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[clacksman]

... in the "Night Racing Trailer" from a while back the cars had full wings on the back, whereas, in recent trailers the cars are seen with flick or lip spoilers (sure there is a real name). Has there been a change in regulations or similar? Thanks

Yes.

 

[Ollie1066]

Yes.

Ah thanks for the answer, was just curious. Looking forward to getting to know the sport through GT5 👍

 

[RACECAR]

Except for those who order from GameStop (including me).

Not the same car. The Road car is the one that will be an easter egg. the Stealth one is the pre order car from gamestop.

 

[wajdi1977]

Gran Turismo 5 Has Already Succeeded!

There have been numerous comparisons lately between Gran Turismo 5 and Forza 3. The ironic part of this all is that Gran Turismo 5 isn’t even out yet. Everything we’ve been basing our comparisons on have been still shots taken from the photo mode, promotional releases, and/or handy-cam video footage of the game. The fact of the matter is that we all know Gran Turismo 5 is going to LOOK amazing, no questions there. And from what we’ve SEEN, the game should deliver in the physics department. But until we actually have the game in our PlayStation 3′s and are playing first-hand, there’s really no comparison to be made.

That said, GT5 is already a success, financially at least. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, which came out in April of 2008, has sold approximately 3.86 4.84* million copies worldwide. Assuming a $15 profit (on average), that’s roughly $72 million. The actual profit may be less or more depending on Sony’s cut, but the rumored $60 million budget for Gran Turismo 5 has been almost completely paid for by Gran Turismo 5 Prologue alone. When GT5 launches in November it’s going to sell millions, that’s a guarantee. How many millions will likely depend on how fans receive the game, but considering we’ve been waiting for nearly six years…

In terms of Gran Turismo 5 versus Forza 3, based on the available information, GT5 is poised to come out on top. GT5P has sold nearly as many copies as Forza 2 (4.01 million since may of 2007) which had almost a full year longer on the market. That isn’t to discount Forza 2, it was a good game, but for what many consider a glorified demo, GT5P is a great benchmark of what is to come. If Gran Turismo five doesn’t sell more than 5 million copies in it’s first two years, I’ll be shocked. People can say Polyphony Digital is putting too much into the game, that they are perfecting the wrong details, but let’s face it, GT5 is going to have something for just about anyone interested in racing games. Whether it be NASCAR, WRC, Supercars, or your daily driver, there’s something for everyone, and that has A LOT of potential when it comes to sales.

Say what you want about which is better, that’s pure opinion, but come November, the real numbers will start pouring in and I think it’s safe to say Gran Turismo 5 will come out on-top of Forza 3 in the end.

**UPDATE: This was never meant to be an actual comparison, graphics or otherwise. Those bits of the article were simply my opinions. I simply wanted to point out that Gran Turismo 5 has already succeeded. It is basically going to start at break-even when most games need a year or two to reach that.

*Gran Turismo 5 Prologue sales numbers - http://www.polyphony.co.jp/english/list.html, Forza 2 and 3 sales numbers – http://vgchartz.com/

 

[eSZee]

The F1 is iconic. Not the P.O.S. stealth McLaren from Gamestop. Obtaining the McLaren from Gamestop is as easy as breathing.

It's as simple as that. And it will be more evident when you're online and you're one of the few who have actually earned the iconic F1.

Uhhh, putting a livery on a car makes it a POS? So the McLaren, going by your logic, is only iconic cause it doesn't have a livery?
Ah yes, online. Wouldn't want people across the world to think any less of you cause you got a car without earning it. Man, they'll think I'm a pathetic lil man with all the cars I'll get with the CE.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

Gran Turismo 5 Has Already Succeeded!

...what does one random blog really have to do with it?

Not to mention that sales numbers aren't the best indicator of greatness, in a variety of mediums.

Uhhh, putting a livery on a car makes it a POS? So the McLaren, going by your logic, is only iconic cause it doesn't have a livery?
Ah yes, online. Wouldn't want people across the world to think any less of you cause you got a car without earning it. Man, they'll think I'm a pathetic lil man with all the cars I'll get with the CE.

Yeah, I don't get the reasoning here. I'm not going to judge anybody differently on if they have the pre-order Macca or the original. I also don't think it's going to be terribly hard to find either; plenty of cars in GT haven't been purchaseable but are available elsewhere. Unless it's a Gold License prize (and isn't won elsewhere), I feel like we'll be seeing it around a lot. A bit said I might not be able to pick my colour, then .

 

[sems4arsenal]

I smell livery Editor

 

[analog]

Unless it's a Gold License prize (and isn't won elsewhere), I feel like we'll be seeing it around a lot. A bit said I might not be able to pick my colour, then .

That's what I thought too when I heard it was an "easter egg", given that we've already seen the F1 in different colours.
Maybe finally when winning a car we have the option to choose its colour as well, don't know how many times I grinded that event in GT4 which unlocked the E-type Jag to get the colour I wanted ( to be honest the multiple colours I wanted ).....
Maybe an online auction/selling option could be the answer if it's not, or a paintshop.

 

[Griffith500]

...
Man, they'll think I'm a pathetic lil man with all the cars I'll get with the CE.

I certainly will

Shortly before wallowing in self-loathing for being such a hypocrite...

 

[FishforRent]

I'm quite unbothered that the world may think my stealth mclaren is a POS. Albiet they will be making that judgement from only seeing my taillights.

 

[RACECAR]

The F1 is iconic. Not the P.O.S. stealth McLaren from Gamestop. Obtaining the McLaren from Gamestop is as easy as breathing.

It's as simple as that. And it will be more evident when you're online and you're one of the few who have actually earned the iconic F1.

Dude, seriously? How in hell is it a P.O.S. if nobody, including you, has even driven it yet? So its P.O.S. just because its a pre-order car? By that same statement, does that make all the pre-order cars P.O.S.?

 

[Nero9]

By that same statement, does that make all the pre-order cars P.O.S.?

Yes and no.
You get good cars, most of the time in crappy colours.
GTPSP : You got the Citroen GT in Ugly Orange. Enzo in Ugly Yellow. etc... (however the Blue GT-R was good)

 

[SlipZtrEm]

Yes and no.
You get good cars, most of the time in crappy colours.
GTPSP : You got the Citroen GT in Ugly Orange. Enzo in Ugly Yellow. etc... (however the Blue GT-R was good)

The ZR1 was alright in white, the Veyron bad-arse in black. Still upset I won the red SLR in the stupid PD game and couldn't actually use it in NTSC...

I don't mind the stealth scheme of the Macca, and I look at the mention of performance upgrades as just giving me an F1 LM

 

[FoolKiller]

...what does one random blog really have to do with it?

Not to mention that sales numbers aren't the best indicator of greatness, in a variety of mediums.

Um, considering the article (which did need a link) was discussing financial success (the kind of success Sony most cares about) it explains a lot about why Sony has allowed Polyphony Digital this much leeway. I mean, do you think Sony cares what indicator of greatness you use so long as it makes them a boat load of money?

However, the information included is not exactly new and it is something that has come up on this site every time someone gets concerned about the $60 million figure.

 

[clacksman]

Ah thanks for the answer, was just curious. Looking forward to getting to know the sport through GT5 👍

No problem. Many people will be finding it for the first time along with you. 👍

 

[Kryz11]

Gran Turismo 5 Has Already Succeeded!

So... lets see the hard numbers

Total GT sales
55.8 million copies

Total FM sales
almost 8 million copies

OK OK But its more then 8 GT titles for GT games, so lets only have GT1,2,3,and 4.

about 47 million copies

47 is more then 8.

 

[Talon]

I remember a picture a long time ago of a PD modeler working on a C5 Z06. Now, that car was in GT4, so I would assume it would be a standard car. Can someone dig up that picture and maybe we can get a better idea of standard car quality? Maybe if we can see how it is being made we can see how it will end up.

 

[SrRd RacinG]

Dude, seriously? How in hell is it a P.O.S. if nobody, including you, has even driven it yet? So its P.O.S. just because its a pre-order car? By that same statement, does that make all the pre-order cars P.O.S.?

Yup.

If you didn't earn it, it's a piece of ****.



One car is hidden and is appearing to be "priceless"; it cannot be bought. It is the ACTUAL F1 with its original specs and colors. It will be difficult to obtain, and will likely take a while. I respect that car.

One is a P.O.S. gimmick advertisement from GameStop that we've seen in all other games this generation. It is easy to obtain and you will have it as soon as GT5 is in your PS3. I have little respect for that car.

 

[Nero9]

I know this ain't a wishlist thingy, but a preorder car should be a Fiat 500R LM Edition or something...which is obtained by winning the Beginners League or something...
I'd drive that till the cows come home...

 

[Gezim]

Gran Turismo 5 - SDCC 10: Floor Gameplay (Cam) HD

Looks sweet.

 

[ferr.ox96]

I smell livery Editor

Why? I would hope so, still! Any concrete clues?

 

[mijawi]

Ah thanks for the answer, was just curious. Looking forward to getting to know the sport through GT5 👍

Just to elaborate, NASCAR changed from the wing to the spoiler earlier in this season of racing. PD had the most recent video of the updated cars within a few months of the change. I think it's a good sign. They could have easily left them as early 2010 cars with the wings but took the time to update them (maybe a requirement in the license with NASCAR?). The cars have 2010 liveries as well compaired to last years videos.

Mike W

 

[CoolColJ]

Why? I would hope so, still! Any concrete clues?

BTW the Mclaren F1 will not be easy to get, so the preorder version might allow you to drive it sooner...

 

[wajdi1977]

Rumours:GT5 to have multiple platinum trophy

Great news for those trophy hunters, Polyphony Digital are deciding to put in multiple platinum trophies in the game, this is odd for single stand alone game to have the pinnacle trophy “The Platinum” multiple times. At first we laughed at this information contribution because we thought our insider meant the “in game” 1st 2nd 3rd place medals and trophies that are usually associated with Gran Turismo. That aside the Sony insider wasnt joking and hinted that to get just one true PSN trophy in GT5 would take the racing junkie 2 whole weeks and the developers are figuring out which method to go with. So expect trophy packs, each with their own Platinum.

Gran Turismo 5 is the biggest racing game EVER created and they are contemplating spreading trophy packs covering standard racing (GT mode) Rally Championship, Formula 1 racing, Le mans 24 and even NASCAR, this game is 5 times bigger than the most highest rated racers out there. From what we know, expect more news as the game comes every closer to being released.

Get ready for the ultimate racing simulator come November 2nd 2010, once this title arrives PS3 will have taken the crown for the racing genre.

Stay tuned to SpitPOD.com for more information on GT5, as we are very lucky to have an insider who gives us a few hints at whats to come.

Source: http://www.spitpod.com/2010/07/rumour-gran-turismo-5-to-have-multiple-platinum-trophies/

 

[eSZee]

BTW the Mclaren F1 will not be easy to get, so the preorder version might allow you to drive it sooner...

we know, look back a few pages

 

[Kryz11]

Gamestop

Pre-order Gran Turismo 5 and receive two GameStop exclusive in-game cars,
the McLaren F1 Stealth model, and Joey Logano's #20 NASCAR Nationwide series car.

* McLaren F1 Stealth Model - Custom tuned for improved performance, including weight reduction, and increased power. Also features custom carbon fiber “Stealth” paint scheme with Gran Turismo racing logos.
* GameStop NASCAR Car with Gran Turismo design - Joey Logano's #20 Nationwide NASCAR featuring Gran Turismo 5 racing logos.

Man, I pre ordered the GT5 game blindly about a year ago from GameStop, and I am happy, I would love the SLS tuned version, but the F1 McLaren makes me so happy. But, I will not use the code untill I get roughly 20% into the game.

So I allready paid 100 bucks for the special edition, any info about the super limited edition coming out for 200 bucks?

 

[Earth]

I agree with SrD Racing, the preorder McLaren is crap

Not only does it have a lame paint job that offends a purist like me who does not want a livery editor in the game for that very reason, paint jobs and colors that are not true to the real cars, its not even the car in it's original right out of the factory specs.

I don't want my first experience with the F1 in GT5 to be flawed. This 'stealth' McLaren will be lighter and will have more horsepower then the "real" car. Basically your first experience with the mighty McLaren F1 will be counterfeit.

I'll cash in my preorder and get the car, but if there is more 'stealth' mclarens in the game to be had I will sell it on Day 1. Otherwise I will keep it for the purpose of collecting but it will be months before it gets any miles, well after I've gotten the "REAL" F1 and have driven it in it's true specs and true factory colors.

 

[TBR 427]

I don't want my first experience with the F1 in GT5 to be flawed. This 'stealth' McLaren will be lighter and will have more horsepower then the "real" car. Basically your first experience with the mighty McLaren F1 will be counterfeit.

You do realise that these 'stealth' cars are basically just like the Ford GT Spec II in GT5 Prologue, right? The massive rear wing, the carbon-fibre finish with matte-black stripes (or something like that), the massive GT logo on the side, etc. It also had more power and less weight than a Ford GT.

Now, you'd have to be pretty dense to call the Spec II Ford a counterfeit, so why is anyone complaining about these pre-order cars? It's clearly going to be one of the better cars in-game, you don't have to buy them. It's a free tuner car, people! Even better, it's a tuner car made by PD.


So stop whinging about a free (awesome) car. If anything it'll help you get to a vanilla McLaren F1 earlier.

 

[Kryz11]

Earth, sure it ruins the experaince, I will use the code around 20% completion because it ruins the whole purpose of buying a slow and cheap car. I can not belive many fans of GT games will use GT5prologue save data or PSP to transfer some cash and cars. I think biggest thing in GT games is the start up from very slow car, saving up, and buying another car or parts for faster races. I say around 20% is because I will allready have lots of money by then, and master a bit of the game.

 

[dylansan]

The preorder McLaren is crap...
I'll cash in my preorder and get the car, but if there is more 'stealth' mclarens in the game to be had I will sell it on Day 1. Otherwise I will keep it for the purpose of collecting but it will be months before it gets any miles, well after I've gotten the "REAL" F1 and have driven it in it's true specs and true factory colors.

So I suppose you think the ability to upgrade any cars is lame, and that it shouldn't be in the game because it's not true to the real cars? Does the ability to add HP and reduce weight on our cars "offend a purist" like you?

It's not that big a deal. They're giving you a McLaren F1 with modifications and a livery which can both probably be removed. They're not forcing anyone to drive it and it doesn't stop anyone from getting the regular version. So why is it so offensive?