Gran Turismo 4 slips to "winter" in Japan...

[Zim Hosein]

Gran Turismo 4 slips to "winter" in Japan

At present, the game is still loosely aimed at a November release in North America, but it's not clear how likely it actually is to hit that date. Failure to ship Gran Turismo 4 ahead of Christmas would be perceived as a major blow to Sony in a crucial selling period for the industry as a whole.

I thought Japan got PS2 games before NA?

 

[BW86]

errrr, i've been waiting for this game to come out forever!

 

[kb315]

NA got Metal Gear Solid 2 before Japan

 

[T2T III]

I thought this game was going to be released this week - 12/15/2004, or thereabouts. However, a quick check @ EB Games reveals that 2/25/2005 is now the release date. Damn, the date keeps on slipping.

 

[Chadder007]

As long as they take their time and get it right.... Quality >>> getting a buggy game early that can't be patched.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Chadder007
As long as they take their time and get it right.... Quality >>> getting a buggy game early that can't be patched.

We shall refer to this act of endless postponing as "Pulling a Gabe"

- M4H

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Chadder007
As long as they take their time and get it right.... Quality >>> getting a buggy game early that can't be patched.

We shall refer to this act of endless postponing as "Pulling a Gabe"

- M4H

Or maybe they are pulling an EA and working the programmers 16 hour days 6 days a week ....causing the programmers to screw up everything before the release because they can't sleep.

 

[trilks]

Originally posted by: Chadder007

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Chadder007
As long as they take their time and get it right.... Quality >>> getting a buggy game early that can't be patched.

We shall refer to this act of endless postponing as "Pulling a Gabe"

- M4H

Or maybe they are pulling an EA and working the programmers 16 hour days 6 days a week ....causing the programmers to screw up everything before the release because they can't sleep.

Or maybe they keep pushing it back on purpose to build up hype? But more likely fixing last minute bugs.

 

[Aharami]

sucks that they wont release this title for the PC

 

[AdamSnow]

Sucks that the game doesnt have a damage model...

GT would be the most amazing game EVER if it had the option of vehicle damage...

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: trilks

Originally posted by: Chadder007

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: Chadder007
As long as they take their time and get it right.... Quality >>> getting a buggy game early that can't be patched.

We shall refer to this act of endless postponing as "Pulling a Gabe"

- M4H

Or maybe they are pulling an EA and working the programmers 16 hour days 6 days a week ....causing the programmers to screw up everything before the release because they can't sleep.

Or maybe they keep pushing it back on purpose to build up hype? But more likely fixing last minute bugs.

I think it's just their own delays making the release later and later. It would be completely silly for them to intentionally miss the opportunity of selling this game for this Holiday season.

 

[AdamSnow]

I really dont think they will lose any money not getting it out before Christmas... People are going to buy the game regardless of when it comes out... They have this assurance because of the other three games that have sold millions...

 

[BRObedoza]

if they're going to postpone it might as well take a few more months and put online play back in

 

[purbeast0]

i REALLY REALLY hope this game is better than the GT4 Prologue Edition.

that is one of the crappiest racing games i have ever played. GT started to suck after GT1. GT3 had like 13 or 15 tracks, with more than half of them coming from the previous games. the graphics were good, but the game just blew.

ill stick to burnout 3 for racing games.

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Gran Turismo 4 slips to "winter" in Japan

At present, the game is still loosely aimed at a November release in North America, but it's not clear how likely it actually is to hit that date. Failure to ship Gran Turismo 4 ahead of Christmas would be perceived as a major blow to Sony in a crucial selling period for the industry as a whole.

I thought Japan got PS2 games before NA?

They lost me on GT 3. 1 was amazing, 2 and 3 were lame. The cars sucked and the game play was no better than 1. I was essentially paying $20 to get updated cars and the new cars blew chunks. They can take as long as they want with 4 because I won't be buying it.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Japan Charts: Gran Turismo 4 stays on top as New Year sales season ends

I want this game now! :|

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: Garet Jax

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Gran Turismo 4 slips to "winter" in Japan

At present, the game is still loosely aimed at a November release in North America, but it's not clear how likely it actually is to hit that date. Failure to ship Gran Turismo 4 ahead of Christmas would be perceived as a major blow to Sony in a crucial selling period for the industry as a whole.

I thought Japan got PS2 games before NA?

They lost me on GT 3. 1 was amazing, 2 and 3 were lame. The cars sucked and the game play was no better than 1. I was essentially paying $20 to get updated cars and the new cars blew chunks. They can take as long as they want with 4 because I won't be buying it.

GT3 is the greatest racing *simulation* game I've played. If you want arcade style, there are plenty of crap out there.


This is sad news though... i just bought a Driving Force wheel too..

 

[Slacker]

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[Kelvrick]

My friend is coming over with a few Japanese versions. If you guys want, I can tell him to grab a couple more for you guys.

 

[Muadib]

I saw a commercial for it during one of the games yesterday.

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Japan Charts: Gran Turismo 4 stays on top as New Year sales season ends

I want this game now! :|

Late-February for us here in the U.S.

Note to self: mark vacation day on calendar to purchase and play GT:4

 

[shabby]

I just bought a ps2 JUST for this game, im sure i'll get some other but gt4 get priority

 

[AdamSnow]

I just bought an XBOX last night just for Forza...

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: AdamSnow
Sucks that the game doesnt have a damage model...

GT would be the most amazing game EVER if it had the option of vehicle damage...

It's a condition of their license agreement with the car manufacturers. MFG's don't like seeing their cars damaged.

GT5 - however - they've already negotiated with the major manufacturers to make it happen.

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: shabby
I just bought a ps2 JUST for this game, im sure i'll get some other but gt4 get priority

I grabbed a 70000 unit last night to replace my aging 10000. We need this game - soon.