Get Your GT5 T-Shirt at Norway’s Oslo Motor Show

Other October 29th, 2010 by Jordan

Most people have given up on release date news to emerge from Paris Games Week, and with only two weekend days left in October, there’s not much time left for Sony to follow up on their tweet. Regardless, if you’re up in Scandinavia, don’t let that stop you from checking out the Gran Turismo 5 demo on display at the 2010 Oslo Motor Show this weekend.

Norwegian electronics retailer Expert will be at the show accepting pre-orders for the game. If you take them up on the offer, your copy will be signed by the Solberg brothers (WRC champion Petter and his brother, Henning) and you’ll get a free GT5 t-shirt. Officially-licensed Gran Turismo merchandise is very difficult to come by around the world, so I think you’d be wise to pick up that shirt… Let me know if you’re going!

Thanks to Christoffer for the tip.

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  1. October 30th, 2010 at 5:06 am - #
    Mr Latte

    IT WILL ALL BE WORTH IT!!!!
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    maybe…

  2. October 30th, 2010 at 4:15 am - #
    Keyz13

    Can’t wait to get this game in 3 days!!! Whhhhhhaaat????? where have I been??????

    • October 30th, 2010 at 4:58 am - #
      Magic Ayrton

      lol!! YEAH, where have we all been… stuck in some time warp, woke up back in 2005 when they said it would be out in 2010!

  3. October 30th, 2010 at 4:15 am - #
    kilzonestrife

    ! ZAK,WON ETAD ESAELER A TNAW EW ! ! !

  4. October 30th, 2010 at 4:04 am - #
    mik_69

    While this isn’t the greatest piece of news for most readers of GT Planet it may have been use to some in the locality. But even when we’ve had decent news like the Tuned Car Trades, Snow Ruts & X1 Video the comments have all descended the same way. It must be a real shame for the owner of the site to see this response t all the hard effort they put in bringing us every piece of news possible on gt5.

    Now only if this site had a forum section and a thread entitled “GT5 Delayed” where people could vent their frustrations instead of commenting in said news threads……

  5. October 30th, 2010 at 3:15 am - #
    Nero9

    Irrelevant news. I just want a damn release date.

  6. October 30th, 2010 at 2:49 am - #
    White & Nerdy

    Well, it’s 10:49 PM Friday here in Alaska. I think it’s safe to say that Sony has lied to us again.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 3:00 am - #
      Spaghettimonster

      the thing is, that is absolutely NO news. i just wish so hard for some real competition to sony and gt. i am thinking fan-project – i mean we got a jailbroken ps3, probably lots of talent, ive seen nice models up on facebook. lets go for it – first thing: engine sounds. :D

  7. October 30th, 2010 at 2:29 am - #
    Stig Jr.

    I want the game not that t-shirt!

  8. October 30th, 2010 at 1:29 am - #
    Magic Ayrton

    *thank* lol

  9. October 30th, 2010 at 1:23 am - #
    gtloverboy

    but seriously … ALL THE IMPORTANT NEWS WE CAN EXPECT TO READ WHEN WE COME TO THIS SITE …

    and you’re telling us about a free t-shirt … really?

    how is this news?

    hey guys, go to the lana lounge club in hoboken tonight and they’re giving out free absolut vodka t-shirts.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:28 am - #
      Magic Ayrton

      Don’t blame the Site mate, Jordan has done a fantastic job with all the news he brings, can’t be easy and I think him for that.. No, Sony is the **************

    • October 30th, 2010 at 2:23 am - #
      momoniu

      there is no news about a release date or new track or new car, does that mean the site shuts down until then?

      or would you like every bit of insignificant whacked out far fetched gt5 news there is.

      I know what I ganna choose, and you are entitled to your choice, but jordan gets to choose and I like his style.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 2:57 am - #
      Spaghettimonster

      in a way i am sick of these tiny news as well. i mean all of it to me reads: still no release date. that IS kind of unnerving.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 2:58 am - #
      Spaghettimonster

      but it probably helps to at least have something to talk about besides this stupid release which obviously doesnt work too well. ;-)

    • October 30th, 2010 at 5:02 am - #
      Jordan

      If you actually read the article above, gtloverboy, you’d see it serves two purposes:

      1. A lot of people are wondering what came out of Paris, and I wanted to reassure them I’ve been watching developments from the show and they haven’t missed anything.
      2. Over 23,000 people from Norway visit GTPlanet every month, most of which probably haven’t managed to get their hands on a GT5 demo yet. If I was one of them, I’d want to know about this and I would definitely want to nab one of those shirts.

      Yeah, I get it, you won’t be happy with anything I post until we get a release date for GT5. Until then, you can gripe, moan, and bitch about my articles all you want – I’m going to keep sharing every bit of information related to the GT series that hits the web, regardless of when GT5 is coming out. If you’re not interested in that, stick to the “lana lounge” and don’t waste your time reading this blog.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 8:17 am - #
      Olep

      I am very greatful Jordan!
      Thanks from Norway.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 8:56 am - #
      occasionalracer

      Lol, right on. Give Jordan some respect in form of not cluttering the page whining, and give PD some respect for all the true passion they put into this game. I agree it’s a bummer we can’t play this game in a few days but to those few people who are on a complaining rampage, understand that PD has outdone what most developers in the video game industry have had to do, so respect that and don’t go calling PD liars. That’s pretty damn low.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am - #
      gtloverboy

      hey jordan … i probably should’ve included in my post, but i’ll just add it now. i’ve really got nothing against you and i appreciate all the hard work you do. I’m just upset we don’t get news on the game. I said it in an inappropriate way with the brunt of the anger seemingly onto you. So I’m sorry for the misguided post.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 10:29 am - #
      Skidmark

      Jordan…you’re absolutely right and obviously have the bigger picture in mind.

      That is one of the very positive aspects of GT Planet…it is global in its view and participation.

      Keep up the great work.

      “There is a famine in the land…not of food or drink but of hearing the word of” GT5. A little reference for you Bible scholars out there.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 10:35 am - #
      Skidmark

      Oh and my Grandmother was from Norway…Oslo even, so she’d appreciate the news…though I think it is too late for her (she died in 1965)! Who knows, maybe there’s GT Heaven, not just GT Planet. Who’d be minding that site?

  10. October 30th, 2010 at 1:18 am - #
    Magic Ayrton

    Never seen anything so unprofessional.. bought my ps3 4 years ago and still nothing.. what a dissapointment.

    Thanks for ruining peoples lives Sony, people have cancelled prior arrangements and taken holidays to play this game.. some kids are in Hospital waiting for it and may never see it before the end of their lives and you are just playing with them. Really bad service :/

    • October 30th, 2010 at 2:56 am - #
      Spaghettimonster

      that stuff with the kids is just mindblowingly funny. ROFL.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 3:54 am - #
      getalife

      The amount of childish whining that goes on is just damn irritating, the game comes when it comes, end of story. If your so upset, message me your address and i’ll send you a free razor blade to help you end your suffering. For the majority of us fans that are waiting patiently, we have something to pass the time and that’s called a life, you should think about getting one, instead of making yourself sound like a spoilt little bitch……….sorry to be explicit but someone had to tell you…

    • October 30th, 2010 at 3:59 am - #
      diablo223

      “getalife”, i totaly agree bro, about time someone told these babies to shut the F@#k up

    • October 30th, 2010 at 4:02 am - #
      URABUS_09

      +1 getalife

    • October 30th, 2010 at 4:50 am - #
      Spaghettimonster

      guys, say what you will. its not even for me, but there is a lot of people that are died hard fans and motorsports enthusiasts who want this game bad. some of them even took a holiday next week.

      its all about the style this goes. not knowing anything, being lied to. if they’d said the games delayed a lot earlier, nobody would complain.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:47 pm - #
      HugoStiglitz_420

      getalife, what you’re doing is like killing someone for being a murderer. If you don’t agree with people whining about things, why the hell are you whining about them? They’re coming up with real reasons why they should be upset while you’re getting upset over someone else’s opinion, and you tell them to get a life? It’s a really pathetic thing to say when what you’re doing is far worse. If you actually had a life, you wouldn’t care what other people had to say. Everyone’s opinion doesn’t effect you. You’re doing the same thing they are except in a different way, but you’re worse because you don’t mind your own buisness

    • October 30th, 2010 at 2:00 pm - #
      Apollo

      ^^
      My thoughts exactly. The irony is hilarious.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 2:13 pm - #
      AGNT009

      Taking up for the dying children in hospitals is epic man, pure EPIC. Gave me a big hearty laugh, that I really needed. LMFAO

  11. October 30th, 2010 at 12:24 am - #
    Fred

    this is the same thing has happened to me when i bought my ps3 online, the retailer got confiscated merchandise and i have to wait to get my money back, still no word when i will get i back
    so annoying

  12. October 29th, 2010 at 11:41 pm - #
    NoonenF1

    I was thinking that maybe a release date may be unveiled at the SEMA car show, which is next week on the 3rd. That is “kinda” the end of October, I guess. Honestly though, I am starting to believe that this will be a January 2011 release. But wow, if that is the case Sony will have one heck of a Q1: LittleBigPlanet2, Killzone 3, & GT5. Financially I don’t think that is a great idea, it is best to keep sales (and stock figures) consistent rather than have them spike during a specific quarter.

    • October 29th, 2010 at 11:45 pm - #
      Bernd

      Octember 34th, jajajajaja :-D

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:27 am - #
      Magic Ayrton

      played the nfs hot pursuit demo last night, it’s fun! might cancel GT, it makes my stomach hurt.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 2:55 am - #
      Spaghettimonster

      @noonenf1: stop saying these things. that boils down to a q2 2011. aaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

  13. October 29th, 2010 at 11:35 pm - #
    Red_9

    It’s really too bad PD doesn’t read this site. They seem to be just delaying it without understanding the social impact they’re having on their fans.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 11:03 am - #
      Gamer GT5

      Yes they do. Kaz even mentioned about this site. People was complaining about there were no skidmarks, tire smoke etc in the past. Now they have those features in the game lol

  14. October 29th, 2010 at 11:17 pm - #
    AGNT009

    Wow, a whole month and they STILL dont have their s*** together enough to determine a new release date? Maybe they think it will be cute to release a new release date on the original release date for this holiday season, Nov 2nd. I dont find it cute at all. Seems pretty clear nothing is happening news worthy in Oct.

    Im REALLY REALLY scared now this game isnt coming out in 2010, no matter how much “2010 Holiday season” smoke they blow up our asses. I get the idea that as of Oct 29, they STILL havnt got their hack solution figured out and resolved, let alone booked time on the BD burners.

    Q1 2011 here we come….

    • October 29th, 2010 at 11:41 pm - #
      J-KiLLA24

      You know there are two days left in october…right?

    • October 29th, 2010 at 11:41 pm - #
      Bernd

      Urghh! That comment made my coffee-milk sour!!!

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:26 am - #
      Magic Ayrton

      Well it’s simple, no 2010 release, no buy and I mean it..
      same goes for 3 of my friends and countless others.. it will never get released.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 2:54 am - #
      Spaghettimonster

      i am honestly really and deeply disappointed when i think about the fact that gt5 – the racer of all racers – could have been in my postbox this morning or at least monday. how does that make you feel?

  15. October 29th, 2010 at 11:03 pm - #
    dantheflyinman95

    Warteten, was Sie zu sagen PD. Wir sind auf Sie wartet.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:15 am - #
      GT35

      I know what u mean

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:24 am - #
      Magic Ayrton

      yeah but wouldn’t you like 3 of those!

  16. October 29th, 2010 at 9:45 pm - #
    Dale

    Cool story, bro.

  17. October 29th, 2010 at 9:40 pm - #
    occasionalracer

    Didn’t know the Solberg bros were involved with the series, I thought Loeb was the official WRC guy. I guess it’s much easier to do a promotion like this in Scandinavia compared to France cause Loebs hand would cramp up from all the autographs.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:23 am - #
      Magic Ayrton

      I Don’t care if the Blues or even the Krays brothers are involved in the making of Tromember the 56th release date!

  18. October 29th, 2010 at 9:33 pm - #
    CeeJay

    lol aww man.. you aren’t kidding Officially Licensed Gran Turismo merchandise is hard to come by! I can’t find that official GT release date anywhere!! Throw us a bone here PD or Sony! Come onnnnn… >:(

  19. October 29th, 2010 at 9:28 pm - #
    V8Blender

    would everyone please just leave the release date. moaning about it is not going to make the release date, or for that matter, the game come any faster. and as for this, cheers for the info Jordan… makes me wish i lived in Scandinavia.. Boourns!

    • October 29th, 2010 at 10:03 pm - #
      lilmann73

      Didn’t you know? Each complaint speeds production by one minute.

    • October 29th, 2010 at 10:40 pm - #
      V8Blender

      oh yeah may aswel spam every site and twitter account of anyone involved with sony, or polyphony with abuse… that always works…. no

    • October 29th, 2010 at 11:04 pm - #
      HugoStiglitz_420

      spam? your delusional dude. if you’re not annoyed by people who don’t follow through on what they say, you must lack all personal integrity. and besides, complaining about a conplaint is worse than the complaint in the first place, shouldn’t you have better things to do like beat up your girlfriend?

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:14 am - #
      Magic Ayrton

      We won’t leave the release date, Sony isn’t at all professional, I will NEVER buy any of their products in the future if I can help it.. very poor service.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:19 am - #
      GT35

      Magic, yes u will.. I bet u will buy GT6!! But I feel its good for us to vent and let off some frustration @ least. I’m kinda disapointed, but can’t wait.

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:40 pm - #
      HugoStiglitz_420

      well like he said, he will never buy sony products unless he has to and GT6 qualifies. The problem is for me, I really don’t like microsoft and I don’t trust them. Xbox has great games but I just don’t trust it. the whole charging for online gaming is insane and they have a 50% failure rate. And nintendo is no longer making serious, top of the line adult systems anymore so I may be stuck getting PS4 but besides games, I WILL NEVER BUY SONY AGAIN

  20. October 29th, 2010 at 9:26 pm - #
    ferhound psnid

    This is all about a shirt? please dont give up! we want a RELEASE DATE not a lousy t-shirt.

    November 2nd never forget.

    • October 29th, 2010 at 11:01 pm - #
      HugoStiglitz_420

      LOL November 2nd, a date we will never forget lol think about the fact that we all are going to have a bad day on november 2nd just from thinking “I should be playing GT5 right now” LOL

    • October 30th, 2010 at 2:50 am - #
      Spaghettimonster

      “remember, remember, the 2nd of november,
      the marketing treason and plot,
      i know of no reason why this treason
      should ever be forgot.”

    • October 30th, 2010 at 1:37 pm - #
      HugoStiglitz_420

      LOL that’s exxactly what I was thinking of, i just couldn’t remember the words