GamesCom Brochure Confirms GT5 Releases This Year?
See Full ImageLast week's GamesCom event was a huge one for Sony, what with the announcement of the PlayStation 3 price drop and PS3 Slim. But we missed out on other big announcement we honestly had expected to hear: a 2009 release date for Gran Turismo 5. We want it!
Well, maybe it did get announced...but on a much smaller stage; in fact, on a piece of paper. As reported by GTPlanet, it seems that Sony was handing out a brochure for GT5 at GamesCom, and RiseOfGames snapped a photo of it. It's in German - the event was held in Cologne, Germany, after all - but we don't need a translation to know that "4 Quartal 2009" means Q4 2009, which certainly means we'll be seeing it before the year is out. Past evidence has also hinted at a December release for the hotly anticipated simulation racer, and fans everywhere have been pining for the perfect holiday present. In our opinion, it is indeed coming in 2009, and we expect Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi to make the announcement at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show. That seems to be the correct venue and if it does pop up then, it will automatically make for another big Sony conference.
If, for some bizarre reason, they decide to make the launch date announcement before then, we'll be sure to tell you all about it. It would be a brilliant capper to the year, wouldn't it?
Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 5
8/23/2009 Ben Dutka
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Jed
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 10:39:56 PM
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mexgeo86
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 10:44:57 PM
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Charger7302
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 10:45:34 PM
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Mag-January, Heavy Rain Febuary(rumored),God of War 3-March,and Final Fantasy 13 is being said to come in Spring 2010 so that's either April or May. That's pretty much has Q1 2010 filled with AAA games.(well except for June)
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NoSmokingBandit
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 10:46:43 PM
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Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 10:52:56 PM
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fluffer nutter
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 9:52:34 AM
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Jed
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 10:59:39 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:01:40 PM
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Banky A
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:49:54 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:01:09 PM
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Banky A
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:50:36 PM
Last edited by Banky A on 8/23/2009 11:50:47 PM
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TGG
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:06:18 PM
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Sony stole Gamescom, and Gran Turismo is like what Halo is for Microsoft(only bigger), so TGS is another one in the bag.
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Metal Head
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:07:12 PM
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Ricochet
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:18:39 PM
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Scarecrow
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:19:10 PM
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Us ps3 gamers have been waiting for this gem since the ps3 came out. Finally we'll be able to enjoy the most engrossing and beautiful racing game out there.
Man, I just can't wait to dive into it and hopefully start a racing league with friends and such.
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Banky A
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:55:37 PM
I can't wait either, I told my friend we should make a n00b racing team on the game. Maybe we should join you and make a PSXE racing team! For drifting and hardcore stock car races (plus WRC and Race Car)!?
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Kangasfwa
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:19:38 PM
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Banky A
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:52:25 PM
We need all the issues ironed out in GT5 so it can pwn everything (on consoles [trying to keep the PC guys happy]).
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DarthNemesis
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:41:36 PM
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Banky A
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:53:16 PM
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DarthNemesis
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 1:18:54 AM
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Banky A
Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 11:58:20 PM
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I gave everyone a (highly valuable and sought after) +1 thumbs up!
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Jed
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 12:09:39 AM
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sunspider13
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 12:24:03 AM
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mustang750r
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 1:28:42 AM
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Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 2:08:47 AM
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because they were saying the same thing for GOW3 a Q4 release date, which is still technically on track because Q4 doesnt end till march 28th.
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fluffer nutter
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 9:57:46 AM
2nd Q = Apr. - Jun.
3rd Q = Jul. - Sept.
4th Q = Oct. - Dec.
Twelve months in a year, broken up into quarters means three months per quarter. 4th quarter of 2009 starts in October and ends in December. Also, when talking about release dates of games, to the public, they reference the standard annual calendar, not the fiscal calendar.
Last edited by fluffer nutter on 8/24/2009 9:59:15 AM
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Orvisman
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 10:13:15 AM
I was actually going to post about the 4Q 2009 date.
It varies by company. Some companies have fiscal years (FY) that END in December (a calendar year) while others might have a FY that ends in March, June, or September. It all depends by company.
And no, not all video game companies use the calendar year when giving dates. In fact, many of them use the FY benchmark because they are a business and they have to report financials like any business; so they use the FY instead of the calendar year so they don't have two Q4 references out there (one for the investors and one for the consumer) that will just confuse people.
It all depends on when the FY ends.
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fluffer nutter
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 8:48:16 PM
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___________
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 7:34:49 AM
sony have always been saying GOW3 will be out fiscal year 2009, before the march date was announced.
when 2K set there games back(bioshock 2, MP3 mafia 2) back they said that mafia 2 and MP3 will be out Q1 2010.
which relates thats why people were saying its still possible for MP3 to come this year, although highly unlikely.
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0_o
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 2:58:12 AM
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Any rumors about SONY = Over 90% reality! :)
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Ghidora
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 5:03:45 AM
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Q1 rest of the world :P
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Ricochet
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 8:58:21 AM
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furbiesmustdie
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 9:24:39 AM
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Ricochet
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 10:09:42 AM
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Mr Bitey
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 10:25:48 AM
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That's the main reason I think it will release in 2010. That way they can build hype in advance. I think it's too late to properly do that with a 2009 release.
Don't get me wrong, I would pick it up in 2009 if it does release. I just don't think it would be a wise move on Sony's part though.
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THEVERDIN
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 11:41:00 AM
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Arvis
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 2:15:44 PM
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-Arvis
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Mr Bitey
Monday, August 24, 2009 @ 3:28:14 PM
-Barnabe Jones
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Arvis
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 3:31:41 PM
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 7:38:24 AM
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they asked when GT5 will be out, and were told shortly after GT PSP.
shortly is subjective, it could be weeks or months.
but it seems pointless to me for them to say shortly than release it next year, thats not shortly.
also it seems pointless to have connectivity between GT PSP and GT5 if ones going to be out well before the other.
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Highlander
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Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 10:36:35 PM
So, if Sony are smart (and I think that they sometimes are) they'll find a way to get this into the stores in time for it to be purchased as a gift for that funny day at the end of December....
Either way, just announce the game and launch it already, I can't wait!!!