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Nissan racing on the big screen: Gran Turismo movie details emerge

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Steve Chang

Details about the live action Gran Turismo movie have come to light. First off, it’s now an actual feature length movie, not a series, as had been previously reported. Now we have some info about the actual plot, which will … Continue reading →

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Gran Turismo TV show officially in the works by Sony

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Steve Chang

It’s really hard to make a good video game movie. It’s also really hard to make a good car movie. None of this is going to stop Sony from trying to make a Gran Turismo TV show, though. Apparently, it’s … Continue reading →

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Best Motoring episode created using only Gran Turismo 7 footage

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Steve Chang

Despite some early (now fixed) issues, Gran Turismo 7 has proven to be one of the best installments in the PlayStation racing series. It’s a continuation of what made fans fall in love with the franchise in the first place, … Continue reading →

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Gran Turismo 7 looks to the future, celebrates Japanese classics

Posted on October 11, 2021 by J Elrick

Last month, Polyphony Digital dropped the trailer for Gran Turismo 7, the latest iteration its ultimate driving simulator. The gorgeous visuals built on the standard set by GT Sport, along with the promise that we will get to drive on … Continue reading →

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Gran Turismo officially recognized as an Olympic sport

Posted on April 26, 2021 by J Elrick

Polyphony Digital has had its partnership with the FIA since 2018, resulting in FIA-sanctioned Gran Turismo Championships. With the International Olympic Committee’s latest announcement, Gran Turismo will become an official Olympic Sport.

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PIXELATED: The latest Gran Turismo Sport update is packed with Japan’s best

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Ben Hsu

The next Gran Turismo Sport update features an all-Japanese lineup of performance icons from five different carmakers. This is unusual, as these updates typically feature a smorgasbord of machinery from all around the world. For update 1.43, though, no matter … Continue reading →

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PIXELATED: Gran Turismo Sport gets Fugu Z, new track

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Polyphony Digital has announced the December update to Gran Turismo Sport. It includes a bunch of classics, like the Bandit Trans-Am and split-window 1963 Corvette, but JNCers are probably most concerned with Sung Kang’s Fugu Z. Actually, though, there’s an … Continue reading →

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PIXELLATED: Gran Turismo Sport in-game trailer looks amazing, and you can now race on the Shuto

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Ryan Senensky

Playstation owners, rejoice! Your racing sim is here. After a console generation of Forza giving Gran Turismo a run for its money, it looks as if Turn 10’s David has not beaten Polyphony’s Goliath. In graphics alone, Turn 10’s Forza … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, Part 04 – JNC Staff Picks

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Brandon Kelley

For our final installment of our 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon coverage, we asked some of our JNC team Tokyo staff to identify the coolest whips they encountered at the annual mega-fest of Japanese automotive excess. Here’s what they came up … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Motor Show: The death of the Japanese sports car has been greatly exaggerated

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Ben Hsu

Much ink has been spilled writing about the demise of the Japanese auto industry, especially for enthusiasts. Some of it here at JNC. However, if there was one thing to take away from this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, it’s that Japanese … Continue reading →

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The Top 5 video games featuring Japanese Nostalgic Cars

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Ryan Senensky

With winter fast approaching for the majority of the country and the fall onslaught of video game releases on its way, we felt that it is high time that we feature some of the best in home console games to feature … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Kaz — Pushing the Virtual Divide delves into the mind of Gran Turismo

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Dan Hsu

The Gran Turismo series transformed the way an entire generation was introduced to cars. Among its game-changing achievements — ultra realism, actual manufacturer unveilings, developing world-class race drivers —  is one very special triumph for JNCers. It was not only the … Continue reading →

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The Nostalgics of Gran Turismo PSP and Forza Motorsport 3

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Just a brief intermission before continuing with the JCCS barrage. Recently, both Gran Turismo for PSP and Forza Motorsport 3 racing sim franchises have announced the master lineups. Here are all the cars that may be relevant to the interests … Continue reading →

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