Gran Turismo 5 To Boast Track Editor And Go-Kart Racing
So we know Gran Turismo 5 is set to release on November 2, and we've also heard about the amazing Premium vehicles.
But if you think you know everything there is to know, Sony Wordwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida wishes to disabuse you of such a notion. You can read the full interview if you so desire, but the highlight in our eyes was the mention of previously unannounced elements in the game...including a track editor and go-karts. The info came in the following sentence, where Yoshida says everyone gets:
"...a driving experience to suit, whether that is taking on the Top Gear test track, chucking cars around stunt arenas, go-karting, creating and sharing your own track or intense head-to-head races."
He also talks about "game-enhancing graphical effects;" we know about the damage model and the weather effects have been rumored, but this is certainly official. The idea of a track editor is something that should appeal to most all hardcore racers out there, but we have to admit to being surprised at the go-kart revelation. Really? Must be for when the father finally gets tired of ripping around Laguna Seca in a supercar and then hands it off to the kid, saying, "here you go son, practice."
Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 5
Tags: gran turismo 5, new details, track editor
6/21/2010 9:16:04 PM John Shepard
Put this on your webpage or blog:
Email this to a friend
Follow PSX Extreme on Twitter
Comments (89 posts)
kraygen
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 1:01:59 AM
Tim Speed24
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 7:04:16 AM
piratedrunk
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:02:50 AM
A2K78
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:04:51 PM
Reply
Fact: Many top pro-drivers like Juan Pablo Montoya, Lewis Hamilton, Micheal Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and just to name a few had thier start in Kart. Not only that, but Karting is often seen as a steeping stone towards Formula One. Ontop of that also there are pro-league Karting sanctioned by the FIA e.g. the governing body that sanctions F1
Of course if you actually knew a thing about motorsport then you would've known all this.
Alienange
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:15:14 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:17:28 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:43:41 AM
If you have to correct everyone at all times to reinforce your ailing self-esteem through a video screen, please do it elsewhere.
Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 6/22/2010 12:45:27 AM
maxpontiac
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 8:46:04 PM
kraygen
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 1:04:29 AM
BTNwarrior
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:11:45 PM
Reply
NoSmokingBandit
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:33:21 PM
Tim Speed24
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 7:16:53 AM
maxpontiac
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 8:46:43 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:14:26 PM
Reply
daus26
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:19:35 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:18:44 PM
Alienange
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:29:48 PM
Cholo Gamer
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:32:28 PM
NeoHumpty
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:46:54 PM
Highlander
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:47:28 PM
As NeoH says, the load times are abysmal.
Last edited by Highlander on 6/21/2010 10:48:00 PM
Hezzron
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:50:31 PM
Alienange
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:50:48 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:51:24 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:44:51 AM
kraygen
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 1:07:26 AM
@ alienange
they don't really bother me, it's worth the wait and like I said they're longer than most games, but nothing to cry about.
bigrailer19
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 1:09:46 AM
I suggest if you have the money to spend and don't want something else at this moment, pick it up! I just picked it up last week, and I'm loving every single bit of it!
Also the racing is fun, its not a simulator so ignore that. i will say though that racing online is much more fun that against the COMPUTER AI
its a fun game bottom line! nopthing flashy just good clean fun racing with a ton of mods split screen on and off line and even a ranking system
Last edited by bigrailer19 on 6/22/2010 1:15:24 AM
Clamedeus
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 6:57:33 AM
NeoHumpty
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 8:20:02 AM
If you want to pay that kind of money to put together a cartoon car and driver and play with stickers, by all means, go for it. I'm not putting any of the players down, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
Personally, I would suggest drawing a car and driver and then going around showing it to your friends. I've got some crayons if you need them.
bigrailer19
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 9:52:09 AM
Realistically though, the load times shouldnt hinder a purchase. It doesnt break up the action because we are not playin God of War or an actual action game. Even before the race starts you sit at the starting line waiting so...
I do however realise that the A.I. is really tough on you. That is why I also pointed out despite all the goodies you win and unlock in career. The MP is where the racing gets real good!
And if you like to create things, then this game is perfect. Sorry you cant enjoy it like I do. I wish you could!
Last edited by bigrailer19 on 6/22/2010 9:53:28 AM
kraygen
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:51:40 PM
the more you drift, draft, and trick the more your boost meter fills up, all you have to do is learn when to shield and for how long. Once you get the hang of it, it's possible to make getting hit a rarity.
SmokeyPSD
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:09:06 PM
Alienange
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:52:14 PM
Highlander
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:54:23 PM
daus26
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:28:02 PM
Qubex
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 1:33:16 AM
AntDC
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 5:13:31 AM
Being able to create your own track would be awesome, but as others have mentioned I wonder just how customizable they will be. Go-Kart racing would be fun, it'd be cool being so close to the ground in a GT game.
Highlander
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:56:52 PM
Reply
Either way, if they can include all of this it kinda strikes me that they'll have some form of interior view in all cars even if the non-premium ones look a little generic.
daus26
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:17:05 PM
spiderboi
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:20:50 PM
The Stig
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 3:34:34 AM
Clamedeus
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 7:03:59 AM
animalmother
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 7:43:28 AM
Highlander
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 10:29:01 PM
daus26
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:25:26 PM
BikerSaint
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:07:28 PM
Reply
daus26
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:15:23 PM
The Stig
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 3:38:27 AM
daus26
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:23:49 PM
Reply
I just hope the track editor thing is true, no matter how simple it is. Like we should always do, unless it's something from a Kaz interview or official site, it can never be 100% confirmed. Heck we had a Sony Executive that commented about a September release, and now we know that's not true.
Highlander
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:39:20 PM
Here's the full quote about GT 5 (and the question this is in answer to is specific about GT5);
"Gran Turismo 5 will offer gamers an experience more rich, more in-depth and more exciting than they might expect - even from a series as closely identified with innovation and invention as Gran Turismo. Not only will Gran Turismo 5 deliver an even more comprehensive set of cars and courses than gamers saw with previous iterations, it will also feature new game-enhacing graphical effects such as damage, night racing and weather.
These innovations are twinned with the option to join millions of like-minded individuals globally within the Gran Turismo community and to find a driving experience to suit, whether that is taking on the Top Gear test track, chucking cars around stunt arenas, go-karting, creating and sharing your own track or intense head-to-head races. Who, where and what to drive is completely down to the individual.
This time around Gran Turismo is likely not just to be the definitive driving experience but a definitive gaming experience full stop."
daus26
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:53:52 PM
Seriously though, it's not a "direct" source. Like the PSM magazine dilemma and other mistakes by Sony Spokesman, no matter their position, they do make mistakes. This is something I've been through a lot.
Zorigo
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 5:25:58 AM
kraygen
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:52:57 PM
Lawless SXE
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:26:38 AM
Reply
Peace.
maxpontiac
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 8:49:50 PM
___________
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 6:00:27 AM
Reply
21/11/10 3 weeks after the US gets it as usual!
if ubisoft, activision, EA, THQ, 2K M$ ect ect can do worldwide releases than why cant sony, one of the worlds largest electronic companies?
oh well, i waited 6 years for this i guess i can wait a extra 3 weeks.
Mamills
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 6:41:34 AM
Zorigo
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 8:10:57 AM
___________
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 8:34:20 AM
RadioHeader
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 8:35:43 AM
Reply
Orvisman
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 9:13:48 AM
tlpn99
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 10:51:07 AM
Reply
As for Mod Nation Races I enjoy playing it ok the loads times can be a bit of a pain but you soon get over that fact. I have enjoyed racing on tons of good tracks already.
maxpontiac
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 8:53:11 PM
Reply
StangMan80
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 11:43:09 PM
Reply
GT5 for GOTY, if not I hope RDR gets it.
faraga
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 5:05:56 AM
Reply
But the track editor is a really nice touch and I'm really in for the "stunt tracks" they're mentioning. I mean, who doesn't want to try to do a barrel roll in a Zonda?

See Full Image









Cholo Gamer
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:30:54 PM