Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (2)

Kaz Yamauchi, creator of the Gran Turismo series has commented that rival game Forza Motorsport 2 for the Xbox 360 is far ahead of GT5 in terms of features. He then goes on to say that while Forza wins in terms of features, GT5 is more focused on core values and setting the highest standard possible. Here is his response to the question:

Kikizo: Could you give us your opinion on Forza MotorSport 2 for the Xbox 360, and in particular, the ability to reskin your car in very great detail - are you going to have this degree of superficial car customisation in GT5?

Yamauchi: Straight off the bat, I think that in terms of feature sets, Forza is ahead of us. They have more options, you can do basically anything. We take a different approach obviously - we try to concentrate on what are the core values for a racing game, and we try to elevate those standards up as high as we possibly can. I am having difficulty trying to explain the differences, but one way you can look at it is, you can buy a watch that is super multifunctional, but economical, or a watch that is reduced in functions, but premium - higher end.

Kikizo via Maxconsole

Those eagerly hanging out for GT5 have probably heard about Gran Tourismo 5 Prologue. This is not the demo for GT5. It actually has its own demo – due out in October. Prologue will be getting a Japanese release date on Dec 13, featuring 50 cars, 5 tracks, and 16-player online play.

via Joystiq

Polyphony have released eleven new screenshots of their upcoming teaser demo, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. View the rest after the jump.

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The hands-on teaser for Gran Turismo 5, dubbed Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, has been scheduled for an October release in Japan - just in time for the Tokyo Motor Show on October 26. Polyphony Digital have launched the official Japanese GT5 Prologue site with plenty of new screenshots and a second video trailer in 720P.

via Kotaku