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“Ferrari The Race Experience” Coming Soon

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
United Kingdom based published and developer, System 3 has announced “Ferrari The Race Experience.” The title will be available on September 29th for the PlayStation 3 only.

System 3 acquired their license with Ferrari in 2007 and since has released Ferrari Challenge. This new title will be based on the Ferrari Challenge series and will introduce new cars such as the 458 Italia and the 599XX and new circuits such as the Riviera and the Fiorano Test Track. There are a total of 34 Ferrari motors to choose from in choices of GT Road , Race or Classic Cars which will all be incorporated into the new career mode. A new Assisted Mode has been added so that every skill level of racing can be met. There are three settings available- assisted, arcade and simulation.

Ferrari The Race Experience will be available by download only on the PlayStation Network for 14.99€ and those who already own the Ferrari Challenge will get a discounted rate of 12.99€ with a redemption code. Check out the trailer.


GT5/PS3 Bundle for Europe, PS3 Slim Faceplate for AUS

Thursday, September 30, 2010
For those of you in Europe waiting to pick up a PlayStation 3 until you can actually play Gran Turismo 5, you may want to take notice of the new PS3 (320GB)/GT5:CE bundle that’s hitting web retailers in Europe. You can grab it for £284.99 at Amazon in the UK, which represents a savings of £44.99 – considerably less than what you’d pay if you purchased the console (£269.99) and the game (£59.99) separately.

Our friends down under also have a neat and apparently official accessory available to them via EBGames.com.au – a handsome Gran Turismo 5 “face plate” for your PS3 Slim console, featuring the logo, artwork, and Kazunori Yamauchi’s signature.



3D Blu-ray and Facebook update for PS3 live

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Sony has released the 3.50 software update for its PlayStation 3. The latest of its regular firmware revisions most notably adds support for 3D Blu-Ray movies.

The much-anticipated firmware had originally been delayed until October 1, which speculation claiming this was to build in preventative measures for the notorious PSJailbreak mod.

Instead, the update went live today. Also included is access to Facebook profiles – which also applies to developers, who are able to access users' pages and friend data (if authorised) in their titles, in an as-yet unspecified fashion.

"Once compatible PS3 titles are available," read the update notes, "PS3 users can choose to access public information on Facebook – including user name, profile, uploaded photos and friends list – to enhance their gameplay experience."

Additional features include using a PS Move Controller as a makeshift mouse in the web browser, a revised PS Plus interface and the option for report PSN players for unwanted or abusive messaging.



PS3 Firmware 3.40 Hidden Features

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
With every firmware update Sony usually doesn't announce every little feature that comes along in the package. While browsing through firmware 3.40 here are some of the features that weren't announced that I found quite interesting. To check out more details on, now live, firmware 3.40 for PS3 go here.

So far
 Your trophy level appears on the side of your PlayStation Network ID box, just to the right of your comment.
 Under Display Settings Deep Color (HDMI) is a firmware 3.40 feature
● Plus subscribers have a + symbol next to their PSN IDs
● Calibrate Motion Controller is a new feature in Accessory Settings for PlayStation Move
 Automatic Download appears at the top of System Settings, it allows you to set a period of two hours to allow patches, and updates to be downloaded
 Trimming -- you can now trim the edges of photos while keeping the original copy prior to the trim Edit: (not sure if it was there prior)
 Under Transaction Management there is a new subsection called Service List, which features betas and access to other services Edit: (It was there prior)

If you find any more let us know in the comments

Three Gran Turismo 5 Editions Announced

Thursday, August 12, 2010

The world's slickest driving game for PlayStation 3 to hit stores this November as a Standard Edition, a fully-loaded Collector's Edition and a luxury, accessory-packed Signature Edition.




Sony Computer Entertainment and Polyphony Digital have announced three different editions of the forthcoming Gran Turismo® 5 for PlayStation®3, offering racing fans more options than ever for immersing themselves in the drive of a lifetime. The eagerly-awaited game is scheduled to arrive this November, and here's what to look out for on the starting grid.

Standard Edition:

More than a thousand cars, a global community of racers, the world's most iconic racetracks and the drive of a lifetime - that's Gran Turismo 5.

Experience astounding realism, pulse-raising physics, high-speed thrills and a full tank of international motoring glamour as you race against friends at home or online against champions from around the world, and build yourself a stable of the finest cars ever to have graced the tarmac anywhere.

One of the world's best-selling driving games is back, packed with new features, new rides and new experiences that'll take your life into the fast lane like never before.


Collector's Edition:

A highly-desirable upgrade for serious racers and motoring fans, this eye-catching edition comes with plenty of added horsepower inside its high-end collector's box. As well as the game itself, you'll get:

  • Exclusive Special Edition inlay sleeve art
  • 200+ page Apex driver's magazine with hints on driving technique, car tuning, future technologies and more
  • Five Collector's Edition artcards featuring exclusive artwork
  • In-game ChromeLine vehicle pack: five performance-enhanced cars ready to race
  • Exclusive dynamic theme to customise your PS3™ XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)

Signature Edition:

Reminiscent of a no-expense-spared supercar launch, this luxury edition puts the pedal to the metal as soon as you open its contoured steel case, which is finished in Mercedes-Benz SLS AMGObsidian Black. As well as the game, the Apex driver's magazine and the ChromeLine car pack, you'll get:

  • An exclusive, branded Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 1:43 scale model car
  • A Gran Turismo leather wallet and metal Gran Turismo key fob 
  • A Signature Edition coffee table book featuring the beautiful cars and locations of Gran Turismo 
  • A bespoke Gran Turismo 5 USB key with a trailer showing the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Polyphony that brought the SLS AMG to screen
  • Six additional in-game Stealth cars including the McLaren F1 and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and a dynamic theme
  • For those 18 or over and resident in a participating country, the chance to win a real-life Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - your very own gull-winged, 6.3-litre-engined supercar, in a competition like no other! Full terms and conditions will be made available at www.gran-turismo.com.

Are you ready for the drive of your life? The Gran Turismo 5 Standard Edition, Collector's Edition and Signature Edition for PS3 arrive this November.


F1 2010 – First Previews of 2010 Cars Released

Thursday, June 17, 2010

After showing us lots of preview footage with the temporary 2009 season cars, Codemasters has now released the first six previews of  their F1 2010 title, featuring this year’s F1 cars.

The screenshots show us lots of racing action and lots of rain at Montreal, the previews also showcase some very sharp textures and the complete absence of the often-criticised sepia color tone.



Following their maiden Formula One title will be bringing the 2010 Formula One season to the PC, the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. F1 2010 has been confirmed to be released in September 2010.

E3 GT5 News Flash

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Breaking News from E3: Gran Turismo 5 will be coming to the Playstation 3 on November 2nd  2010 in North America and Latin America!

(ED: I'm guessing at PAL counries before..!)

Sony revealed the release date on their anual E3 Entertainment Expo press conference after showing a brand new Gran Turismo 5 video trailer. The release date was specifically mentioned to be for the American versions, neither a European nor a Japanese release date have been mentioned.

The action-packed video trailer contained several new gameplay scenes featuring most cars that have been seen before, including NASCAR action at Indianapolis, Super GT cars, the Nordschleife, the Top Gear Test Track and rallying. Furthermore, the trailer showed first impressions of the long-awaited day & night cycle, leaving only weather as last to be confirmed feature.

Furthermore, the trailer revealed a partnership with Red Bull as both Sebastian Vettel and Adrian Newey could be seen in the video as well as Kazunori Yamauchi being on site at Red Bull’s headquarters hinting at the inclusion of Red Bull’s Formula One car.



Meanwhile, details on how the game will be released become available. GT 5 will be available as no-frills version and as Collectors Edition, containing various interesting gimmicks. The Collectors Edition will include the game, a 1:43 scale model of the Nissan GT-R V-Spec, a 300+ pages handbook with info on the cars and driving techniques as well as a coupon code for five DLC cars. The Collectors Edition is planned to go on sale for $99.99.



Circuit de la Sarthe Confirmed in Latest GT5 Demo

Sunday, June 13, 2010
This weekend hosts one of the most important motorsports events of the year – The 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sony recently announced a sponsorship-deal with Peugeot as both the Playstation brand and Gran Turismo 5 are prominently featured on the French 908 HDi-FAP prototypes. Furthermore, the French track is lined with Gran Turismo 5 advertisements, indicating that the next stage of promotion for the much-anticipated Playstation 3 title has indeed started.

French GT5 fans confirm that Circuit de la Sarthe will be shown off in the Gran Turismo 5 demo running at the company’s track-side PS3 booth. Roughly translated, the last line reads, “Come see an ultra realistic virtual preview of the mythical track of the 24H of Mans!”

PlayStation 3 to Soon Get Stereoscopic 3D Support in Firmware 3.30

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Sony has announced on their blog a little more information about their upcoming new System Software Update version 3.30 for the PlayStation 3 console that is supposed to be available shortly. And one of the announced new features in the blog post is the much anticipated stereoscopic 3D support for the console that will allow you to play games in S3D mode. Sony does not announce an exact date when will the update be released, but it does say it should be available in time for the Bravia 3D HDTVs official release so this means this summer for sure. Have in mind that at first the update will include stereoscopic 3D support only for gaming, it seems that we’ll have to wait a bit more before getting stereo 3D support for playing back Blu-ray 3D movies on the console. This second update is expected to be available later this year and maybe it can happen for example in the 3.40 system software release, but nothing is sure as of this moment, so you should hold on a bit longer for the 3D movies part.

GT5 in 3D bring it on!


GT5 Tokyo circuit on a VisionRacer VR3

Thursday, March 25, 2010
A lap around Tokyo in a Nissan 370z on the pre-release version of GT5. Filmed at the GT Academy in New Zealand. The rig is a VisionRacer VR3.

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