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PS3 Gallery: Gran Turismo HD makes real life look soooo last gen photo

In one word: stunning. The latest screenshots of Gran Turismo HD are not only nearly identical to their real-life equivalents, but they are also crisper and better saturated in most cases. The attention to detail to everything from the car filth to the imperfections in the road truly position this game as the end-all real driving simulator. Well, until you bump into something at 130 miles an hour and your Ferrari reacts like a bumper car. 

I shouldn't knock GTHD for that, though. Like the scientifically enhanced women that populate Miami, we're best served by ignoring certain fake physics, shutting the f*ck up, and enjoying the view. Massive gallery attached. If running demos of this game in mainstream retail shops doesn't sell PS3's, I don't know what will. Chad?

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JamesSorensen's Avatar
JamesSorensen at 05/07/2007 15:23
who needs a life...

HD is better than real life
bhive01's Avatar
bhive01 at 05/07/2007 15:32
I think HD has more pixels than real life.
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 05/07/2007 15:32
Which would you rather have in a racing game: realistic physics and body damage or better graphics?
PikkonX's Avatar
PikkonX at 05/07/2007 15:33
This game never looks anywhere near as good as those screenshots when I'm playing it or in replay mode because everything is too aliased. And that's also on an HDTV.
frosty's Avatar
frosty at 05/07/2007 15:40
Well its true, the real game will probably be not as realistic as the screenshots. But i do have to say, some of those screenshots look more real than RL
JamesSorensen's Avatar
JamesSorensen at 05/07/2007 15:40
Canadian, don't even try to diss GT and say it doesn't have realistic physics.... little troll
Toneman's Avatar
Toneman at 05/07/2007 15:43
Real life should start supporting 1080p.
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DJDuffy at 05/07/2007 15:44
I wish real life was high def...wowzers! Umm but seriously...the only thing weird about the pics..like the one used for this story---why are the wheels not spinning? There should be some motion blur on those babies!
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 05/07/2007 15:48
James, ok, I won't. Let me rephrase that...

Which would you rather have in a racing game: rumble and body damage or better graphics?
Ignus's Avatar
Ignus at 05/07/2007 15:48
Bouncing of cars for turns = physics?

So do they actually have car damage in this one?
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hollywooda at 05/07/2007 15:52
Playd the Demo, replay's looked sweet game play sucked, i didnt get any sense of speed from the cars & they all handled like shit. This game is the same old GT thing, in a prettier dress....yawn.....
Niero's Avatar
Niero at 05/07/2007 15:55
lol @ toneman

you never disappoint
BlackDove's Avatar
BlackDove at 05/07/2007 15:55
Just as expected from any random player.

The reason they all handled like shit is because you don't know how to drive a car.
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Kalakaua at 05/07/2007 15:58
I'm gonna giggity over this game! I liked the look of the demo. Loved that they added in force feedback for the wheels. Now I just need a new damn wheel. Stupid pedals are broken.
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lowercaseluke at 05/07/2007 16:02
Real life doesn't have Blu-ray.
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Gameboi at 05/07/2007 16:03
*Booming Vader Voice* Most Impressive.
JamesSorensen's Avatar
JamesSorensen at 05/07/2007 16:31
canadian, once again GTHD support Rumble :)

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Natedizzle at 05/07/2007 16:35
Rumble steering wheel FTW.
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 05/07/2007 16:35
James, curses!!! LMAO!

You win this round, oh wise one, but we shall meet again. Mark my words. ;-)
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 05/07/2007 16:40
James, maybe even online. Hit me up on PSN @ BuckFitches or LIVE @ Buck F1tches, but I'm hardly ever on the PS3. I sold my PS3 and the only chance I get to play is at my friends house when his wife is sleeping or at work.
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wonky360 at 05/07/2007 16:48
Graphics look great, but, as far as the game goes it plays like the ps one game of yesteryear. High speed crashes into invisible walls. NO DAMAGE. You can charge at the crowd and crash into some rope???? I hope Forza will make up for its graphical shortcomings by doing everything this SHOULD do. Next Gen....maybe next time.
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Kyuzo at 05/07/2007 17:01
Graphics are fricken sweet don't get me wrong, but I'd much rather have better physics and damage anyday. Especially in a racing game.
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MusashiX2 at 05/07/2007 17:07
i could've swore i read awhile ago that they are going to put damage in GT5, but it probably won't be in there until the full release (my money says very late 2008).

think there is a chance that the full game will look this good? i mean, seriously... how long did it take them to make the GTHD demo? seemed like it was rushed.
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MusashiX2 at 05/07/2007 17:08
btw, i wouldn't be surprised if they put damage in and make us eat our words. what i mean, is that they make it super realistic and people who don't know how to drive will get a DNF every time.
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zardoz at 05/07/2007 17:10
I'm not a fan of the GT series, but it's one of the few titles that justifies it's photorealistic graphics direction. The attention to detail is amazing, for car lovers this must be heaven.
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michiyoyoshiku at 05/07/2007 17:11
Sony is lies.

I bet the HD pics are real life and the Real life pics are HD

SONY IS ASS
TONX's Avatar
TONX at 05/07/2007 17:19
@ michiyoyoshiku:

keep telling yourself that. either way theyre both still better looking than forza 2. BURN!
Crunshii's Avatar
Crunshii at 05/07/2007 17:38
@ boba,

sole reason 4me was to just play free demos and never buy another game :)

I dont see MS live doing that :P
Chibs's Avatar
Chibs at 05/07/2007 19:22
I remember reading some interview with some Polyphony Digital dude, whom said that GT is not going to do car damage in the games until they find a way to realisticaly represent them.

So rather than having lets say, 36 odd breaking points like Burnout Paradise is supposed to have on the PS3, they say that they want more, to make it being worthy of being in the GT brand.

Or atleast that's what they say...
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cjpkiller at 05/07/2007 20:22
the polyphony digital guys are definitely anal as hell on their games...

adding something like crash support for them would be like another 10000 hours of dev work...
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jeffstart at 05/07/2007 20:54
Whoa... These screenshots look as good as the best screenshots I've ever seen. Too bad the games never live up.
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Pepillou2 at 05/07/2007 21:31
Real life sucks, why would they want to make it realistic?
Husky Hog's Avatar
Husky Hog at 05/07/2007 21:44
holy fuck... that's the first screenshot i've actually confused with real life
JayTapp's Avatar
JayTapp at 05/07/2007 22:27
Bah, I still have a JVC 27po. So bleh about super HD graphics. Give me 60fps constant i will be happier!
Crunshii's Avatar
Crunshii at 05/07/2007 23:41
@ boba, yep, but u mutz pay 50$ to enjoy xlive :P
TheExit's Avatar
TheExit at 05/08/2007 00:08
Playstation 3:1, Xbox 360: Lots more!
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Samit Sarkar at 05/08/2007 00:27
It does look fantastic. I actually did a double-take and thought that the labels for “GT HD” and “Real Life” were reversed. I might have to look into this for my PS3...

Still, though, you can tell...one thing they’ve never really done well in video games is living things — grass, trees, people, etc. And I don’t think they ever will. But yeah...this isn’t too shabby...
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Burnt Meatloaf at 05/08/2007 05:06
*PikkonX: "This game never looks anywhere near as good as those screenshots when I'm playing it or in replay mode because everything is too aliased. And that's also on an HDTV."

Yeah, all the effects in the world mean little if the rendering quality is a bit off. I prefer lower resolutions with perfect AA to high-res stuff with aliasing and moire problems.

*Blackdove: "The reason they all handled like shit is because you don't know how to drive a car."

Trust me, no Gran Turismo ever handled even close to a real car, even with simulation tires.
Jamesways's Avatar
Jamesways at 05/08/2007 08:46
I love the GT series. Too bad we have to wait so long for GT5 to come out. Plenty of online racing and custimizing in Forza to do until then though.

Looking really good. Hope they throw in a few more courses too. Love to Spa or Bathurst make it in.


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Zlimness at 05/08/2007 09:49
Guys, a 2008 release for GT5 seems a bit optimistic, don't you think? GT3 came out in 2001 and GT4 2005. It took Poly 4 years to get GT4 ready, despite having features cut in the end.

I read an interview where Yamauchi said it took them nearly 3 months to model a car for the game, as a response on the sheer amount of cars included in GT4. The guys at Poly are outstanding at creating texture that look 3D. Adding any kind of car damage requires actual modelling. How long will it take them to simulate damage realistic enough for the models?

I honestly don't think it's so important to spend time on. They should concentrate on getting the audio better. Audio is such an important part of motoring.
Zlimness's Avatar
Zlimness at 05/08/2007 09:51
Correction, might have been 3 weeks :E
Jamesways's Avatar
Jamesways at 05/08/2007 10:38
@ Zlimess, I completely agree with that. The audio really needs work. The engine sounds could be more authentic and the tire sounds need a complete overhaul. I'm sure they'll work on it though. They have to.

Graphics alone won't be enough for the hardcore sim fan, especially with Forza 2 and GTR coming soon offering superb physics, customization, model specific in car views, and ease of online play.

But I have faith PD will up the bar.
MusashiX2's Avatar
MusashiX2 at 05/08/2007 10:48
i might actually care about Forza 2 if my driving force pro wheel would work with it. anybody know if it will work on the 360? if it doesn't, then fuck Forza cause i ain't buying another $100 wheel.
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thisissami at 05/08/2007 11:35
*squeel!* orgasm!!!
Chibs's Avatar
Chibs at 05/08/2007 15:54
Don't you mean nerdgasm?
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