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Gran Turismo Sport’s Beta Has More than One Million Players; Gets New Trailer and Commercials

Gran Turismo Sport gets lots of new videos from PlayStation branches around the world, while the beta passed one million players.

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IRetrouk2393d ago

This game is going to do big numbers man, well deserved too based off the beta/demo. Gt is back!!

Cupid_Viper_32393d ago

I really loved the demo/beta/trial. Probably the best GT that I've played (Been playing GT since 1998) but I'll wait to get my new steering before saying that with 100% conviction.

I think Sony and PD were really smart to release a demo/trial for the game and let "GAMERS" see for themselves what the new direction is all about before anyone with an agenda can chime in. Obviously, some won't like it, but from what I gather on many forums and some personal friends is that most are pleasantly surprised by how much fun the game is.

Another thing is that this move by Sony and PD really puts the pressure on reviewers to actually be honest about their reviews. A million plus gamers have already experienced the game and have a pretty good idea of what to expect. So not only will troll reviews hold less weight (and you'd be surprised at the number of big publications that are guilty of this), but they'll also be much more easily exposed when they do so.

The next few days leading up to the release are going to be quite entertaining.

Knushwood Butt2393d ago

100% agree.

My only concern at the moment is that at the rate the game hands out cars to people that actually play it, it may not take that long to aquire the base roster, but I expect PD to expand on this.

bouzebbal2393d ago

very promising for the online when the game hits the shelves!

UltraNova2393d ago

Yeah GTS is looking good for what it is, so far. Lets not forget that GTS is not a fully fledged GT game, it's a prologue on steroids.

nix2393d ago (Edited 2393d ago )

Game is damn fun. after fighting the homicidal AIs of Project Cars, this game gave me so much peace. lol.

i just hope that the actual game does not support 'Always Online' because they were doing maintenance work once and i couldn't do anything after finishing the objective.

1 million is huge considering the size of the demo even if it's free.

Also the driving is good in this game. i felt so in ease with Merc AMG that i loved that car and all the super cars. Obviously i turned off all the safeties because i immediately noticed the car was braking on its own in the first race. Now the car behaves the way i expect it to. brilliant demo. i'm just sad that there's no proper Campaign like in the previous games. MP takes so much of time just to race once... ): thankfully i didn't meet stupid drivers so that was a good thing.

nX2393d ago

@UltraNova

I guess you have missed the fact that people still calling this game a prologue after all we've seen of it are officially idiots.

darthv722392d ago

I will be in the minority as I will buy this game but I dont have PS+ so I will lose out on the online aspect. But i am a GT fan so that compels me to buy regardless of online play. Hopefully the SP is more than what I have read about.

JaguarEvolved2392d ago

So gts demo has more players on it in a couple days than forza 7, and project cars 2 garnered since there release. I bought a ps4 to play this game and I can say judging by the demo gts will be amazing.

Good-Smurf2392d ago (Edited 2392d ago )

EG site were filled with Forzas the best comments,they're nitpicking GT Sport microscopic exam while being legally blinded on Forza 7,hypocrite through the roof.
I'm surprised no one mentioned invisible pit crew on FM7 there yet.
Fuck pit animation 4K and shaky cam are all that matters.

Dee_912392d ago

tbh, i just wanted a gt with current gen graphics. everything else is a plus. Even working two jobs, i managed to plug over 16 hours over the last 4 day

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Liqu1d2393d ago

I was really surprised at how many clean racers I came across online. Normally all I encounter are dirty racers ramming everyone but the vast majority of my races in GT Sport were good clean racers.

Edito2393d ago

I think the campaign educated most of racers in terms of etiquette in race etc. i was surprised too.

Ron_Danger2393d ago

Same here. The main reason I stopped playing GT5 online was because it was basically whoever survived the multi-car crash would win the race. I'm still going to hold off on GT:S at launch though cause my back catalog is crazy (recently got Gravity Rush 2 and Nier in a sale and the VR sale going on was tough to ignor) and I'm mostly interested in the VR component of GT:S.

Fluke_Skywalker2393d ago

Agreed, I've been in a few first corner pile ups but mostly the racing has been surprisingly clean. Far better than in the closed beta!

bloop2392d ago

I've come across quite a few people that strategically hung back right behind me for the whole race and then gave me a nice little shunt on the last corner. I know they have the SR rating but that's not always going to be effective as the penalty system seems to punish you whatever kind of contact happens with another car, whether your own fault or not. I wish they would add a blacklist system that you could report players acting like that.

Good-Smurf2392d ago

Other than a few crazy Japanese who rammed me mid corners mostly they're clean racers.
Actually the Japanese are the one I saw winning races most often on closed and open beta.

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nX2393d ago

It's good with a controller but I only really started loving it with my G29. Best racing game I've ever played with a wheel.

crazyCoconuts2393d ago

nX - I noticed the force feedback on my T300 RS was much more controlled in GTS than Driveclub. The steering assist was actually helpful for learning how to drive better...

itsmebryan2393d ago

Is Sport better than GT 5 and 6? Not just graphics? But, in sound and feel because 5 and 6 felt sterile and sounded bad on my 7.1 surround sound.

Knushwood Butt2393d ago

Oh yes. Listening to it in 7.1 right now.

nX2393d ago

It's worlds beyond 5 and 6 in every department, just try it yourself.

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YAO-BLING2393d ago

kids stick to forza, real men play the real racing sim.. GTS!

NeoGamer2322393d ago

GT draws a huge crowd on PlayStation no doubt...

GT is the biggest racing franchise on PlayStation and the reason many gamers buy a PlayStation...

Plus, this is really the first new GT game of the generation...

Plus, this is a new GT IP...

Actually, I expected the numbers to be much higher.

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butchertroll2393d ago

I really enjoyed playing this trial. :)

SonyWarrior2393d ago

yea not to mention people like me who wont downloaded the demo but have the game preordered because they want to make the 17th more exciting

Knushwood Butt2392d ago

I wanted to do that but couldn't miss the opportunity to set up and test my new wheel.

GHOSTxTZ2392d ago

I like the game alot and im not new to racing games nor Gran Turismo But this games penaltys are pretty harsh. Ive been pushed off the track and im getting penaltys for it, been rammed from behind and many other things to where i received a penalty for it so hope they fix that.

3-4-52392d ago

install based on PS4 is too large for this not to sell well.

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IRetrouk2393d ago

Next week cant come soon enough, really wanna get stuck into this campain mode, based off the demo its got a ton of variety, and its challanging, really like what pd have shown us so far.

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Gran Turismo Sport's big new update is the best and the worst of the series rolled into one

"Oh Gran Turismo, forever a series that comes up with ways to delight just as often as it comes up with new ways to disappoint. So it's been for coming up to 20 years, and so it is with Gran Turismo Sport's big July update - all of which amounts to the most profound change that's been made to Polyphony Digital's PlayStation 4 exclusive since it came out last October, a patch that alters the fundamentals while adding a suite of new features on top, with some decidedly more welcome than others." | Martin Robinson, Eurogamer

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ApocalypseShadow2097d ago (Edited 2097d ago )

The real console driving simulator that produces real race car drivers continues to get better and better.

Still don't believe in micro transactions though as an option. But if the game wasn't modified with increased grinding and are for those lazy gamers that aren't invested enough or disciplined enough to ignore them, then, there they are for the suckers born every minute.

Playing GT is about the journey, not cutting corners to get to your destination. That's for casual people. Not for motor heads.

InMyOpinion2096d ago

Exactly. I don't get the upset about the option to pay for cars since they didn't modify the grind element. I've only owned it for a week but I already have over 20 cars from only racing, not spending any real or even digital money.

ShottyatLaw2096d ago

The biggest complaints come from 1) they previously announced that it wouldn't have MTs but are walking back on that now, which is never a good look, and 2) the payouts and grind should have been adjusted if MTs were going to be added.

Spartacus102095d ago

Welcome to Gran Turismo Apocalypse Shadow. Hope you're enjoying the start of your journey.

Just to let you know, the "journey" for many real motor heads started back in 1995 when the first Gran Turismo came out. We've spent thousands of hours driving thousands of cars. For us, when a new GT comes out, it isn't about the start of a new journey, it's about a driving experience that comes closer and closer to reality with every edition of GT.

We already know which cars we want to take to which tracks. We don't need to be treated like its our first GT experience.

ApocalypseShadow2095d ago

Played racing games since atari. But GT is where I started on sims. Too many countless hours. But there was games like test drive I played on pc many, MANY years ago.

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ILostMyMind2096d ago (Edited 2096d ago )

What in the new update made the game worse? They remove contente? The gameplay is broken? The graphics was downgraded? They add rewind on a racing game? They locked contente on a paywall, loot boxes or subscription? What exactly turned your gameplay worse?

jukins2096d ago

Basical li u complaining about daily races switching to weekly. For now at least I love it. Being able to focus on a few tracks a week has dramatically increased my finish positions since I'm becoming so familiar with the tracks. And honestly with these races being about 30 min a piece (with qualifying run) most people wont race more than 2 or 3 times a day anyway

Cobra9512096d ago

Wait, they reduced your racing options by a factor of seven? If I'm reading that correctly, don't you think that's a huge new gameplay restriction? Or did you mean something else by daily vs weekly races?

jukins2095d ago

Umm theres still custom lobbies lol. But like I said giving people a week with these tracks online makes the competition much better. Ever since they started I've had the most fun online because most of the people are clean racers and are very familiar with the track which leads to tighter races. But I've been able to take down a lot of megane users in gr4 with lambos vipers and volkswagens. Something I previously couldnt due unless I practiced offline who h I personally hate

FPS_D3TH2095d ago

I’m happy it’s weekly. I don’t play my race games daily and it gives me a chance to put up a time and compete with my friends.

Abnor_Mal2096d ago

They added microtransactions to buy select cars, as per the article.

jukins2096d ago

Yea but they dont really mention it as negative. They even said when they started playing they ended up with 20 cars without spending real or in game money so it's not really a big deal considering how easy it to get credits and cars also the fact that they didnt mess with credit gain and other matters with microtransactions in play doesn't alter the balance of the game at all did you even read it?

Abnor_Mal2096d ago (Edited 2096d ago )

@jukins Not really a negative from the authors perspective, but the headline was written with the word worst. When you read the entire article, the only seemingly negative was the end paragraph about microtransactions and at a time when other games were removing loot boxes from their games. Also adding to the fact that it was stated by the developer the game would never have them and yet here we are.

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Dude Dutch2096d ago (Edited 2096d ago )

Still waiting and hoping for Pikes Peak. Vrooooom..

Edit: BTW thanks PD for the new track.

Toiletsteak2096d ago

Do you still need PS+ for this game?

Cobra9512096d ago

"I myself was livid, up to the point until I put down a couple of quid for the newly introduced Mazda 787, and then spent the best part of a 20 minutes just ogling the model - a high-end piece of art that looks like a premium Spark 1:43 diecast as opposed to the cheaper Bburagos you see in other games. Maybe I'm part of the problem . . ."

Gee, ya think? Yeah, bud. You're the problem personified. The first duty of corporations is to make money, and you just helped push them into monetizing games for extra profit.

jukins2095d ago

Again you ignore the fact that he easily got 20 cars to compete with when he started playing. After the game being out a year having the ability to buy cars changes absolutely nothing. For one besides lobbies online races are balanced and two none of the new cars give you advantage over the typical cars you see online (megane gr4

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Gran Turismo Sport's Next Update Arrives Next Week, With New Cars

According to a Tweet from Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi, the second part of GT Sport‘s initial DLC delivery arrives next week.

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Cyborgg2292d ago

This game keeps getting better and better 🤗🙌🏻

JaguarEvolved2292d ago

Best racing simulator. I can't wait for the update

Starman692291d ago

Stunning graphics!! Excellent physics 😁

IamTylerDurden12292d ago

I agree, GT Sport always had incredible visuals and racing, but now it's getting filled out with more content and cars. The game does continue to get better and better and all the new content is free. Honestly, GT Sport is a fantastic game atm, PD has worked hard post launch.

Brian76554922292d ago

The driving is incredible and so is the post launch support.

Knushwood Butt2292d ago

It was always going to be this way.

A certain crowd were just hoping it wouldn't.

timlot2292d ago

Nobody in that crowd even cares dude lol. Fanboy stay fanning.

Knushwood Butt2291d ago

^ Glances at your post history...

Priceless comment!

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bluefox7552292d ago

The post launch support has been really impressive. Most fun I've had with a racing game in years.

Father__Merrin2292d ago

theres something about this getting constant updates its well worth a purchase

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Gran Turismo Sport's Titular Mode Really Makes You Feel Like A Track Racer

Gran Turismo Sport has shifted its focus from a single-player experience of the past to an online-focused multiplayer racing. This of course have made the game a bit underwhelming for many fans, but if you are into the idea of racing with others online, it certainly delivers.

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mayberry2368d ago

After my day one purchase, I'm still doing single player...online races soon! Great sim from Polyphony

IRetrouk2368d ago

I just finished the campaign on sat, including beating the arcade mode on professional, over 35 hours on the track and add another 10 on that for overall time, scapes is addictive lol, not been online yet but will be jumping in at some point today.

SCW19822367d ago

The career is against real players. That's the genius of this game.

The_KELRaTH2367d ago

and just the same as in GT6 but Sport is called Online QuickPlay

Marcello2367d ago (Edited 2367d ago )

So anyone got that license yet?? Not long now and yer be rubbing shoulders with all those racing stars. You will be a star !! They can come round for tea & you can show em your license, they will think your great & want to kiss your bottom all night long.

Pancit_Canton2367d ago

A great innovation from Polyphony Digital.

Father__Merrin2367d ago

ive finished the driving school segment and almost done the mission challenges, next up with be track challenges to finish these 3 will take a while. tried a few online races they are pretty good and work well, lets see how the seasons work out.

but plz bring custom soundtracks....i need initial D playing

LucasRuinedChildhood2367d ago

All PS4 games allow custom tracks or you use Spotify which I personally prefer. I suppose the tracks wouldn't be tied to whether you're racing though which some PS3 games had.

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