the Apex magazine

[Falango]

You make a good point. That would help explain it.

 

[Crash]

Or it'll be done with 200 pages in English and then a condensed version in another language. I'm pretty sure that's what it will be, since the US is one country it would make more sense for them to put the two most common languages into a single book than to try and sell two separate language versions of the game.

I really doubt that the US version of the Apex book is going to be in two separate languages. I think scope72's guess is more likely.

 

[Dan_]

I don't think so... Sony has decided to sell Playstation 3 in Brazil just months ago, instead of Mexico, where it has been sold for years... Mexico has a market much more solid than Brazil, at least for Sony's eyes

I'm still wondering what I should do... But I'm afraid I'll buy whatever version is available here in Brazil on November 2nd

Hello Fella,

One more active Brazilian member around , join us at the pub, you'll be the 14th one, let's colour GTP in green and yellow dammit.

On topic, I searched for info on the official GT release around here, phoned Sony Style shop and they don't have any intention to sell the game around here, so the Collector's edition isn't even a distant dream to us. There's more info on the Group( see my signature ), and also some members are trying to make contact with unofficial importers, let's wait and see what happens.

Cheers,

 

[JToipa]

What's the probability of Sony answering me if I e-mail them asking this?

 

[FlourescentBlak]

I really doubt that the US version of the Apex book is going to be in two separate languages.

As I live in Canada if half my apex book is french I'll be pissed. Now if I get a second french one like we usually do that won't be so bad.

 

[Revelation1115]

What's the probability of Sony answering me if I e-mail them asking this?

One in a million! Lol, I e-mailed them once about putting GT1 and GT2 on the PSN like 2 months ago and still no reply

 

[Revelation1115]

Personally, I think the real answer is not going to be very popular. The Apex book is 300+ pages in the U.S. because it will have the cars and tracks. Where as in Europe it will only have 200+ pages because the coffee table book will have that info.

So, my assumption is that if you live in Europe and you want everything that will be in the U.S. edition... you will have to buy the Signature Edition.

The reason I think that is simple. It basically says it on the site.

From the UK Site:

Collector's Edition
• 200+ page ‘Apex’ driver’s magazine with hints on driving technique, car tuning, future technologies and more

Signature Edition
-As well as the game, the ‘Apex’ driver’s magazine and the ChromeLine car pack, you’ll get:
• A Signature Edition coffee table book featuring the beautiful cars and locations of Gran Turismo


From the US Site:

Collector's Edition Content Details:
-In-depth 300-page car-lover’s guide written by the experts at Polyphony Digital, covering everything from the history of the modern automobile to driving techniques and game reference material


Then again, the Collectors Edition in Europe is significantly less. So, it's not entirely unfair. But I guess thats easy for me to say.

I think that's why the US version has 100 more pages?

 

[JToipa]

One in a million! Lol, I e-mailed them once about putting GT1 and GT2 on the PSN like 2 months ago and still no reply

That's different, that's a request, not a doubt, the thing you asked has to be taken in consideration and discussed with producers and KY/PD have more thing in hands, they can't spend time reworking GT1 and GT2 to put them in the Store! And for God's sake, seriously, don't you think anyone else has e-mailed them with that idea before?

I repeat my question: will they answer me?

 

[scope72]

I repeat my question: will they answer me?

I guess there's only one way to find out.

I think that's why the US version has 100 more pages?

Was that supposed to have a question mark?

 

[hellnback]

Same page size but bigger font is also a possibility...

 

[lbsf1]

Same page size but bigger font is also a possibility...

Tut tut tut americans hey.

Seriously though that could be the answer.

 

[JToipa]

I guess there's only one way to find out.

Ok, so who should I mail, SCEA? SCEE? SCE? PD?

Or better, can someone get me the e-mail address of the guys I should ask?

 

[scope72]

Ok, so who should I mail, SCEA? SCEE? SCE? PD?

Or better, can someone get me the e-mail address of the guys I should ask?

http://us.playstation.com/support/ask/

Choose "games" and then "playstation 3 games" in the two drop downs. It will say for U.S. I tried to find the Portuguese version but I don't know Portuguese. So, I was unable to tell which one says "contact us" once I got there. But I don't really think it will matter.

 

[JToipa]

http://us.playstation.com/support/ask/

Choose "games" and then "playstation 3 games" in the two drop downs. It will say for U.S. I tried to find the Portuguese version but I don't know Portuguese. So, I was unable to tell which one says "contact us" once I got there. But I don't really think it will matter.

SCEE deals with the European countries stuff, I'll e-mail them as they must understand this better than Sony Portugal as they face problems from all European countries, I'll see if I get their mail in the european PSBlog.

 

[With a EG6]

The Apex Mag look really nice , it will be detailed and of a lush quality from PD 👍 cant wait !!

 

[Captain Roh]

I just got around to pre ordering my special edition of GT5.

The reason I did it was for the Apex book obviously. I just hope they dont release it a month or two after for £15 or something. Otherwise the only other way to explain away the cost is a few lousy postcards and chromeline cars. Which I dont even want!

I guess however I rationalise the purchase I made my contribution. I think the game will of been well worth £60 when I eventually put in back on the shelf 6 years later You guys who are paying £39 are getting an absolute bargain!

 

[EAGLE 5]

Looking at the pics I hope the Alpine A610 Turbo and GTA models make it in there....

 

[thelastguy]

Shame we only get a few Aston Martins

 

[Sam48]

http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/gran-turismo-5-ps3.html

I like the new screenshot.

 

[terminator363]

As I live in Canada if half my apex book is french I'll be pissed. Now if I get a second french one like we usually do that won't be so bad.

I know what you mean, it would really be a stab in the back for me!

Edit: Since when is "Usually" ? You only get it once.

 

[FlourescentBlak]

Usually...like how we get a second instruction book with games thats in french. Or instructions for your new TV etc. Everythying comes with french literature or labeling in CA.

 

[SavageWhiteDude]

Or it'll be done with 200 pages in English and then a condensed version in another language. I'm pretty sure that's what it will be, since the US is one country it would make more sense for them to put the two most common languages into a single book than to try and sell two separate language versions of the game.

Could be but part of me doubts that. I would put more money on them just throwing us something extra since they aren't offering us the SE.

Well ok, that's more of a hope than anything.

 

[HPT]

I did actually see this book and order the collectors edition straight away. I reckon it will be a nice little item to go with the game.

 

[Khaddar]

Could be but part of me doubts that. I would put more money on them just throwing us something extra since they aren't offering us the SE.

Well ok, that's more of a hope than anything.

They are throwing you something extra - a model R35!

 

[FlourescentBlak]

Oddly enough I could have used a new keychain and wallet. The R35 not so much.

 

[Amezke]

Does anybody know if the magazine will come translated in other languages than english? I'd like to have it in my native language (spanish). Anyway, it's not a big problem, if I had it I couldn't post in this website haha.

 

[Falango]

I know what you mean, it would really be a stab in the back for me!

Edit: Since when is "Usually" ? You only get it once.

In Canada, French is an official language, so packaging and contents of goods sold here must have both English and French versions of documentation. As far as I know, in the US, English is the only official language. A part of me thinks that the Apex book will be published in different languages for different parts of the world. Has anyone seen information about languages in pre-orders?

 

[terminator363]

In Canada, French is an official language, so packaging and contents of goods sold here must have both English and French versions of documentation. As far as I know, in the US, English is the only official language. A part of me thinks that the Apex book will be published in different languages for different parts of the world. Has anyone seen information about languages in pre-orders?

I'm in Canada so I know, but that was not the question, I meant: Since when is usual for you? I mean You only get GT5 once it's not a "usual" kind of thing...

 

[Falango]

I think when he says usually, he means in most cases with other products, not just GT5.

 

[gman1647]

In Canada, French is an official language, so packaging and contents of goods sold here must have both English and French versions of documentation. As far as I know, in the US, English is the only official language. A part of me thinks that the Apex book will be published in different languages for different parts of the world. Has anyone seen information about languages in pre-orders?

Technically, the US does not have an official language http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_the_United_States. But, many of our instruction manuals come with French and/or Spanish. Mostly, this save companies from making separate manuals for different countries.

But, I sympathize with you. If I was from a predominantly English speaking province, or a native English speaker, I'd prefer the magazine in English. I'm somewhat surprised that you cannot ask for a specific version.