Vision Gran Turismo leading Japanese PS3 launch lineup?

  • By thorsen-ink, GameSpot
  • Posted Jan 18, 2006 12:31 pm PT

Source: A release schedule on Sony Computer Entertainment Japan's Web site. The official story: "At this time we are not familiar with any announcements coming from the company on PS3."--Sony Computer Entertainment America spokesperson. Due to the time difference, Sony Japan reps were unavailable...

Source: A release schedule on Sony Computer Entertainment Japan's Web site.

The official story: "At this time we are not familiar with any announcements coming from the company on PS3."--Sony Computer Entertainment America spokesperson. Due to the time difference, Sony Japan reps were unavailable as of press time.

What we heard: Today, American gamers woke with news that Sony had revealed its first-party launch lineup for the PlayStation 3. The reports all stemmed from an updated software release schedule on SCE's site, which lists six games as coming to the PS3. Foremost among them is an entry marked "Gran Turismo series"--presumably Vision Gran Turismo. Behind it are five other titles: the "action RPG" Monster Carnival; the RPG Angel Rings; a fifth game in the Hot Shots Golf (Minna no Golf) series; a mystery game called "The Eye of Judgment"; and the sequel to the action-adventure Genji, now called Genji 2.

Some sites spun the story as Sony revealing its self-developed PS3 games for the first time. Others branded it as an announcement of the company's first-party lineup when the PS3 launches later this year. Both were wrong. First, all six games were unveiled last year, either at E3 or the 2005 Tokyo Game Show. Second, the ship dates for all six games are marked as "undecided," meaning none have been confirmed for launch in any territory.

However, the lack of official confirmation doesn't rule out one or all of the list games being available when the PS3 launches in Japan--or North America. That said, historically, no Gran Turismo game has launched alongside a PlayStation console. And knowing developer Polyphony Digital's proclivity for missing deadlines, it wouldn't be surprising if Vision Gran Turismo would miss whatever launch date it is initially given.

Bogus or not bogus?: Bogus that is it confirmed for launch; not bogus that the six games are coming to PS3...but we knew that already.

92 Comments

  • EMAN2g

    Posted Jul 20, 2006 11:06 pm PT

    >_>

  • alberto2045

    Posted Jul 20, 2006 10:04 pm PT

    what i dont get it???

  • 01hmyoung

    Posted Jul 3, 2006 3:09 am PT

    is it a real game or not a real game

  • savaking72

    Posted May 7, 2006 5:54 am PT

    The one thing I hated about GT4 was having to complete the extended races before you could resume the normal races. Racing at 240mph for 24 hours! That is crazy stuff. If you actually complete the race you should recieve a check in the mail for your race winnings, or your new car delivered to your door. I'll buy GT5 for the Rally Racing, and club racing. WRC is awesome!

  • xxx_rinad

    Posted Apr 27, 2006 8:54 am PT

    wow this game will defently be good on ps3 im thinking gt5 ideas like neos on cars and streeet racing body kids and vinels and stuff
    and it will be nice if we can play it online too
    and relly relly i cant wait!!!! when gran turismo4 came out at 9th of march 2005 !!!ireland!!!! i went 1st one at 9 oclock and got the 1st copy!!! i hope it will happend soon same but with Gran Turismo 5
    tnx

  • Bluestorm-Kalas

    Posted Apr 24, 2006 9:31 pm PT

    me likey all the games on ps3...Vision Gran Turismo, Unreal Tournament 2007, Tekken, Resistance: Fall of Man, Resident Evil 5, MotorStorm, Killzone, Fifth Phantom Saga, and Devil May Cry 4...Those are the ones im getting as fast as possible, even if it takes me years haha especially Vision Gran Turismo

  • CloneTrooper501

    Posted Mar 21, 2006 11:12 pm PT

    cant wait for the vision gran turismo myself. and i cant wait for tekken and ut2007 and mgs4

  • biciomv

    Posted Mar 16, 2006 7:37 am PT

    Obviously I will buy this title... like the others 4... with the PS3, it's clear!
    Why skip the XboX 360? I Can't wait until November!!!!

  • twinnuke

    Posted Feb 7, 2006 4:57 pm PT

    Sony said that just because Bill Gates Came back on his word about H3 coming out real soon. I mean sure I've been a huge fan of GT1-4 since i was 7 and first got PS1, but cmon man if Polyphony didnt learn from their mistakes on gt2 and in which they have, i expect Q4 2007 release at a price point of 70$. As for Ps3 price range about 500$

  • regulesblade

    Posted Feb 6, 2006 6:08 am PT

    Sounds interesting

  • Jezzawezza

    Posted Jan 26, 2006 5:02 am PT

    i can't wait to get GT5 on ps3 when it comes out and i'm not sure when that will be cos i'm in australia

  • weshan

    Posted Jan 24, 2006 10:57 am PT

    I can't wait for the GT x and PS3 but who cares if Polyphony Digital misses a few deadlines. That formula is what got them here in the first place. No one else has come close. It's the best sim out there (if there really is another driving sim). I hope Polyphony Digital keeps the same formula. If they dumb it down, I won't have a reason to buy it. GT is about the physics and the cars. There will always be easier arcade racers out there. I bought Forza and took it back. It's a nice little arcade game.

  • PazUSA

    Posted Jan 23, 2006 4:56 am PT

    WOW - that launch line up is about as dull as it can get. YAWN - more retreads

  • IsmirZone

    Posted Jan 23, 2006 1:03 am PT

    Polyphony Digital is hideing those new screenshots.

  • vboydjr

    Posted Jan 22, 2006 9:03 pm PT

    I believe it will be ready in Japan by the time the system is ready for a North America release. Launch titles change all the time. I played PGR 3 and Forza and was not that impressed by them. I am a fan of the GT series however I was one of those mad when it was constantly delayed in America and got left out of the online play.

  • pacman454

    Posted Jan 21, 2006 5:42 am PT

    Well we all no it won't be released in time.
    When they see all the potential of the PS3 they'll add so much detail it wont be done till 08

    PS. this is a cool website that shows how far games progress is going and when it shud be ready.
    It also has the new rumours bout the PS3, not sure if its true!


    www.shave-the-whales.piczo.com

  • dcno07

    Posted Jan 20, 2006 7:53 pm PT

    eh, just another game that the 360 will one up.... forza >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GT... well i guess in 07 when the ps3 is realeased we will see..... untill then ill have fun playing my 360.

  • samueltech

    Posted Jan 20, 2006 10:28 am PT

    This could be a reason to buy at launch.
    But i don't think it will be ready for this year...supose

  • crazypal

    Posted Jan 20, 2006 4:01 am PT

    microsoft claimed they had the best launch line up in the history of video games. but now I have the feeling that this ain't gonna be the case no more , cuz ps3 is coming and I think sony wants to play it right this time.

  • tayunz

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 5:00 pm PT

    Did you Forza bashers even play it? It was a lot better than GT4. 1. Damage modeling. 2. Online play. Even Gamespot said it was a lot better.

  • ZantetsukenEX

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 3:07 pm PT

    hope it come out on the launch day

  • blackwing837

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 12:28 pm PT

    Looks like I'll be getting an xbox 360 and a Revolution this time around.

  • DeathStar17

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 11:49 am PT

    next gen gt could be really awesome

  • webby1

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 10:37 am PT

    awesome, love GT and Genji

  • hittin

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 10:30 am PT

    GTA 5 will be awesome i hope.

  • Paul_TheGreat

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 8:59 am PT

    I like some info on Angel Rings.

  • Mista_Sal

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 7:47 am PT

    It would be great if it did launch with the PS3. Here's hoping it's at least online.

  • wokisan

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 6:37 am PT

    Considering how many delays GT4 had it would be suprising to see GT5 out so quick but if so more props to the Sony fans.

  • dru26

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 6:33 am PT

    I'm no fanboy, but until GT has online play , I would agree that Forza, and PGR are better.

  • mnt99donalds

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 6:32 am PT

    I used to like Gran Turismo but since they missed out the online on GT4 I wos dissapointed, now im happily playing PGR3 way more fun, Forza is just 3rd place!

  • Jonster

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 6:09 am PT

    ???? forza **** better than GT?????? you are so **** .........stupid!

  • SavoyPrime

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 6:04 am PT

    I wish Sony would announce the North American release date and pricing.

  • Fallout_red

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 5:55 am PT

    "mikekare79 :I'm waiting for Full Auto and Forza. PGR 3 is pretty sweet though."
    OK Xbox Fanboy(Or should I say halofanboy), You go play HALO,PGR FORZA or whatever you like and let the real gamers talk here.

  • onimushaiw

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 3:29 am PT

    I hope it will get here to EU in this year

  • mikekare79

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 1:34 am PT

    I'm waiting for Full Auto and Forza. PGR 3 is pretty sweet though.

  • MeTaL-HeaD

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 1:23 am PT

    YaY

  • beastman9999

    Posted Jan 19, 2006 12:39 am PT

    in the last issue of psm2 it said it will be coming to japen first, then us a few months later then the uk should get it on the 20 dec. it also said it would be £400 when it's released. have to what for that to be confirmed but either way i'v preordered mine already

  • godlyinsane

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 11:52 pm PT

    thats lineup blows though

  • godlyinsane

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 11:49 pm PT

    Ok i hope the price is $350-$450 and it ships in North America between march and may like they said it would. If it doesn't I'm going to be pissed. : )( :

  • tr00pa_26

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 11:36 pm PT

    i must say that all these news and rumors have been going around dont ene of u noe that its not official yet.

  • zentrad

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 10:47 pm PT

    What the rush?...i won't even buy a PS 3 at initial launch anyway, but might get one or a revolution at 2007, after a tons of great title released

  • Shadow_Edge

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 9:30 pm PT

    If this was to be released, it should have damage modelling and online play.

  • neoand12

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 9:08 pm PT

    wow more news is comming out for ps3

  • Optimusv2

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 7:43 pm PT

    Forza Motorsport 2 will be huge for the 360

  • nemes1s3000

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 6:44 pm PT

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  • biobug

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 6:11 pm PT

    everyone buy PS3 and REVOLUTION and put microsoft out of the race... except let 'em make Halo 3 first ... uhhh GO NINTENDO and SONY!

  • hush404

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 5:58 pm PT

    Hmm... Maybe the constant delays with GT4 was because the company sent a good chuck of it's team to start work on a GT for the PS3? (...ahhh hopefull thinking)

  • swanlord

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 5:49 pm PT

    Sony Pissed on 3 nuff said!!!

  • Suffere

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 5:39 pm PT

    I think that most of us are in north america right now so...

  • reallaughingman

    Posted Jan 18, 2006 5:04 pm PT

    grand t. is a game that would sell every system in japan, it is successful here in america, but not nerly as.

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