As the only media representative from the United States, I arrived a day early. Outside the hotel, workers replaced the hotel sign with the Gran Turismo logo, indicating I was in the right place. Until then, the location of the event had been a well-kept secret. I smiled as I watched a few teenage boys recognize the logo and try to figure out what was going on.
It’s been just over a week since Gran Turismo Sport launched. Earlier today, Polyphony Digital released the third update for the game, bringing it up to version 1.03.
Slightly Mad Studios has pushed out another Community Event in Project CARS 2. This new event will test the skills of even the most veteran of sim racers.
The developer of Assetto Corsa has provided an update on the current status of the console release for it’s latest DLC pack. Kunos Simulazioni’s “70th Anniversary Ferrari Pack” adds a selection of the marque’s finest models and arrived on PCast month. According to a post on the official AC forums, console players may not be too far behind.
Kylotonn has released a new patch for WRC 7. The official game for the motorsport series is now up to version 1.2 as improvements arrive in the form of camera options and force feedback upgrades. As of the writing of this post, the patch is currently available on PlayStation 4.
Polyphony Digital is renowned for the polish it brings to the GT series. The little touches that make the game so unique are often praised and for GT Sport, it’s no different. When players log into the game on their birthday, they will be gifted a new car for their garage.
Turn 10 kicked off the weekend with additional events for Forza Motorsport 7 players. This includes the first open drift hopper for the game, as well as a hardcore, no-assists Rivals event.
2017 has shaped up rather nicely for sim racing enthusiasts abroad. With so many racing games now available, there’s something suited to everyone’s taste. Two franchises are of particular notoriety: Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo.
GT Sport’s N300-class Daily Race has changed. In a move to level the playing field, Polyphony Digital has converted the existing event into a one-make race featuring Honda’s hot hatch.
Gran Turismo’s credentials for training drivers are already well-established. Through the GT Academy program, the games have provided more than a few pretty handy drivers to motorsports teams on three continents.
With GT Sport finally releasing worldwide over the course of this week, many versions have been made available for buyers. As with most modern game releases, the title has Day One, Limited and Collector’s editions. If none of those take your fancy and you want something a bit more lavish, Sony has you covered.
Canadian Forza Motorsport 7 players could win a four-day Porsche Driving Experience. All they have to do is beat an IndyCar driver’s race time in-game.