Video Gaming News - February 2005
Foster City, CA (February 22, 2005) - Sony Computer Entertainment
America today released the list of drivable vehicles and the in-game soundtrack
for Gran Turismo 4.
From Sony:
Featuring more than 700 different vehicles from more than 80 manufacturers
worldwide and 64 songs from 46 established and emerging artists, Gran Turismo 4
sets the lap pace as the most authentic and comprehensive racing videogame
experience possible to date. For the complete car and soundtrack list, visit
gt4.playstation.com.
Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc., the automotive library in Gran Turismo 4
captures automotive culture since its inception, from historically significant
vehicles such as the 1915 Ford Model T Tourer and Mercedes-Benz' 1886 Daimler
Motor Carriage, to numerous legendary muscle cars and vehicles from the '40s,
'50s, '60s, '70s, '80s,'90s and popular cars of today, as well as modern day
concept cars. As the primary goal of the Gran Turismo franchise to serve as a
realistic driving simulation, the characteristics of each car featured in the
game is designed and calculated so that it handles to the "real-life" physics of
its real-life counterpart, taking into account weight, speed, friction, wind,
and more. In addition, each car is fully customizable in the game, from tire
selection to gear ratio and more, offered from various licensed automotive
companies.
"We are very proud to offer the most comprehensive list of cars to drive and
experience in Gran Turismo 4, coupled with a unique soundtrack that can be set
to all drivers' moods -- from popular artists such as The Donnas to James Brown,
to even Mozart," said Susan Nourai, director, product and online marketing, Sony
Computer Entertainment America.
"The Gran Turismo franchise is a labor of love for our team and this passion is
demonstrated through the high level of detail that can be seen and experienced
in the game. During the development of Gran Turismo 4, we set out across the
globe to capture various amounts of data for each car featured in the game to
set the player on a journey to discover the essence of the automotive world."
The complete list of manufacturers found in Gran Turismo 4 are as follows: AC
Cars, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Amuse, ASL, Aston Martin, Audi, Autobianchi,
Bentley, Blitz, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Callaway, Caterham, Chaparral, Chevrolet,
Chrysler, Citroen, Cizeta, Daihatsu, DMC, Dodge, Eagle, Fiat, Ford, FPV, Gillet,
Ginetta, HKS, Holden, Hommell, Honda, HPA Motorsports, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu,
Jaguar, Jay Leno, Jensen, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lister, Lotus, Marcos,
Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MG, Mine's, MINI, Mitsubishi, Mugen, Nike, Nismo,
Nissan, Opel, Opera Performance, Pagani, Panoz, Pescarolo, Peugeot, Plymouth,
Polyphony Digital, Pontiac, Pronto Motors, RE Amemiya, Renault, RUF, Saleen,
Scion, Seat, Shelby, Spoon, Spyker, Subaru, Suzuki, Tommy kaira, Tom's, Toyota,
Toyota Modellista, Trial, Triumph, TVR, Volkswagen and Volvo.
The in-game soundtrack includes legendary musicians and chart-topping
performances, as well as groundbreaking new songs that will rock the music scene
in 2005. In addition, the soundtrack will also feature seven custom tracks, made
exclusively for the game, that fans will not be able to hear anywhere else. Some
of the hottest artists in the industry have contributed new and custom music to
the collection, including Van Halen, The Crystal Method, Will.I.Am of The Black
Eyed Peas, The Roots, The Donnas, Papa Roach, Jimmy Eat World, X-ecutioners, and
Jet.
"We're excited that Sony has chosen to use Deepsky's mix of our song 'Born Too
Slow' in Gran Turismo 4. It's a driving, upbeat track so it should be good music
for racing. It's great that videogames have become a way for new fans to find
out about our music," said Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method.
Classic music from Bootsy Collins, Judas Priest, Earth, Wind & Fire, and James
Brown have been updated and customized, bringing a new twist to quintessential
songs.
"Exposure for me is the key for our sound to be heard all across the nation and
our look to be the bridge between the gap, so Gran Turismo 4 is a great way for
us to say hey guys enjoy the ride and remember that we are riding with you to
ensure complete insanity and fun for the whole family," said Bootsy Collins.
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