E3 2013: Conference Live Streams – See Them Here and Chat with Us!

June 9, 2013 | Jay | 2 Comments

With E3 starting tomorrow, we’re going to try to get all the important conference streams on here, with current ones being available for view on the home page, switching them out after one concludes (unless one runs simultaneously with another). With that said, we’re looking at three of them relevant to PlayStation, unless we get demand for Nintendo and Microsoft conferences as well. To start, EA’s conference takes place at 1PM PDT, followed by Ubisoft’s at 3PM, and Sony’s at 6PM. Be sure to join in on the site chat after the jump!

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World’s Most Expensive Special Edition: GRiD2: Mono Edition

May 24, 2013 | Jay | 7 Comments

I wasn’t sure whether it was as a joke or not at first, but it looks like one person with enough cash to spare could be getting what will be the most expensive special edition of a game ever … Read More

Gran Turismo 6 Officially Announced – Will Be Released Holiday 2013

May 15, 2013 | Jay | 6 Comments

Earlier today at the Silverstone Circuit, Polyphony Digital held its Gran Turismo 15 year anniversary event. It was expected that the next addition to the franchise, Gran Turismo 6, would make its debut. That it did. It was said some time ago that it was going to remain a PlayStation 3 title, despite the announcement of the PS4 and that piece of hardware releasing in the same window.

Personally, I think that it would have made more sense to release on the PS4, as it would be a definite system seller, but I regress. I have been following GTPlanet throughout the announcement, and some nice tidbits of information came out of it:

• The core has been renewed; new engine provides more realistic and natural handling, with new tire, suspension and aerodynamic physics. The graphics engine has also been renewed and is said to be more streamlined and future-proof, allowing for more flexibility and expansion (suggesting that it could be retrofitted onto a PS4 title as well).
• The game will launch with over 1200 cars with ongoing DLC. The cars can be fully personalized, and there are more aero mods (a reported several thousand pieces) and wheels. Does this mean, however, that we’ll see custom liveries akin to that of Forza, arguably the best editor on a console?
• There will be 33 track locations at launch, with 71 variations. There is also a promised new track through monthly DLC.
• There is also a new course maker, using a new algorithm and will have rendered scenery for tens of square kilometers.
• Online will be expanded quite a bit, with support for more community features, including the ability to start racing clubs, create your own racing series, and being able to set up championships.
• The game will use a new user interface, with a focus on quick response and short load times.
• Some GT6 features will be compatible with other devices, including PC, smart phones, and tablets.
• More information will come out at both Gamescom and E3 this year. I’ve also heard that there may be a demo available this July.

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Next Generation ‘C7’ Corvette Unveiled – Will Be Available on GT5 Tomorrow

January 14, 2013 | Jay | 6 Comments

The Corvette line has been a staple of the American sports car industry since its debut in the 1950s. There have been six generations in all, and every one of them has made an appearance in the Gran Turismo series in one form or another. The next generation Corvette, the C7, will be no different.
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Grand Theft Auto 5 Trailer 2 Revealed

November 14, 2012 | Jay | 3 Comments

Here’s the new trailer for the highly anticipated, humongous sequel to the GTA franchise. If you remember my last article, Game Informer has ‘informed’ us of a ton of new features and a bit of the story. The first trailer … Read More

GTAV Featured in December Game Informer; New Info Revealed

November 8, 2012 | Jay | 11 Comments

Earlier today, Game Informer gave digital subscribers details of Rockstar Games’ upcoming blockbuster GTAV through the digital release of this December’s magazine. To tell you the truth, I am overly amped for this thing now. Some of the new features sound pretty intriguing, especially the lead character bit and world interactions. Heck, even the sheer size of it all. Here are some details, provided by VideoGamer.com:

• GTA 5 “evolves nearly every mechanic” found in previous games in the series.
• Features the biggest open world in the series’ history – GTA 5’s world is bigger than the worlds of Red Dead Redemption, San Andreas and GTA IV combined.
• Three playable characters who you can switch between “at nearly any time”.
• Each character has their own specific abilities and story arc, with all three stories intertwined.
• Camera zooms out to a “Google Earth-style” perspective when switching characters.
• Character 1 – Michael, an ex-bank robber in his early 40s who retired after making a deal with the FIB. He has two teenage children and hates his wife Amanda. He’s also the narrator of the original GTA 5 trailer.
• Character 2 – Trevor, a former war veteran and a “drugged out psychopath”. An experienced pilot.
• Character 3 – Franklin, a repo man in his mid 20s described as a “young and ambitious hustler”. Read More

2012 Gran Turismo Award Winner Announced; Will Be in Future Title

November 2, 2012 | Jay | 5 Comments

For those of you who aren’t cool enough to follow racing and/or are fans of automotive culture, Polyphony digital hosts its Gran Turismo Awards ceremony at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association) convention. Think of it as E3 for car guys.

This year, the winner was David Eckert’s Ford Mach Forty, named so because of it resembling the Mach 1 Mustang and being powered by components normally reserved for the GT40. Overall, there were 5 categories, of which, this car was also the winner of the Best Hot Rod category. Other finalists include:

• Best European Import: 2013 Volkswagen Turbo Beetle (VWVortex.com 2013 Super Beetle Project)
• Best Truck or SUV: Antron Brown’s Family Dragster Toyota Sequoia
• Best Domestic Automobile: 2014 Ford Mustang GT RTR Spec 3
• Best Asian Import: 2013 Scion FR-S Evasive Motorsport

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Exclusive PS3 Story Arc for Assassin’s Creed III Unveiled

October 23, 2012 | Jay | One Comment

The PS3-exclusive story arc for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed III has been shown in the above trailer. It takes place over 4 missions, and Connor has been tasked by George Washington himself to expose Benedict Arnold and his plan to … Read More