Comments on: Gran Turismo 5 – Yamauchi Talks About NASCAR

By: Sodapop

Sodapop — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:40:18 +0000

Kaz sure has managed to displace Greenawalt as the most annoying man in console sim development. He has no intention of releasing GT5 in 2009. All this crap is just unsightly grand standing to try to steal attention away from games that will be released this year.

No more movies, no more shi* talking, and no more grand standing. Just give us a playable floor demo.

By: Rasmus

Rasmus — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:12:54 +0000

“As of April 30 2008, the game has shipped 1.89 million copies in Japan, 7.14 million in North America, 5.85 million in Europe, and 10,000 in Southeast Asia for a total of 14.89 million copies.[1][2] It is a part of the PlayStation 2′s Greatest Hits.”

and

“By April 30, 2008, Gran Turismo 4 had shipped 1.24 million copies in Japan, 2.9 million in North America, 5.77 million in Europe, and 150,000 in Asia for a total of 10.06 million copies.[2] As of June 2008, Gran Turismo 4 has shipped 1.25 million copies in Japan, 2.93 million in North America, 5.85 million in Europe, 70,000 in Southeast Asia, and 80,000 in Korea.[1]”

Quotes courtesy of Wikipedia. While jonelsorel’s statement isn’t true, it is very worth noticing the difference between the North American sales numbers from the 3rd to the 4th game.

By: Montoya

Montoya — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:05:58 +0000

Really? Are you sure?

They only sold 2.5 million copies in Japan and Europe combined? Somewhat hard to believe

By: jonelsorel

jonelsorel — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:04:37 +0000

Gran Turismo series aimed primarily at what market? Reality check. Gran Turismo 3 sold 9.5 million copies approximately, out of which 7+ million in the US.

By: UncleChuckle

UncleChuckle — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:23:43 +0000

Of course there will be downloadable content. The entire software industry is now based on selling you half a game. (I’m looking at you, “Burnout Paradise”.)

By: tingri

tingri — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:58:47 +0000

One more interview with this irritating little man