This is the kind of amateurish situation that occurs when a company such as PD uses the media as their press release agency. One source contradicts another; one source uses another source as their source; one source gets a tip no-one else can confirm because no-one else was in the room at the same time; interpretation by one source is different than interpretation by another source.They also have quoted...
"A SCEE spokesperson stressed to us that while Prologue is heading to PSN, it won't be free like the previously released Gran Turismo demo and, what's more, the downloadable game doesn't include damage modelling - unlike the Blu-ray version."
WTF?
Not sure about the credibility of either GS or IGN at the moment.
could be free. as free download / free bundled BR game (with PS3) ONLY in idea to boost-up the PS3 sales in holiday season. Taht is also the only way you can have both format free of charge - since there is no logic of having DWNL free, and BR not. That is one-and-only reason I can think of in light of releasing GT5 as a FREE game. No other reason seems valid from bussines-making POW.
Sony could make a GT5
Your assuming the fault lies with PD and not with the authors of the articles.
There are probably numerous inaccuracies littered within their (IGN, GS etc) articles about other games. It's just we (this forum) happen to follow this particular game's progress much more closely - and therefore jump on and over analyse any little scrap of information.
If I remember correctly that was the standard for racing games before Gran Turismo came along.I figure four or five tracks and 50 cars is just a really small game.
Here we go again.
looks to have significantly more gameplay value, and Warhawk is a $40 download.You really are having a hard time grasping the understanding of why things cost money and you continue to ignore the fact that Sony has made it clear "IT IS NOT A DEMO".
Actually it was you who was stating opinions disguised as facts - that have been proven not to be true, so chill out.
No, there are other facts that have been discussed, that you seem to chose to ignore.
Which is fine, but don't state incorrect facts, or ignore real facts in order to try and support your opinion... that's where you not only went wrong, but did a disservice to everyone else who might believe what you said is in deed truthful facts.
When you make comments like these:AUP
You are making them like they are confirmed facts, and not just your opinion, or the expressed opinion/rumor/misunderstanding of another.
to be free, but it really is wrong and does a disservice to the rest of us to disguise your opinion, or even the opinions of others as facts on why GT5 should be free. That's the only issue I have with you. As I said, I too would love it if GT5 was free. How can anyone argue with that? It's the lack of any relevant facts that support that theory, and your apparent choice to ignore relevant facts that disprove that theory is what I have a problem with.
was free. However, it's quite likely going to be a semi-premium title, since they can't possibly charge the same for GT5 as they will for GT5... since GT5 will be rendered completely redundant when GT5 comes out, the price will have to reflect that fact...
is priced close to $60, I suspect we would see significant price drops before and/or when GT5 is released.
is a preview of what's in GT5. Warhawk was made as a stand alone, ie once it was done that's it. There was no revenue to be generated from a full release of Warhawk after the download, because the download was it. I know PD are marketing GT5 as a game in it's own right, and in terms of content, they're right. But in terms of what it actually is, it's still jsut a preview. would have the same financial effect. A downaload however would cost relative pennies in comparison, and while it may be worth £20 to the punter, it certainly, in terms of development cost will not justify it.
Except when you talk development costs you have to know what those costs are. I don't think you'll find too many that believe Sony didn't and isn't continuing to spend a small fortune on GT5, so GT5
may not only be a reasonable way to allow anxious fans to get a much improved GT experience in their hands now, but also help offset the undoubtedly high production costs. That or make everyone wait another year and then charge over $100 for GT5, which I bet wouldn't go over too well with a lot of people. even after GT5 is released, but obviously at significantly lower price, as it would still appeal to anyone who can't afford to spend $60 or maybe only has a mild interest in a game like GT5. I can certainly see how they could easily coexist in the marketplace for some time. will be a free download are still... a demo? No. is said to offer? No. is said to offer? No., like most demos, coming out just a month or less before the "full" game is released? No.? Yes.
in order to get their hands on something 6 - 12 months before GT5 arrives. It's a tiny amount of money to pay for the hours of playing time it represents for hardcore GT fans. & offer a discounted purchase of GT5 to GT5 purchasers, when it becomes available. But I have no idea if this would actually happen.
Actual facts to back each of these key points has already been discussed, and largely agreed on already.
- Is Sony or PD calling GT5
- Has there ever been a demo released for the PS3 that includes online gameplay? No.
- Has there ever been a demo released for the PS3 that has as much as GT5
- Do most "full-featured" PSN games have as much as what GT5
- Has there ever been a PS3 demo released on Blu-ray disc? No.
- Is GT5
- Is there a whole lot of demand from gamers to play GT5
is by no means a demo, however, for a GT game, it is.
