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Attention all driving fans!! One of the games industry’s most
legendary titles is about to make its PLAYSTATION3 debut! That’s
right - the real driving simulator that’s already
 sold
almost fifty million units is back. SONY Computer Entertainment
Europe and Polyphony Digital are pleased to announce
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel title showcasing the
forthcoming Gran Turismo 5 for PLAYSTATION3, will be
available both on Blu-ray Disc on Wednesday, 26th March, and as a
download from PLAYSTATION Network on Thursday 27th March. Launching
on the same day as the standalone Blu-Ray Disc version, a
PLAYSTATION3 bundle will be available including a PLAYSTATION3 40GB
model, a SIXAXIS wireless controller and a Gran Turismo 5
Prologue game.
Gran Turismo on PlayStation is one of the most successful
global gaming franchises of the last decade – renowned for its
realism, quality of design and in-car physics technology. Now, with
the power of PLAYSTATION3 behind it, it’s going to be unstoppable.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue features seventy-one stunning cars –
including vehicles by Lotus, Aston Martin, Subaru and, making
another striking appearance, Ferrari - for you to race on six
seriously realistic tracks: the Eiger Nordwand; the Daytona
International Speedway; the London City Track; the Fuji Speedway,
Suzuka and the High
 Speed
Ring – all drivable in two layouts and all rendered in incredible
High-Definition graphics. There’s also all-new driving physics for
the most lifelike driving experience ever and new, improved,
opponent Artificial Intelligence for the toughest race challenge
yet.
But that’s not all – for the first time in the history of Gran
Turismo, you’ll be able to race online. Thanks to PLAYSTATION
Network, up to sixteen players will be able to go head-to-head on
some of the world’s best racetracks – all you need to get racing is
a broadband connection and a PLAYSTATION3. Once you’re up and
revving, Global Online Rankings will leave the world in no doubt as
to just who is the best at Gran Turismo.
And then there’s Gran Turismo TV – a dedicated online channel
available exclusively from PLAYSTATION Network and packed with some
of the greatest content that motorsport has to offer. And, when
you’re done watching live coverage, you can take a more sedate
browse through the Gran Turismo Museum, where you’ll find
virtual exhibits on the history of many of the world-class car
marques that have starred in Gran Turismo.
Key Features:
• The first ever Gran Turismo title with online
racing: drive online against up to sixteen other Gran Turismo
aces.
• Race a total of seventy-one stunning, high-performance
cars.
• Race the Eiger Nordwand, the Daytona International
Speedway, the London City Track , the Fuji Speedway, Suzuka and the
High Speed Ring - and then race them in alternative layouts.
• All-new physics engine means true Current-Generation
vehicle handling.
• All-new and improved opponent AI opponents for a
nail-biting race experience.
• Access to Gran Turismo TV: a world of great
motoring TV programming online.
• In-game Museum featuring the history and heritage of the
top car manufacturers.
• My Garage - a personalised homepage feature with calendar,
clock and map & weather of major race circuits worldwide.
• Quick Tune facility allows you to adjust power, tyres,
suspension and more.
• All in stunning High-Definition at 1080p.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Additional Features for Europe:
• In Depth Car Tuning – Players have the ability to adjust
the vehicle’s performance, including power, tyres, suspension and
the ability for quick tuning whilst racing.
• Two-player Split Screen Racing – Allows players to race
head-to-head offline.
• New Race Events – Online racing fans can join in on a new
set of scheduled events and time trials.
• Drift Mode – The player’s drifting technique is measured
based on drift angles, racing lines, and speeds within evaluation
zones located at various turns on the course. |
