Gran Turismo 5 Awarded Best In Show Of GamesCom 2010

GamesCom 2010 is over and while many developers and publishers were on hand to show off their best upcoming projects, one title stood above the rest.

If you don't know, GamesCom releases their list of "Best in Show" winners after every annual event; a jury of press and industry insiders selected by organizers hand out awards in seven different categories. This year's "Best of GamesCom?" It's Gran Turismo 5, the highly anticipated racing simulator from Polyphony Digital, and coming exclusively to the PlayStation 3 on November 2. It also won "Best Console Game," while Sony took home another award for Best Hardware Accessories: PlayStation Move. The full list of winners looks like this:

Best of Gamescom: Gran Turismo 5 (Sony Computer Entertainment)
Best Hardware Accessories: PlayStation Move (Sony Computer Entertainment)
Best Console Game: Gran Turismo 5 (Sony Computer Entertainment)
Best Handheld/Mobile Game: Super Scribblenauts (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
Best Online Game: Guild Wars 2 (NCsoft)
Best PC Game: Crysis 2 (EA/Crytek)
Best Family Entertainment: Kirby’s Epic Yarn (Nintendo)

Some unbelievable new screens and footage were shown at this year's GamesCom, and GT5 offered some of the most impressive media of the show. Sure, the expectations are sky-high but considering what we've seen, and considering all the information we currently have, it almost seems impossible to assume GT5 won't be the best racing experience of the generation. ...but wait...did they have similar confidence in Daikatana? Never count your chickens and all that.

Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 5

Tags: gt5, gran turismo 5, gt5 gamescom, gt5 ps3

8/20/2010 9:05:31 PM Ben Dutka

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FxTales
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:31:11 PM
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November can't come any sooner. I so want this.

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StangMan80
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:22:53 PM

Nice avatar,
It reminds me of a Jet Moto character.

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shadowpal2
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:51:47 AM

Is that Motoko from Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?

Sorry if I said something stupid but it kind of reminds me of her.

As for the news... - predictable. This is the way its meant to be. Now people with their PS3s simply can't wait.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:34:06 PM

That's her, nobody else has that hair.

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sirbob6
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:32:41 PM
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I'd like to give Gran Turismo 5 a standing ovation. You have gone beyong my wildest dreams with all the new content and the mind boggling graphics. Cheers to you and may Polyphonic Digital have a wonderful fall.

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Snaaaake
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:37:18 PM
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Pre-ordered a GT5 Collector's Edition and now I'm just waiting for November.

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Arvis
Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:42:00 AM

Me too!

-Arvis

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Temjin001
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:42:00 PM
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I'm really excited for this game, because I know it's going to be amazing and I feel really confident about it's November release.
It's also awesome that this game managed to win an award at Games-con. I also have read that the 3D mode really does improve the play of the game by giving the player a better sense of spacial awareness.
And a neat little tech-head piece of info was recently revealed by the Digital Foundry. That while the 360 can do stereoscropic 3D, because the system lacks the HDMI 1.4 spec, it's unable to render two full 720p images-something GT5 supports =)

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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:46:48 PM
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I can say this: I'm looking forward to all the excitement this game is bound to generate here at PSXE.

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JAMES M
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:49:40 PM
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if it didnt get this the universe would implode

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Lawless SXE
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:05:18 PM
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Aww, Kirby over LBP2? I'm disappointed.

Okay, now that that little outburst is over... Best in Show? It's getting that much closer to GOTY. I mean, didn't Uncharted 2 win the same award last year and look how that turned out. Also, GT5 beat Reach... Awesome. Now, lets see if the sales figures are finally indicative of true quality in this generation.
Peace.

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Shams
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:06:18 PM
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It seems in Europe, certain things are thankfully opposite to how they are here in the States. There is a stronger preference for the PS brand than for MS's. For example, If you look at IGN's awards for example, they didn't even mention GT5, if I'm not mistaken.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:36:58 PM

If that's so then it's typical of the IGN fanboys. Every single time they write anything about a multiplatform game, the link brings you to the 360 version.

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Temjin001
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:04:21 PM

IGN buys advertising space on MS's console. I don't know if I'm being overly presumptuous but that prospect about IGN doesn't feel comfortable with me.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:14:12 AM

Cross advertising like that plus probably kickbacks plus a massive conflict of interest equal the path to the dark side.

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THE-GAMER
Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:02:36 AM

im not sure but the reason ign likes Xbox is probably the merge of team Xbox

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dante_zero
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:08:05 PM
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interesting reading all the awards only to see M$ not present. Sign of things to come? maybe.

Anyway I'm glad GT5 got alot of recognition and the Move. i think they will both be successful for Sony GT5 more so. Its nice to be hearing about all the new GT5 details too after many years of them saying it's coming along nicely then as we get months closer to launch we have our frigging minds blown by new details. let hope it continues up till launch.

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Sir Shak
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:16:49 PM
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Sony should learn to plan their releases better. This and LBP2 in a span of two weeks is not a very good idea. I'm surely getting both, but with all the content both games will offer, it will be very hard for me to give even one of these games the time it deserves.

Last edited by Sir Shak on 8/20/2010 10:17:39 PM

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Shams
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:27:22 PM

I guess they aren't moving GT5's release date, well, because it's GT5 and it has been a long time coming. And they want to get LBP2 out there ASAP so that it supercedes EA's Create in reaching the masses. I mean, Sony employs people who don't take their jobs lightly, and there are people employed specifically just to observe market trends and figure out when and how best to market Sony's AAA IP's. In other words, these guys are putting at least as much thought as we would as avid customers.

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JackC8
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:12:28 AM

If they changed GT5's release date they'd have people marching on Sony headquarters with torches and pitchforks :)

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mexgeo86
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:21:48 PM
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A very worthy candidate for GOTY as well. I can't wait!

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Mr_Nice_Guy
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:25:06 PM
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Can't wait for GT5. I start building my Logitech G27 cockpit in October and I already have my 3DTV ready to go. November 2 is gonna be a great day indeed.

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StangMan80
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:30:52 PM

I still have to get a wheel and pedals, and at least an 32" HD.

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Banky A
Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:10:56 AM

Good luck on your rig! I need to set one up aye.

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StangMan80
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:29:04 PM
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I'm glad for Sony. And for GT5 to finally get some love. I can't wait for Nov.

GT5=GOTY

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packersfan66
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:37:54 PM
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Anyone else debating on getting a logitech racing wheel for this game?

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bigrailer19
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:34:40 PM

Im trying to find a used one, I really wouldnt mind finding a G25 either. But i wont spend $300 lol I just cant get myself to do it. Although ive said that type of thing before! ;)

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___________
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:47:52 AM

same, i wanted to get a G27 but the cheapest one i have found is 500 bucks!
ill be long in the cold hard ground by the time i spend 500 bucks for a racing wheel!

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DeathOfChaos
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:38:40 PM
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Only because Final Fantasy Versus XIII wasn't there, lol.

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Snaaaake
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:42:09 PM
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Something off topic here, I read in the forum and other sites saying that the PS3 has been hacked and pirate games for PS3 will become reality.

Confirmed or rumour?

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StangMan80
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:50:28 PM

Is this a Joke?

Last edited by StangMan80 on 8/20/2010 10:51:40 PM

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Shams
Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:05:52 PM

Last I checked, that's old news. It was because of that Sony had stripped PS3 of linux support... Unless what you've read has taken place even afterwards. Either way, I'm not interested. Piracy ultimately starves the industry.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:16:10 AM

Snaaake is right, there is a new USB modchip for the PS3. It allows you to dump a blu ray onto your hard drive (like say a rental) and play it with any other game in the drive.

At least that's what the videos make it look like. However, I expect the next firmware update to make it non-functional.

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 8/21/2010 12:16:28 AM

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Scarecrow
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:37:51 AM

Dumping 25GB/50GB into your HDD is not very practical lol

Anyway, a simple firmware update can easily stop that kind of stuff

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___________
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:50:48 AM

confirmed!
ozmodchips got the first one in yesterday and popped a few videos up.
o, and no it cant be patched because it makes the ps3 think its a dev unit.
if they patched that, well than the millions of dev units out there would be useless, and well i dont think sony are going to piss off devs like that!

karma is beautiful, sony steals our linux to prevent this so now she has struck back.
revenge is so bitter sweet!
have not been this happy in a long, long, long time!
only thing that could make me happier is if DNF finally got a release date!

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Snaaaake
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:51:37 AM

You're hating Sony for removing Linux?
The hell?
You buy your PS3 for what?

Sony can remove every single little crap in the PS3 for all I care as long as they don't remove the feature to play games.

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___________
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:11:12 AM

of course i am, you cant advertise a feature than remove it!
if any other company tried this, they would of had the pants sued off them by now!
i dont see mercades advertising air con for their cars, than removing it because of whatever reason.
sony forcefully removed a advertised feature, last time i checked thats ILLEGAL!
so, they deserve everything they get!
they want to break the law, well than everyone else can follow suit.
tis a dual sided penny, whats good for the goose is good for the gander!

Last edited by ___________ on 8/21/2010 10:11:37 AM

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tes37
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:36:10 AM

Sony can make the device useless. How many developer kits use a regular ps3 and have you writing code through the usb port? Don't kid yourself, a firmware update can look for data manipulation via usb and close the door.

This generation firmware updates are the answer instead of releasing model after model of consoles to defeat hacks.

If Sony obtains the device, they'll shut it down faster. While they are at it, they ought to disable your console if you use one.

Karma is BS. You reap what you sow.

Last edited by tes37 on 8/21/2010 10:55:11 AM

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___________
Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:08:24 AM

please do not speak on what you do not know.
if you did any reaserch what so ever you would know you dont have to download and burn the games.
maybe thats the whole point of storing them on the HDD?
will help with loading times too, since its running off the HDD than off the disk they claim your games will load twice as fast.
now, thats what MNR needs!

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smileylyon
Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 1:00:35 PM

Ben!! Are you reading this crap??

"___________" go right ahead and use that mod chip, cheat your way through Modern Warfare 2, steal games from the dev's and get yourself banned for life from the PSN! When you whine about it here, remember, YOU DID IT TO YOURSELF!
TOOL!!!

Last edited by smileylyon on 8/22/2010 1:01:22 PM

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tes37
Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 1:21:43 PM

From what I read about the device it is a product of stolen or leaked data. The PS3 was not hacked, but the damage is the same as if it had been. Nobody gets the idiotic bragging rights.

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RobiinzZ
Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:50:05 AM

Also, sony has stated that anyone using the device while conected the psn will be alble to be tracked and banned from psn, so its just pointless.

and its for anygame 4gb and under, i dont think hardly any of my games are under that.

i mean all new games such as gt5 which are proberly 50gb, wont be able to be pirated anyway.

whats wrong with just suporting the developers, if you cant afford a game..save up, simple.

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Arvis
Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:52:43 AM

"Karma is BS. You reap what you sow."

TES37, you get mad respect from me. Thumbs up.

-Arvis

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Victor321
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:22:10 AM
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I'll be honest with you guys, GT5 is going to last practically any hardcore gamer who's even remotely interested in games like GT5 a very long time....I'm saying 5+ years kinda long time. There's just so much to do and experience...the perfect RPG manifested as a racing simulator!!

Polyphony Digital shouldn't say anything about a GT6 or anything else that can be considered a further evolution of GT5 for the next 3 years after its release date; but they can develop on the next if they wish :)

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Scarecrow
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:39:09 AM

Exactly, it's gonna be so engaging for such a very long time that I'm only expecting a new GT or new Polyphony game on ps4.

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Snaaaake
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:48:45 AM

They did say GT6 will be another 5 years and I expect GT5 to keep us busy for at least 4-5 years.

Not to mention we'll probably get GT6 Prologue in 2 or 3 years time.

Last edited by Snaaaake on 8/21/2010 1:49:20 AM

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Victor321
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:48:57 AM

Let's hope it happens guys ^.^

Last edited by Victor321 on 8/21/2010 1:49:26 AM

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Scarecrow
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:42:18 AM
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Great game, November's gonna be fun.
And I like the comparison to an rpg for this game. It really will be that grand in scale.

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IrreducibleSUN
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:41:54 AM
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Did I just jizz in my pants?

Last edited by IrreducibleSUN on 8/21/2010 2:42:09 AM

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Snaaaake
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:52:33 AM

You sure did.

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___________
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:52:59 AM
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cant wait to get this, november 3rd cant come soon enough!
little disappointed though that only a very small amount of the cars will be proper cars.
most of the thousand cars are just HD models of GT4.
what the ^%$# have PD doing in the last 6 years if most of the cars are just upscale models?
at least forza did every single car all over again for 3, none of this cut and paste bull crap!

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Snaaaake
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:54:15 AM

Yea, that every single car isn't as detailed as the premium cars in GT5.

You're asking too much if you want 1000 cars to be premium.
Wait another 5 years for GT6 then your wish will be granted.

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___________
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:12:44 AM

where did i say all 1000 cars should be premium?
if i remember right its only 200 out of the 1000 cars are premium, what the f*ck have PD been doing for the past 6 years???????????

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sirbob6
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:14:40 AM

_________,
Well I don't know maybe making a entire new game? It has dozens of new fetures, tracks and cars. I am pretty sure they are not going to be useing models from GT4. They're not going to be cars from 2005. Plus you have your NASCAR and kart to acount for a lot. Those non-premium models will still top anything in Foranza.

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daus26
Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:39:49 AM

You MUST realize how long it really took to model those premium cars, plus all the things they have accomplished with a team as LITTLE as 140+ members. It's insane in my book.

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Arvis
Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:57:24 AM

"what the **** have PD been doing for the past 6 years??????????? "

Adding a custom track generator, WRC, Nascar, Kart Racing, photo-realistic Photo Mode, and more distinct cars than any other racing game in the history of the world. Even the non-premium cars look a million times better than anything we've seen in any other racing game.

When you think about it, it's amazing they got all this in in just 6 years.

-Arvis

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tumbletunnel
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:52:07 AM
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Myself and a few friends where last Thursday at Gamescom. GT5 blew everyone away and MUST BE game of the year.

But I also have to say...for next year...KILLZONE 3! Amazed how much better it looks and plays (much faster controls). Also SOCOM4, Infamous 2, Motorstorm Apocalypse played for me as instant buys.

And then, Tokyo Game Show is around the corner with Last Guardian

Last edited by tumbletunnel on 8/21/2010 3:52:45 AM

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RobiinzZ
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:44:15 AM
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So sony pretty much owned the show then haha.

Cant wait for gt5, pre-orderd the signiture edition, proberly the most expenisive game i will ever buy lol. But still, its going to be well worth it :D.

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Gordo
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:35:51 AM
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GT5 D1P...

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JackC8
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:20:29 AM
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I feel like it's a race to finish up any other game I'm interested in, because after November 2nd, there's probably only one disc that will be seeing the inside of my PS3 for quite a few months.

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RadioHeader
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:03:04 PM

I'm thinking about swapping my hard disc with a GT5 disc.

Ya think that would work?

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Gone
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:35:06 AM
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I hope Sony releases the GT5 PS3 Bundle in the US.

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kevinater321
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:51:17 AM
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I personally say inFamous 2 won best of show...imo.

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Gimmedat
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:32:55 AM
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I will be the envy of my brother in-law who sadly,only has a 360. Admittedly he is the bigger race fan buy I was the one who got him into it 10 or 11 years ago with the first GT.I haven't been this pumped for a racing sim or any game in a very long time.I get goose bumps when I see new info or videos for Christ sake.Oh, didn't know you get a demo for Nascar 11 with your copy of GT5 at I know,I know.. gamestop.

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Mornelithe
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:29:23 PM
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I hope they do a GT5 + Steering Wheel bundle this time around, I really need a wheel for this game!

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RadioHeader
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:08:31 PM

If you aren't too bothered about a clutch & gearbox, the DFGT is quite cheap, and very good imo.

I've got a boring shifter in my real car. For GT5 I want a "flappy paddle gearbox" as Jeremy Clarkson would say.

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Mornelithe
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:26:30 PM

I'm going to spring for the high-end version, I'll want to use either paddles or manual clutch depending on the car I'm using. Plus I want highly responsive force feedback to simulate over/under steer.

*Grumbles about Jeremy Clarkson* You know, awhile back Top Gear used to employ Tiff Needel (Lemans Racer for Lister) for their show, he apparently got forced out because some people didn't want to share the camera time =(. I miss that guy. Then again, I do still watch the series avidly lol.

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RadioHeader
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:03:34 PM

I like the current Top Gear crew, but it would be nice if one of them could drive like Tiff (Stig doesn't count). You realise Tiff's in the other British show '5th Gear'?

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Mornelithe
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:16:43 PM

No, I had no idea he was. Definitely miss his presence on Top Gear though, he was even funny at times. But an insane driver.

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dveisalive
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:17:13 PM
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Jizz Jizz Jizz <3 My most anticipated game coming out finally OMFG i cant fucking wait November come sooner please <3, Blackops is gonna eat dust when this comes out :( XD

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Banky A
Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:11:29 AM

Pardon me sir?

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daus26
Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:36:49 AM

No way ffrulez. I mean if you "like" it I can understand. But to say you "love" it and saying it's not "enough" for you... whaaaat?

Hit me in the GT5 thread in the forums and please explain what you mean by not "enough."

Jk, I'm just messing with you. If that's your opinion then fine by me.

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firesoul453
Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:12:10 PM
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So much for Microsoft...

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