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PlayStation Experience Will Feature Gran Turismo, God Of War?

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Sony says we can expect a few "surprises" at this year's PlayStation Experience.

Well, I'm willing to bet you'll see both Gran Turismo 7 and the next God of War . One source, who chooses to remain anonymous, claims GT7 was actually supposed to have been shown off at E3 but it was a last-minute scratch (for reasons unknown, apparently). That same source it's "definitely" showing up at PlayStation Experience 2015 in December.

This source has been right before but he just recently got out of the industry, so his information may not be as current (or reliable) as it used to be. Take it with a grain of salt. I have no evidence of a new God of War but I say it's long overdue, and it would be a seriously huge PlayStation 4 exclusive that Sony desperately needs right now. Of course, I'm sure it's still a ways off but at least we'd get to talk about it, right? Just confirm it, Sony Santa Monica.

At any rate, if there are going to be fireworks, expect them from the GT and/or GoW camps. I'm hoping we hear from both.

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Yamauchi: GT7 Coming Before 2017

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If you're wondering about Gran Turismo , here's the update you've been waiting for.

Creator Kazunori Yamauchi told Italian games site SpazioGames (as translated by GameSpot ) that Gran Turismo 7 will drop before 2017 for PlayStation 4.

When asked if the game would arrive in 2017, Yamauchi replied that they "must not wait so long." He also added that his team at Polyphony Digital are now taking impact physics very seriously, and they're working to solve such problems found in previous installments. Lastly, he confirmed that we'd see more premium cars, which boast greater damage modeling and a higher level of overall detail. That's to be expected for the new generation, right?

We might not see GT7 at this year's E3 but it seems inevitable that it'll show up at E3 2016.

Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 7

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Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 7 Will Launch In “2015 Or 2016”

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Not long after Gran Turismo 6 released last year, creator Kazunori Yamauchi surprised everyone by saying that GT7 was only "a year or two away."

Now, Yamauchi has sort of clarified that comment. In a recent GamesTM interview, the GT guru said the next franchise installment won't be ready until 2015 or 2016. Okay, so that's quite the release window, but at least we know it has no hope of hitting this year.

Yamauchi also spoke about the development differences between PS3 and PS4, and how GT7 will run on Sony's new console:

"Everything will be running naturally. PS3 was much, much more difficult. The high quality of data that we have being rendered on the PS4 I think is going to make an incredible difference."

Yamauchi added that this team at Polyphony Digital has a "clear vision" of what GT7 will be like, and they want to "do everything we couldn't do in GT6." I'm good with that, aren't you? Here's hoping the next entry feels like a true next-gen experience…and if it doesn't come out until 2016, it had better.

Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 7

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Better For PS4: A New God Of War, Or Gran Turismo 7?

Ben-Dutka 31 Comments

With the rumor that Sony might announce two AAA PS4 exclusives in December, it begs the question:

What does the PlayStation 4 need more? A new God of War or Gran Turismo ?

In other words, which would result in better hardware sales? There's no guarantee that either of these games will be announced later this year, but we have to assume both will eventually arrive, so the question remains relevant. On the one hand, God of War is one of the most acclaimed franchises in video game history, and a new GoW adventure on an awesome new console would be huge . Don't forget that these installments typically flaunt the power of the PlayStation brand, so it might be a good idea to produce a new entry ASAP.

On the other hand, Gran Turismo has always proven to be a big money-maker for Sony because it so frequently pushes hardware sales. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec pretty much defined the summer for the PS2 back in 2001, remember? And of course, GT always showcases the power of a PlayStation console as well. Racing is also an extremely popular genre around the world, and could result in a major global bump for PS4 sales. Even the name "Gran Turismo" still carries a ton of cache in the industry.

What do you think?

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Gran Turismo 7 Tech Demo Implies 2014 Release Date?

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Franchise creator Kazunori Yamauchi said that Gran Turismo 7 might only be "a year or two away."

And that may be true. According to Gearnuke , the next series entry beyond GT6 – which is scheduled to launch on December 6 – might hit store shelves as early as next year.

This is due to industry insider "thuway"'s Tweet concerning a tech demo for GT7. We're not exactly sure how and when he saw this supposed tech demo, but thuway has been right before. His Tweet reads:

"GT 7 tech demo. Nothing to describe other than it looked amazing. It was snowing and at night. Cockpit view, then turned to outside the car."

There's no knowing if GT7 will be exclusive to the PlayStation 4 or if it'll first debut on the current PS3. GT6 is only for the PS3, although there has been talk about bringing that to Sony's next-gen console. It's a little confusing right now, but we're hoping Yamauchi clears things up shortly…having a new Gran Turismo for the PS4 next holiday season would be a very good plan. Toss in Uncharted 4 and you've got a party!

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Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 7 Hits PS4 In Only “A Year Or Two”

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Gran Turismo 6 hits the PlayStation 3 on December 6. Furthermore, there's talk of it eventually coming to the PlayStation 4 in 2014.

But did you know that another GT installment might not be far off? According to Polyphony Digital boss and Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi, Gran Turismo 7 will actually be out "in a year or two." That's what he told Famitsu, as cited by Polygon .

Yamauchi added that the currently unannounced entry will boast a pretty robust community element:

"The PlayStation 4 game, which we'll likely call GT7, will be done in about a year or two, I think, and I think the community aspect's going to be vital there as well."

Interestingly enough, GT6 is actually only 80% complete, despite the fact that its confirmed launch date is less than three months away. He said the physics engine and the steering controls are things they "fine-tune right up to the very end." Of course, the game modes are complete. So, here's the pressing question- if GT7 isn't too far away, will racing enthusiasts hold off on getting GT6 for the PS4, when and if it's announced?

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