Just in Time for E3, A New GTPlanet

Jordan Greer · · 127 Comments

With the announcements and interviews expected to begin pouring out of E3 2010 on Tuesday, next week could be the most exciting ever for GT fans around the world. To kick things off, I’m proud to launch the first major revision to GTPlanet in more than two years. Over the past 6 months, I’ve personally crafted this custom set of templates for our news blog, forum, and guides, and I hope you’re as happy with the finished product as I am. As you look around, watch for these new features on the blog:

  • You can now reply to specific comments on blog posts by clicking on the “Reply” link below the comment text. Your post will then appear immediately below it, indented slightly. This will make it easier to directly attack trolls and answer questions. My comments will also be highlighted.
  • “Previous” and “Next” links are now available when viewing image galleries posts, so you can just keep clicking the link without having to track down the thumbnail of each image you want to see. Here’s a good example.
  • The most popular posts, as judged by the number of comments over the past 30 days, are displayed in the sidebar.
  • Links to related posts are now displayed above the comment section, which should help draw your attention older news, screenshots, or videos that you may have missed.

As always, please let me know if you spot anything broken or out of place. Meanwhile, I’ll be composing a post for tomorrow that provides everything you need to know about E3, including links to all the live streams and a word about what to expect from GTPlanet’s own exclusive coverage (yep, we’ll have our own man on the show floor this year!).

And yes, as of posting we’re still waiting for video of the Le Mans demo to be uploaded from France. For now, enjoy these two pictures:

Comments (127)

  2. George Washington

    I’m using brand new iMac. It would be better to “sum up” the article in a few sentences that would fit, rather than just cut off the beginning text of the article.

    1. d3br34k5

      A little bit, but it’s only one finger over .001″ to scroll back and forth on my Touch Pro. A pinch would do on an iPhone.

      If it’s bothering you and you’re using a PC, you need a new monitor.

  5. Darin Gangi

    Hey Jordan, We’ll be at E3 as well covering GT5.. Maybe we’ll see your guy there..

    Nice new look of the site !

    Darin Gangi
    Inside Sim Racing

  13. Acid X

    The only thing i can see wrong with the comment system is that you have all of your comments on the same page – Good for people who don’t like multiple pages, bad for people with slow connections.

    Haha. :)

    Looking great though, Jordan!

  14. hot-wok

    I’m sorry but I think it needs some more polishing, I dont like how the tabs at the top look like and what happened to the gtplanet logo? It’s all fuzzy and wierd.

  15. Autavia

    Clean, easy and necessities only. Good.
    Impressed with the obvious time invested in keeping this site looking fresh and interesting, especially since there is only one topic to work with.

  16. Forenza

    Yea the iPhone/iPod touch mobile version needs a touchup (i always check gtplanet on it vs the computer). Other than that, we all appreciate your work Jordan =)

  17. steven

    Great work Jordan. It takes a GTP oldtimer like me a little while to get used to the new sleek design, but the new functions are great, especially the -next- function when looking at news item pictures. Well done!!!

  20. j8mie

    Thank you for all the hard work you put into running this site Jordan, it doesn’t go unnoticed :)

    I’m liking the new look, it makes reading articles on the front page much easier. The forum also looks a lot cleaner and easier to navigate.

    Many thanks :)

  21. Tim

    Thanks for all the work Jordan!
    This website is the website I visite the most,
    next to google I guess;)

  24. DaveTheStalker

    Well done Jordan!

    Will you be modifying the “mobile theme” to partake in some of the new functions?

  30. ralph89

    Wow this is awesome! We can now comment to the trolls instantly!! J/k. Thanks a lot Jordan, your awesome! #1 Site for me.

  31. TGM Tiddy

    its different, it will take some getting used to but I like it! looks very professional, top job Jordan!

  39. Chris (GTP_Crispy74)

    Absolutely fantastic work Jordan, the new GTPlanet is looking great, double :tup: from me!!

    Although looking at those two 908 pics, GT5s accuracy now worries me as both of those Peugeots still appear to be running, haha!!

  41. mbavaria30s

    Looks very very good. I liked the previous layout very much, too. Simple, effective, great use of space. Easy to find what you want. Why can’t more sites be this well layed-out? kudos.

    As an aside, the blue border between the top area and the content area is a little jarring to me. Not sure if it’s the shade or what; I’m not much of a designer, though.

  43. icant55

    Hold up! in those two pics i see multiple cars…. i hope theonline part of the games has that Quality.If it does im gonna buy some stock in “NO DOZE” lmao!

  47. Phil

    Just a quick GT/Le Mans note.

    Danish TV2 had a segment with racedriver Casper Elgaard taking a lap in the Gran Turismo Le Mans Demo.
    He mentioned that the track in the game was from 2004 – not 2010.

  49. FlareKR

    Awesome, I’ve been waiting for those reply things for a while.
    Good bye to @ BobSomeone
    Hello one-click reply.
    And the site looks more professional, great job!

  54. Ollie

    Random thought for everyone… I’m sure a lot of users / visitors to this site are only on here awaiting confirmation of a release date and for details of the game prior to its release. I might have been one of them but after seeing the work Jordan’s put into this site I’d be tempted to revisit even when I have the game in my sweaty palms.

    A question for Jordan – what kind of news will you be expecting to post on the site once the game is released?

    1. Jordan

      Thanks Ollie, if you like GT you’ll love how the community changes after games are released (the site is nearly ten years old and has seen it all). Post-GT5, GTP will be heavily focused on online racing tournaments and competitions, and I’ll be posting about that and other online events. I’m also working on a custom Photomode and video gallery for everyone to share their pictures and videos (exported through the new YouTube feature), in addition to a tuning database for help in setting up your car.

  59. ElieTheBear

    love the main page with smaller news icon …easier to watch n navigate …n comment page n replies 2 .. brilliant !

  72. noname

    Very nice look Jordan! As other people said, very professional look.

    Are you all alone on this website, or do you have a design team behind this?

    2. Light

      Jordan, If you need help with WP stuff. I’ll be glad to help! Can’t call myself a pro but I know the ins and outs. Hard coding stuffs.

  74. Jack_uk

    Well done Jordan, I didn’t think GTPlanet could get any better. You deserve a huge round of applause from everyone here. Thankyou for your contribution and time to this community.

  78. Shokz

    Is it just me or is the site slightly narrower now? I like the new look, but i’d be fond of a few more horizontal pixels D:

  80. John Marine

    Sweet! Looking very nice here. Been a part of GTPlanet since December 2003… lovely new look!

  95. shylock

    Love the new look, most of the time when this happens, its never for the best. But I must say it looks really good, much more professional look.

    3. Jordan

      Yeah, there’s only one depth of comment replies so things don’t get out of hand. Just click “Reply” on the top-level message for your post to appear below other replies.

    4. Organ-Donor

      Nice work Jordan, very nice looking. Best Gran Turismo site by a mile and very professional. Thanks for all your work.

    5. ZoiD

      Very nice improvement! The looks are great and it’s nice to have subthread. (can have my reply at the top of the page now :P)

      Now let the E3 news come in! Can’t wait for a release date.

    7. Gturisti

      Very nice :) It sure is the most exciting time for GT fans, I hope to read the official release date for GT5 in the following days!! :D

    9. George

      Hi Jordan, I’ve been a follower of the GT planet web site for several years, by far the best GT web site on the net, even better than the official GT site.
      Have one question for you: At this time, are you doing this full-time?

      2. George

        Great job! I am a big GT fan and will continue coming to your site. Thanks for putting this new interface together, it is fantastic!

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