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phosphor112 · Oct 25, 2013

Ayrton Senna Institute will be getting a fraction of money per every GT6 sale. The IAS been working to create opportunities for human development to children and young Brazilians.

In the PlayStation exclusive game title "Gran Turismo®6" to be released on December 6, 2013, content involving Brazil's legendary racing driver Ayrton Senna will be provided through online updates, enabling players to trace the roots of Ayrton Senna's racing career.

“For us, it’s very special to have Ayrton as the main highlight of Gran Turismo®6. It represents victories that Brasil won far beyond just the sport. It's the Brazilian spirit, perseverance among challenges, and victory achieved through great effort. Ayrton also represents the creative intelligence, courage, and solidarity with friends and strangers. These are values that we Brazilians cultivate and saw represented in the figure of that champion, which added to this a meticulous technique," said Viviane Senna, the sister of the late triple champion and president of the Instituto Ayrton Senna.

Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of Gran Turismo, who presented the game at the press conference added "Ayrton Senna has always been my hero, and I'm honored to be able to work as a partner with the Ayrton Senna Institute which has carried on his legacy. If it wasn't for Ayrton Senna, I don't think the video game, Gran Turismo, would ever have been developed. Nothing makes me happier than to relay the gratitude of Ayrton Senna Foundation, to all the players of Gran Turismo®6."

http://www.gran-turismo.com/us/news/00_5354623.html

Thanks Solid Snake

TTOOLL · Oct 25, 2013

Cool, very cool. Also, translator-san!

HORRORSHØW · Oct 25, 2013

That is awesome news indeed.

Sn4ke_911 · Oct 25, 2013

Fandangox · Oct 25, 2013

Very nice to do this.

BloodMoney · Oct 25, 2013

late 80's early 90's F1 confirmed for GT6????

*probably not

Mugatu · Oct 25, 2013

That's nice of them but having Senna on the box is a huge thing so it's more an investment in marketing than something altruistic.

spats · Oct 25, 2013

BloodMoney said:
late 80's early 90's F1 confirmed for GT6????

That'd be so cool.

sn00zer · Oct 25, 2013

Mugatu said:
That's nice of them but having Senna on the box is a huge thing so it's more an investment in marketing than something altruistic.

yep

efeman · Oct 25, 2013

Yay for humanitarian efforts!

CSX · Oct 25, 2013

Does that mean Senna's F1 cars be free DLC for Brazil copies as well?

hell are his cars even in the game?

But still nice of them to do

ReturnOfTheRAT · Oct 25, 2013

Will this be available in the US of A?

Pristine_Condition · Oct 25, 2013

BloodMoney said:
late 80's early 90's F1 confirmed for GT6????

*probably not

Gamers couldn't handle it anyway. You pretty much had to be a superhuman freak to drive those cars fast.

IN&OUT · Oct 25, 2013

Wow, really great news.

Perkel · Oct 25, 2013

also you should add to OP some content "Live of Senna" in GT6 after premiere as update

LiquidMetal14 · Oct 25, 2013

Game should be great but this is equally satisfying news.

GQman2121 · Oct 25, 2013

Mugatu said:
That's nice of them but having Senna on the box is a huge thing so it's more an investment in marketing than something altruistic.

I think it can be both.

BloodMoney · Oct 25, 2013

spats said:
That'd be so cool.

hell yea... would love to drive a BMW F1 w/ turbo engine boosted to 1450hp, ala 1986 style.

GTP_Daverytimes · Oct 25, 2013

Sn4ke_911 said:

This will sell gangbusters.

Gherid__lacksGPS · Oct 25, 2013

That's so awesome. I really feel the industry should be doing WAY more charity and fundraising for compromised children. Games is the perfect outlet to do such. GG Sony.

B.O.O.M · Oct 25, 2013

Win Win..money for a good cause while it's good marketing to have Senna name attached to the game.

Empty · Oct 25, 2013

well that does make the senna edition slightly less exploitative

alterno69 · Oct 25, 2013

I saw the Senna dock on Netflix a couple of days ago, amazing human being.

funkystudent · Oct 25, 2013

Thats awesome.

Good cause and I hope the Senna content is cool.

Can GT get his f1 cars or would they be a legal nightmare to licence?

GTP_Daverytimes · Oct 25, 2013

funkystudent said:
Thats awesome.

Good cause and I hope the Senna content is cool.

Can GT get his f1 cars are would they be a legal nightmare to licence?

Am thinking it will be a very big hurdle, but they might be able to do it.

Cat in the Hat · Oct 25, 2013

alterno69 said:
I saw the Senna dock on Netflix a couple of days ago, amazing human being.

One of my favorite films i have seen. Good on ya Sony.

LeBoef · Oct 25, 2013

Gherid__lacksGPS said:
That's so awesome. I really feel the industry should be doing WAY more charity and fundraising for compromised children. Games is the perfect outlet to do such. GG Sony.

some call it charity, some call it marketing.

tino · Oct 25, 2013

Honda powered fucking Mclaren MP4/4!

SolidSnakex · Oct 25, 2013

In the PlayStation exclusive game title "Gran Turismo®6" to be released on December 6, 2013, content involving Brazil's legendary racing driver Ayrton Senna will be provided through online updates, enabling players to trace the roots of Ayrton Senna's racing career.

“For us, it’s very special to have Ayrton as the main highlight of Gran Turismo®6. It represents victories that Brasil won far beyond just the sport. It's the Brazilian spirit, perseverance among challenges, and victory achieved through great effort. Ayrton also represents the creative intelligence, courage, and solidarity with friends and strangers. These are values that we Brazilians cultivate and saw represented in the figure of that champion, which added to this a meticulous technique," said Viviane Senna, the sister of the late triple champion and president of the Instituto Ayrton Senna.

Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of Gran Turismo, who presented the game at the press conference added "Ayrton Senna has always been my hero, and I'm honored to be able to work as a partner with the Ayrton Senna Institute which has carried on his legacy. If it wasn't for Ayrton Senna, I don't think the video game, Gran Turismo, would ever have been developed. Nothing makes me happier than to relay the gratitude of Ayrton Senna Foundation, to all the players of Gran Turismo®6."

http://www.gran-turismo.com/us/news/00_5354623.html

They mention that this is a long-term partnership. So i'd expect Senna to be connected to GT going forward.

Loudninja · Oct 25, 2013

LeBoef said:
some call it charity, some call it marketing.

Does it really matter?

Gherid__lacksGPS · Oct 25, 2013

LeBoef said:
some call it charity, some call it marketing.

I'm not a fan of Danish cheese, but I love a good cheese Danish. Figure that one out.

Hitokiri03 · Oct 25, 2013

SolidSnakex said:
http://www.gran-turismo.com/us/news/00_5354623.html

They mention that this is a long-term partnership. So i'd expect Senna to be connected to GT going forward.

Probably like Jordan in 2K NBA games.

Joeki11a · Oct 25, 2013

Now why ALL games arent doing this?

TheRealTalker · Oct 25, 2013

translator-san approved of course

PotionBleue · Oct 25, 2013

Joeki11a said:
Now why ALL games arent doing this?

Why aren't all people giving to charity directly instead of relying on games to do so?

Mikey Jr. · Oct 25, 2013

Awesome thing to do for Brazilians, especially considering they are getting royally fucked with the price of the PS4.

Red Chocobo · Oct 25, 2013

Sn4ke_911 said:

That's the first time I've seen a 250GB Super Slim.

You can only get 500GB and 12GB at the moment.

netBuff · Oct 25, 2013

LeBoef said:
some call it charity, some call it marketing.

I'm seeing this in a more pragmatic fashion: If good is being done for marketing, good is still being done. There's no true selflessness, might as well applaud what we can get.

Metalmurphy · Oct 25, 2013

LeBoef said:
some call it charity, some call it marketing.

Money is going to the institute isn't it? Then it's charity.

Also where did the Worldwide come from. I got the impression that only sales of the bundle would help the institute abd the bundle was exclusive to Brazil.

NullPointer · Oct 25, 2013

netBuff said:
I'm seeing this in a more pragmatic fashion: If good is being done for marketing, good is still being done. There's no true selflessness, might as well applaud what we can get.

There isn't a law of nature precluding it. And it most certainly does exist. This is not it.

But I won't let the perfect ruin the good.

So this organization gets a portion of the proceeds of each sale of GT6 worldwide? Or just the Senna PS3 bundles? Does anybody know the portion?

SolidSnakex · Oct 25, 2013

NullPointer said:
So this organization gets a portion of the proceeds of each sale of GT6 worldwide? Or just the Senna PS3 bundles? Does anybody know the portion?

For all worldwide GT6 sales.

Smash · Oct 25, 2013

Awesome initiative, bravo Sony.

NullPointer · Oct 25, 2013

SolidSnakex said:
For all worldwide GT6 sales.

Nice. That'll certainly add up.

I Stalk Alone · Oct 25, 2013

Tell me if SONY pictures announces a film starring James Franco as Senna.

phosphor112 · Oct 25, 2013

LeBoef said:
some call it charity, some call it marketing.

Is bringing this to the attention of gamers and donating money NOT charity?

ruttyboy · Oct 25, 2013

phosphor112 said:
Is bringing this to the attention of gamers and donating money NOT charity?

I believe it's what is called a 'win-win'.

Glorified G · Oct 25, 2013

Loudninja said:
Does it really matter?

For console warriors? Yes.

Hitokiri03 · Oct 25, 2013

So, Interlagos will be in GT6 or 7?

At this point is pretty much certain that GT will have this track.

theRizzle · Oct 25, 2013

I Stalk Alone said:
Tell me if SONY pictures announces a film starring James Franco as Senna.

oh god.... can't unsee

thesuperfunk · Oct 25, 2013

Sn4ke_911 said:

Also found this one ...

Will do everything humanly possible to snag one of these bundles, Kaz officially gets my seal of approval!

I wonder if his old Lotus we saw on the ingame Goodwood screens will be in there?

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