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Porsche to feature four premieres at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo concept is having its Motor Show debut in Toronto at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show.

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  • The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo concept is having its Motor Show debut in Toronto at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show.
  • To commemorate the opening of Porsche Experience Centre Toronto, Porsche Cars Canada commissioned a unique 911 GT3 RS inspiration vehicle.
  • All throughout this vehicle, unique elements pay tribute and celebrate the great achievement that is the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto.
  • A special 1:43 scale model of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto GT3 RS will be available for purchase online through the new Canadian Porsche Shop.

Sony AI Announces Full Global Release of AI Driver Gran Turismo Sophy™ for Gran Turismo™ 7 Players in Latest Update

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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TOKYO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI, in partnership with Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI) a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment, today announced the full global release of Gran Turismo Sophy™ (GT Sophy), Sony AI and PDI's co-developed breakthrough AI racing agent, in Gran Turismo™ 7 (GT7) PlayStation® racing simulation game. This new feature, named Gran Turismo Sophy 2.0, is only available for players with a PS5™ console. It is included in GT7 Spec II Update (Patch Update 1.40, internet connection required), the latest update to the game, and gives Gran Turismo (GT) players of all levels and abilities the opportunity to go head-to-head against the AI agent. Players will see the number of cars that GT Sophy can drive go from just four in its limited time release to more than 340 cars on nine different tracks. In this expansive release, GT Sophy 2.0 now offers a more interactive experience supporting races that cover 95% of player car models.            

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  • This new feature, named Gran Turismo Sophy 2.0, is only available for players with a PS5™ console.
  • It is included in GT7 Spec II Update (Patch Update 1.40, internet connection required), the latest update to the game, and gives Gran Turismo (GT) players of all levels and abilities the opportunity to go head-to-head against the AI agent.
  • In this expansive release, GT Sophy 2.0 now offers a more interactive experience supporting races that cover 95% of player car models.
  • Here players can select "GT Sophy" on supported tracks and face off against the autonomous AI agent.

Sony AI Docuseries "The Team Behind GT Sophy" Selected for Tribeca Festival

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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TOKYO, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI, established with the mission to unleash human imagination and creativity with artificial intelligence (AI), today announced its episodic film series "The Team Behind GT Sophy," was invited to participate in the 22nd Tribeca Festival as an Official Selection of the Tribeca X Competition. The Tribeca Festival, taking place June 7th – 18th in New York City, is one of the most renowned film festivals in the world, bringing artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive.

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  • The docuseries explores the science, creativity, and ingenuity of AI innovation through the eyes of Sony AI's team of world-class researchers and engineers from around the globe.
  • "The Tribeca Festival is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment, and aligns with our mission to develop AI to enhance human imagination and creativity.
  • The episodic series was a Godfrey Dadich Partners x Hakuhodo production, directed and executive produced by Paula Chowles in partnership with the Sony AI communications team.
  • GT Sophy was trained utilizing a novel deep reinforcement learning platform developed in collaboration between Sony AI, Polyphony Digital Inc., and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Sony AI Unveils Gran Turismo Sophy™, a Breakthrough in AI

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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TOKYO, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI , together with Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI) and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), today announced a breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) called Gran Turismo Sophy ("GT Sophy") - the first superhuman AI agent to outrace the world's best drivers of the highly realistic PlayStation racing simulation game, Gran Turismo (GT) Sport.

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  • TOKYO, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI , together with Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI) and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), today announced a breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) called Gran Turismo Sophy ("GT Sophy") - the first superhuman AI agent to outrace the world's best drivers of the highly realistic PlayStation racing simulation game, Gran Turismo (GT) Sport.
  • In addition to the technical breakthrough, the deep collaboration between PDI, a PlayStation Studios game development studio and Sony AI, an AI development team, demonstrates how AI can deliver new gaming experiences to players.
  • Sony AI and PDI will explore how to integrate GT Sophy into future releases of the Gran Turismo 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 .

DGAP-News: ​​​​​​​Endor AG announces the Gran Turismo(TM) DD Pro for PlayStation(R)5 and PlayStation(R)4 consoles

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Landshut, November 24, 2021 - Endor AG with its brand Fanatec introduces the Gran TurismoTM DD Pro, the first official Direct Drive Wheel for the Gran TurismoTM series.

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  • Landshut, November 24, 2021 - Endor AG with its brand Fanatec introduces the Gran TurismoTM DD Pro, the first official Direct Drive Wheel for the Gran TurismoTM series.
  • The ready-to-race package, officially licensed for PlayStation(R)5 consoles and PlayStation(R)4 consoles, includes a high-performance direct-drive wheel base, steering wheel, and pedals.
  • The collaboration between Fanatec and Polyphony Digital starts with the Gran TurismoTM DD Pro, the first ever Direct Drive system developed for a Gran TurismoTM game.
  • The Gran TurismoTM DD Pro is compatible with Gran TurismoTM Sport and Gran TurismoTM 7, the latest game in the series, set to release in 2022, and has bespoke inputs, tailored specifically for that game.

Sony Electronics Introduces 'Perfect for PlayStation®5' for BRAVIA XR™ TVs

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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The PS5 will automatically recognize individual BRAVIA XR TV models and select the best HDR setting for the TV accordingly.

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  • The PS5 will automatically recognize individual BRAVIA XR TV models and select the best HDR setting for the TV accordingly.
  • Auto Genre Picture Mode4,7: BRAVIA XR TVs can detect whether users are playing a game or watching movies and shows.
  • Users can connect the sound products directly to their PS5 and experience the Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode BRAVIA XR-exclusive functions on a BRAVIA XR TV.8
    For more on 'Perfect for PlayStation 5' BRAVIA XR TVs, visit: https://electronics.sony.com/bravia-gaming .
  • Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets.

DGAP-News: Fanatec (Endor AG) announces partnership with PlayStation Studios, Polyphony Digital

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Fanatec (Endor AG) announces partnership with PlayStation Studios, Polyphony Digital

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  • Fanatec (Endor AG) announces partnership with PlayStation Studios, Polyphony Digital
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  • Fanatec (Endor AG) announces partnership with PlayStation Studios, Polyphony Digital
    Landshut, July 13, 2021 - Fanatec (Endor AG), the leading brand in simracing hardware, has entered a partnership with Japan-based game studio Polyphony Digital.
  • Polyphony Digital and Fanatec share this same spirit and long-term ambition, and I'm really excited about what we can create together."
  • More details about the partnership products between Fanatec (Endor AG) and Polyphony Digital will be announced soon.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Reveals Stunning Design For PlayStation 5; Announces More Than Two Dozen New Games For The Next Generation Console

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
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In a livestream event today reaching millions of gaming fans, SIE showed the PS5hardware for the first time, with its bold, two-tone design marking a radical departure from previous PlayStation consoles.

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  • In a livestream event today reaching millions of gaming fans, SIE showed the PS5hardware for the first time, with its bold, two-tone design marking a radical departure from previous PlayStation consoles.
  • Today's livestream also provided fans with a first look at the new games that will define the next generation of gaming on PlayStation 5.
  • Some of the first-party PlayStation Studios exclusives included: Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales (Insomniac Games), Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital), and Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games).
  • SIE will announce pricing and additional details for PlayStation 5 at a later date.

Mazda Begins Providing, Virtual Racing Car, Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept Online

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Friday, May 22, 2020
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HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 22, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the release of our virtual racing car, "Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept."

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 22, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the release of our virtual racing car, "Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept."
  • Jointly developed with Polyphony Digital Inc., the vehicle will be available for download in Gran Turismo Sport from 3 p.m. (JST) on May 22, 2020(1).
  • The RX-Vision GT3 Concept is our newest virtual race car in Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation 4 driving simulation title, Gran Turismo Sport, and we hope that all players will enjoy taking it for a spin.
  • In addition, to commemorate Mazda's 100-year anniversary, we have started to offer various online events, which people who enjoy Gran Turismo Sport can participate in.

Mazda Begins Providing Virtual Racing Car, Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept Online

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the release of our virtual racing car, "Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept."

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the release of our virtual racing car, "Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept."
  • Jointly developed with Polyphony Digital Inc., the vehicle will be available for download in Gran Turismo Sport on May 22, 20201.
  • The RX-Vision GT3 Concept is our newest virtual race car in Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation4 driving simulation title, Gran Turismo Sport, and we hope that all players will enjoy taking it for a spin.
  • Mazda adopts the name "Digital Motor Sport" advocated by FIA (Fdration Internationale de l'Automobile) and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.