PS3 Attitude writes: "Gran Turismo has always been on a different plateau from its competition; that is not only other racers but just about any game, in any genre. It’s unique for its impressive sense of scale, polish, authenticity, depth and class. Yet, while that is its history, we’re in a different era now; so does this racing Tour de force still deserve to be revered, or is it time we sent Gran Turismo packing, to join Pong at our local gaming museum?"
The Japanese joint venture’s real-world electric car will include an interior sound created by Polyphony Digital. Deliveries of the production car (which is in Gran Turismo 7 already) will arrive in 2026, starting in California.
I had no idea Sony created a whole car brand with Honda. I thought that car they showed off years ago was some one time tech demo to then sell electronics to manufacturers. This is kinda cool. I'm curious to see how it will turn out.
edit: Actually nevermind. Apparently this thing will have a subscription plan. Bruh fuck that wtf.
Sony AI and Polyphony Digital announced the global release of Gran Turismo Sophy 2.0, an innovative AI racing agent in the Gran Turismo 7.
Between Sophy and PSVR 2, Polyphony is REALLY pushing videogames forward into a whole new era.
"Gran Turismo has to run on the PlayStation 5, and that means Sophy cannot consume all the computing resources of the machine."
Interesting - I thought at first Sophy was controlled from their server farms. Seems like they've got it running locally.
Remon: "I didn't expect Gran Turismo 7 to be the most relaxing and soothing game on Playstation VR2 . Yes, it's a high speed racing game with extremely realistic physics. But for me, next to Tetris Effect Connected, it's become the most meditative PSVR 2 experience. What's even more surprising is that Gran Turismo 7 in PSVR 2 doesn't make me sick despite its high speeds.
Gran Turismo series producer Kazunori Yamauchi spoke to me via video chat to discuss why the GT7 feels so enjoyable to drive and what inspired his design choices."
I was very careful not to push myself when i first popped GT7 in VR, by limiting myself to 30 min sessions. I got sick from Drive Club VR. Surprisingly, even after hours of playing on a Gr 3 race, I don’t get sick now.
Because the nature of GT games. The game and the camera is static as ever, and it very usable and a prefect way to play racing game with long sessions in VR.
This is a very thorough read. Very in depth. I know it's from PS3attitude, but it doesn't kiss any butt or leave anything out(only part one still) It tells you everything that you will experience about the game and is clearly written after a good amount of time spent with it. The greatr is in here, and so is some of the not so great.
They refer to it as a Racing Role Playing Game(RRPG). I agree. You are growing as a race car driver. You are learning to drive countless amounts of cars, and learning to love the art that comes with driving these machines.
I hear a lot of complaining about the things that make GT unique. I personally think that if you get out of the mindset of what every other racer is, you'll learn to appreciate this game. It isn't just a racing game, but a passion simulation for the automobile. I encourage all of you out there to at least experience the love that Kaz has for cars. He has poured his heart and soul into this game. Not every car is a speed demon, not every track is designed for epic crashes.
But once who get behind the wheel, some what figuratively, you will understand the liberation that comes with GT5. It is unique and it is also sad to see such comparative reviews, especially when many reviewers have barely scratched the surface of what GT5 is. It is Director Kaz's wishes that everyone have a freedom when driving in GT5, and I hope that you realize it is not only a driving sim, but some what of an automotive life sim.
This is what I call a good and thorough review.
I have a quick comment about driving from the cockpit view in weather.
Check out what it really looks like inside the WRC pros' cars during a race through snow:
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
The skill level of guys like these is off the charts. You should try driving a few of the rally cars through show in the cockpit view just to get a glimpse of what these guys do.
And another vid showing you a hood view of driving wizard Loeb working his magic. All those people being so close and taking pictures would freak me out. One false move and they are going to be roadkill. Through thick fog, too! LOL.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
That is by far the most thorough review that I've read for GT5. The reviewer went through everything in detail(LIKE HE'S SUPPOSED TO) and even made some snide comments about other reviewers rushing. I can't help but think that he took his time to review this game after seeing the backlash from gamers on other reviews but this is easily the best one-cant wait for the next one.
Greatest review