Sony has just updated the PlayStation blog with two new videos featuring the most anticipated songs from the official soundtrack. Even if you don’t like the music, don’t miss the videos! They are of excellent quality and provide the first high resolution look at some of the new vehicles in the game.
GTPlanet member Numer0bis got his hands on an early copy of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, and has begun posting some of the first footage we’ve seen of the “tuned” cars in the game. The two clips below show replay and in-car footage of the Amuse/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350Z RS and the blacked-out Ford GT-LM. Head on over to our Gran Turismo 5 Prologue forum and be sure to thank Numer0bis for sharing these with us!
Sony has just announced the complete soundtrack for the North American edition of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. It’s an interesting (if not typical for the series) mix of indie dance rock, classic rock, and electronica from artists like Weezer, Mars Volta, and DJ Shadow. The most important track is an exclusive remix of Weezer’s “Automatic”, which headlines the mix. See the full list after the jump - we’ll be sure to let you know when this goes on sale!
Take a look as Gran Turismo series creator Kazunori Yamauchi sits down to demonstrate some of the new features in GT5 Prologue! He begins in the PowerHouse Amuse S2000 on High Speed Ring, then takes us through several options in Quick Tune Screen and uses the real time adjustment feature on the new Logitech wheel. Finally, we get a quick look at the new Drift Mode in a Ferrari F430. Despite some odd background music, it’s a great video - see the video after the jump!
When Gran Turismo 5 Prologue was first announced, we learned that the Blu-Ray edition of the game will contain “bonus content” in the form of a high-definition film called “Beyond the Apex”. Just today, Sony has released a lot more details about this movie, which is essentially a documentary about the GT series with an inside look at how the game is developed. The trailer looks very promising and is sure to sway many gamers away from the PSN download. Head over to Amazon and pre-order the Blu-Ray copy now!
Getting the first look at the intro sequence is always something special that comes along with every new Gran Turismo series release. Since we first got reports of the updated GT5 Prologue PAL intro move sequence, there were no doubts it would be improved over the one featured in the Japanese copy of the game. Today, we got to see it for ourselves! I don’t know who originally posted this (it’s been up and down off YouTube, the one below is permanent), but always like to give credit where credit is due. So, if you know the original poster, please add a comment or shoot me an email.
IGN has just posted the very first video of the new High Speed Ring in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. Despite some terrible driving (typically associated with IGN editors), it still provides a great look at the track, along with the first sign of a previously unmentioned new feature. Watch closely as a “recommended” speed is placed directly over the apex of the corner ahead.
GTPlanet user Rocket Punch came across the U.S. edition of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue at the 2008 New York Auto Show! The show is open to the public today, so if you are in the NYC area stop by and grab some seat time - just remember to wear a GTPlanet shirt!
The “Press Packs” for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue are being delivered as we speak. According to our very own Amar212, it includes a few “postcards” highlighting features of the game, a letter from Kazunori Yamauchi, and a second promotional disc with various press assets and screenshots. In other words, a great addition to any GT fan’s collection - we’ll be sure to let you know when they start showing up on eBay!
Yesterday, when amar212 brought us the first exclusive footage of the Ferrari F2007, we thought it couldn’t get any better. Today, he proved us wrong with the first video of the Ferrari F40 in action! It came today as part of his sixth update to his hands-on overview of GT5 Prologue. Be sure to stop in and say thanks, and visit his growing Croatian GT community at GTSurgeons.com.
