Before this thread turns into another "let's bash on CobraGT!" thread, welcome the newest member of the GTPlanet family, from the nation of Croatia. Then looking at the Hong Kong and Amalfi pictures, each new picture I see of GT4 makes me want it more. I mean, screw Halo 2, screw Doom 3, even screw Metal Gear Solid 3 when I say this, GT4 is the game I'm most looking forward to. One-on-one matches on Amalfi and maybe even Citta di Aria would be awesome.
As far as the Heads-Up Display (HUD) goes, I actually kind of like it. I think it looks more stylish for an already-stylish game. I think GT4 hasn't any alcohol and tobacco banning issues because as you see in the Hong Kong pictures, you see TsingTao Beer. So two things about the Hong Kong picture. Number one, it may not be the Shibuya district of Tokyo, Japan, but I think Hong Kong will actually be a quite colorful track and a welcome challenge. And number two, if you happen to be a female reading this, I don't know if you can take pictures of your car in front of a Guess clothing store. And you'll be racing, so you'll have to race first, then spend your money on some Guess clothing. It's not an insult, I'm just joking around as usual. Anyhow, and by the way, Amalfi should be awesome. In strange ways, the front straight with all the buildings facing the water, reminds me of the buildings facing the water in Rage Racer (1996). Then just racing on a tropical-style track reminds me of Ridge Racer V (1999?). But the racing experience will FAR exceed both of the Namco race titles I've mentioned.