Sony’s E3 press conference is now almost 24 hours away and the community is still very much buzzing about the upcoming release of Gran Turismo 5 for the Playstation 3.
With the E3 still in full swing, more and more details on the upcoming title are revealed, providing us with a mix of good and bad news. Eurogamer has published a very interesting hands-on article that contains clarification on several issues.
First of all, the mystery about what separates the premium from the non-premium cars is finally here. Over 800 cars in GT5 will be non-premium cars that have been brought over from GT4, these cars will not have interior! It’s not all bad though as the non-premium cars apparently look splendid too, the muscle cars in this preview batch are said to be non-premium models.
The remaining 200 cars are premium models made specifically for Gran Turismo 5, featuring detailed interior and modelled underbodies that will be visible thanks to cars being able to flip and roll.
As confirmed before, Gran Turismo 5 will feature several NASCAR cars and tracks, the title will also include the NASCAR-specific rules such as pace cars, restarts and such. The NASCAR cars will have the most extensive damage model as cars can be smashed into small pieces.
Polyphony Digital has also revealed a feature-rich online mode that will include personal blogs, messaging and more. For more info, check out Eurogamers’ excellent article. To round things out, you can find two new HD videos of the E3 demo below, showing the Rome street circuit and the Circuit de la Sarthe in action.
Gran Turismo 5 will be bringing 1000 cars and over 60 tracks to the Playstation 3, including new features such as damage, weather and day/night effects. GT5 will be one of the first six Playstation 3 games to be available in 3D. The title will be out on November 2nd in the North & Latin America, release dates for Europe and Japan have not been confirmed yet.
* Polyphony Digital is working on reducing load times and is still tweaking graphics ahead of the November release date.
* The game has nearly filled all of the space available on Blu-Ray disc.
* You’ll have the option to synchronize the game’s time of day with the track’s current local time.
* The crowds will be dynamic, so there will be more tents, cars, and motorhomes at longer races.
* Yamauchi admits his team may have “actually gone too far in modeling some of this detail” and suggested it might be “more suited to the next generation of PlayStation.”
* Both high and low-beam headlights will be included, so you can flash slower cars as you’re about to pass them. All lights will illuminate dirt, smoke, or other debris in the air.
* NASCAR insisted that all of their series’ cars be playable on all circuits in the game.
* It was previously mentioned that only 9 NASCAR cars will be included, but this was incorrect. There are simply 9 cars in the E3 2010 demo, but “many more” are coming.
* With the exception of profanity, all of the Nurburgring’s graffiti has been re-created, just as it is in real life. According to Kotaku, they will attempt to keep the graffiti up-to-date before the game is shipped.
* Players will be able to maintain an online profile to share and watch friend’s progress and statistics.
* All cars (including standard models) will accumulate dirt and will have functional horns.
* All cars will have functioning reverse lights.
* More information will be revealed at Gamescom in Germany on August 18-22.
* More Formula 1 teams will bring their cars to the game, in addition to Ferrari.
The mystery regarding the question whether or not the 800 standard cars will have a cockpit view or not is still not solved, all media outlets stick by the wording that only the premium cars will have fully-modelled interior.
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Hello everyone, and welcome to TimeRacingClub.com! We thought that we would take a few minutes and give you all a brief history of who we are.
TimeRacingClub was founded on September 19th, 2005. The original name that we gave the team was 'Time Chasers', due to our obsession with hotlapping. Eventually, once our team started to grow, the name was shortened to 'Time'. With the release of the xbox 360 and the ability to modify gamertags the name was changed one final time to TimeRacingClub. This also reflected the enthusiam some members had developed for racing in leagues. Our club is based on the idea that each member has equal standing, and gaming integrity and respect for each other is required of its members. We feel that this is the reason that we have survived the ever changing landscape of online clubs. Many of our members have been a part of TRC for years, and newer members can find for themselves a home that offers them a friendly and safe environement to enjoy their passion for videogames.
TRC has enjoyed many successes in the Forza franchise. We have had members win trips to LA for the Nisssan tournament, Texas for the CGS combine, and NY for the Audi sponsored AXF competition, where the winning team had two TRC members. We have also enjoyed tremendous success in the IFCA leagues, bringing home the individual and team titles on numerous occasions against some of the best competition that Forza has to offer. We have had the privilege of getting to know some of the Forza community legends, as well as racing with many other great people who share the same passion as we do for racing.
We are grateful to the Forza community for providing the atmosphere where clubs like ours can not only survive, but flourish. We know that without the community that Turn 10 has built, many of our members would never have found us, and we would not be the club that we are today. Thanks to all of you, we have been together for over fours now, and will continue to be around for years to come. Please, enjoy your visit to our home, and come back as often as you like.
It's a trend we're seeing more and more from publishers trying to thwart the sale of used games by incentivizing the purchase of new ones: Packing in bonuses with new copies of games that are either otherwise unattainable, or only gettable by paying a fee on the Xbox Live Marketplace or PlayStation Store. The latest publisher to employ this technique is Microsoft with the upcoming Forza Motorsport 3, set to hit store shelves on October 27.
Included with each new copy of Forza 3 is a voucher to redeem for a free download of the "Motorsports Legends Car Pack," a download including two bonus tracks and 10 cars that have been "hand picked" by Forza developer Turn 10. The included cars are as follows:
'65 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA
'64 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage
'81 BMW M1
'60 Chevrolet Corvette
'69 Dodge Charger
'57 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
'80 Fiat 131 Abarth
'67 Lamborghini Miura P400
'71 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R
'65 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
Two tracks and 10 cars is a pretty nice bonus for opting to pick up a new copy of the game. Is it enough to sway your decision if you were thinking of waiting for used copies to begin popping up?
Luxurious cars, sprawling mansions, posh parties - Test Drive Unlimited 2 strives to not just be a racer, but simulate the fabulous life style of a millionaire seeking adventures driving fast cars. Developed by Eden Studios, which has made entries into the Alone in the Dark and Need for Speed franchises, Test Drive Unlimited 2 will be released by longtime publisher Atari.
Unlimited 2 strives for realistic driving and environments, separating it from other more arcade style racers. Our demonstration allowed us to explore an accurate replication of Ibiza, Spain. We started with a pre-made avatar and proceeded to buy an Aston Martin from a local car dealer. We had the freedom to explore the island’s paved roads and vast landscapes. However, Unlimited 2 isn’t meant for simply solo play and we were quickly joined by other players. We quickly added each other to our friend’s list and were able to instantly warp to a meeting point.
While we had the option of starting a traditional street race, we instead opted to try a cooperative follow the leader mode. Instead of all players being shown the route on our GPS HUD, only one of the racers was given the location of our next check point. After crossing each goal, the leader would switch off. Communication and team work was needed to make sure that everyone finished the course.
Strangely, while the driving mechanics seemed fluent, there was little regard for damage. Our car could spin-out, crash into walls, or drop off cliffs, yet could drive away with only scrapes and dents. Unlimited 2 isn’t interested in copying the spectacular wipe-outs found in the Burn Out or need For Speed Games. It was rather pleasing that our pristine, luxurious Aston Martin also doubled as an unstoppable tank. However, barreling through Ibiza isn’t your only option.
We were lead to our decadent estate, where we could spend money buying decorations, furniture, and admire our packed garage. We even invited the other players to our home, and used in-game emotes to socialize. We noticed that our characters’ each had different levels and statistics. Apparently we gained levels in various fields, including racing and socializing as we participated in more events and spent time with our friends.
Test Drive Unlimited 2 is an intriguing way to combine online social gaming with fast, racing action. We are looking forward to exploring a highly populated Ibiza when Test Drive Unlimited 2 releases on September 21st for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Personal Computer.
Last Updated on Thursday, 17 June 2010 19:29
The Official Forza 3 Car List
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 17:57
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The Official Forza Motorsport 3 Car List
More than 400 cars from 50 World Class manufacturers.
Che Chou, 10.7.2009
Featuring the latest and greatest production offerings as well as the world's fastest and most exotic street cars, "Forza Motorsport 3" offers more than 400 fully customizable and tunable cars from over 50 of the world's leading manufacturers. Whether your passion is classic American muscle cars, European roadsters, purpose-built race cars or high-tech Asian imports, "Forza Motorsport 3" puts you in the cockpit of the cars you love. Now, at long last, we can finally reveal the entire car list for Forza Motorsport 3.
Ford 2009 #1 Team Vodafone FG Falcon [image] 2009 #5 Ford Performance Racing FG Falcon [image] 2009 #9 Stone Brothers Racing FG Falcon [image] 2004 #10 Tiger Racing Mustang [image] 2009 #25 Britek Motorsport/Fujitsu Racing FG Falcon [image] 2009 Fiesta Zetec S [image] 2009 Focus RS [image] 2006 Focus ST [image] 2003 Focus SVT [image] 2005 Ford GT [image] 2008 Fusion Stock Car [image] 1966 GT40 Mk II [image] 1970 Mustang Boss 429 [image] 2005 Mustang GT [image] 1986 RS200 Evolution [image] 2007 Shelby GT500 [image] 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra R [image] 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R [image]
Holden 2009 #2 Toll Holden Racing Team Commodore VE [image] 2009 #33 Garry Rogers Motorsport Commodore VE [image] 2009 #39 Supercheap Auto Racing Commodore VE [image] 2009 #51 Sprint Gas Racing Commodore VE [image]
Honda 2005 #8 ARTA NSX [image] 2003 #16 G'ZOX NSX [image] 2005 #18 TAKATA DOME NSX [image] 1994 Civic 1.5 VTi [image] 2006 Civic SI Coupe [image] 2004 Civic Type-R [image] 2007 Civic Type-R [source] 2009 Fit Sport [image] 2002 Integra Type-R [image] 2005 NSX-R [image] 2005 NSX-R GT [image]
Pagani 2003 #17 Carsport America Zonda GR [image] 1999 Zonda C12 [image]
Panoz 2005 #51 JML Team Panoz Esperante GTLM [image]
Peugeot 1993 #3 Team Peugeot Talbot Sport 905 EVO 1C [image] 2007 #8 Team Peugeot Total 908 HDi FAP [image] 2009 #9 Peugeot Sport Total 908 HDi FAP [image] 2007 207 RC [image] 2007 207 Super 2000 [image]
Pontiac 2002 Firebird Trans Am Collector Edition [image] 1973 Firebird Trans Am SD-455 [image] 2009 G8 GXP [image] 2006 Solstice [image]
Porsche 1998 #6 Zakspeed Racing 911 GT1-98 [image] 2005 #5 Drivex XBOX 360 911 GT3-RSR (996) [image] 2008 #7 Penske Racing RS Spyder [image] 2008 #16 Dyson Racing Team RS Spyder [image] 1987 #17 Racing Porsche AG 962c [image] 2008 #45 Flying Lizard Motorsports 911 GT3-RSR (997) [image] 2007 #80 Flying Lizard Motorsports 911 GT3-RSR (997) 1995 911 GT2 (993) [image] 2008 911 GT2 (997) [image] 2007 911 GT3 (997) [image] 2007 911 GT3 RS (997) [image] 1987 959 [image] 2003 Carrera GT [image] 2009 Cayenne Turbo S
Renault 2003 Sport Clio V6 [image] 2009 Twingo Renault Sport Cup [image]
2003 Honda #16 G'ZOX NSX 2004 Honda Civic Type-R 1999 Honda Civic Si Coupe 1994 Honda Civic 1.5 VTi 1995 Honda CR-X Del Sol SiR 2005 Honda NSX-R 2000 Honda Prelude SiR 2005 Mazda Axela Sport 23S 2001 Mazda Mazdaspeed Familia 1990 Mazda Savanna RX-7 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R 1997 Mitsubishi GTO 2003 Nissan #23 XANAVI NISMO GT-R 1997 Nissan #23 Nissan Motorsports R390 2003 Nissan #3 HASEMISPORT ENDLESS Z 1998 Nissan #32 NISSAN R390 GT1 2005 Nissan #46 Dream Cube's ADVAN Z 1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432 1998 Nissan R390 2003 Nissan Skyline Coupe 350GT 1993 Nissan MINE'S R32 Skyline GT-R 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi 2005 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT 1969 Toyota 2000GT 2006 Toyota #25 ECLIPSE ADVAN SUPRA 1999 Toyota #3 Toyota Motorsports GT-ONE TS020 2004 Toyota #35 Yellow Hat YMS Supra 2005 Toyota #36 OPEN INTERFACE TOM'S SUPRA 2005 Toyota #6 EXXON Superflo Supra 1995 Toyota MR2 GT 1995 Toyota Tom's T020 MR2 2002 Toyota Tom's W123 MR-S 2002 Toyota Soarer 430SCV 1992 Toyota Supra 2.0 GT Twin Turbo 1998 Toyota Top Secret 0-300 Supra 2001 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 2002 Audi #1 Champion S4 Competition 2001 Audi #4 Johansson Motorsport R8 2004 Audi #5 Audi Sport Japan Team Goh R8 2004 Audi #8 Audi ABT TT-R 2008 Audi R8 2003 Bentley #7 Team Bentley Speed 8 1999 BMW Motorsport #15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR 2005 BMW Motorsport #2 BMW Motorsport M3-GTR 1998 Ferrari #12 Risi Competizione F333 SP 2003 Ferrari #72 Team Alphand Aventures 550 Maranello GTS 1961 Jaguar E-type S1 1993 Jaguar XJ220 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale EVO 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale 1989 Lotus Carlton 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 2005 Maserati #35 Risi Competizione MC12 2005 Maserati #9 Vitaphone Racing Team MC12 2006 Maserati GranSport 1997 McLaren #41 Team McLaren F1 GTR 1998 McLaren #41 Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren F1 GTR 1954 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Coupe 2003 Mercedes CLK55 AMG Coupe 1998 Mercedes AMG Mercedes CLK GTR 2003 Opel #5 OPC Team Phoenix Astra V8 2007 Peugeot #1 Peugeot 207 Super 2000 1993 Peugeot #3 Peugeot Talbot Sport 905 EVO 1C 2005 Porsche #3 Lechner Racing School Team 1 911 GT3 Cup 1998 Porsche #5 Zakspeed Racing 911 GT1-98 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero 2003 SEAT Leon Cupra R 1998 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 2001 TVR Tuscan S 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR 2004 Volvo #24 At-Speed S60 R 2004 Volkswagen Beetle 2001 Acura Integra Type-R 1997 Acura NSX 1987 Buick Regal GNX 2004 Cadillac #16 Team Cadillac CTS-V 2002 Cadillac #6 Team Cadillac Northstar LMP-02 2004 Cadillac CTS-V 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427 1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2003 Dodge #126 Team Zakspeed Viper GTS-R 2000 Dodge #57 Carsport Holland Viper GTS-R 2000 Dodge #91 Viper Team Oreca GTS-R 2003 Dodge SRT4 1996 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR 1998 Chrysler Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 1966 Ford GT40 MkII 2005 Ford Mustang GT 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe 2003 Panoz #11 JML Team Panoz LMP-01 2006 Panoz #81 Team LNT Panoz Esperante GTLM 2004 Pontiac GTO 1968 Pontiac GTO Hardtop 2001 Saleen #26 Konrad Motorsports S7R 2000 Saleen S281 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 1999 Shelby Series 1
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