Pre-release GT5:Prologue Thread Firmware 2.17 mandatory for GT5:P? (and Pictures)

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I hope I'm not the only one that was half expecting a chant of "Sephiroth!" during that music... heh.

Pretty cool.
 
The music is awesome indeed and the transition looks perfect
If I saw this on TV, I would start screaming :lol:
 
Gran Turismo is quickly becoming the racing game to watch for 2007 and 2008. With a target number of 900 cars, Yamauchi and company are taking the kitchen sink approach of throwing everything in possible. Honestly, we're not huge fans of this method and prefer the best of the best in our racing games. Then again, with over 900 cars chances are we'll see pretty much every car we want in the game--and some we don't.

The latest news we've scooped out of Japan involves anearly complete list of vehicles form the upcoming Gran Turismo Prologue Demo as well as a very special car that will be in the complete game.

Our sources on the other side of the Pacific are very reliable and that's why we're pleased to know that Gran Turismo 5 and Prologue will feature, as a playable vehicle, the Ford GT LM Edition. Shown in diecast toy format, we'll be more than happy to take this Ford on the track. Kazunori is a known fan of the Ford GT (he owns two) so this is a very logical car to be included in the latest Gran Turismo.

And the last two tracks in Prologue. After our conversation, we have good reason to believe that the two remaining tracks in Prologue may be Laguna Seca, Infineon or Nordschliefe. We didn't get a solid answer, but any of those tracks are solid.
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http://drive.gtchannel.com/?c=125&a=1497

I’m doubtful of the validity of claims of a target of 900 cars for GT5, but what the hell do I know when their sources are very reliable.

But the possibility of a track to replace Eiger Nordwand to go along with the new London circuit is welcome news. Would explain why on the official site they’ve only shown 3 of the 5 courses; Fuji, Suzuka, and Daytona.

If the track selection turns out to be true, maybe 900 cars are possible—well if GT5 gets released in 2010. ;)đź‘Ť
 
I'm most likely not going to be grabbing Prologue if it is released here, but I'd be feeling like I'm missing out mostly because of the cars. The three tracks already listed on the site have never been very enjoyable for me, I'd much rather have any of those other three in the game. I'm skeptical about this London track, I don't want something too similar to the current street tracks.

Ring + exciting new cars + 16 player online = good chances of me finally caving and grabbing a PS3, just to race with some of you guys.
 
I think they're right with 900 cars. I heard it a long time ago, anyway there is about 750 in GT4 so thats only 150 more.
 
http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html

According to IGN, or at least based on the information provided in this update, the NA market will NOT be getting prologue at all. A quick check of the US list shows full GT5 release sometime in 08, no mention of Prologue. Looking at the UK list, Prologue is set for Q1 08.

I suppose it's possible I'm reading too much into this, but I've been waiting for confirmation one way or the other that the NA market will have "local" access to GT5P, and this is a strong indication SCEA has stuffed their collective heads in a difficult-to-reach (at least with the head) orifice.

In large part because of the stunning graphics, GT5P has the potential to be a system seller OUTSIDE the driving/racing game market, IF SCEA would throw a few commercials up during the football season or whatever to let folks know it's there. Instead, they say the NA market will be "confused" by the release of Prologue. I just don't get it.
 
superwally
http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html

According to IGN, or at least based on the information provided in this update, the NA market will NOT be getting prologue at all. A quick check of the US list shows full GT5 release sometime in 08, no mention of Prologue. Looking at the UK list, Prologue is set for Q1 08.

I suppose it's possible I'm reading too much into this, but I've been waiting for confirmation one way or the other that the NA market will have "local" access to GT5P, and this is a strong indication SCEA has stuffed their collective heads in a difficult-to-reach (at least with the head) orifice.

In large part because of the stunning graphics, GT5P has the potential to be a system seller OUTSIDE the driving/racing game market, IF SCEA would throw a few commercials up during the football season or whatever to let folks know it's there. Instead, they say the NA market will be "confused" by the release of Prologue. I just don't get it.
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Idk, it's seems weird that Sony would premiere a trailer for GT5p at the VGA's, which was broadcasted in America...and then not release the game here. I have faith that Sony will release it here.
 
RacingFreak2k3
Idk, it's seems weird that Sony would premiere a trailer for GT5p at the VGA's, which was broadcasted in America...and then not release the game here. I have faith that Sony will release it here.
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Agreed. It's certainly a much stronger indication SCEA has not stuffed their collective heads in a difficult-to-reach (at least with the head) orifice and will be releasing it in North America.
 
Man this is frustrating if they don't release prologue in NA. So can someone explain what kind of version of Prologue I will receive? Because I ordered it on Amazon.com and it says that it is estimated to be shipped on February 19, 2008. Am I getting UK version or what? Any ideas anyone?
 
"Many fans of the series may also be pleased to learn that damage modelling has finally been implemented with Prologue. On the whole, the damage effects are quite realistic and we can safely say that the days of the Gran Turismo series being called a 'bumper car simulator' are over."

OMG!
 
MildAshers
"Many fans of the series may also be pleased to learn that damage modelling has finally been implemented with Prologue. On the whole, the damage effects are quite realistic and we can safely say that the days of the Gran Turismo series being called a 'bumper car simulator' are over."

OMG!
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I'll believe it when I see it. People have been writing about damage being confirmed in GT ever since the first one came out.

To be honest I'm not that worried about the lack of a release date for NA anymore. I managed to live without GT4P, hmm? If they don't want to release it here, that's their loss. They don't deserve my money.
 
Likewise, I'm skeptical of previews like that, first of all, they wouldn't be the only ones to notice damage was in if it was really in, secondly they talk about the supercharger you've just added sounding like the real thing, well Kaz has already confirmed that we will not be modding the cars in GT5:P so whats that all about.

I'd love to know how people get away with writing previews like this if they arn't true, it's just bull. I hope it's true but I'm 99% sure it's not.
 
It would be brilliant if there was damage, but i even doubt it. I heard along time ago that only the race cars would get it in the real version, but even that was doubtful. Although we will find out the truth in oh less than 72 hours from the japanesse. I cant wait, no more rumors only the truth!
 
Where are the screenshots PSU.com?

"On the whole, the damage effects are quite realistic and we can safely say that the days of..."

Obviously, they have seen the damage effects, but where is the proof?
 
Or they're just making it up, which wouldn't be the first time. They also talk about installing a supercharger and it sounding like the real thing, despite the fact we won't be installing anytihng non-standard on any of the cars in GT5:P.
 
It was pointed out in the "Comments" section about the author not knowing the difference between "pixels" and "polygons"

Do these people wake up in the morning and decide they want to intentionally propagate lies and misinformation?
 
Some of them probably do. Others hear the lies that thoes come up with and blindly believe it without looking into it for as much as a second to see if it's true.
 
My thoughts on the article are that I will keep fingers crossed and hope that there is damage and that when KY said no mods he meant racing mods (perhaps a translation issue?) and that this article is correct.

But until the game is actually in a consumer's PS3 I will not believe these things that seem to go against everything we have so far heard.


Although, I do know KY said that damage may be implemented via download. If they got that to work sooner than planned then yippee.
 
MildAshers
"Many fans of the series may also be pleased to learn that damage modelling has finally been implemented with Prologue. On the whole, the damage effects are quite realistic and we can safely say that the days of the Gran Turismo series being called a 'bumper car simulator' are over."
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Bunch of crap
 
STINGer71
Bunch of crap
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all i can say to all this is........ only a couple a days to go and we'll know for sure.....!! the damn suspense is killing me :crazy:

is it all crap.......???? has kaz been holding out on everyone to provide a massive surprise to the fans???? hmmmm tend to lean toward the former!!

still i'm happy with the demo so i know i will love gt5p no matter what :)
 
Well tomorrow we will know. Only one more day and GT5: Prologue will be released in Japan. I dont think there will be damage, but they managed to keep a lot secret about GT5P. Since its only one day from release and there still aint any official car and tracklist...
And the shops in Japan recieved the game last week, and there still aint any leacked footage.
Its very strange that there are still a lot of secret facts about the game while its only one day from release :S
 

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