Posts Tagged ‘Gran Turismo 5’

Gran Turismo 5 Schedules a Christmas Update
Saturday, November 26th, 2011

If there’s one thing Polyphony Digital has done right with Gran Turismo 5, it’s the constant updates. What were once blemishes on an otherwise remarkable game have been done away with; load times are down, additional content has been added, and performance points balance races to make them more competitive. But Polyphony Digital isn’t done [...]

A Look Under the Hood of the Gran Turismo 5 DLC Package
Friday, October 28th, 2011

It’s been nearly a year since Gran Turismo 5 screamed to the starting line after years of development. Constant updates and seasonal races have been enough reason to come back for some, but now the first set of downloadable content for the game has been released. It includes two tracks, 15 vehicles, racing gear, and [...]

Famous Racing Track Makes Remarkable Transition to Gran Turismo 5 DLC
Saturday, October 15th, 2011

It’s been a long time coming, but Gran Turismo 5‘s first avalanche of downloadable content is now only days away. We know the details, but is it good enough to bring players back to the world of Gran Turismo?

Gran Turismo 5 DLC Finally Rolls Onto the Track
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Yesterday we saw one of the most content-rich patches in gaming history with Gran Turismo 5‘s Spec 2.0 update. Not only did it address nearly every criticism that the game has received since launch, but it added more content for those looking for a reason to jump back into the world of racing simulation. However, [...]

Gran Turismo 1.11 Update Available Now, Includes New NASCAR Event
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Gran Turismo 5 released late last year, to positive reviews. Although the game has yet to see DLC in any traditional sense, it has seen numerous updates. Version 1.11 has gone live, featuring a new NASCAR seasonal event among other perks.

Gran Turismo 5 to Install DLC in the Near Future
Sunday, June 19th, 2011

Gran Turismo 5 elegantly graced the PlayStation 3 last year, and while it was packed to the hood with content, car enthusiasts have been begging for more. We’re now halfway through the new year, and no downloadable content has been announced. We’re sure it’s in development, but when will it arrive?

Gran Turismo 5 Update v1.10 is Live
Thursday, June 9th, 2011

With the PlayStation Network in shambles over the past month, it was thought that it would be an eternity before Gran Turismo 5 saw any new updates. However, that notion seems to completely false, as Polyphony Digital has just released the latest update for the acclaimed racing title.

Hidden Gran Turismo 5 Track Logos Raise Questions
Sunday, April 17th, 2011

Gran Turismo 5 for PS3 has been on the market and delighting racing fans for some time now, but just recently a discovery was made of some 25 track logos… that aren’t in the game… yet.

Gran Turismo 5 Update v1.09 is Live
Friday, April 8th, 2011

It crept in rather inconspicuously, as Gran Turismo 5 update v.1.09 is now live. But what does this update hold you ask? Well, let’s take a look.

Mid-Race Saves in the Workshop for Gran Turismo 5
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Polyphony Digital’s latest entry into the Gran Turismo series with Gran Turismo 5 has been receiving positive reviews since its release back in November. However, there has been plenty of feedback including the ability to save in the middle of a race, a particularly demanding feature due to the lengthy endurance races unlocked after level [...]

Gran Turismo 5 is Already One of The Best Selling PS3 Games Ever
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Sales figures for Gran Turismo 5 have finally been released, and as usual Polyphony Digital has hit an ace in the hole. By the end of December, the title has already managed to sell over 6.37 million units worldwide. While numbers in North America were well over one-million, Europeans seem to have eaten the game [...]

Gran Turismo 5′s v1.06 Update Unleashes a Garage of Great Changes
Sunday, February 20th, 2011

As announced earlier in the week, the first big update for Gran Turismo 5 is now live. Numbered version 1.06, the update includes a garage of new additions and changes to make both the single-player, split-screen, and online experiences even better.

Gran Turismo 5 to be Supercharged with an Update This Week
Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Gran Turismo 5 released two months ago with the most content ever seen in a racing simulator. Even then, Polyphony Digital swore to continue adding content and adjustments as time goes on, and so far we’ve seen some outstanding implementations including Seasonal Events, online mechanical damage, and more. But Kazunori Yamauchi and his team at [...]

Microsoft Tries to Stop Gran Turismo 5 Sales
Friday, February 11th, 2011

Polyphony Digital has already sold over six-million units of Gran Turismo 5, and it’s only been two months since release. The competition clearly isn’t happy, so much in-fact that they’re willing to play dirty (see above image).

God of War III: Best Selling PS3 Exclusive of 2010
Monday, February 7th, 2011

2010 was a brilliant year for gaming, in particular for PlayStation 3 gamers, with several blockbuster exclusives released to the PS3 faithful including the likes of Yakuza 3, MAG and 3D Dot Game Heroes, as well as heavy hitters such as God of War III, Heavy Rain and Gran Turismo 5. But with such stiff [...]