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Sony Highlights Gran Turismo’s History on Eve of Next-Generation PlayStation Announcement

A leaked video promoting the “PlayStation Meeting 2013″ prominently features the GT series.

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DA_SHREDDER4098d ago

considering how long we waited for GT5, I would eat my own hat if GT6 isn't at least a close to launch title.

JoGam4098d ago (Edited 4098d ago )

What is Sony doing to my brain? My head is all over the place. I feel like a ten year old and tomorrow is Christmas.

After watching the video must say it was more about games and how Playstation changed the way we see and play games. I got the feeling one of the announcements will be cloud gaming.

MikeMyers4098d ago

If GT6 is a launch title for the PS4 it's an instant buy for me.

NBT914098d ago

GT6 definitely will sell consoles, launch game or not.
However the video was more about how PlayStation gaming has evolved, not just the GT series, that was merely an example.
I mean SotC was in the video and Journey, but I will be very surprised if those get sequels.

Obviously there will eventually be a GT game on PS4 but I am not getting my hopes up for a reveal tomorrow. (If there is though, with Gaikai, GT6 and PS4 all shown off it would be one heck of a show!)

Aceman184098d ago

this video demonstrates why i will always support Sony's consoles. they have the variety, and aren't afraid to support new creative ideas.

so the purchase of their new system is a no-brainer for me.

miyamoto4098d ago

PlayStation single handed removed the stigma that video games are toys for young children.

That alone was an incredible feat.
Something Ninty wont do and something M$ keeps on capitalizing on.

Sarcasm4098d ago (Edited 4098d ago )

Didn't PD already say they started work on GT6 right after GT5? Being one of the premiere studios for Sony, I wouldn't be surprised if they were one of the first studios to have PS4 specifications and develop with that in mind.

So GT6 might not be that far away than we think!

BlmThug4097d ago

Holy mother of Batman, GT6 is by far and large my most anticipated title for the next-gen :D

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majiebeast4098d ago (Edited 4098d ago )

Im glad Sony put a huge effort in experimental games like Journey and LBP and this video shows that they wont stop doing that any time soon.

GT6 tommorow at the event.

@Coco
It is still a lot better then Forza.

plaZeHD4098d ago

I agree with you, but you don't have to say IT.

DatNJDom814098d ago

Seems Gran Tourismo has been confirmed for PS4. :)

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DigitalRaptor4098d ago

@ j-blaze

Kaz Himself? Have you even read the profile description for that account?

"Announcer of prices, Lover of Ridge Racer, owner of giant hands. PARODY ACCOUNT. (formerly @KazHiraiSCE)"

The hint is in the word parody! LOL.

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SandWitch4098d ago (Edited 4098d ago )

GT6 won't be a launch window title me thinks. Only 2 years passed since GT5 release so it needs at least about 2 more years of development.

It could be announced tomorrow though.

The_KELRaTH4098d ago

I could foresee a GT5 enhancement to add support for a PS4 though such removing the slow HDD menu loading etc.

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kayoss4098d ago

If gt6 a launch game, I'm quitting my job and go camp out at best buy.

Mounce4098d ago

Watch, the whole huge announcement was JUST GT6 and not PS4.

I'd sorta laugh.

IRetrouk4097d ago

I would cry and be happy at the same time.

AzaziL4098d ago

It wouldn't surprise me if it's announced as a launch title, only to be delayed slightly after launch, and then delayed again for 2-3 more years. Wouldn't be the first time....

clarkdef4098d ago

GT Director once said that GT5s cars are good enough for ps4. I was looking at the prem showroom cars and their detail is super high, I think higher than when driving them. Good way to see the difference is the preview at the buy point.

I assume that they would look near perfect with better lighting, lighting that the ps4 could do.

Because I think as a company they would of thought ahead, and being that they worked so hard on the cars future proofing isn't out of question.

muttley654097d ago (Edited 4097d ago )

I would buy GT6 if!! those damn yellow lines not in it
and gameplay like GT3 turn as you see fit. not regulated to follow yellow lines. that was their mistake and reason i did NOT buy GT5.

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nrvalleytime4098d ago

Whoo boy. A new Gran Turismo title would just make my day.

Super Bon Bon, Super Bon Bon...

BanBrother4098d ago

Happens to be one of my favourite movies, only fitting it be used in regards to the best racing sim franchise of all time.

This all but confirms it!! If I was an anime girl, I would have wet my pants right now!!!.....too far??

kayoss4098d ago

Are you talking about lord of the ring or the disney movie lion king?

Walker4097d ago

I'm talking about king of the racing silmulations .

Chaostar4098d ago

"The return of the king"

http://www.moviefancentral....

Sorry I had to, these Kaz pics have been keeping me entertained for days, time to share the Kaz love.

Cocozero4098d ago

Hopefully this gen will be the one GT becomes a AAA game again

supraking9514098d ago

gt5 was better then the latest 2 Forza's how many Forza's were released this gen and yet there missing features that GT5 has

kudakadere4098d ago

You can't compare GT5 to Forza visa versa , their different games , end off .

theWB274098d ago (Edited 4098d ago )

Missing what features? Like weather and day/light on a handful of tracks? Only part of the game was made for the PS3...60 different versions of the same car? Terrible car sounds, non-existent damage modeling. Very limited car custimization. Online wasn't in the same league as Forza. GT was a half finished game that took 6 years to make with bad menus and slow as malasses progression and you say Forza was missing features? I'd rather they not be in at all than the half assed effort GT5 was.

In other news...can't wait for tommorow and hopefully if GT6 is shown then it's a complete game.

TheFallenAngel4098d ago (Edited 4098d ago )

PS3 is my favorite console and I'm getting a PS4 on launch day but forza is miles ahead of GT5. This is coming from a PlayStation fan since ps1. I played both and forza is way better in every way.

ip4jwipthjtt4098d ago (Edited 4098d ago )

GT5 is not better than Forza 4 coming from someone who owns them both. GT5 is a great game and I love playing it with my G27 but it has some flaws that should be fixed in the next GT game.

-There shouldn't be “standard” cars. It seems GT focuses on quantity over quality in this case.

-The sounds aren't so hot either.

-GT5 should of had a vinyl/design editor. Not a huge factor but should still be in the game.

-Making paint colours a one use item and forcing players to earn them is just flat out stupid. Also "paint chips" is just stupid. Hell the game doesn't even show a paint colour preview.

The fact it took the game so long to come out, while leaving this stuff behind just doesn't add up. Again, I'm not a Forza fanboy, even Forza lacks some things GT5 has like night racing, dirt, and snow tracks. Go-karts?LOL. Not to mention I love that they gave the new Corvette Stingray for free at the time of its debut.

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JoGam4098d ago (Edited 4098d ago )

Sorry my man but GT has always been AAA. Just saying.

@ Gribblegrunger. Its not just about what videos was shown but about the message in the video. I believe the clues are there.

GribbleGrunger4098d ago

Loud and clear: Expect us to continue innovating and taking risks with game development. That's a message that every PS fan will understand and appreciate.

gravv4098d ago

halo and forza also lost its aaa status last year, even journey r@pe them in the as$ left and right and its only 3 hours game lol

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Sony Patents To Prevent You From In-Game Harassment By Reading Your Emotions

A new patent recently published by Sony wants to gather biometric data of gamers to track whether one is being harassed using AI tools.

Profchaos15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I hope this is one of those patents that never comes to fruition.

I already dislike the fact you can pay a significant amount for a online service buy associated games and content on said service and get banned from that service over potentially a misunderstanding the bans are already handed out for flimsy reasons

I'd rather see money invested in a ban that simply removes the offensive players ability to communicate with unknown players allow them to continue party chats with friends but not with Joe blow on cod.

exputers15d ago

Agreed. Blizzard recently banned a college Overwatch 2 player who's dependent for saying "shit." Pretty harsh.

Profchaos14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

How rediculas really. You can't say a word that's allowed in most PG films and prime time TV but the game is based around killing the enemy team using guns, explosives etc.

It's just backwards.

just_looken14d ago

What your talking about is called block list

In 2006 a spaceship dropped of the playstation 3/xbox 360 i say that that generation was the last great gen with game functions/tech that has yet to comeback

Anyhow the playstation 3 if you block listed a id they could not talk to you in chatroom with either text or voice. But that was pre mind fucked 2018 when people were more human than sheep.

But hey gta 6 is coming out billion dollar budget without a single player custom character creator and without singeplayer coop off/online something saints row 1-3 had on the xbox 360.

z2g15d ago

Take my social security and bank account numbers too! Here’s a picture of my wife and our address.

phoenixwing15d ago

Cmon where's the pictures of your children. Don't hold out on them.

H915d ago

At this rate I feel Sony will eventually sell a room to play games in it where they can monitor your every breath

jambola15d ago

I genuinely get a bit worried sometimes when a friend says something that could be offensive In a party
Because I have no trouble believing some bans would happen when in a private party for saying something wrong

SegaSaturn66915d ago

I want them to censor erotic content by measuring my groin temperature so i dont get too distracted while playing black ops 2.

Popsicle15d ago

Terrible idea. Not only do I not consent to providing my biometric data, the potential for mishandling biometric data is almost a certainty. Positive stress and negative stress can produce similar changes in biometrics. Interpreting the precise emotion a person is feeling is not only invasive but could be easily misconstrued. I hope this never comes to fruition.

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Sony Could Increase Your Game's Difficulty If It Sees You Complain About It

Sony has recently published a new patent that wants to dynamically handle the games' difficulty and gameplay based on the player's emotions.

jznrpg16d ago

This is something I might use. Sometimes I play some good games but they don’t have difficulty option and are a little too easy.

Profchaos16d ago

Souls games will be like that players struggling make it harder

PassNextquestion15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I think if used correctly it could work well

jambola15d ago

cool idea
cool idea for horror games especially
the way it's explained here sounds like it could never be forced hopefully, so that's ok with me

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Sony Taps Bungie's Head of Revenue to Lead Live-Service Games

Sony has recruited Bungie's head of revenue Jaremy Rich to head up its live-service gaming division, Rich has announced on social media.

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ChasterMies36d ago

Please do not put Destiny’s monetization into Sony’s first party games. The monetization is what’s driving players away from Destiny.

just_looken36d ago

The new temp boss is the sony cfo bean counter so i can see this being a thing get every penny.

Cacabunga36d ago

PlayStation officially losing it.. fans will never support gaas games

just_looken36d ago

@car

The new boss did a interview in japan he wants to tap into the mobile market like nintendio so he give 0 fucks about gamers/fans

https://www.pushsquare.com/...

Redemption-6436d ago

@Cacabunga
You only speak for you and those who think like you, but most fans will support what they want. Playstation and PC fans are literally supporting Helldivers 2 and that is a gaas. Maybe you wouldn't, but many more would if they like it.

Huey_My_D_Long35d ago

@Redemption-64
Look, Im not making any judgement calls about this guy, but I will say that Helldivers 2 GaaS model is unique to Helldivers, and legit the only other game I can think of thats similiar was the Avengers game except HD2 pass is still better.
The fact that you can earn in game currency in a way that doesnt make you feel like you have to grind forever, as well you being able work on that pass that you bought...on your own time without a time limit...that right there is fucking huge to me, and I can't name any game other than avengers that avoided trapping players with FOMO logic...I think GaaS on HD2 shouldn't be compared to the rest of the industry...it should be copied.

Einhander197235d ago

Cacabunga

Helldivers 2...

Redemption-64

In Europe it's a 60 40 split favoring PC.
In the US its a 60 40 split favoring PS5.

So PlayStation owners supported the game just fine, it's not getting carried by PC or anything like that.

FinalFantasyFanatic35d ago

@just_looken,
I'm perfectly fine with the way Nintendo entered the mobile market, I never touched their mobile games, meanwhile, the console/handheld stayed the way it is. As for being a bean counter, he's probably going to reel in these massive budgets that Sony's studios have had lately, I haven't played Spiderman 2, but I cannot see how they almost tripled the budget for that game.

@Redemption-64,
That's an exception to the rule, I'm expecting a lot of these GAAS games from Sony to fail, to be fair, they only need a few to succeed, but I would have preferred that they put more of their resources into other types of games.

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DivineHand12536d ago

True their monetization is driving players away and at the same time, their decision to chop out content and convoluted systems is keeping new players away from the game.

Joe91336d ago

I don't think that will happen based on how things worked out at Naughty Dog now that we know what we do, seems they had the option to fully commit to live service games or stay making single player experences so they gave up on their live service game. We are not sure how things came about with Bend making a live service game but I hope that was not a forced situation. Sony doesnt seem like they are forcing studios to switch up but we will see, Sony's bread and butter is single player games it is how they dominated the console market.

Obscure_Observer36d ago

Yeah, I though Sony learned something from all their failures in the LS segment under Bungie´s disastrous leadership and supervision which led to games been cancelled, studios closed and all the people laid off.

Looks like Bungie still plays a major role in Sony´s LS initiative and Sony is not backtracking on their GaaS plans.

S2Killinit36d ago (Edited 36d ago )

Are we forgetting that Destiny is also a highly successful franchise? I feel like that definitely deserves mention here.

Besides, there is no reason why a person cant learn from past experiences.

Joe91335d ago

I agree, people act as if Destiny flopped when it came out lol it took 9 to 10 years for the numbers to fall yet people are still playing it add the success of Helldivers 2 no wonder Sony is going forward down this path.

S2Killinit35d ago

Personally, I see no problem with Sony also having service games as long as they make good ones, and more importantly they deliver the AAA story driven games that they are known for. So yeah, I agree 100% with you.

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Christopher36d ago

I mean, this person made some pretty bad decisions at Bungie. I hope they've learned from them because I definitely don't see those type of ideas as good for PlaySation in general.

CrimsonWing6935d ago (Edited 35d ago )

Honestly, what’s to learn from? How to make people happily continuously dump money into a single game over its life-time? Buy season passes continuously for several years with a smile on our faces?

GaaS is a design decision that is everything wrong with this industry. The fact that Helldivers 2 did so well and people defend the monetization because it was $40 and is a fun game, scares the sh*t out of me to see that the door is open and all shift will probably be to replicate that in future games. We already know the ROI for traditional game dev cost isn’t doing it for them.

I thought with Jimbo leaving we’d see a change for the better… I’m not so sure now.

S2Killinit35d ago

Service games are being offered by everyone. Sony cannot afford to only create single player AAA games. No one can. They already said they will be doing both.

Abnor_Mal36d ago (Edited 36d ago )

Ps5 gamers in 2023 seemed to play more live service types of games, so regardless to how people feel about them, numbers don’t lie and Sony is going where the money is. I mean look at the excitement around Helldivers2, people are showing that they want live service games.

Christopher36d ago

They play long-time existing live service games like CoD, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Destiny 2, and the like. Mass majority of new live service games are considered failures and aren't moving gamers away from older games.

just_looken36d ago

Yep the huge issue with live service is they need paid players along with a reason to play them.

You forgot mobile market that also taps into that player base as well as the eve online style games there is only a certain amount of krakens/whales blind supporters compared to the amount of live service games we have its not sustainable math wise.

700 restaurants making food for every seat for 1000-3000 eaters just does not work out

Einhander197235d ago (Edited 35d ago )

Christopher

I am not a big live service fan and literally own zero of the games you listed, but that is not true, unless you call games that aren't the top games to be failures.

There are tons of live service games that are profitable.

Games don't have to be the biggest game ever they just need to make more than they cost.

I challenge you to show professionally prepared data that shows that more live service games fail than make enough to keep going.

Because all the data that I have seen shows that live service is less of a gamble than making a big AAA budget game which needs to survive off retail sales.

FinalFantasyFanatic35d ago

I sometimes wonder if we're at saturation point, where it's hard for a new game to join those ranks unless it's particularly exceptional, people only have so much time and money to devote to these types of games.

romulus2336d ago

Correction, they have no issue playing good live service games

shinoff218336d ago

Lol it's not even a quarter of the ps5s sold. Helldivers may have been a hit but let's not say most are enjoying it because truth is most(the real most ) don't care about it.

S2Killinit35d ago (Edited 35d ago )

I play what is fun. If a live service game is good I’ll play it as long as its not a money scheme which Helldivers is not.

And Im a single player gamer.

mastershredder36d ago

How do you kill a franchise that already been killed?
Destiny’s grind, cash-in-on-playbass-cha-Ching, and pop-culture-insertion mainstream-me-too bs totally killed any rep Bungie had. Sony/Bungie, if you are doing this to ward-off players, it’s already working.

crazyCoconuts36d ago

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