Platform
PS1Genre
RacingPublisher
Sony Interactive EntertainmentSteering wheel compatible
YesDeveloper
Polyphony DigitalUK Release Date
20/03/1998Articles
The GT Academy Challenge mini-game has been launched, exclusivley on the social media site Facebook. First mentioned when the GT Academy 2014 qualifying process began on April 22nd earlier this year, the GT Academy Challenge is a Facebook-only mini-game that tasks aspiring racing drivers in challenges designed to "test reactions and driving skill". Challenge competitors […]
NewsThe third round of the GT Academy's online selection process is now open for wannabe NISMO Athletes to participate in. Much like the previous two rounds, this event requires the player to set a specific lap time in order to qualify for the final selection round. This time, however, you're tasked with driving a 2014 […]
NewsThree weeks after the first qualifier event went live, the second round of the 2014 GT Academy is now available to complete. Accessed through the GT Academy 2014 app on Gran Turismo 6's main menu, the second round is – like Round 1 – a hot lap session, where players need to match or beat […]
NewsThe last ever Seasonal Events for Gran Turismo 5 will launch on May 1st, developer Polyphony Digital has confirmed. Officially announced by Polyphony on the Gran Turismo website, the upcoming 'Online Final Event' will last from 4AM BST on May 1st, right up to when Gran Turismo 5's online servers are shut down on May […]
NewsThe first round of this year's GT Academy competition has officially commenced, kick-starting the annual search for the next Gran Turismo-nurtured hot shot racing driver. Launched as a free-to-enter mini game in Gran Turismo 6, the GT Academy 2014 rounds currently consists of one qualifying session in the Nissan LEAF electric car. The remaining three […]
NewsThe 2014 edition of the annual GT Academy driver development programme has been given an official launch date of April 21st. Now in its sixth year running, the novel talent spotting initiative will pit avid Gran Turismo players against each other, with the overall winner to be rewarded with a seat in the Nissan team […]
NewsGT developer Polyphony Digital has confirmed its GPS data visualiser system will be added to Gran Turismo 6 on April 7th, as part of the '1.06' update. Allegedly a feature that's been in development since 2007, the GPS Visualiser will allow players to import driving data from compatible cars into the game via a USB […]
NewsNissan has unveiled a new driver data programme for its high performance Nismo models, which appears to be associated with the Gran Turismo franchise. Announced in a recent video on the official Nismo YouTube channel, the short trailer briefly showcases new on-track telemetry recording system, with one Nissan spokesperson declaring Nismo drivers will be able […]
NewsGran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital has added multi-monitor support to Gran Turismo 6, in the latest update for the PS3-exclusive racing game. Upon installing the "V1.05" patch, players will now be able to run Gran Turismo 6 on numerous screens – like, for instance, the triple-monitor set up on Alan's PC gaming rig – instead […]
NewsThe GT Academy programme will be making its debut on Australian asphalt in 2014. Confirmed by the respective Aussie branches of Sony Computer Entertainment and the Nissan Motor Company, the innovative driver talent scounting competition will be open to avid Gran Turismo players from Down Under for the first time, after both Sony and Nissan […]
NewsA new trailer by Nismo has teased the GT Academy will incorporate at least 30 regions in 2014. According to the trailer posted by the motorsports arm of Nissan (the major auto manufacturer that's a collaborative partner on the innovative driver talent spotting program), the various GT Academy tournaments across the world this year will […]
NewsPolyphony Digital has announced new details regarding access to Gran Turismo 5's DLC content, after the online support for the title ends later this year. As stated in the official release text, players who wish to purchase the various Gran Turismo 5 downloadable content packs have until April 30th 2014 to do so – after […]
NewsGT Academy 2011 winner Jann Mardenborough has been signed onto Red Bull Racing's intensive driver training programme, bringing the gamer-cum-racer one step closer to his ambitions of becoming a fully-fledged Formula One driver. Simultaneously announced alongside his new role in GP3 with the championship-winning Arden team, Jann Mardenborough will also take part in a bespoke […]
NewsSony has made the recently-released 'KAZ: Pushing The Virtual Divide' documentary film available to view for free on YouTube. Originally debuting on the Hulu video sharing network (and, as such, only available to view within the United States of America), KAZ: Pushing The Virtual Divide can now been given a worldwide release, via the official […]
NewsThe latest batch of in-game 'Red Bull X Challenge' events headlines a fairly substantial 'V1.04' update to Gran Turismo 6. Carrying on from the initial two X Challenge trials which were added to the game in December's V1.02 patch, the final duo of events focus on two all-new cars to Gran Turismo 6 – the […]
NewsSony Computer Entertainment has confirmed the "KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Divide" biopic will be launching on January 22nd through the popular video viewing service Hulu. Directed by Tamir Moscovici and filmed across twelve locations around the world, "KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Divide" is a documentary film centred on the Gran Turismo franchise and the creator […]
NewsRegardless of whether you were smitten with or despised Gran Turismo 5, it’s quite hard to argue against the claim that it was an inconsistent game. There were plenty of great, jaw-dropping moments in GT5: it was just a shame that almost everything else between was disappointingly mediocre. That same criticism can also – sadly […]
ReviewsShould the rumours end up being true, the BMW M4 Coupe (shown in the provided image in concept car form) may be making its video game debut in Gran Turismo 6 as early as December 12th this year. According to a report by BMWBlog, the German car manufacturer will coincide the reveal of the all-new […]
NewsPresident of Polyphony Digital and creator of the Gran Turismo series Kazunori Yamauchi has revealed a release of Gran Turismo 7 next year would be a "best-case scenario". Speaking to Top Gear Magazine, Yamauchi-san revealed that, whilst the PlayStation 4 "is much better" than the PlayStation 3 in terms of game development ease, we'd only […]
NewsYet more details on Gran Turismo 6 have been released, regarding two big firsts for the popular PlayStation-exclusive racing game franchise. Come December 6th, PS3 owners with access to the PlayStation Network will be able to download Gran Turismo 6, marking the first time a main entry in the series will be available day one […]
NewsPolyphony Digital has confirmed the legendary Mount Panorama Circuit – more commonly known as 'Bathurst' – will feature in Gran Turismo 6. Following in the wake of similar Forza Motorsport 5 and iRacing announcements, Polyphony claims that GT6's version of Bathurst will be the most accurate and realistic version we've seen to date on the […]
NewsPolyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi has confirmed it won't be possible to transfer saved data from Gran Turismo 5 to its upcoming successor, Gran Turismo 6. Speaking at a press event held at Polyphony's facilities at Tokyo, and as originally reported on by Eurogamer.net, Yamauchi-san announced that "for Gran Turismo 5 to Gran Turismo 6 […]
NewsThe European round of the GT Academy has come to a close, and a new champion has been crowned – Portugal's Miguel Faisca. Having been observed over the space of seven days at the 'Race Camp' held at Silverstone, the 24 year old student from Lisbon will now undergo an extensive training programme, in preparation […]
NewsAspiring GT Academy competitors in the UK who can't quite top the time trial charts in the GT6 demo available from the PlayStation Store need not fret too much, as a new route into this year's finals has opened up. Referred to as a "wildcard" event – and similar to the previous one held at […]
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