Sony Exec: Gran Turismo 5 Launching “This Fall”
Uh oh. In an interview with Spanish website Canarias Al Dia, CEO of Sony Entertainment Portugal James Armstrong had some disconcerting words for Gran Turismo fans. Via Google translation (user subsonic offers another, human translation):
We believe that launching the product this fall, before Christmas, but not yet decided. I do not rule that uses the MC but I doubt it. ‘GT 5′ is a great hope for Sony, a very important game for the company, which generates much income. We would have wanted him out before but we think the priority we are giving it our best. I’m very confident in this game that we launch this year and help us consolidate PS3 as the console that is large.
This actually isn’t the first time we’ve heard from Mr. Armstrong. Back in November of 2008, he told a Spanish financial newspaper that GT5 would “arrive at Christmas [2009]” – a date which was both privately disclosed and publicly confirmed several times throughout last year before Yamauchi set the now-postponed Japanese release date for March of 2010. Nevertheless, his reputation unfortunately precedes him, making his comments all the more believable. For the rest of us, the release date drama continues…
Thanks to Freeman_Cruz for digging this up!
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February 4th, 2010 at 3:25 pm - #Technics
“We believe that launching the product this fall, before Christmas, but not yet decided.”
Lol something tells me that GT5 is going to be a Christmas special for the 2010!!! I gave up all hope few weeks ago, I am not going to sell my ps3 like some of you but I understand the frustration.
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February 4th, 2010 at 3:12 pm - #Pedz
The forza team must be laughing in their houses of gold right now.. Sony have officially signed over the title of best Racing simulator to Forza by mistreating the people who supported them most.. It is beyond a joke now releasing it this much later, I could understand start of summer (everyone will be looking for a summer game to keep them occupied at night..) but at fall is just.. ugh..
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February 4th, 2010 at 12:35 pm - #Rhett Mash
@Beast..
Thanks for the strong judgements… 2 cents follow…
“If you think GT5 won’t sell big time – you’re retarded.”
I’ll agree with that. GT5 will sell big time.“If you think Sony gives a fuck, or needs to give a fuck about the handful of ‘fans’ who will boycott (for a few days) – you’re retarded.”
Yes and No – Fans may be a handful, but are loud and in todays landscape of blogs and the internet, a mini PR fiasco can be amplified with the wrong message very easily.“If you bought a PS3 just for GT5 and you’re mad – you’re retarded.”
As a consumer, it’s okay for someone to be mad. SONY has clearly broken the trust relationship here. People spent 600 bucks and were promised a game in the 2007/2008 timeframe. It’s 2010 and people are bringing in references to Duke Nukem Forever. 600 dollars is not a small amount by any means.“If you buy an Xbox and Forza 3 in spite – you’re retarded.”
Err… Consumer choice is good. Whether done in spite or to fill the necessity to entertain themselves, it’s their choice. At least they will enjoy a different, but definitely comparable experience now and then later enjoy GT5 when it does come out.“If you think Sony and PD don’t know what they are doing – you’re retarded.”
Agreed. They definitely know what they are doing. Simply put, the game is not ready despite their false assurances. This is PD we are talking about. When was the last time they delivered something on time as promised. Announcing a later date might make all of those fans waiting just find their fix somewhere else. Instead, they just keep the fans waiting by promising closer dates and moving it by a few months every now and then. How many release dates have they announced for this game and how many times did they postpone it?As for the rest of you here. Move on. If you feel that you need to be patriotic to GT5, fine. Realize that you are going to have to wait until the game actually comes. If you feel vindicated, fine. Go buy a 360 and Forza 3 or something else to keep you occupied.
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February 4th, 2010 at 12:05 pm - #TheHell
tvensky Says:
February 4th, 2010 at 10:47 amI hope my unborn son will get this game…
Lets hope that your unborn grandson will play it ! :D
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February 4th, 2010 at 10:47 am - #tvensky
I hope my unborn son will get this game…
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February 4th, 2010 at 10:27 am - #alucard0712
SORRY FOR OFF-TOPIC!But…
For those who want to buy XBOX and Forza – don’t repeat my mistake…I was fascinated of these “loud forza features” ™.But after buying awakening was quick…2 days of Forza i wanna burn game disk AND console. -
February 4th, 2010 at 9:50 am - #Beast
Wow. Over 300 comments and it’s still a shitfight.
If you think GT5 won’t sell big time – you’re retarded.
If you think Sony gives a fuck, or needs to give a fuck about the handful of ‘fans’ who will boycott (for a few days) – you’re retarded.
If you bought a PS3 just for GT5 and you’re mad – you’re retarded.
If you buy an Xbox and Forza 3 in spite – you’re retarded.
If you think Sony and PD don’t know what they are doing – you’re retarded.You are not an unique snow flake, you’re an insignificant portion of the millions of people who will buy and love this game. This is the most dedicated GT5 site on the net, yet only 300 comments on this thread – many of which are by the same people (this is my third). Do you really think you/we represent the public? Fuck no. Sony don’t need to care about you because you’re not even a blip on the radar. 300 people out of the 4 million plus that will buy this game?
Grow up.
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February 4th, 2010 at 8:40 am - #OmnipotenceZERO
@ alucard.
Always less? ok true but i dont think its a change from 1000 to 200 cars n 200 to 20 tracks lol. -
February 4th, 2010 at 8:21 am - #Mechimp Jubunbung
Makes no difference to me. I did badly want GT5 at one point in time. I sold my PS3 a long time ago after;
1) I got tired of the constantly pushed back release date.
2) Realized that the PS3 has very few exclusive titles that are worth a damn
3) Realized that the titles that are worth playing are on 360 too, with better support, and a greater pool of online play.
I doubt I’ll pick up a replacement PS3 even after GT5 comes out. Sony, you done effed up. I’d still have my PS3 if you had just said it’d be Fall ’10 to begin with.
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February 4th, 2010 at 8:11 am - #alucard0712
@OmnipotenceZERO
Man don’t mix all thing together.Release date with features in-game.
PD says ALWAYS less than actually in-game. (number of cars in GT2,3,4 is for example)
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February 4th, 2010 at 6:10 am - #OmnipotenceZERO
P.S. u forgot to answer my questions in my first comment.
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February 4th, 2010 at 6:07 am - #OmnipotenceZERO
LOL Sure, seems like u nvr checked the rankings. Or else u wouldnt dare ask me for a challenge. Bring it on. OmnipotenceZERO. and oh nice equality, im owning a DFGT too.
As for ur question, for the same reason u bought the GT5P.
Man, i luv this. U’ll mark the 20th in the row who challenged me online…
And yet a clean sheet
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February 4th, 2010 at 4:29 am - #TheHell
If not, u have to visit my father.
Hes a psychiatrist. Agree my Mental Health is on the EDGE
OmnipotenceZERO you know me well
p.s. i own PS1,PS2, AND PS3 if you don’t believe me Im sure im better ( with My DFGT ) on gt 5 prolouge If you want test me my PSN id Is vampire6363 you can search my times in the lists ( search on proffesional physics ) and also on drift on FujiSo OmnipotenceZERO again im asking
AND YOU BELIEVE SONY BECOUSE ???????
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February 4th, 2010 at 4:21 am - #OmnipotenceZERO
oh wait. Nono I made a mistake in my last comment. (^)
@TheHell again. U dont even own a ps3. U r a xbox360fanboy ;) can say it from ur age. -
February 4th, 2010 at 4:19 am - #OmnipotenceZERO
@ TheHeLL
200 cars?
shitty online??
NO FANS????
NOT NEXT GEN???????
BETTER SIM RACERS ????????????
ONLY 20 TRACKS?!!?!?!???????????????LOL where the FUCK did u get ur information from? I recommend u to stfu.
By reading ur comment, i can bet it is ur first day here/owning a ps3/owning GT5P.
If not, u have to visit my father.
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February 4th, 2010 at 4:08 am - #TheHell
Why the GT5 isn’t The real driving Simulator ??
I will tell you
1. You can’t play It ( end you will still not be able to play it for 1 or 2 more years )
2. Only 200 cars
3.A shi..y online play
4. No fans ( after this There are no Fans believe me )
5. Its Not NEXT GEN Anymore the next gen consoles are to be released after 2 years
6. There are better Sim racer for the current Gen
7. Only 20 tracks
Now someone will say ( but they say 1000 cars 20 loc. great online Great tuning ect……)I will ask YOU —- And You BELIEVE SONY AND PD BECOUSE ????????
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February 4th, 2010 at 4:01 am - #TheHell
Gt5 And God of War 3 4 YEARS AFTER PS3 HAS LAUNCHED !!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO SONY
blubb Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:00 pmi have learned so much this generation
1st – i will never ever buy high-priced launch console
2nd – i will never ever count on statements by sony, pd or ky – they really … really don’t care about fans no matter what they say
3rd – i will not count on GT6 or 7 i will buy the next xbox generation and a copy of forza or whatever or i had to buy a gaming pc with a sim …
microsoft did not made so much right but sony made so much wrong … it’s not the first time i’m pissed of by sony politics this gen …
my last sony (only) generation? …don’t know.
Agree Agree Agree and deffinetly Agreee
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February 4th, 2010 at 3:18 am - #hammertime
“But the Automotive industry also is putting pressure on the release date as some new cars are not yet debut in the international market. It is only a matter of a few more car shows and then it will be released. marketing is another reason but these games have secrets to tech of cars that need to be kept hidden until release.”
What tripe!! I’m pretty sure real world automotive R and D doesn’t include getting the drop on rivals’ cars from prematurely released video games. If you had any car secrets I’d bet on car companies not handing them over to Sony to make game.
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February 4th, 2010 at 2:05 am - #steveo
Guys, you need to understand that its mot only sony putting delays on the release of this game. But the Automotive industry also is putting pressure on the release date as some new cars are not yet debut in the international market. It is only a matter of a few more car shows and then it will be released. marketing is another reason but these games have secrets to tech of cars that need to be kept hidden until release.
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