The GTPlanet Podcast Thread

[ChazDraycott]

Where Gran Turismo (and Sim Racing) Stands in 2025



Jordan, Andrew and Chaz take a look at what 2024 gave us and what we can potentially expect in 2025. It definitely looks like it's a great time to be a fan of racing and driving games.

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Gran Turismo 7 Updates
8:51 - My First Gran Turismo
11:17 - Scaled-Back GT World Series
17:48 - Pharrell Williams Visits PD
19:44 - The End of GT Sport
22:30 - TDU Solar Crown
28:55 - Sim Racing Hardware in 2024
35:40 - Assetto Corsa EVO
40:00 - Project Motor Racing
43:00 - 2025 Thoughts
51:25 - Thank You!

 

[ChazDraycott]

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.55: The Good, the Bad, and the Slow



Andrew, Chaz and Jordan are back, discussing the positives and negatives of Gran Turismo 7's latest update. We've got a 90s Formula 1 and one of the blandest cars to come to Gran Turismo 7, bundled into one update. Do they balance each other out? Hear our thoughts on what they're like to drive and what they bring to the game with their presence.

00:00 Introduction
00:30 Gran Turismo F3500-A
06:27 Honda Civic Si Extra (EF)
10:32 Toyota C-HR S
15:53 Hyundai IONIQ 5N
21:53 Pikes Peak?
22:49 New Driving Physics
27:47 Goodbyes

 

[ChazDraycott]

Does The Unimog Save Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.56?



Andrew, Chaz and Jordan are back for another video where we discuss the new cars and changes that came with Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.56. There's not a huge amount to look at, but one vehicle stands out amongst all others for how loveable it is.

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Mercedes-Benz Unimog Type 411
14:59 Peugeot 205 GTI
18:07 BMW Z4 3.0i
21:00 Force Feedback Updates
25:05 New Tracks (Lack Of)
31:03 PSVR2 Price Reduction
35:33 Gran Turismo World Series 2025
41:39 Forza Horizon 5 Coming to PS5

 

[ChazDraycott]

Still No New Tracks for Gran Turismo 7...



Andrew and Chaz discuss the latest Gran Turismo 7 Update - 1.59 - and look to the upcoming Gran Turismo World Series, speculating on what we could see there after a rather controversial Qualifying period...

00:00 Introduction & Overview
01:43 Ferrari 812 Superfast
03:48 Honda CR-V
06:12 Suzuki Carry
07:47 Chevrolet Corvette
11:13 New Races in Update 1.59
13:11 New-ish Scapes & Engine Swaps
17:04 Gran Turismo World Series 2025
21:45 When Do We Get A New Track?
25:56 Looking Forward

 

[ChazDraycott]

Gran Turismo's First Chinese Car



Andrew and Jordan discuss the latest announcement from Polyphony Digital - their partnership with Xiaomi and the introduction of the SU7 to the game - as well as the GT World Series' season opener in London and the blase announcement of a new Forza game coming in the future.

00:00 Introduction
00:52 Xiaomi & Gran Turismo Announcement
13:44 GT World Series Season Opener
26:56 Fanatec Full Force
30:17 A New Forza Coming?
37:16 Wrapping Up

 

[ChazDraycott]

Making Sense of Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.60



Jordan Greer and Andrew Evans chat about the June 2025 update for Gran Turismo 7 and an update on Fanatec FullForce.

0:00 Intro
1:14 Citroen BX19 TRS 1987
6:40 Peugeot 2008 Allure 2021
11:50 Lancia Delta HF Integrale WRC 1992
21:09 Still No Track
25:54 Fanatec FullForce Update

 

[ChazDraycott]

Are Forza Motorsport and NFS Dead?



Andrew and Chaz talk about what's happening to Forza now that the staff numbers have effectively been cut in half, as well as the potential fate of Need for Speed. On top of that, there's more news from Project Motor Racing and as usual with iRacing these days, controversy.

00:00 Introduction
00:54 The Future of Forza
09:08 What About Need for Speed?
14:57 Project Motor Racing
24:41 iRacing Updates & Controversy
34:39 Wrapping Up

 

[GlamFM]

Hey gang. Really enjoying the show. Any chance you could/would upload an audio only version to podcast services?

 

[Famine]

Hey gang. Really enjoying the show. Any chance you could/would upload an audio only version to podcast services?

Not a fan of looking at me? Me neither.

 

[GlamFM]

Not a fan of looking at me? Me neither.

😂😂😂 it’s more that I listen to podcasts on my way to and from work and at least as far as I know there’s still no way to listen to a YouTube video while your screen is locked and your phone is in your pocket.

 

[Old_Setzer]

😂😂😂 it’s more that I listen to podcasts on my way to and from work and at least as far as I know there’s still no way to listen to a YouTube video while your screen is locked and your phone is in your pocket.

Use Brave for watch youtube. No publy, and you can block your phone meanwhile still listen youtube.

 

[Benny44]

😂😂😂 it’s more that I listen to podcasts on my way to and from work and at least as far as I know there’s still no way to listen to a YouTube video while your screen is locked and your phone is in your pocket.

I use the F-Droid store and downloaded NewPipe. You can just play the audio portion. I work outside and do this all the time with earbuds in

 

[GlamFM]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I’ll look into it tomorrow.

 

[Eggstor]

😂😂😂 it’s more that I listen to podcasts on my way to and from work and at least as far as I know there’s still no way to listen to a YouTube video while your screen is locked and your phone is in your pocket.

It's not free (or even cheap anymore), but YouTube Premium does that.