Game: Gran Turismo 6
Release: Holiday 2013
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Polyphony Digital
The quote on quote “real diving simulator” Gran Turismo 6 has finally reached hands of the public with an exclusive demo now available on the PlayStation Network. One of the main features surrounded around the demo is the 2013 Nissan GT Academy, which you’ll be able qualify pending your true racing skills.
While the demo is playable through late august, qualifications into the academy are from now until July 28th 3:59pm PT. Enjoy the demo available now exclusively on PlayStation 3, with next-gen possible in the foreseeable future for the PlayStation 4. After the jump, you can get all the details for the GT Academy and complete demo information.
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- A quick tutorial that includes tips and tricks on the controls and navigating around the track
- Four warm-up races using two Nissan cars, the LEAF and 370Z
- Five time trials on the Silverstone track driving the Nissan 370Z, four of which take place on various sections of the track, and one being the full lap. That one full lap time becomes the entry time for GT Academy. Enter as often as you like before 3:59pm Pacific Time on July 28th.
The online qualification for GT Academy will lead to the 31 fastest racers being invited to the National Final events, where they will be joined by this year’s Racer X winner Armen Aghakhan, who earned his seat through the Racer X competition at E3. At the National Finals, the 32 competitors will be challenged in the game and on the track in real Nissan cars. From there, the action switches to the famous Race Camp at Silverstone, with the winner there set to potentially join the elite team of Nissan’s Nismo Athletes.
While the demo is open to all and available to play until the end of August, the GT Academy competition itself will close Sunday, July 28 at 3:59pm Pacific Time. Eligible players wishing to enter will register for the final round of the demo in-game by agreeing to the official rules of the competition. Anyone who registers and submits a qualifying time will receive free bonus content.
Fire up your PS3 and race for a chance to join the GT Academy Champions who are racing in Nissan-powered race cars in top level international motor sport, including 2012 GT Academy North America winner Steve Doherty who is competing in the Blancpain Endurance Series with the Nissan GT Academy Team RJN.