Absolute Gadget writes: "After what's seemed like years in the making, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue has finally screeched onto the Playstation 3. So, do good things come to those who wait?
First of all, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is unlike previous releases on the PS3 because it isn't a full version of the game. "What?" We hear you say. It is, in fact, a glorified demo version of what's to come in this highly esteemed series.
Now that might seem like the biggest load of nonsense ever. And some might ask what makes Polyphony Digital so special that they can make consumers part with almost 20 quid for something that is essentially unfinished? The reason for doing it is clear – to build up the hype and excitement normally reserved for blockbuster games such as, well, Gran Turismo. It seems to have worked, too, because GT 5 prologue has been as eagerly anticipated as the best of 'em. Not bad going for a demo, so far."
iLLGaming contributor Anikait Makkar writes about the gaming industry's current business practices, and how it affects the consumer.
free to play no matter how good the game is if it is a free to play i dont play.
i want to pay full price for a full balanced experience unlocks shouldn't be earned by money but by the hard work you put in the game.
my free to play nightmares are borderlands,diablo,titanfall,w arhawk 2,halo and star wars battlefront.
Worst business practices
Paying to play online (PS+, XBL)
Season passes
disc locked content
Paid DLC (DLC should be free unless it is significant enough to be an expansion)
Paying to use your own internet, DLC (all of it, I'd rather have expansion packs with a ton of content), DLC coming out a week after the game's release, incomplete games with missing sections sold as DLC, pre order bonuses, short and pointless campaigns, not having server lists (like COD which insert you into random games and maps), expensive and permanent digital prices, yearly sequels with minor changes at full price, lack of challenging AI, lack of originality, and most of Micro$ofts "business practices." This may sound like a hateful statement, but I blame M$ for bringing most of these things to consoles. I remember when there free and inexpensive map packs on Live in the early years of 2006 and 2007, then they started pinching pennies.
Who else here has been gaming long enough to remember when paying $50 got you the WHOLE game? No left-out content sold as DLC, disc-locked content, season passes, outfits, avatars, etc.
Excuse me, I need to go have a cry at what has happened to my beloved hobby.
TechPrezz: The Grand Turismo 5 update 2.08 is set to be released and coming with a trio of new DLCs and will be launched on coming Tuesday
The new cars include the Nissan GT-R N24 GT Academy ’12, the Subaru BRZ S ’12 and the Honda weider HSV-010 (SUPER GT) ’11, with a cost of $0.99 for each of them. The update also include some enhancements apart from the fix to reported bugs.
With this update, you will be bale to select “Disable collisions” in the [Event Settings] of online races and the clutch pedal response while using the steering wheel controllers “G25 Racing Wheel”, “G27 Racing Wheel”, “T500RS” and “TH8RS” has been adjusted. The ID’s are now shown above cars when watching online races. There are also some other improvements. The Grand Turismo 5 2.08 is coming as free downloadable update.
that's why i love the real driving simulator.
Wow updates for this game are still coming. i wish all companies were like this
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I like how he hasn't finished the game.
What about the Class S races with tuning options?
lol from the first few sentances you can tell that the so called reviewer hasnt got a clue what the hell hes's talkin about. this statment, "First of all, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is unlike previous releases on the PS3 because it isn’t a full version of the game. “What?” We hear you say. It is, in fact, a glorified demo version of what’s to come in this highly esteemed series", alone shows he knows little of gran turismo. he talks as if its the first time its been done. also gran turismo as been well documented to be gettin features added includin car damage. also gttv adds loads of value. you can spend hours on this game tryin to complete it so callin it a glorified demo is just wrong.
Another overly harsh review, it's not a 10, but it's far from a 6 either.
Apart from AI and physics on wall bouncing, its a pretty damn good demo. Handlings come a long way, with a wheel its very realistic. Online is very poor though because of the servers being in Japan.
I just hope damage will also affect the workings of the car and instead of wall bouncing, wall crashing.