Gran Turismo

Gran Tourismo: why this glorified advert fails where Barbie succeeded

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Friday, August 11, 2023

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As he joins the Gran Turismo (GT) academy, Jann goes through exactly the sorts of setbacks and near-misses you might expect.

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As he joins the Gran Turismo (GT) academy, Jann goes through exactly the sorts of setbacks and near-misses you might expect.
But so long as toys and video games continue make big money, this trend of movie tie-ins like Gran Turismo is only going to continue.
The Barbie movie’s success speaks to its strong writing, A-list stars and handling of wider themes.
Gran Turismo lacks the substance and depth that have made its doll-themed counterpart so popular.

Maserati at Monterey Car Week: Celebrating 75 Years of the Iconic GranTurismo, Unleashing the Beast with the Global Unveil of MCXtrema

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

MODENA, Italy, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian luxury and performance brand Maserati will celebrate its rich history, new showroom of modern icons, and era-defining future vehicles during Monterey Car Week 2023. Among the highlights expected to generate excitement is the Global Unveil of the track-only MC20-derived hypercar, Maserati MCXtrema, at The Quail alongside the North American debuts of the one-off GranTurismo Luce and Prisma. The House of the Trident will also mark an important milestone, celebrating 75 years of the iconic GranTurismo with special experiences throughout the week, including a once-in-a-lifetime track experience at the historic Laguna Seca Raceway.

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Among the highlights expected to generate excitement is the Global Unveil of the track-only MC20-derived hypercar, Maserati MCXtrema, at The Quail alongside the North American debuts of the one-off GranTurismo Luce and Prisma.
The festivities at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will begin with the Global Unveil of the widely anticipated Maserati MCXtrema .
The Gran Finale at Monterey Car Week, on Saturday, August 19th, the GranTurismo Zèda will be prominently displayed at Concorso Italiano.
By 2025, all Maserati models will also be available in a full-electric version, and the entire Maserati range will run on electricity alone by 2030.

Sony Launches the Sony Creators Conference

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Focused on the voices and work from a wide range of creators across Sony, the conference features speakers from the gaming, technology and film industries and many more. The panels cover a wide range of topics -- from technologies enabling the cutting-edge visuals on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to bringing optical tracking to the virtual world of sports to the development of a superhuman racing AI agent that elevates the gameplay experience.

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TOKYO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Group Corporation ("Sony") today announced the first-ever Sony Creators Conference , introducing a full slate of technical talks and panel discussion sessions that spotlight Sony as a brand at the intersection of technology and creativity.
The two-day event will showcase the works of creators across Sony who are pursuing their creative vision through the use of groundbreaking technology.
In this first year, the Sony Creators Conference will be co-located within SIGGRAPH 2023 , August 8-9, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (California, US).
Focused on the voices and work from a wide range of creators across Sony, the conference features speakers from the gaming, technology and film industries and many more.

Stellantis to Invest in a New ‘grEEn-campus’ in Mirafiori, Italy

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Mirafiori is the next Stellantis site in the first phase of the program, joining facilities in Poissy, France, and Rüsselsheim, Germany.

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Mirafiori is the next Stellantis site in the first phase of the program, joining facilities in Poissy, France, and Rüsselsheim, Germany.
The transformation program directly supports Stellantis’ carbon net zero by 2038 target outlined in the Dare Forward 2030 strategy.
Stellantis grEEn-campuses are located in core countries where Stellantis has a rich history.
The dedicated operation will enable the expansion of Stellantis’ current activities and support its “cradle-to-cradle” business model in Europe.

Mobil 1 Celebrates 101st Running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb through Historic Tribute Run with racing driver Lia Block in the Hoonipigasus

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

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The Hoonipigasus testing prior to Pikes Peak Tribute Run.
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In anticipation of her one-off run up the mountain in this special car, Lia Block shared her excitement via social media, stating: “This June I’ll be making a tribute run at the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the #Hoonipigasus.
Together with the specialists at BBi Autosport, these teams united to create the Hoonipigasus last year for Ken Block to compete in the 2022 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
“At Mobil 1, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is part of our DNA,” shares Ryan Allen, Brand & Partnerships Manager of North America, on behalf of Mobil 1.

New Mixed-Reality AAA Racing Game, Celeros, Announced to Support Real-World Social and Environmental Impact Projects

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

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Centred in offering a AAA racing experience as well as creating real-world professional pathways, Celeros will deliver sustainable, real-world impact via a balanced economic model that relies on investments in real-world social and environmental causes.

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Centred in offering a AAA racing experience as well as creating real-world professional pathways, Celeros will deliver sustainable, real-world impact via a balanced economic model that relies on investments in real-world social and environmental causes.
With 3.24bn active gamers around the world, Play2Impact has the potential to drive real change.
Through an official partnership with Airspeeder, the world's first crewed racing eVTOL series, AirspeederXR will be the first race series to take part in Celeros.
It will deliver an epic multiplayer racing experience, augmented by real-world physics data from thousands of hours of flight time.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing announces the outline of TGR GT Cup 2023 online race, marking its fifth year of e-Motorsports

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

TOKYO, Apr 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced details on the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT CUP (TGR GT Cup) 2023, an online race in "Gran Turismo 7" for PlayStation 5(1) (PS5) and PlayStation 4(1) (PS4).

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TOKYO, Apr 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced details on the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT CUP (TGR GT Cup) 2023, an online race in "Gran Turismo 7" for PlayStation 5(1) (PS5) and PlayStation 4(1) (PS4).
The TGR GT Cup is a global competition held in "Gran Turismo 7" in which the GR lineup, dedicated racing cars, and other cars participate in competitive racing throughout the season.
Seven qualifying rounds will be held online, and the world's top 24 players will qualify for the final.
The outline of the BRIDGESTONE GT Time Trial U17 by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing for participants aged 17 or younger will be announced at a later date.

All-New Maserati Grecale SUV Available for Purchase in North America

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian luxury and performance brand Maserati today announced the arrival of its all-new SUV, Grecale, which is now available to test-drive and purchase at Maserati showrooms across North America.

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian luxury and performance brand Maserati today announced the arrival of its all-new SUV, Grecale, which is now available to test-drive and purchase at Maserati showrooms across North America.
Maserati customers can now experience Grecale both in-person and digitally by:
Visiting Maserati.com for detailed information on all Grecale trims, features, and options.
"Grecale launches a new segment for the iconic Maserati brand, and further legitimizes Maserati as a purveyor of luxury performance SUVs," said Bill Peffer, CEO of Maserati Americas.
For additional information, or to explore and purchase a Grecale SUV today, please visit Maserati.com or contact your local Maserati retailer.

Sony AI Showcases the Latest Evolution of Gran Turismo Sophy™ at Gran Turismo® World Series 2022 Exhibition Race

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Monday, November 28, 2022

TOKYO, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI showcased the newest evolution of Gran Turismo SophyTM (GT Sophy), its breakthrough autonomous AI racing agent, at the Gran Turismo® World Finals 2022 (GTWS 2022) organized by Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI), which took place November 24-27 in Monaco.

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TOKYO, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI showcased the newest evolution of Gran Turismo SophyTM(GT Sophy), its breakthrough autonomous AI racing agent, at the Gran Turismo World Finals 2022 (GTWS 2022) organized by Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI), which took place November 24-27 in Monaco.
The event featured a thrilling exhibition showdown between four of the world's top Gran TurismoTM(GT) drivers and GT Sophy.
GT Sophy is the first superhuman AI agent to outrace the world's best drivers of the Gran Turismo World Series.
Details on the Gran Turismo Sophy project, technology and the Race Together 2021 challenge races can be found at the Gran Turismo Sophy site .

Sony AI Announces New Gran Turismo Sophy™ Milestone with Gran Turismo World Series 2022 Exhibition Race

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Monday, August 1, 2022

TOKYO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI this week demonstrated its most recent progress in the development of Gran Turismo Sophy™ (GT Sophy)with an exhibition race against four of the world's top Gran Turismo™ (GT) drivers at the Gran Turismo World Series 2022 (GTWS 2022) Showdown Event organized by Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI), which took place July 30-31 at the Red Bull Hangar-7 in Salzburg, Austria.

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Since its unveiling, Sony AI, in partnership with PDI and Sony Interactive Entertainment, has continued to evolve GT Sophy's capabilities and explore ways in which Sony AI can make GT Sophy more accessible to the greater Gran Turismo driver community.
The race was broadcast during the GTWS 2022 Showdown Nations Cup livestream and is available on the Gran Turismo World Series 2022 Championships website .
"Until now, only select members of the Gran Turismo racing community have had the opportunity to race against GT Sophy.
Details on the Gran Turismo Sophy project, technology and the Race Together 2021 challenge races can be found at the Gran Turismo Sophy site .