Worldwide delay for Gran Turismo 5
PS3 racer slips from early Nov in US, EU and Japan, but still promised for 2010
Much-delayed PlayStation 3 racing simulator Gran Turismo 5 has seen its release date go back again, just three weeks before its planned US launch on November 2.
Sony has yet to specify a new date for Polyphony Digital's one-time platform ambassador, but claims it will still arrive 'this holiday season.'
Spokespeople have confirmed the delay applies to Europe as well as the US, with the Japanese website revealing the same issue there.
No reason has been given, bar a statement on the PlayStation US blog hinting at late-in-the-day polish:
"We sincerely apologise to GT fans for the delay, however, creator Kazunori Yamauchi and the team at Polyphony Digital want to make certain they are creating the perfect racing experience, and we are confident that this ambitious game will exceed expectations when it launches."
Gran Turismo 5 has been in development for six years, and was originally revealed at E3 2006. Last year, Polyphony claimed the budget had hit $60 million.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/gt...
Not sure this one is good for my reputation : <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T82nBoQOmb0
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Anyway, sorry for all the people expecting the game.
EDIT: Love that first sentence "Now... Let's start polishing!"
Edited 2 times. Last edit by Pierre Vandenbroucke on 13th October 2010 5:01pm
Coming to a cinema near you this winter... or maybe not/
My guess would actually be a delay too make more copies of the game to ensure all stores have a good stock. Ratings are already done and the first reviews will be coming end of the month early next month.
They should just release it now, what have they been doing with it for the last year, since it's initial announcement?
They want this game to be a real showcase, perfect.
As Werner mentionned, stock is also an option.
Better to have a game that is as polished as possible compared to releasing a bugy game i.e. Metroid other M.
( not a fan of GT... :P )
Man, this had better make the holiday season - and be (close to) flawless - or Sony is going to have massive egg on its face!
Guess we'll never know.
Missing out on GT5 because you have Forza 2, CrashTime Autobahn or whatever other 360 exclusive is kind of silly in the end. Unless of course, you ONLY have one console and don't care for the PS3 for some strange reason (not counting your personal economy).
Yamauchi, don't drive off that cliff - I forgive you!