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[Toxa]

the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and the creators of the highly-acclaimed Gran Turismo® series, Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI), today announced exciting plans for a long-term innovative partnership. The FIA’s role as the governing body of motor sport worldwide, and the representative of almost 80 million road and track users from 141 countries on five continents, will help grow the direct relationship between the millions of fans of Gran Turismo and the real-world of motor sport.

To mark the start of this collaboration, Gran Turismo®6 will become the first-ever video game to feature FIA-certified content. Gran Turismo 6 for PlayStation®3, which launched late last year, has been granted an FIA certification for four of the game’s world-famous tracks. The virtual circuits in Gran Turismo have been recreated in intricate detail. The track inspection for each was conducted by FIA officials who visited PDI’s development studio in Tokyo, where Gran Turismo 6 track models were accurately compared to FIA standards. Other tracks included in Gran Turismo 6 will be subject to inspection in order to obtain certification by the FIA in the near future.

As a second key element of the partnership, FIA & PDI plan to launch an official FIA Online Championship in 2015 with the intention of offering the large number of Gran Turismo players and motor sport fans the opportunity to engage with real motor sport.

Jean Todt, President of the FIA said: “This innovative new partnership will ensure that millions of Gran Turismo and motor sport fans can race on even more detailed tracks at home. The Gran Turismo series has played an important role in helping to attract a new fan base to motor sport. With the input of FIA in the development of the upcoming FIA Online Championship, Gran Turismo 6 will now offer an experience even closer to the real world of motor sport. We are also excited to be working closely with Polyphony Digital and Sony Computer Entertainment in the future to find new ways to continue to make motor sport more accessible to millions of fans that share a passion for racing.”

Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital Inc. and creator of the Gran Turismo franchise, explains: “We are incredibly proud for Gran Turismo to be officially certified by the governing body of world motorsport. In the 15 years of Gran Turismo, this has to be the biggest accolade we have ever received. I believe this will be a major step forward for our mission to connect the virtual and real racing worlds in full circle, thereby expanding the population of car and motorsport enthusiasts in the world."

Jacques Berger, Head of Safety at the FIA said: “It was not until we completed the tests between our track data and the game’s track data that we fully appreciated the level of work and attention to detail that goes into the development of Gran Turismo 6. It was not just the tracks that have been precisely mapped out, but also the surrounding landscapes such as the run-off areas, grandstands and buildings.”

http://www.gran-turismo.com/gb/news/00_1153498.html

another step in the right direction kaz


already posted ? close it

 

[benzy]

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and the creators of the highly-acclaimed Gran Turismo® series, Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI), today announced exciting plans for a long-term innovative partnership. The FIA’s role as the governing body of motor sport worldwide, and the representative of almost 80 million road and track users from 141 countries on five continents, will help grow the direct relationship between the millions of fans of Gran Turismo and the real-world of motor sport.

To mark the start of this collaboration, Gran Turismo®6 will become the first-ever video game to feature FIA-certified content. Gran Turismo 6 for PlayStation®3, which launched late last year, has been granted an FIA certification for four of the game’s world-famous tracks. The virtual circuits in Gran Turismo have been recreated in intricate detail. The track inspection for each was conducted by FIA officials who visited PDI’s development studio in Tokyo, where Gran Turismo 6 track models were accurately compared to FIA standards. Other tracks included in Gran Turismo 6 will be subject to inspection in order to obtain certification by the FIA in the near future.

As a second key element of the partnership, FIA & PDI plan to launch an official FIA Online Championship in 2015 with the intention of offering the large number of Gran Turismo players and motor sport fans the opportunity to engage with real motor sport.

Jean Todt, President of the FIA said: “This innovative new partnership will ensure that millions of Gran Turismo and motor sport fans can race on even more detailed tracks at home. The Gran Turismo series has played an important role in helping to attract a new fan base to motor sport. With the input of FIA in the development of the upcoming FIA Online Championship, Gran Turismo 6 will now offer an experience even closer to the real world of motor sport. We are also excited to be working closely with Polyphony Digital and Sony Computer Entertainment in the future to find new ways to continue to make motor sport more accessible to millions of fans that share a passion for racing.”

Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital Inc. and creator of the Gran Turismo franchise, explains: “We are incredibly proud for Gran Turismo to be officially certified by the governing body of world motorsport. In the 15 years of Gran Turismo, this has to be the biggest accolade we have ever received. I believe this will be a major step forward for our mission to connect the virtual and real racing worlds in full circle, thereby expanding the population of car and motorsport enthusiasts in the world."

Jacques Berger, Head of Safety at the FIA said: “It was not until we completed the tests between our track data and the game’s track data that we fully appreciated the level of work and attention to detail that goes into the development of Gran Turismo 6. It was not just the tracks that have been precisely mapped out, but also the surrounding landscapes such as the run-off areas, grandstands and buildings.”

http://www.gran-turismo.com/gb/news/00_1153498.html

 

[Xando]

Great, now buy the F1 license, Sony!

 

[Carl]

Read the title as EA for a second.

 

[GHG]

I can't wait to see what these can achieve on the PS4.

But please, for the love of god, drop the standard cars.

 

[adamantypants]

Does this mean we're getting just more tracks or more cars too? I want to see how amazing those Mercedes' really are.

 

[Xater]

This would be way more exciting if the F1 license wasn't exclusive. Well at least that will probably end in the possibilities to drive around F1 tracks with an older F1 car.

 

[benzy]

already posted ? close it

We posted at the exact same time. :lol

 

[silver.tongue]

This is relevant to my interests.

 

[Toxa]

We posted at the exact same time. :lol

lmao indeed, I don't care

 

[Dilly]

Does this mean we're getting just more tracks or more cars too? I want to see how amazing those Mercedes' really are.

No, they don't own brands.

This is more marketing than anything else.

 

[Chris R]

Great, now buy the F1 license, Sony!

I'd hate to see this happen if it means Xbone and PC users lose out on F1 games.

edit: That Silverstone image looks sexy too, would love to have a wireframe flyover mode or something, just to geek out over.

 

[SolidSnakex]

My guess is one of the first things that they'll do is ditch Cote d'Azur and replace it with a proper laserscanned version of Monaco.

 

[Foshy]

Uuuh, more F1 content in GT please?

 

[benzy]

Does this mean we're getting just more tracks or more cars too? I want to see how amazing those Mercedes' really are.

It can lead to many things, more cars and tracks being one of them. PD is at a much closer step now to finally getting Porsche support once the EA license expires.

 

[Toxa]

Great, now buy the F1 license, Sony!

with ecclestone ... unlikely without a lot of cash or I'm wrong ?


cool to sse both thread merged nice job mods

 

[crinale]

Isn't this rather a big news?

 

[Animal]

Amazing news! I can't wait to participate!

 

[SolidSnakex]

Potentially the biggest thing to come from this, and the most game changing possibility, is Polyphony working tightly with the FIA to create a rules system that would span over every mode in the game (single player, time trials, and online). It's something that really isn't implemented in many racing games and could dramatically change them if done correctly.

 

[funkystudent]

Hopefully they use it better then they did the Top Gear Licence, The Nascar Licence, The WRC licence, The Senna licence..........

 

[Toxa]

flag rules soon

 

[Xando]

with ecclestone ... unlikely without a lot of cash or I'm wrong ?


cool to sse both thread merged nice job mods

Well if i remember correct Sony had the license before codemasters acquired it.

 

[Zaptruder]

Soft body deformation physics PD. Anything less and you're just disrespecting the sport.

 

[Seanspeed]

Wait, what? So the FIA are going to inspect GT's tracks from now on and they'll get FIA-certified? lol

That's pure marketing baloney right there.

Uuuh, more F1 content in GT please?

FIA governs F1, but it doesn't own it or the rights to it.

 

[Foshy]

Hopefully they use it better then they did the Top Gear Licence, The Nascar Licence, The WRC licence, The Senna licence..........

Funny how GT has that one too as Forza is pretty much Top Gear: The Game.

 

[Graphics Horse]

My guess is one of the first things that they'll do is ditch Cote d'Azur and replace it with a proper laserscanned version of Monaco.

My thought too.

 

[DieH@rd]

Isn't this rather a big news?

Yeah, good news.

In related development, Project CARS have entered into agreement with LeMans. Game will feature perfect representation of the track, all the cars of the 24hr event, and ability for 55 cars to drive on the track [3 classes] with real-time TOD changes.

My guess is one of the first things that they'll do is ditch Cote d'Azur and replace it with a proper laserscanned version of Monaco.

I would like few more tracks from F1 calendar, Brazil, Turkey and especially India which is very interesting track for driving.

 

[muteki]

Does this mean we're getting just more tracks or more cars too? I want to see how amazing those Mercedes' really are.

I didn't get that impression from the article.

All it said was the FIA really likes the tracks that are already there and that there will be an online tournament next year.

 

[SolidSnakex]

http://www.fia.com/news/legends-polyphony-digital-inc-and-fia-long-term-partnership

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

- fix the sounds
- add create track and make it have a lot of options
- more options online
- more customization car options
- something new added to single player mode(s)

I'm ready PD, so is my wallet.

 

[offshore]

Wait, what? So the FIA are going to inspect GT's tracks from now on and they'll get FIA-certified? lol

That's pure marketing baloney right there.

Aye. Hopefully this partnership develops into something more exciting than that. Let's see what this Online Championship is like.

And not sure why people are linking this announcment to more cars/tracks: FIA are governors; not rights owners.

 

[Monty Mole]

Great, now buy the F1 license, Sony!

They used to have it until 2007, when they gave it up. Liverpool Studio (Wipeout) developed the games. So clearly they have no interest in F1 anymore unfortunately.

There was then a 3 year gap until Codemasters picked up the honours.

 

[DieH@rd]

http://www.fia.com/news/legends-polyphony-digital-inc-and-fia-long-term-partnership

TRANSLATOR-SAN!

 

[Tenki]

Read the title as EA for a second.

Me too, and I was fucking scared lol

 

[Volcane]

Wonder when they'll release a PS4 Gran Turismo game, as this partnership seems somewhat wasted on a PS3 game.

 

[JetSetRadio]

polyphony and long-term, good combo

 

[CosmicGroinPull]

I guess it's good if you ever go to those tracks.... *shrugs*

 

[darkwing]

for goodness sake, just release GT on the PS4

 

[C-PK]

Any word on a port or new game on PS4 anytime soon?

This is what I am waiting for...

 

[AstroNut325]

Awesome. Just hope this results in more than just inspections of virtual tracks.

 

[Alebelly]

What does it mean gif

 

[EGOMON]

This might going to be big for Sony and GT series, FiA championships, cars and tracks in PS4 GT damn am getting hyped already lol

 

[AndyD]

TRANSLATOR-SAN!

yay!

 

[Dilly]

This might going to be big for Sony and GT series, FiA championships, cars and tracks in PS4 GT damn am getting hyped already lol

Don't be, FIA doesn't own car brands, tracks or championship names, it governs them.

The only result is a FIA certification on every track.

 

[CozMick]

Don't be, FIA doesn't own car brands, tracks or championship names, it governs them.

The only result is a FIA certification on every track.

Which is only a good thing right?

Wouldn't this mean that all tracks in game would be achievable in real life under fia rules?

Kinda big news IMO.

 

[benzy]

Don't be, FIA doesn't own car brands, tracks or championship names, it governs them.

The only result is a FIA certification on every track.

With the FIA backing them, PD should have an easier time acquiring license for the more difficult brands or tracks, so it surely opens up more doors for them.

It's a long-term partnership, there's going to be more than just "inspect tracks for accuracy."

With the input of FIA in the development of the upcoming FIA Online Championship, Gran Turismo 6 will now offer an experience even closer to the real world of motor sport. We are also excited to be working closely with Polyphony Digital and Sony Computer Entertainment in the future to find new ways to continue to make motor sport more accessible to millions of fans that share a passion for racing.”

 

[Dilly]

Which is only a good thing right?

Wouldn't this mean that all tracks in game would be achievable in real life under fia rules?

Kinda big news IMO.

Considering the real life tracks are certified before raced on, and accurately modelled ingame, I'd say that was the case already.

 

[Pimpwerx]

I like, but will they be getting the F1 license? That's all that matters in this equation IMO. PEACE.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Yesssssss

Hope GT7 has multi car racing as well.

 

[Sojgat]

Yay...

Now make Omega Boost 2.