Kazunori Yamauchi Reveals Gran Turismo's Origins in CEDEC Keynote Presentation

[Famine]

This is the discussion thread for an article on GTPlanet:

Kazunori Yamauchi Reveals Gran Turismo’s Origins in CEDEC Keynote Presentation​

Kazunori Yamauchi has delivered the keynote presentation at the 2022 Computer Entertainment Developers Conference (CEDEC), in which he detailed the history behind Polyphony Digital and the Gran Turismo game series...

 

[Auditore]

The factoid about Toyota being the first one to get what Gran Turismo even was is very interesting.

 

[RacingFan1]

This is nothing new, he started with Motor Toon Grand Prix and after that he wanted to do a realistic thing with real life cars, quite easy

 

[Nowax]

This is nothing new

I mean, @Famine never implied that this was something we've never heard before.

 

[Vspectra]

Computing mother nature can only mean one thing, GT will finally have 3d trees that sway in the wind.

 

[HarVee]

Hey, if a game like Farm Simulator can sell, I'm sure Plant Turismo can sell too.

 

[Arkseven]

"a Gran Turismo of the natural world"

 

[F30clubman]

"Describing himself as an ecologist — a trait he’s inherited from his father — Yamauchi mentions his youth in Kashiwa City, heading into the forests with his younger brother collecting insects and crawfish from the streams and ponds."

Hence the bird sounds on some tracks I like that touch.

 

[Panoz]

It makes a lot of sense now on why the Castrol Supra was somewhat the focus car in GT1.

 

[Lux Klonoa]

Hm, interesting. Maybe he ought to go to both Naughty Dog and Guerilla for his plant game. Both are literal masters at what they do with foliage, and rightfully so.

 

[RacingFan1]

Hm, interesting. Maybe he ought to go to both Naughty Dog and Guerilla for his plant game. Both are literal masters at what they do with foliage, and rightfully so.

Naughty Dog lost the plot after uncharted IMO

 

[Mirai]

I honestly think Kaz’s idea for a nature sim, like a walking sim or something through the world’s most stunning national park, would make for a brilliant PSVR2 Tech Demo

 

[juanffy18]

I understand now why Toyota is a little bit in the part of the lore of Gran Turismo saga

 

[Confus]

I would genuinely play the heck out of a slow-paced game where you explore a detailed forest and just collect plant samples.

 

[MightyL]

The game has already become 'dead plant turismo' anyway.

 

[ICEYOU3]

Computing mother nature can only mean one thing, GT will finally have 3d trees that sway in the wind.

You'll have to wait until PS6 for that bro.

Edit: Kaz talked about a game that inspired him in arcades, I wonder what such game was? Pole Position perhaps?

 

[RacingFan1]

Computing mother nature can only mean one thing, GT will finally have 3d trees that sway in the wind.

For that you might look for a tree swaying simulator

 

[Nielsen]

I mean, @Famine never implied that this was something we've never heard before.

I think @RacingFan1 ‘s point was to question the timing and purpose of the keynote, and not the article. At least that’s how I read his comment, not to mention it being my own headache right now.

Did Kaz actually attend this to imply that PD wants to branch out simulating wilderness? 🤔

 

[=ReBeL=]

It says in the article that there was a lot of talk about his vision of future, but then there is no word about what this vision of future is. Unless the 'Plant turismo' is his vision for future.

So did he talk about future of Gran Turismo or did he not? I'm confused.

 

[DTG-DEMONLORD]

Nothing wrong with Kazunori Yamauchi tapping into his ancestors trait. As a half japanese, it's in our blood to stop and observe or enjoy nature. Something the samurais' used to do when they sit down to do a haiku poem.

 

[Jay84]

How far its fallen. From amazing single player racer to greedy cashgrab.

 

[Nuschel01]

So he wants to make something like Animal Crossing?

 

[05XR8]

It says in the article that there was a lot of talk about his vision of future, but then there is no word about what this vision of future is. Unless the 'Plant turismo' is his vision for future.

So did he talk about future of Gran Turismo or did he not? I'm confused.

We’ll, I did post this yesterday.

There is direction. It’s Kaz’ vision. He’s steering the ship and no one knows where he’s going.

With an apt reply of

Sometimes I think he doesn't know either 🤣

 

[sirjim73]

I would genuinely play the heck out of a slow-paced game where you explore a detailed forest and just collect plant samples.

Half way through the game, a plot twist...

 

[DTG-DEMONLORD]

Half way through the game, a plot twist...

We are the Knights that say NI!

 

[Cosbuster]

I'd wish Kaz would focus a little more on the future of the series than constantly talking about past glories.

 

[FerrariF40]

Is there a video of the presentation?

 

[ICEYOU3]

Nothing wrong with Kazunori Yamauchi tapping into his ancestors trait. As a half japanese, it's in our blood to stop and observe or enjoy nature. Something the samurais' used to do when they sit down to do a haiku poem.

You know I've always wondered what Kaz thought of Ghost of Tsushima

 

[Famine]

Is there a video of the presentation?

Read the second paragraph.

 

[danimac]

Appreciate the lady in charge of Toyota liking the idea of Gran Turismo. So cool.