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GTPlanet Community Spotlight: Time to Play the Game

A new year that marks the return of the Community Spotlight. Did you miss me? Of course you did, there’s no need to even answer that—I can read your thoughts. Much has changed since we last convened and instead of going on about everything as I would normally, let’s kick things off on the right foot.

GTPlanet’s GT6 Track of the Week: Lunarwaldring

It’s that time again. Time for us to jump back into the GT6 Track Database here at the ‘Planet, and go for a drive. This week’s track should make you hungry for racing, and not just because it’s outline roughly resembles a steak. Mmmm, steak.

Racing Games are Better Than Ever… So Why Aren’t They Selling?

Sales. A controversial topic that’s known for sparking heated debate; a topic that is so heavily analyzed by the passionate user base that it is often misused as an absolute. It’s a topic one can’t help but be drawn toward—like a moth to a flame—as it gives a brief overview, or, at least, the perception thereof, of how well the product has been welcomed into the consumer’s home.

GTPlanet’s GT6 Track of the Week: Widderhorn Renngarten

We’re back! It’s a new year, and a new week, which means another track plucked from our GT6 Track Database to show off. Like Week 12’s Circuito Hornachuelos, today’s pick is from the realm of fantasy. Where it differs, is the length…

The People Of Polyphony 01: Norio Takama

Welcome to a new feature here at GTPlanet. In December 2015, Polyphony updated their website, including profiles on some of the personnel. These interviews shed some light on the people behind the scenes that make Gran Turismo what it is. We offer them here in translated form, which wouldn’t be possible without the generous efforts of community member Imari.

Ford FG Falcon Teased for Upcoming Project CARS DLC

Discovered some time ago by the proactive pCARS community, Ford Australia’s V8 Supercar, the FG Falcon has been officially teased on the official Project CARS Instagram page with the remark “New Year. New cars. #ComingNext.”

Upcoming Hot Wheels Set Could Hint at GT Sport Roster

Automakers can have trouble keeping new models under wraps. With patent drawings and model cars leaking before the model they’re based on is ready for the spotlight, it can be hard for companies to keep upcoming vehicles truly secret (the Ford GT’s reveal last year being one of the high-profile genuine surprises we’ve seen recently). These leaks can also affect movies, and now, it looks like Gran Turismo has joined the ranks.