Earlier today, Amar212 dropped an odd bombshell on the GTPlanet Forums, posting a cryptic message full of hidden details about Gran Turismo 5. Before you continue, have a look at Amar’s post for yourself. It’s an exciting, well-crafted read that you are sure to enjoy. If you’re still lost, keep reading for our careful analysis of each main point – and why you should believe them…
What’s the difference between real-world performance driving and Gran Turismo? How does the virtual experience measure up to the real thing? These questions have long-haunted forum discussions, and finding the answer usually requires a fair bit of debate. Of course, you can only accurately compare the two with a healthy dose of maturity and extensive experience with both – making relative comments sometimes difficult to find on the Internet.
That’s why this unique “review” of Gran Turismo 4 is particularly refreshing. Although the author’s experience behind the wheel is not covered, he approaches GT4 as a driving enthusiast, and is able to succinctly articulate how the game differs from the real world. A lot of his points are just common sense, but most “gamers” and their “reviews” of racing games never take them into consideration when forming their opinions. All of us need to keep this checklist in mind when judging not only Gran Turismo, but also its closest competitors…
Polyphony Digital teamed up with RC car company HPI Racing to bring the Ford GT LM Spec II to life. We know the Ford GT is one of Kazunori Yamauchi’s favorite cars (he actually owns two of them), which is probably the reason it was featured prominently in Gran Turismo 4’s box art and the game’s epic video intro. The 1:10 scale car looks to be very well put together, and much more powerful than anything you will find at your local Wal-Mart. Pricing has yet to be announced – check with your nearest HPI distributor (Europe/North America) for local availability.
Visit HPI Racing’s website for more info.
