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With updates and upgrades already rolling out for Sony’s Gran Turismo 5, developer Polyphony Digital has said that it plans to upgrade a number of the title’s in-game cars. In total GT5 includes a little over 1,000 cars. However, only 200 or so of these are ‘Premium’ cars. These boast …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Black Ops back on top
Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops is back at the top of the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 this week, with last week’s number one Gran Turismo 5 having to settle for fourth place in its second week of release. Sony’s racer, though, remains the biggest selling single …
Read More »JAPAN: GT5 sees PS3 sales double
Sony’s Gran Turismo 5 has enjoyed a powerful debut in Japan, racing to the top of the weekly software charts and significantly propelling PS3 console sales. When bundled versions of the game are included, GT5 sold a total of 431k units according to Media Create. In turn PS3 hardware sales …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Gran Turismo claims pole
It may have taken its time in getting to market, but the long wait for Gran Turismo 5 has rewarded Sony with a welcome UK No.1 in the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40. To claim the crown Polyphony Digital’s racer had to topple the mighty Call of Duty: …
Read More »GT5 patch coming this weekend
Sony’s recently released Gran Turismo 5 will receive a patch this weekend that will add some key extra functionality to the online aspects of the title – and address some of the issues that have clouded the launch. We received a lot of demands for having more regulations placed on …
Read More »Sony gives away PS3s
Sony is giving away a PS3, a copy of Gran Turismo 5 and two pairs of 3D glasses with each 3D TV sold. The deal begins in Sony Centres across the UK today and will run until December 5th or whenever stock sells out. Buyers will also receive a 3D …
Read More »HMV launches 3D GT5 competition
High Street retailer HMV is hosting a Gran Turismo 5 3D gaming tournament to celebrate the game’s release. Sony Bravia 3DTVs are being installed in stores across the UK allowing participants to try and become the UK champion. Heats will kick off on November 27th with the fastest two players …
Read More »Gran Turismo 5 reviews are GO!
After what has felt like an eternal wait for the millions of fans of the franchise, the first reviews of Gran Turismo 5 are currently appearing online following the lifting of Sony’s reviews embargo at 8:00am. The overall picture is positive, with plenty of eights, a nine from Eurogamer and …
Read More »New GT5 offers still emerging
No doubt many readers will already have their hands on that long-awaited copy of Gran Turismo 5, which launches in the UK today. But for those who haven’t, new High Street deals on the game are still emerging. Supermarlet Asda has confirmed that it will sell the game for jusy …
Read More »GT5 midnight openings announced
High Street stores are holding special midnight openings for Sony’s long-awaited Gran Turismo 5 tonight. Around 125 GAME shops will open shortly before midnight across the UK as will 38 Gamestation stores. The latter is offering one lucky buyer per store the chance to buy the GT5 Signature Edition for …
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