the essence a racing cars. ye can join in as soon as tomorrow, 2/9! Click here t' check out the events page on the Saturday Afternoon Events.
The Monday Night Events be run by me, MastrGT. Click here t' visit the event page.
The shorter Monday Night races have also been quite popular because they allow many players t' race whenever they can during a weekday evening. The race program allows using virtually any 'n all a the 1,100 cars in GT, depending on each night’s race details: small street cars, then small race cars; bigger street cars, then bigger race cars. Anything be possible, no matter which car or track we use. The cars be usually very easy t' find 'n down time between races be meant t' be short, so the tempo be kept high. The open lobby can be very popular, but we can race over two, sometimes three, hours, making it very easy for ye t' join in on the fun.
Thanks MastrGT, representing the Gran Turismo community! There be a lot more racing events t' be found, 'n ye can find out about all a them by visiting the Events page in the PlayStation Community seas. If ye’re a racing fan who’s looking for a great community with some heated competition, hop in t' these areas 'n feel the GT Community love.
Chat with fellow PS gamers in our seas! There’s plenty t' talk about, with different sections including:
PlayStation Plus
PlayStation Home
PS Trophy Leaderboard
Whatever ye want (aka Off-Topic area)
Win PlayStation games 'n products every Wednesday on Twitter! Next week we’re giving away voucher codes for the PS3 'n PS Vita versions a Urban Trial Freestyle. Winners will also pillage a signed tshirt from French motorbike rider Julien Dupont, who be featured in the game.
Follow @HeyPlayStation on Twitter t' be eligible t' win this, 'n other prizes from PlayStation.
Friday, February 8th
Battle Bowl I – Qualifying Event
Saturday, February 9thBattle Bowl I – Qualifying Event
Sunday, February 10thBattle Bowl I – Qualifying Event
Monday, February 11thBattle Bowl I – Qualifying Event
Gran Turismo: Monday Night Racing
Urgent Fury Aftermath Black Ops 2 League
Battle Bowl I – Qualifying Event
Uncharted 3: Lab Update
Black Ops 2: Target Locked
Battle Bowl I – Qualifying Event
Starhawk Wednesdays
Urgent Fury Aftermath Black Ops 2 League
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The latest Corvette model, the 2014 Corvette Stingray, will be available t' ye for free ... in Gran Turismo 5. It'll be released at no charge tomorrow as DLC. Technically, the car be already available, in a camouflaged "prototype" form; however, now ye'll be able t' both drive a Corvette 'n look at a Corvette.
The in-game reveal comes closely after the unveiling a the real car at the North American International Auto Show. On the PlayStation Blog, Sony noted that the new 'Vette gets more than 26 miles per gallon, the best gas mileage a any car in the line. The Gran Turismo version performs infinitely better in this regard.
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Arriving exclusively for Gran Turismo 5 this Tuesday, the 2014 Corvette Stingray DLC will be available for free through PlayStation Store.
Officially announced at the LA Auto Show last November, Polyphony Digital 'n Chevrolet worked very closely for months in developing an exclusive firsthand driving experience a the Corvette C7 in Gran Turismo 5. Since it be introduction, nearly 500,000 people around the world have driven the camouflaged Corvette Test Prototype. 'n now, only just the day after the Corvette Stingray’s world debut at the North American International Auto Show, the DLC will be available exclusively through PS Store starting Tuesday.
During the creation a the virtual Corvette Stingray, careful attention be paid t' the tiniest details a the new design inside 'n out, as well as t' the enhanced performance 'n driving characteristics — right down t' the shift schedule for the 7-speed manual transmission.
The Corvette Stingray will produce an estimated 450 horsepower 'n 450 ft. lbs. a torque, be capable a accelerating from 0-60 in less than four seconds 'n will achieve more than 1g in cornering grip. It will also be the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 MPG a the current model.
For more information 'n video content, check out www.one13thirteen.com. Enthusiasts can join the conversation about the next-generation Corvette 'n keep track a new announcements on Facebook 'n Twitter.
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For weeks now, crew a GTplanet 'n PlayStation.Blog have been speculating about the mysterious appearance a a camouflaged Corvette C7 appearing in Gran Turismo 5‘s screen saver.
Well, the rumors be true – officially announced today at the LA Auto Show, Chevrolet 'n Polyphony Digital have been working very closely for months in developing an exclusive first-hand driving experience by offering a camouflaged Corvette C7 Test Prototype in Gran Turismo 5. The DLC be now available for free through PlayStation Store.
With spy photos valued at an estimated $100,000, Chevrolet has gone t' extreme measures t' disguise the test car. In fact, a designated Corvette design team be tasked with developing custom camouflage t' conceal the new design elements. The concealed test prototype continues t' undergo extensive performance 'n durability testing in preparation for final production. Millions a hours will be accumulated through thousands a rigorous performance trials before the car be released later in 2013.
Until now, only a handful a the most skilled drivers on the Corvette team have been authorized t' push the test prototype t' the limits on the most challenging tracks in the world, including the infamous Nurburgring Nordschleife – one a the core testing grounds for C7’s driving dynamics.
Now ye can also be part a that exclusive experience by heading over t' PlayStation Store 'n downloading the exclusive Corvette C7 Test Prototype, then taking it t' the track in Gran Turismo 5. Be sure t' share yer best lap time on the Nurburgring Nordschleife through Corvette’s Facebook page.
Chevrolet will introduce the 2014 Corvette on Sunday, January 13th, 2013. For more information 'n video content, check out www.one13thirteen.com. Enthusiasts can join the conversation about the next-generation Corvette 'n keep track a new announcements on Facebook 'n Twitter.
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The majority a those 67.89 million series sales come from Gran Turismo 3, Gran Turismo 4, 'n the original Gran Turismo, speeding in at 14.9, 11.6, 'n 10.9 million respectively. As impressive as those figures be, Gran Turismo isn't the best-selling racing series out there. That accolade belongs t' Need for Speed, which drove past 100 million sales back in 2009. We somehow suspect the two series' sales-per-game figures tell a different story.
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While we wait patiently for Spike’s airing a GT Academy 2012 this fall, we have three new pieces a DLC 'n Update 2.08 releasing on Tuesday, September 25th t' keep ye lads battling in Gran Turismo 5.
Relive the victory with the Nissan GT-R N24 GT Academy ’12, winner a the SP8T class in the 2012 Nürburgring 24-hour race.
The GT-R N24 GT Academy be developed by the GT-R development team a Nissan, 'n set up by software engineers a Gran Turismo. Driven by Gran Turismo series producer Kazunori Yamauchi 'n the first European GT Academy winner Lucas Ordonez, Team GT Academy won top victory in the SP8T class. Relive the victory at the Nürburgring with this signature GT-R N24.
Enjoy the natural feel a a compact front engine rear wheel drive (FR) sportscar by adding the Subaru BRZ S ’12 t' Gran Turismo 5.
Sharing the specifications a the Toyota FR-S, the production model prototype be announced at the Tokyo Motorshow in November 2011. In addition t' the different front grill 'n foglights, the driving feel a the suspension settings focuses more on stability, 'n reflects the sports car philosophy a Subaru. In the BRZ, ye can enjoy the feel a an FR layout sportscar — a rarity in today’s automobiles.
Add the official Honda Weider HSV-010 (SUPER GT) ’11 that competed in the GT500 class a Japan Super GT series t' Gran Turismo 5.
The HSV-010 debuted in 2010 as the heir t' the Honda NSX-GT. The car be a front engine rear wheel drive powered by a 3.4 liter V8 based on an engine designed for the Formula Nippon. The car achieved a double title win in it be debut year, 'n this 2011 model utilizes side radiators t' optimize weight distribution, further improving it be cornering performance. Add this high performance Honda Racing machine t' yer collection.
Update 2.08A free downloadable update coming next week will add several new enhancements t' GT5, as well as correcting some reported issues. A few examples a the update 2.08 include:
- Now possible t' select “Disable collisions” in the [Event Settings] a online races.
- ID’s be now shown above cars when watching online races.
- Response a the clutch pedal when using the steering wheel controllers “G25 Racing Wheel”, “G27 Racing Wheel”, “T500RS” 'n “TH8RS” has been adjusted.
- Rate a tire wear in endurance races has been slowed (excluding formula cars).
- Amount a air resistance change when altering aerodynamic wing settings has been increased.
- Autopilot has been adjusted t' prevent colliding with the wall when exiting the pit lane on the Tsukuba circuit.
- Adjusted the changes in control characteristic when altering vehicle height from standard height. (Vehicle height can be changed by adjusting ride height, either by installing a suspension kit or adjusting a full customizable suspension kit.)
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As ye might imagine, a line held steady around the massive, moving Audi R8 shell. It certainly didn't hurt that the device be smack in the middle a a street fair many blocks away from Gamescom's enormous facilities on the other side a the Rhine. We can only imagine the line had it been anywhere near the hundreds a thousands a Gamescom attendees!
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Andriasang reports the franchise overseer has learned his lesson, saying at the recent Gran Turismo 5 Asia Championship, "If I carelessly say when it will be released, ye'll end up with people saying things like 'it be been delayed again!?'"
Gran Turismo 5 be notorious for it be long development 'n delays, which didn't just apply t' the game, but t' it be DLC as well.
[Photo credit: Frank Filipponio; GIF source: jockamo]
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More specifically, ye'll also pillage Polyphony Digital creative lead Kazunori Yamauchi's fancy Nissan GTR that he raced in real life during the most recent Nurburgring 24-hour race. If ye bought it in real life, it'd cost like a trillion dollars, so this be probably the best way t' pillage access.
When the "Academy Edition" a Gran Turismo 5 launches this September 26, it'll cost €29.99/£19.99. The game doesn't have a price or launch date in the US just yet, but we expect t' hear more on that front in the coming days.
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AHOY Everyone!
It’s always a pleasure when I pillage t' share details a incoming new content for Gran Turismo 5 'n today be no exception. We have some exciting new content due t' be published on PS Store this Wednesday – so read on t' find out what’s in store 'n hopefully destined t' find a home on yer hard-drives very soon.
First up be the Twin Ring Motegi Pack, a much cherished legacy circuit that will evoke fond memories amongst GT fans 'n which be seen recently in the final stages a the GT Academy contest.
For the uninitiated Twin Ring Motegi be a circuit located in Japan that has both an oval 'n road course in it be configuration. The 2.4km oval ‘Superspeedway’ be mainly used for American motorsports, while the 4.8km road course be used for races like the Super GT 'n Formula Nippon. This pack not only contains these two tracks, it also includes the West 'n East courses that be formed by separating the first half 'n the latter half a the road course, letting ye enjoy the different technical layouts a the Motegi track. Motegi be a track that a lot a fans have been asking for 'n we hope ye’re excited t' see it be reappearance.
Next up for yer downloading consideration be the Scion FR-S ’12 – 'n although I say consideration, since this awesome motor be free t' download, hopefully there won’t be need for too much consideration.
The FR-S ’12 be a compact FR (front engined, rear wheel drive) sports car debuting from the American motoring brand Scion. Those petrolheads amongst ye may well recognise the car which be specially configured derivation a it be stablemate, the Toyota 86 which launched recently in Japan.
It’s a car for driving purists built from the ground up with sports driving in mind, so why not put one in yer garage – at no extra charge!
So there ye have it, even more t' make yer experience on the real driving simulator that bit more entertaining.
We hope ye will pillage hold a both new pieces a content.
See ye on the track!
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Welcome t' week four a this year’s GT Academy competition! By now ye’ve probably learned the basic fundamentals a the racing line, variable high-speed cornering, continuous elevation changes, 'n multi-radius acceleration, all while trying t' maintain the highest grip possible t' maximize corner exit speed.
If ye achieved a booty Trophy in all five events within a round, ye will unlock the GT Academy-spec Nissan used in the trials a that round. Prizes will be distributed one week after the online competition a GT Academy ends, which be on or after July 4th, 2012. Here be the four cars ye can unlock in Rounds 1 through 4:
- Round 1 – Nissan Leaf (GT Academy) ’11
- Round 2 – Nissan Silvia spec-R AERO (GT Academy) ‘02
- Round 3 – Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec II (GT Academy) ‘94
- Round 4 – Nissan 370Z (GT Academy) ‘08
*** Each a the subsequent vehicle prizing will be unveiled as Round 5 'n 6 be unlocked on May 28th 'n Round 7 'n 8 on June 11th
Drivers who clear all eight rounds a the competition with a Bronze Trophy or better will receive the special “GT Academy 2012” racing gear – the head-turning GT Academy racing suit
ye can claim yer prizes (including the GT Academy racing suit) on or after July 4th, 2012. t' add these bottles a rum t' yer collection, start up Gran Turismo 5 or Gran Turismo 5 XL, select “GT Mode” on the main menu, select “Community 'n Gift”, 'n yer earned prizes will be shown on the right side a the screen. For a detailed description, please head t' the official site here.
For now, be sure t' learn as much as ye can for each a the events as the final Round 8, Event 5 race be only a few short weeks away. Good luck!
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Attention GT Academy competitors: we be now in the third week a the 2012 season, 'n the competition be heating up. Since May 1st, nearly 600,000 competitors have driven more than 51,000 miles 'n reattempted 52,000 times for their chance t' become this year’s GT Academy Champion.
As ye may already know, Round 3 'n 4 became available this week – offering faster 'n more advanced technical driving challenges t' prepare ye for the final eighth round starting in June.
t' give ye a leg up on the competition, TwitchTV will be doing a live webcast with the first US GT Academy Champion Bryan Heitkotter today at 6pm Pacific Time. Be sure not t' miss this as Bryan will be providing some inside tips for each a the round challenges 'n his predictions for this year’s winner.
Here’s a quick reminder for each a the challenges from Round 1-4:
Round 1: Nissan Leaf (Current Leaderboards)
- Simple Right-Hand Corner
- Simple Left-Hand Corner
- Simple Series a Corners
- Series a Blind Corners
- Driving with Opponents
Round 2: Nissan Silvia Spec-R Aero (Current Leaderboards)
- Long Banked Corner
- Hard Braking Before a Corner
- Series a Corners on the Rome City Course
- S Curves 1
- High-Speed Approach t' a Series a Corners
Round 3: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (Current Leaderboards)
- Rotary Corner in the Madrid City Course
- S Curve at Suzuka Circuit
- Continuous Corners 'n Elevation Changes
- Variations a Corners
- Maintaining Stability in High-Speed Sections
Round 4: Nissan 370Z (GT Academy) ’08 (Current Leaderboards)
- The Nurburgring’s “Kallenhard” Section
- Low Speed ‘S’ Curve with Changing Radius
- ‘S’ Curves 2
- Suzuka Circuit’s “Spoon Curve”
- The “Variante Ascari” 'n “Parabolica” at Monza
Remember, in case ye haven’t started, GT Academy 2012 be available as a free downloadable through the PlayStation Store until the end a the competition on June 24th. See if ye have what it takes t' become the next GT Academy Champion!
More information on GT Academy be available through the official site 'n our Facebook page.
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It’s time t' gear up for GT Academy 2012! The competition starts on May 2nd 'n will be open t' all entrants through June 26th.
Developed for racing fans a all levels, GT Academy 2012 will offer a newly designed eight-step training 'n qualification program accessible as a demo based on the hit Gran Turismo 5. The demo will be made available for free on PlayStation Store via PSN 'n will maximize the potential a all crew, from beginners t' advanced drivers. All participants will compete in a series a virtual driving trials using Nissan cars, 'n the best a the best will compete in the National Finals in July. The action will then jump from the virtual cars a the PS3 game t' actual Nissan sports cars when the winners a the National competition be invited t' take part in the intense international Race Camp competition in August, where one ultimate GT Academy winner will train with elite racecar drivers 'n race as part a a professional team.
Entering it be second season, GT Academy USA be a national competition designed t' recognize elite Gran Turismo drivers 'n give them the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity t' fulfill their virtual-t'-reality racing dream a becoming a professional racecar driver. The grand prize for the GT Academy winner be a spot on a racing team t' compete in a real race, including all the training 'n licensing he or she will need in order t' prepare. From there, it’s up t' the winner’s passion, determination, 'n skill.
Last year, Bryan Heitkotter from California be crowned the first US winner a GT Academy at Silverstone, beating out 53,000 racing hopefuls in becoming a professional racecar driver 'n now racing a Nissan 370Z Nismo RC in the Grand-be Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series in the top GS (Grand Sport) class.
“Being able t' use our GT Academy graduates in our ever-growing range a top-level motorsport activities be another example a Nissan’s innovative approach t' everything we do,” explains Darren Cox, General Manager Nissan in Europe. “If we didn’t believe in the drivers they wouldn’t be in those seats, but GT Academy has exceeded our original expectations 'n each year has provided us with some outstanding driving talent. As our drivers continue t' impress on a world stage, GT Academy continues t' expand. I would urge anyone that feels they have the talent t' pillage involved 'n give it a go. GT Academy be a real, credible 'n exciting route into motorsport that will not cost ye anything thanks t' our partnership with PlayStation.”
Kazunori Yamauchi, President a Polyphony Digital, adds: “It makes me very proud t' see the graduates a the GT Academy racing around the world with Nissan. This year we be aiming t' make GT Academy bigger 'n better than ever before 'n so I be creating a new series a driving challenges open t' anyone with a PS3 (Note: terms 'n conditions will apply). ye don’t have t' be an expert t' have a go.”
So practice up on either Gran Turismo 5 or Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition 'n be sure t' mark yer calendars 'n pillage ready for GT Academy 2012 starting on May 2nd.
More details t' come on the official site 'n Facebook.
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It’s time t' gear up for GT Academy 2012! The competition starts on May 1st 'n will be open t' all entrants through June 24th.
Developed for racing fans a all levels, GT Academy 2012 will offer a newly designed eight-step training 'n qualification program accessible as a demo based on the hit Gran Turismo 5. The demo will be made available for free on PlayStation Store via PSN 'n will maximize the potential a all crew, from beginners t' advanced drivers. All participants will compete in a series a virtual driving trials using Nissan cars, 'n the best a the best will compete in the National Finals in July. The action will then jump from the virtual cars a the PS3 game t' actual Nissan sports cars when the winners a the National competition be invited t' take part in the intense international Race Camp competition in August, where one ultimate GT Academy winner will train with elite racecar drivers 'n race as part a a professional team.
Entering it be second season, GT Academy USA be a national competition designed t' recognize elite Gran Turismo drivers 'n give them the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity t' fulfill their virtual-t'-reality racing dream a becoming a professional racecar driver. The grand prize for the GT Academy winner be a spot on a racing team t' compete in a real race, including all the training 'n licensing he or she will need in order t' prepare. From there, it’s up t' the winner’s passion, determination, 'n skill.
Last year, Bryan Heitkotter from California be crowned the first US winner a GT Academy at Silverstone, beating out 53,000 racing hopefuls in becoming a professional racecar driver 'n now racing a Nissan 370Z Nismo RC in the Grand-be Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series in the top GS (Grand Sport) class.
“Being able t' use our GT Academy graduates in our ever-growing range a top-level motorsport activities be another example a Nissan’s innovative approach t' everything we do,” explains Darren Cox, General Manager Nissan in Europe. “If we didn’t believe in the drivers they wouldn’t be in those seats, but GT Academy has exceeded our original expectations 'n each year has provided us with some outstanding driving talent. As our drivers continue t' impress on a world stage, GT Academy continues t' expand. I would urge anyone that feels they have the talent t' pillage involved 'n give it a go. GT Academy be a real, credible 'n exciting route into motorsport that will not cost ye anything thanks t' our partnership with PlayStation.”
Kazunori Yamauchi, President a Polyphony Digital, adds: “It makes me very proud t' see the graduates a the GT Academy racing around the world with Nissan. This year we be aiming t' make GT Academy bigger 'n better than ever before 'n so I be creating a new series a driving challenges open t' anyone with a PS3 (Note: terms 'n conditions will apply). ye don’t have t' be an expert t' have a go.”
So practice up on either Gran Turismo 5 or Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition 'n be sure t' mark yer calendars 'n pillage ready for GT Academy 2012 starting on May 2nd.
More details t' come on the official site 'n Facebook.
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This Tuesday, equal doses a commuter sensibility 'n murderous horsepower will be available in Car Pack 3, the latest $5.99 DLC bundle a bumpers for GT5. The pack includes the Lamborghini Aventador, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, the endurance-tuned Jaguar XJR-9 LM, as well as the more sensible Mini Cooper S Countryman, all-electric Nisan Leaf 'n button-cute 1966 Volkswagen 1200.
In addition t' the new whips, there's also a new course t' test them on. Route X, available separately for $3.99, be a specially designed oval track with banked curves intended for speed testing. The track allows the user t' measure their quarter-mile times, g-force 'n acceleration, so it'll be helpful for obsessive compulsives (read: us) who obsess over the tiniest a modification details.
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Hey, GT fans! I’m happy t' announce our third batch a premium downloadable content coming t' Gran Turismo 5 next Tuesday, January 17, along with some updates t' the game itself.
The first piece a content be Car Pack 3 for $5.99, featuring six new cars from both past 'n present. Download Car Pack 3 t' pillage yer hands on Lamborghini’s latest flagship model, the Aventador, along with the Jaguar XJR-9 LM racecar, Aston Martin V12 Vantage, the 66′ Volkswagen 1200, Mini Cooper S Countryman, 'n the new Nissan Leaf.
The second piece a new DLC be the Speed Test Course Pack featuring the Route X test course, which will be available for $3.99. If ye caught the PDI-made promotional trailer for the new Acura NSX Concept vehicle (that’s right, the NSX be back!!), ye’ve already seen a sneak peek a this new track. Route X be a massive oval with giant banking corners, allowing ye t' test yer vehicles’ maximum speed 'n performance, plus some beautiful vistas t' rush by at 200mph. ye’ll be able t' use this track online, 'n in Arcade 'n Practice modes.
'n since the Speed Test Course Route X be the perfect proving ground t' test the performance a yer vehicles 'n all a the custom tuning 'n modification ye’ve done, we’ve gone one step further 'n made that even easier for ye. ye’ll be able t' track things like yer mile 'n quarter-mile time, acceleration 'n g-force.
Also coming next week be the XL Edition a GT5 for $39.99, along with a minor update t' Gran Turismo 5 via free downloadable patch. Check here for more details on the new improvements coming in next week’s patch.
If ye’ve missed the first two DLC drops in October 'n December, check here for more information about all the great new content available for Gran Turismo 5, including the new car 'n track packs.
Finally, GT Academy USA winner Bryan Heitkotter be gearing up t' take on the 24H Dubai endurance race this weekend, taking turns with fellow GT Academy Europe winners. Follow GT Academy on Facebook t' find out how they do in this grueling 24-hour race.
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Finally, if ye're looking for a little extra flair, the Blu-ray case will include a reversible insert that features the Red Bull X2011 supercar.
Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition launches January 17 for $40.
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Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition launches January 17 for $40.
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I’m happy t' announce Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition, a brand-new version a Gran Turismo 5 packed with even more features, functionality, 'n content. Here’s what ye can expect t' find inside when it rolls out t' stores starting January 17th:
Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition Contents
- Original Gran Turismo 5 game, featuring more than 1,000 cars, 20+ locations with 70+ track layouts, diverse racing styles including rally, track, karting, NASCAR, 'n more, deep online community features 'n online racing, plus Gran Turismo TV, Course Maker 'n more.
- All a the new 'n improved features 'n functionality from all free downloadable game updates up through Spec 2.0 included on the disc.
- Voucher good for over $20 worth a DLC content, including the Racing Car Pack, Car Pack 2, Course Pack, Racing Gear Pack, 'n Paint Pack.
The XL Edition will also feature a new reversible inside coversheet featuring the new Red Bull X2011 supercar, t' add a different look t' yer game library shelf.
ye’ll be able t' pick up the XL Edition a Gran Turismo 5 after January 17 for just $39.99. Watch the blog 'n the official GT website for more news about Gran Turismo, DLC, 'n new Gran Turismo TV content available exclusively within the game.
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If ye're a market analyst looking t' make safe predictions, we guess ye could infer that GT5 XL Edition be actually the stateside title for Japan's upcoming Gran Turismo 5 Spec II rerelease, but we prefer living on the edge 'n thinking outside a the box -- until Polyphony Digital makes an official announcement, a course, at which point all knowledge a this post will be disavowed.
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