Only noticed it yesterday, thought that was when it was put up. And yeah I could really do with high XP races. Really dont want to have to slog through the endurance races atm.

Yeah I dislike the endurance races.. too long. Thank goodness a save during endurance races is coming.

^^ really? Any idea when? Will be SO happy when they implement that, will make those 24hr races actually something I'll go for.

Well, not sure now Im afraid. Hopefully in the next patch.

But I agree... i cant really do those endurances because im nto willing to keep my ps3 on for those lengths of time.

Yeah have to say i'm not thrilled about leaving it on while I'm not actually playing, but i really wanna complete it all.

Speaking of which, do you have your racers set to online? cant do a b spec racer with any of your guys.
Also when you do b spec reomote with other ppl, you can only choose oen of your cars but as many of your friends racers.


Other news:
- Polyphony Digital are rumored to be at e3.
- and: 25 track logos not in GT5 found on GT5 servers:
http://www.gtplanet.net/24-new-track-logos-discovered-on-gran-turismo-5-website/

So the rumour is obviously not a new PD game but an update for GT5. I just hope its big: new tracks, new cars, new content like more specilal events, race types, AI in 2 player mode, LAN support and graphics update if possible.

That would be awesome. Have lent the game to a friend so not playing it at the moment

New update incoming in a few hours:
http://www.gtplanet.net/next-gt5-online-update-coming-later-tonight/

1.10 Update : 380mb

Racing Gear Items

_New racing gear items consisting of helmets and suits have been implemented. _These can be used by players in A-Spec, or for any of the “My Drivers” in B-Spec.
_There are plenty of variations to the racing gear items and, in addition to several sets being given out as presents when you start GT Mode, players will be able to win new ones when successful in online events. Players can also take a photo of their drivers wearing their favourite gear, and use that custom photo for a driver profile.

Special Online Event Campaign

_For a limited time, all event prizes will be tripled, and all cars appearing in the Online Collector’s Dealership will be brand new (0 mileage) and at half price.

Prizes for online events

_GT5 will now offer online events in which players can win Racing Gear items and cars as prizes, according to performance. The content of the prizes and the conditions for winning them will vary per event.

Parts purchases through the Settings screen

_In the Settings screen, parts that players have not yet purchased will now have a shopping cart icon appearing next to them. These can now be purchase on the spot. Purchased parts will immediately be equipped on their car.

Improved Opponent AI Algorithm

_The search range of opponent AI has been expanded and their intelligence algorithm has been improved.

Interrupting and resuming Championship races

_In the championship races of A-Spec and B-Spec modes within [GT Life], there is now an interrupt button in the quick menu which appears after completing individual races.
_If the interrupt button is pressed, the event will be interrupted and a player’s record up to that point will be saved, and the game will end. The next time the player starts the game, they can continue the championship race from where they left off.

Additional music track

_After playback of the ending movie (*short version), “Day To Live/daiki kasho” will be added as a bonus music track.

Other Changes

_Check the physical endurance of drivers that are resting in the B-Spec endurance races.
_Sort the garage by [Last Car Driven]
_In [Weight Adjustment] of [Settings], players can now see changes in the front to rear weight balance when the ballast position is changed.
_The A-Spec driver is now displayed in the profile screen.
_In the pit menu of B-Spec, the time limit for being able to direct pit work has been changed from reaching “0″ in the count down, to “Until the car comes to a complete stop”.
_The sorting order of the music album has been improved.
_When selecting a track created in Course Maker from the course album of Arcade Mode or GT Mode, players can now run single races with up to 16 cars. (Excluding some tracks such as those made before the update, and dirt tracks.)
_It is now possible to take 3D photographs even without connecting a 3D compatible TV.
_It is now possible to export 3D photographs to [Photo] on the XMB™.

Correction of Known Issues

_PDI has addressed the issue of the maximum speed set in the transmission settings of the settings menu differing from the actual top speed of the car. This will affect cars equipped with the relevant transmission tuning part, and almost all racing cars. Cars for which each gear ratio was adjusted manually with a full customised transmission in update versions 1.07 and earlier will not be affected.
_An issue with the increase and decrease of the online logon bonus has been corrected.
_An issue where the player’s car and opponents’ cars braked at the wrong timings in the pit lane during B-Spec has been corrected.
_A problem where racing sound effects were turned off after changing settings in the quick menu has been corrected.
_An issue of how dirty the oil is when players purchase a used car not being affected by the car’s mileage has been corrected.
_An issue where some of the driver gear colours had changed after the 1.06 update has been corrected.
_An issue in the championships of GT Life where opponent cars kept using the same tyres in the second race and onwards has been corrected.
_An issue where the menu BGM was being played back during remote racing rather than the race BGM has been corrected.
_An issue of the program freezing when opening a garage containing nearly the maximum number of cars has been corrected.



Some nice changes. The 'interrupt' feature for Championship events is a good step forward to saving during an Endurance race. Definitely using this feature for the B Spec FGT event.

Only saw this last week... Huge update, but def a goodie! Wish they would just go and put in the save feature for endurance races already. Its getting annoying that its not there now. Also noticed there is an Expert Challenge in the seasonal events which is great. That one is def worth doing and a whole lot of fun!

Oh and being able to buy parts from the settings screen is such a lifesaver!

Totally agreed. Its an awesome update that makes things far more accessible (like the buying parts feature, but that does not include every item you can buy I have noticed).

I think saves in the championship events is a step towards saving during endurance races: so it is definitely coming. I am actually glad the championship one came first: I was worried they may have not bothered with it.

All we need now is online matchmaking and AI racers in 2 player offline MP (and LAN support!)

And more real world tracks! Would kill for kyalami or zwartkops More of the F1 tracks would be awesome too...

I do not think we will see any F1 tracks being added.
http://www.gtplanet.net/sony-hints-of-gran-turismo-5-dlc/

DLC was hinted at, but I am sure we all know some extra stuff is coming.

Hmmm very interesting... Although most of the tracks there I'm not particularly interested in (mainly cos they're american). Another awesome track to have would be the hill climb they use at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Also some rally spec special stages would be cool.

More WRC tracks would be great. I am surprised there are no official tracks for WRC.

On another note: went back to the licenses and now have Gold for all of them

and WayLander: when you gonna put your racer s online for B Spec remote (and race my guys please lol)

Just released! Downloading, will have in an hour or so!

What is this? Game already has multiplayer so why they releasing it as a beta? I'm confused...

LOL

I am so sorry Waylander... I must have seriously been tired last night: I thought this was the Uncharted 3 thread

GT5 Spec 2.0 and DLC coming in October

We can speculate that this will include more premium cars (the have shown off newer versions of the Ft-86), new tracks (as posted earlier there are many extra track data included in GT5) and yhe ability to save during an endurance race (hinted by Kaz not too long ago).

Detailing of Spec 2:

:

-Simplified interior views added to all standard cars.
-User control of the weather change feature.
-Settings sheet which allows you to save multiple car settings.
-New Spec 2.0 opening movie.
-Improved UI response and usability.
-Replay forward/rewind.
-Mid-race save feature for endurance races.
-Expanded online lounge features (narrowing down car types, shuffle races…).
-Expanded Photo Travel features (you can now take photos of cars together with your avatar).
-Added “NASCAR Pit Scene” stage to Photo Travel.
-Added 11 new 2011 NASCAR models.
-Added the Nissan GT-R N24 Schulze Motorsport (the car in which Kazunori contested the 2011 Nurburgring 24 Hours).
-Improved physics and artificial intelligence.
-Support for the Logitech G25/G27 steering wheel.