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This article was published by Andrew Evans (@Famine) on March 26th, 2019 in the Gran Turismo Sport category.
Spa-Francorchamps is Not in GT Sport (Yet) Because of Licensing Issues
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Very unfortunate circumstances.
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PD is pretty much a Sony sub-branch at this point (and Sony is a VERY rich company) , so all this "not enough money" thing doesn't sound convincing to me. Project CARS 2 got triple the amount of tracks that GTS has (including Spa), and SMS is definitely not as rich (or connected) as PD
Or maybe it is not as simple as i think it is, i dunno
Or maybe it is not as simple as i think it is, i dunno
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Although I love Spa I'd be pretty darn pissed if it were to come at the expense of multiple tracks, no matter what tracks they are. The only thing I absolutely want in GTS is more tracks, but that's just my opinion, though.
Maybe the best way to go around this is to simply release Spa as paid DLC. Maybe the Lotuses, too. I'd definitely pay for it, I got the game for 13€ expecting GT6 minus content but I got something I'd happily pay the full 70€ for. It makes me feel like I'm robbing PD.
Anyway, I think PD opening out about this could mean they're getting somewhere, otherwise they'd keep their lips sealed.
Maybe the best way to go around this is to simply release Spa as paid DLC. Maybe the Lotuses, too. I'd definitely pay for it, I got the game for 13€ expecting GT6 minus content but I got something I'd happily pay the full 70€ for. It makes me feel like I'm robbing PD.
Anyway, I think PD opening out about this could mean they're getting somewhere, otherwise they'd keep their lips sealed.
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Yeah this ^^^ - they wouldnt be charging a flat rate. If you're making a crappy mobile game you could possibly get a lower rate because your total exposure is small.
However if you're making a CSR2 by EA or a Forza by MS then your audience reach is huge and then the fee is larger.
Be that as it may, how bad could it be? I can imagine it'd be in the tens of thousands, not hundreds of thousands.... former isnt a big deal, latter???
However if you're making a CSR2 by EA or a Forza by MS then your audience reach is huge and then the fee is larger.
Be that as it may, how bad could it be? I can imagine it'd be in the tens of thousands, not hundreds of thousands.... former isnt a big deal, latter???
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That sucks at least it’s been done so if they can sort something out it won’t be long wait. Also is it because the name Gran Turismo, that Circuits Jack up the price how they see fit just because of a famous name? If so that’s sad to us gamers who want awesome things in our games. Or as they’ll say “it’s just business... brah” oh well. I wonder if that’s why Koenigsegg have never featured in a GT game? I would gladly start paying for DLC from GT if they had to go down that route.
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Just bring on Pikes Peak PD 
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Then there should be a gentleman's agreement to not model this track in every other game. This will set a bad precedent and the gamer will pay the price eventually.
Fully support PD here.
Fully support PD here.
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If PD was to release Spa-Francorchamps under a different name, and perhaps modify it slightly, it would only sour any future negotiations between both parties.
Besides, if there was any alterations the community would savage PD. Let's be honest about that.
The worst part of this is that the legendary circuit is apparently ready to go.
As much as I want Spa-Francorchamps, and I desperately do, I applaud PD for not allowing themselves to be taken advantage of. Business is one thing but greed is another all together.
Besides, if there was any alterations the community would savage PD. Let's be honest about that.
The worst part of this is that the legendary circuit is apparently ready to go.
As much as I want Spa-Francorchamps, and I desperately do, I applaud PD for not allowing themselves to be taken advantage of. Business is one thing but greed is another all together.
The difference there is that it is a circuit comprised of public roads so you can get away with it.
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Negotiations can change dramatically in a short Time, maybe they were closed to a deal a couple of months ago, but anything could come to the equiation and destroy any advance
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Well, maybe PD expected the negotiations to be short and thus Jordan thought so too. I'd say it's still coming - PD hasn't given up negotiating, and the reason it isn't coming yet isn't that Spa is simply saying "no". Thus there's a chance they'll come to an agreement.
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We have Nürb, Le Mans, Suzuka... I think I could personally survive without Spa, but not without Monaco (or "Côte d'Azur" ).
During so many years, Porsche was't in GT: license issue (EA exclusivity). New Ford GT: license issue (EA exclusivity). Forza players have same problem with the new Supra (Sony exclusivity).
Well, Money Money Money.
Just a question: we have Porsche in this GT, what about RUF?
I have feelings RUF only replaced Porsche during the EA exclusivity (not only GT series).
).During so many years, Porsche was't in GT: license issue (EA exclusivity). New Ford GT: license issue (EA exclusivity). Forza players have same problem with the new Supra (Sony exclusivity).
Well, Money Money Money.
Just a question: we have Porsche in this GT, what about RUF?
I have feelings RUF only replaced Porsche during the EA exclusivity (not only GT series).
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They can keep Spa, I can find it in Forza 7 or any racing game. Bring back what made GT famous: Grand Valley, Midfield raceway, Special Stage route 11... They're all free!
Another point: in a time where motorsports tend to disappear from the mainstream media, Spa owners don't want to see its track in the most popular racing game on PS4?! At the end, GT can live without Spa IMO.
Another point: in a time where motorsports tend to disappear from the mainstream media, Spa owners don't want to see its track in the most popular racing game on PS4?! At the end, GT can live without Spa IMO.
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