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[minihulkster]

For all you trolls & naysayers that say GT5 is not coming this year (GET OUT) GT5 is coming this year, reason why? cause Polyphony Digital has never done so much updating to their site to advertise GT just have a look at how much news we have gotten in the past couple of days (Besides The New Release Date) but it's coming and so is GT5 THIS YEAR.

It's only being updated frequently because Sony does not want people to cancel their preorders.

 

[cygnus_zero]

For all you trolls & naysayers that say GT5 is not coming this year (GET OUT) GT5 is coming this year, reason why? cause Polyphony Digital has never done so much updating to their site to advertise GT just have a look at how much news we have gotten in the past couple of days (Besides The New Release Date) but it's coming and so is GT5 THIS YEAR.

So you actually still believe its coming out this year...

Another person perfectly set up to get his hopes and dreams crushed, like everyone else that thought it was coming out next week.

I hope it comes out this year like everyone else, but logic tells me that it's not very wise to count on that. And to sit there and convince yourself that its coming out this year means you are hopelessly desperate, and in the gaming industry where corporate politics have total control over the product, you are in a great position to be let down again if the have their way.

 

[scope72]

Pretty cool video from last year's SEMA.

[YOUTUBEhd]gULysW2lSiQ[/YOUTUBEhd]

 

[YellowG1]

It's only being updated frequently because Sony does not want people to cancel their preorders.

I don't think many people are going to cancel their pre-orders at this point. I think Sony is just updating the site to keep it current... not sure anyone can interpret this to mean GT5 is more likely to come out in December rather than March or later.

 

[cygnus_zero]

It should be known that Kaz and everyone thats working on this game and the website are just employees of a larger entity. It isnt up to them when this game comes out. They're basically just hired hands.

Big f-ing deal if they update the site, that means nothing. The old release date is next week and they still havent even ANNOUNCED a new release date. Well what does that tell you considering there are only 8 weeks left in this year?

At this point many parents already have their eyes on other games for their kids, so what is the real value in rushing the game out for the holiday? It's a AAA title, those sell well regardless of when they're released.

Maybe Sony wants the focus on move this year, and feel that GT5 will steal its thunder. It all comes down to corporate politics. The fact that YOU want to play this game is unimportant, they know you will buy it regardless of when it comes out, so maybe their focus changed, delay GT5 til next year, maximize the Move sales this holiday, and put GT5 out in the spring, which is looking to be a slow point for the PS3 anyway. If I were suit working for them that would make the most business sense to me. You dont blow your load all in one shot. Let people buy move this year, give them a couple months to recover from the holiday, then let them buy GT5 after that. More money in Sony's pockets in the long run.

When a big title like GT5 actually goes up against their own product, it could actually damage the attention that they want on Move right now. They know GT5 will sell well at any time of the year, but Move needs the holiday season.

 

[TheDrummingKING]

So you actually still believe its coming out this year...

Another person perfectly set up to get his hopes and dreams crushed, like everyone else that thought it was coming out next week.
I hope it comes out this year like everyone else, but logic tells me that it's not very wise to count on that. And to sit there and convince yourself that its coming out this year means you are hopelessly desperate, and in the gaming industry where corporate politics have total control over the product, you are in a great position to be let down again if the have their way.

So.. by that logic, every single year the GT5 gets a release date, I should asume it won't come out until the next year..

But you see, that creates and endless loop.. So, I will believe it is coming out this year thanks.

It should be known that Kaz and everyone thats working on this game and the website are just employees of a larger entity. It isnt up to them when this game comes out. They're basically just hired hands.

Big f-ing deal if they update the site, that means nothing. The old release date is next week and they still havent even ANNOUNCED a new release date. Well what does that tell you considering there are only 8 weeks left in this year?

At this point many parents already have their eyes on other games for their kids, so what is the real value in rushing the game out for the holiday? It's a AAA title, those sell well regardless of when they're released.

Maybe Sony wants the focus on move this year, and feel that GT5 will steal its thunder. It all comes down to corporate politics. The fact that YOU want to play this game is unimportant, they know you will buy it regardless of when it comes out, so maybe their focus changed, delay GT5 til next year, maximize the Move sales this holiday, and put GT5 out in the spring, which is looking to be a slow point for the PS3 anyway. If I were suit working for them that would make the most business sense to me. You dont blow your load all in one shot. Let people buy move this year, give them a couple months to recover from the holiday, then let them buy GT5 after that. More money in Sony's pockets in the long run.

When a big title like GT5 actually goes up against their own product, it could actually damage the attention that they want on Move right now. They know GT5 will sell well at any time of the year, but Move needs the holiday season.

GT5 and Move are for two COMPLETELY different target markets.

The Move is family oriented while GT5 isn't, the families that would have bought the move would buy it regardless of GT5 being out or not.

 

[Killa Aaron]

So you actually still believe its coming out this year...

Another person perfectly set up to get his hopes and dreams crushed, like everyone else that thought it was coming out next week.

I hope it comes out this year like everyone else, but logic tells me that it's not very wise to count on that. And to sit there and convince yourself that its coming out this year means you are hopelessly desperate, and in the gaming industry where corporate politics have total control over the product, you are in a great position to be let down again if the have their way.

Let down again, wow you make it seem like it was a marriage proposal. I'm not let down as you seem to put it, i'm not trying to convince myself either, i'm simply following the logic that's being presented which is the storm of media advertisement and contest for the game. also 3 days late to press don't equal a 6 month delay. Seems you are the one hopelessly desperate.

(let me guess you were so hyped about the Nov release you reserved the Top of the line edition, has a Wheel or bought one, and took off days from work or School)

It should be known that Kaz and everyone thats working on this game and the website are just employees of a larger entity. It isnt up to them when this game comes out. They're basically just hired hands.

Big f-ing deal if they update the site, that means nothing. The old release date is next week and they still havent even ANNOUNCED a new release date. Well what does that tell you considering there are only 8 weeks left in this year?

At this point many parents already have their eyes on other games for their kids, so what is the real value in rushing the game out for the holiday? It's a AAA title, those sell well regardless of when they're released.

Maybe Sony wants the focus on move this year, and feel that GT5 will steal its thunder. It all comes down to corporate politics. The fact that YOU want to play this game is unimportant, they know you will buy it regardless of when it comes out, so maybe their focus changed, delay GT5 til next year, maximize the Move sales this holiday, and put GT5 out in the spring, which is looking to be a slow point for the PS3 anyway. If I were suit working for them that would make the most business sense to me. You dont blow your load all in one shot. Let people buy move this year, give them a couple months to recover from the holiday, then let them buy GT5 after that. More money in Sony's pockets in the long run.

When a big title like GT5 actually goes up against their own product, it could actually damage the attention that they want on Move right now. They know GT5 will sell well at any time of the year, but Move needs the holiday season.

So by your logic a Software title and a Peripheral device can't sell in the same year?

(New members love to insult people cause they think they know everything)

 

[scope72]

@cygnus_zero

having "hopes and dreams crushed"

A little dramatic, don't you think?

 

[xNEVER-ONEx]

@cygnus_zero

"having hopes and dreams crushed"

A little dramatic, don't you think?

I wonder what his reaction would be if his son came out of the closet.

 

[cygnus_zero]

Let down again, wow you make it seem like it was a marriage proposal. I'm not let down as you seem to put it, i'm not trying to convince myself either, i'm simply following the logic that's being presented which is the storm of media advertisement and contest for the game. also 3 days late to press don't equal a 6 month delay. Seems you are the one hopelessly desperate.

(let me guess you were so hyped about the Nov release you reserved the Top of the line edition, has a Wheel or bought one, and took off days from work)


So by your logic a Software title and a Peripheral device can't sell in the same year?

(New members love to insult people cause they think they know everything)

Not even close really. I never reserved the game, I dont even own a wheel anymore, sold it since I actually prefer playing with the analog sticks. And Ive been saying on gamefaqs for over a year now that I never believed it would come out this year because of Move.

Target audiences doesnt come into play here. Sony has an agenda, right now its Move, their focus is on selling that, not on GT5 which they know will sell well no matter when it comes out.

 

[Steph290]

(let me guess you were so hyped about the Nov release you reserved the Top of the line edition, has a Wheel or bought one, and took off days from work)

Reserved GT5-CE...check
Owns a DFGT...check
Took of days from work...no,
but planned to miss college lecture hall

Killa Aaron: "You want to go home and rethink your life"

 

[NoonenF1]

I was thinking that maybe a release date may be unveiled at the SEMA car show, which is next week on the 3rd. That is “kinda” the end of October, I guess. Honestly though, I am starting to believe that this will be a January 2011 release. But wow, if that is the case Sony will have one heck of a Q1: LittleBigPlanet2, Killzone 3, & GT5. Financially I don’t think that is a great idea, it is best to keep sales (and stock figures) consistent rather than have them spike during a specific quarter.

 

[xNEVER-ONEx]

Not even close really. I never reserved the game, I dont even own a wheel anymore, sold it since I actually prefer playing with the analog sticks. And Ive been saying on gamefaqs for over a year now that I never believed it would come out this year because of Move.

Target audiences doesnt come into play here. Sony has an agenda, right now its Move, their focus is on selling that, not on GT5 which they know will sell well no matter when it comes out.

That makes no sense for sony. The major AAA move related titles like SOCOM 4 and Killzone 3 come out Q1 2011, so wouldn't it just make more sense to release the move in Q1 2011 anyways? Also, GT5 and move are non related anyways, the market for casual peripherals and hardcore racing sims is very different, and market does play a huge part.

 

[TouringDevotee]

For those interested in the Dec 2010 PSM3 article on GT5, it also contains interviews with Kaz and Jordan. Text as follows, or go to it at the GT Interviews Thread:

PSM3 - December 2010 Issue #133
The Inside Track

The Inside Track

The thoughts of two huge GT players - PD lead dev Kazunori Yamauchi and fansite GTPlanet founder Jordan Greer

PSM3
December 2010 Issue #133
Page 31




•KAZUNORI YAMAUCHI, Polyphony Digital, Producer




PSM3: Is there any possibility of seeing motorbikes in GT5, or a new Tourist Trophy?

Kazunori Yamauchi: The environment we have right now allows us to drive motorcycles, but we need to get Gran Turismo 5 done first. Once that's out of the way, if there's a strong demand for bikes that's something we'd consider




PSM3: The ready races seem to be limited to two cars. How many will the final version support?

Kazunori Yamauchi: In the Dirt Trial racing, we think that two cars is plenty, because the car in front kicks up a lot of dust that goes right into the camera and makes it difficult to drive. But selecting the Dirt Track on the online mode, you can drive with many more cars that way. And the Rally mode is different again; each car is on a time trial, staggered by 10 seconds.




PSM3: Have you started work on GT6?

Kazunori Yamauchi: There were a lot of things we couldn't include in 5 that will carry over into 6, so in that respect, development has already started.




PSM3: Will the engine sounds be improved over time?

Kazunori Yamauchi: There have been a lot of improvements made to the engine sounds. Obviously it's not enough, there's more we can do to improve them, so it's still work in progress.




PSM3: Will the game run at a rock-steady 60fps?

Kazunori Yamauchi: This is a major issue for us in GT5. Our engineers complain every day: 'Isn't it enough that it's in 1080p? Does it have to be 60fps too?' But I think 60fps is very important, so we're working towards perfecting that. There might be times when you have a certain combination of conditions that come together, especially with the weather effects; the game might briefly drop from 60fps, and for that i beg your forgiveness! If you're going from a standing start at number 16 and all 15 cars in front of you are kicking up water, there might not be 60fps at that moment.







•JORDAN GREER, GTPlanet founder


PSM3: What are you looking forward to most in GT5?

Jordan Greer: For me, it's all about GT5's dynamic weather simulation. This isn't just just eye-candy: wet-weather pit strategy can make or break your race. You will have to make the right decisions at the right time, and learn to be fast in both wet and dry conditions. This, with 16-player, private online race events, is going to be unlike anything we've seen before. I can't wait.




PSM3: Any concerns about GT5?

Jordan Greer: I am concerned the game's "Standard Cars" will be a source of confusion for less savvy players... Casual gamers may be unpleasantly surprised or disappointed.




PSM3: What's it like to run such a specialist website about GT?

Jordan Greer: It's a lot of work, and it never stops. I've pulled more all-nighters than I care to admit, working to keep the news blog updated and the servers from exploding. I am very thankful and fortunate to have such an awesome group of people who make the GTPlanet community what it is today.




PSM3: How much support do you get, from fans, visitors and Sony?

Jordan Greer: GTPlanet is supported by fans all over the world and it wouldn't be possible without them. I'll have dozens of emails within minutes after a hot bit of news hits the web. This doesn't always sit well with Sony, but we've got a good working relationship.




PSM3: What's the most interesting situation the site has got you in to?

Jordan Greer: The most interesting, by far, was our interview with Kazunori Yamauchi at Gamescom 2010 when we teamed up with InsideSimRacing.tv to provide lots of exclusive coverage. We were also on hand for the GT Academy 2010 Finals at Silverstone.




PSM3: What do you think Polyphony Digital think of GTPlanet?

Jordan Greer: They are familiar with the site and keep a close eye on our forums as our members share their thoughts, ideas, and criticisms. Nearly all of the major features the GTPlanet user base has asked for were implemented in Gran Turismo 5. I think they appreciate our feedback and interest in their work.




PSM3: What do you want from GT6

Jordan Greer: GT5's "Course Maker" feature is an exciting new direction for the series, and I hope Polyphony Digital provides us with even more tools next game.

 

[recca]

^^^ thanks for this site Jordan!

 

[wajdi1977]

For those interested in the Dec 2010 PSM3 article on GT5, it also contains interviews with Kaz and Jordan. Text as follows, or go to it at the GT Interviews Thread:

Great,thanks!I really don't like Kaz answer about the engine sounds!

 

[JDMKING13]

Great,thanks!I really don't like Kaz answer about the engine sounds!

Why? He said there has been a lot of improvement, but they can work on it to make it better. Whats wrong with that?

 

[juniordee]

Great,thanks!I really don't like Kaz answer about the engine sounds!

I'm glad to hear they know that it could be better , good news to me.

 

[whatbrown]

I don't know whether to be encouraged or disappointed by Kaz's comments about engine sounds. I am encouraged that they are working on them and aware that they need work, but I am disappointed that they still have a lot of room to improve. To me, it sounds like some cars will sound pretty good, but most of the cars from previous GTs will sound like crap still. I remain mainly positive because Kaz at least is addressing the issue.

 

[Marsekay]

I was thinking that maybe a release date may be unveiled at the SEMA car show, which is next week on the 3rd. That is “kinda” the end of October, I guess. Honestly though, I am starting to believe that this will be a January 2011 release. But wow, if that is the case Sony will have one heck of a Q1: LittleBigPlanet2, Killzone 3, & GT5. Financially I don’t think that is a great idea, it is best to keep sales (and stock figures) consistent rather than have them spike during a specific quarter.

this will piss me off no end if they do a Q1.

i want all these titles, and theres no way im buying them at once.

i might get one maybe a month after another, but all 3 at once? no thanks.

 

[TouringDevotee]

I don't know whether to be encouraged or disappointed by Kaz's comments about engine sounds. I am encouraged that they are working on them and aware that they need work, but I am disappointed that they still have a lot of room to improve. To me, it sounds like some cars will sound pretty good, but most of the cars from previous GTs will sound like crap still. I remain mainly positive because Kaz at least is addressing the issue.

As long as he admits that the engine sounds need improvement, well then that is the first step to recovery. You know, if Kaz was apart of a 12-Step Program.

 

[Beliall]

If kaz was part of a 12 step step program, he'd take 5 years to do each step!

 

[KilzoneStrife]

For the record.. Ive checked GTPlanet more than 100 times today to see if any release date was announced

 

[C_Raccoon23]

For the record.. Ive checked GTPlanet more than 100 times today to see if any release date was announced

You're not alone...

 

[gtone339]

You're not alone...

👍

 

[SER1ES ZA]

What are the chances that they'll announce the new release date on November 3rd at the GT Awards in Las Vegas ?

http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d5336.html

 

[Marsekay]

What are the chances that they'll announce the new release date on November 3rd at the GT Awards in Las Vegas ?

http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d5336.html

more likely than them sticking to their word of giving us a date before the end of october.

this picture seems more appropriate than ever

 

[White & Nerdy]

As I write this it's 10:57 PM Friday here in AK. I think it's somewhat safe to say Sony has lied to us... again. Of couse they could tell us at Oslo, but seriously, what are the chances of them keeping a promise that well?

Bah, for now I'm saying December 9th.

 

[Keyz13]

Very disappointed after my 5 day starve of looking at this site that NO info has popped up about when my pre ordered CE Gt5 from amazon will get here. If on Nov 2nd we don't have a track list, then the land of the "rising sun" is just playing some "lets watch them squirm, as we've already broke even with the prologue of our fifth installment". Japanese are the kings of product "droolery". Case in point, the Wii.

 

[d3br34k5]

I'm remaining patient, but I'm having a harder and harder time containing the concentrated levels of rage brought on by these... "delays".