This may come across as naive fanboy-ism, but GT5 finally seems to be close to release and better yet, it looks to be “the ultimate driving simulator”.
Taking a look at some of the released details about the next-gen GT game, it’s hard not to be impressed. All the years of development look well spent, and granted it’s a bit overdue, but with graphics like this and the sheer volume of options, it’s easy to see where the time has been spent.
Not everyone is making a big song and dance over it though, but it is a groundbreaking game in the GT saga. With the addition of damage modelling, GT5 is moving on leaps and bounds from its predecessor. Finally we’ll be able to destroy some of the most beautiful cars in the world and then publish our videos to Youtube… That’s right, Youtube!
GT5 will allow you to post your replays online in both standard and high definition format to show the world your skills. It’s a bit of a gimmick, but with the advent of competetive gaming and 32-player online gameplay it’s sure to be a massive hit.
So that’s 1000+ beautifully crafted cars, 32-player online races, Youtube, damage modelling… what’s left that could possibly make it better?
How about track creation? Oh yes. GT5 will allow users to create their own tracks and upload them for the community to play on, finally we’ll get to see what the gaming community can come up with, no doubt some amazing track designs are already rattling around inside gamers’ heads.
Racing around in posh fancy cars trying not to scuff the paintwork is a tricky task, but what if you just wanted to get back to your racing roots? GT5 offers a go karting mode for some Lewis Hamilton-esque racing.
Still not content with all the awesomeness listed so far? ok, well there’s more. How does 70 circuits spread over 20 tracks, rally stages, Nascar and the Stig sound? That’s right, the Stig, the topgear legend will drive your car around the TopGear test-track. Ok, so it’s you in control, but Stiggy will sit at the wheel as you barrel around the circuit trying to best the rich and famous in your Chevrolet Lacetti.
Ok, so that’s enough promotion for now, but let it be known, come November 2nd, I’ll be taking a week off and not only will I have a new PS3, but I’ll have GT5 and a kick-ass steering wheel too! Oh, and if you don’t believe how stonking it looks, check out the gallery below!
For a first-person shooter to succeed and keep the masses playing indefinitely, it’s usually got to be a top class title. Most of them come from the big dogs: Bungie, Infinity Ward, Valve…but now Zombie Studios have set out the buck the trend with their digital-download only title, Blacklight: Tango Down. 
