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  Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec for PS2 - Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec Playstation 2 - Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec PS2 Game
The game still falls well short of the level of Gran Turismo, but thanks to friendlier controls and improved handling, the US rendition of Type-S is actually a playable and challenging racing simulation.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue features a pack of new Japanese sports cars along with signature GT racing.
Gran Turismo HD is a sim racing game from Polyphony Digital.
www.gamespot.com /ps2/driving/granturismo3aspec/index.html   (451 words)

  
  Granturismo3
This is all part of the brilliance of the Gran Turismo series, it’s an incredibly addictive experience, one that continually pushes and challenges the player to keep going on.
Unfortunately, GT3 suffers from the dreaded jaggies, which undermines the effort that’s gone into the game’s visuals – the lack of anti-aliasing is quite noticeable at some points and there is some pop-in with large objects, particularly with huge buildings in the urban settings.
Gran Turismo 3 is most likely the most anticipated driving game ever released and it delivers on the hype and then some in a variety of ways.
www.the-laser.com /granturismo3.htm   (3284 words)

  
 PlanetPS2 - A Member of The GameSpy Network
When the original Gran Turismo was released for the PlayStation console in 1998, it shook the racing genre to its foundation.
Gran Turismo 2 was released in 1999 to an audience hungry for more cars, better graphics, and more intense racing.
Gran Turismo 2000 was so named to distinguish it from a sequel, which the producers said it was not.
www.planetps2.com /features/reviews/2001/granturismo3aspec   (624 words)

  
 Review - Gran Turismo 3 // PlayStation 2 /// Eurogamer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
As you continue the graphics become less important, and are occasionally spoilt by one or two brief bouts of pop-up at the extremities of the landscape, or garish Firestone billboards with their flawless opaque reds and whites that just look wrong in such a sumptuous environment.
Gran Turismo mode is where you will spend most of your time though.
There are 185 cars in Gran Turismo 3, a bit of a dip from the last game but still a huge number, and not all of them can be accessed simply by blowing 50,000 bucks.
www.eurogamer.net /article.php?article_id=1838   (1736 words)

  
 Gran Turismo 3: A-spec - GameCritics.com
Gran Turismo 3: A-spec (GT3) is arguably the epitome of racing simulators.
GT3 is not a unique game, nor a particularly original one; as sequels are wont to be, it remains fundamentally unchanged from its predecessors.
In GT3, players can get an idea just how complex and challenging racing really is. Every car responds differently based on their unique specifications, and there are enough tracks of varying design to allow players to experiment with the strengths and weaknesses of the vehicles.
www.gamecritics.com /review/gt3/main.php   (1431 words)

  
 PS2 Game Reviews: Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec
Gran Turismo 2000 was a project that was in development since March of '99 when early PS2 units became available to a few first party developers.
Gran Turismo 3 is without a doubt the most addictive videogame since Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and even more so this is a simulator and not an arcade title.
Gran Turismo 3 is not only the best Playstation 2 game available for the PS2, but it may very well take my "Game of the Year" award.
www.psxextreme.com /scripts/reviews2/review.asp?revID=61   (2646 words)

  
 generation5 - Gran Turismo 3 (PlayStation 2)
Gran Turismo 3 definitely caters for all groups of players, with the arcade section and very enjoyable 2-player mode to boot.
Gran Turismo 3 marketing boasted significantly improved AI that acts like a real driver would.
Gran Turismo 3 is a brilliant driving simulator - graphics to drool over, gameplay to enjoy and a great balance between playability and realism (both are very impressive).
www.generation5.org /content/2001/gt3_ps2.asp   (1011 words)

  
 PSGF - Gran Turismo 3 A-spec Review
Never was it so evident how large this fanbase was once Sony and Polyphony originally announced Gran Turismo 2000, a semi-sequel to Gran Turismo 2, intended to appear on the PlayStation 2 as a quick racing fix for the fans.
Despite numerous delays and a name change, the now-titled Gran Turismo 3 hype grew larger and larger as its release date became closer and closer.
GT3 retains the same basic design as the former titles, containing both an Arcade mode and Simulation.
ps.vgf.com /reviews/gt3/index.htm   (1006 words)

  
 Gamebits: Gran Turismo 3
GT3 is a simulation racer, which is of a slightly different form than an arcade racer.
The Gran Turismo series is well populated with car models from dozens of manufacturers.
Many people will claim that Gran Turismo 3 is the best racer on the PlayStation 2, sporting the best graphics of any system.
www.gamebits.net /ps2/gturism3.shtml   (621 words)

  
 FUTURE GAMEZ - Gran Turismo 3 Review
Gran Turismo 3 is really split into two main, and very different, sections.
Gran Tursimo 3 has once again pushed the boundaries for the system back further and is absolutely the most realistic driving game ever.
Gran Turismo 3 is definitely one of the best racing games in history and while I've pretty much lashed out at this game, it was really for a couple of things that hardly deserve a mention.
www.futuregamez.net /ps2games/gt3/review.html   (1299 words)

  
 Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is a racing game, the first in the Gran Turismo series to hit the PlayStation 2.
The initial Japanese release of GT3 was bundled with a 179-page booklet called the "Gran Turismo 3 A-spec Reference Guide", featuring detailed tutorials on driving techniques for the GT Force steering wheel, a complete tune-up parts catalogue and a description of all the cars featured in the game.
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is considered a commercial success for Sony in Japan, Europe, and North America.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gran_Turismo_3:_A-Spec   (454 words)

  
 GameSpy.com - Reviews: Gran Turismo 3
After delay upon delay, endless innuendo, and speculation that we wouldn't see it on American shores until the fall, Gran Turismo 3 is finally here.
Gran Turismo 3 is a beast of a slightly different nature.
There are those who would argue that Gran Turismo 3 is, fundamentally, nothing more than a prettied-up port of the PSone's Gran Turismo 2 -- and to an extent, they'd be right.
archive.gamespy.com /reviews/july01/gt3   (634 words)

  
 Sony's GRAN TURISMO 3 A-SPEC PS2 Game Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A near perfect illusion, Gran Turismo 3 A-spec blends the want of fantasy with the need of reality to create a simulation so pleasing to the senses that the morning drive to work will drop ten levels deeper into drudgery.
This is the illusion Gran Turismo 3 offers, that you are controlling real sports cars on far off tracks from the remote location of your living room.
In terms of all-round performance, Gran Turismo 3 A-spec is the best you'll see on the PlayStation 2, making it the showcase title for this summer.
www.gamenationtv.com /reviews/granturismo3.shtml   (1403 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Gran Turismo 3: Computer and Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The gameplay in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is the same as its predecessors; fans of the previous games will feel right at home, while newcomers will be able to pick things up easily.
The third title of the Gran Turismo series takes full advantage of the new PlayStation2 game engine, which is capable of rendering about 20 million polygons per second--roughly 10 times the number of total polygons of the series' previous installment, Gran Turismo 2.
Gran Turismo 3 is too much better than my SNES games.
www.amazon.ca /Sony-Electronic-711719710226-Gran-Turismo/dp/B0000503MO   (1101 words)

  
 The Armchair Empire - Playstation 2 (PS2) Reviews: Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec
Simulation mode is what most consider the meat and potatoes of the Gran Turismo series, and that remains true in GT3.
Regardless, the satisfaction of getting more and more money to buy faster, more exotic vehicles is back in all of its glory, ready to reclaim the souls of the Gran Turismo fanatics who had almost escaped its clutches during it's two and a half year hiatus.
While the visuals of GT3 have received a considerable facelift it should also be noted that the computer AI is far better than that of past installments of the game.
www.armchairempire.com /Reviews/ps2/gt3.htm   (1264 words)

  
 Gran Turismo 3 cheats, codes, reviews and guides
gt3 is the best racing game out this is becos of the stunning gtraphics, cool gameplay and quantity in gameplay but i realy have to say that licences are annoying i had no trounle with them but what is the point?
If you have played Gran Turismo 1 that game is better than this one only for one reason you can paint the car.
I have gt3 in house and it kick my ass.My fav cars is nissan R390 race car and GT-one and i think to theese cars are the best in the game.I have got 92% and i want to play more but there are no good races more.Thanks to the sony and polyphony.
ps2.stationplay.com /games2/1455.html   (2901 words)

  
 Movies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Drifting in Gran Turismo 3 to the song "Death of Seasons" by AFI.
Sony's Gran Turismo 3 represents the pinnacle of the realistic cons...
gt3 drift: 1000hp supra, camaro ss, mercedes, and s13 silvia.
www.fileplanet.com /2518/section/Gran-Turismo-3   (493 words)

  
 GameSpy: Gran Turismo 3 A-spec
More than two years in the making, Gran Turismo 3 A-spec features over 150 detailed cars -- each composed of more than 4,000 polygons -- 60 beginner, amateur and professional championship races, as well as ten endurance races and ten rally races.
Gran Turismo 4 Pushed Back (11/18/04) - Sony delays GT4 to finalize key features and fix localization issues.
Gran Turismo 4 Gets Release Date (09/24/04) - Gran Turismo 4 will retail on December 14th, but no multiplayer.
ps2.gamespy.com /playstation-2/gran-turismo-3-a-spec   (257 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Gran Turismo 3 A-spec for PlayStation 2 at Epinions.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The main series that I just love is the Gran Turismo series (and the Need For Speed series) because it's a racing SIMULATOR (meaning that it is a game where players actually do real racing, instead of off the hook stunts and crap) and it's realistic as ever (with the great graphics).
GT3 is the best one in the whole series and in this review, I will tell you why.
Probably a quarter of the music that's in GT3 is good--involving such awesome bands such as Goldfinger, Motley Crue, and Judas Priest while the rest involves crappy bands such as Papa Roach, Lenny Kravitz (Crapitz), and Powerman 5000.
www.epinions.com /content_95882350212   (1246 words)

  
 Gran Turismo 3 for PS2 on Games.net
Released during the early years of the PS2, Gran Turismo 3 has gained the reputation as the titular racing sim.
With hundreds of cars to choose from, attention to detail that would please even the most discerning enthusiast, and countless other features, Gran Turismo 3 set the bar for what racing games should be.
Hands-On - Gran Turismo 3 is undoubtedly the most anticipated racing game for the PlayStation 2, promising to mix the real-life car physics found in the first two versions with sharper visuals and brand new features.
www.games.net /ps2/104642/index.shtml   (422 words)

  
 Gran Turismo (video game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gran Turismo is a racing game for the PlayStation, released in 1997 in Japan, in 1998 elsewhere and again in Europe in 2002 in a Twin Pack with Motor Toon Grand Prix 2, one of Kazunori Yamauchi's earlier games.
The game's simulation mode is not as fleshed out as in later releases, and the structure is really sort of formless, but the basic features of the game are present, including the ability to win vehicles for your garage by winning certain events.
Gran Turismo was recently inducted into GameSpot's The Greatest Games of All Time list, which is a feature run by GameSpot that highlights games that are considered great by the Gamespot staff.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gran_Turismo_(video_game)   (371 words)

  
 Gran Turismo™ 3: A-spec   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Gran Turismo 3: A-spec offers the highest possible level of involvement, realism, thrill and perfection as you get the chance to drive your own dream car.
Advanced physics calculations means car handling and behavior are much more realistic, and everything from course layout to road surfaces has been rendered to an extremely sophisticated standard.
If you love driving, love cars, or just love incredible looking videogames, then Gran Turismo 3: A Spec is for you.
au.playstation.com /ps2/games/g/granturismo3.jhtml   (238 words)

  
 Gran Turismo 3 Cheats and Codes for PlayStation
We also have a page which just displays our favourite cheats for Gran Turismo 3.
This selection is usually quite short, so there is less to trawl through and they are usually the best ones we have for a particular game.
First off, in the Gran Turismo seies of games there are usually no traditional type codes, like press x,o,circle for infinite credits, but there are loads of things you can unlock for completing various tasks.
www.supercheats.com /playstation/granturismo3cheats.htm   (817 words)

  
 Gran Turismo 3 (PS2) - Playstation 2 Game Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
The PlayStation 2 version of Gran Turismo, the well-known driving game from developers Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Electronics.
Gran Turismo 3 (PS2) : Is Gran Turismo 3 the real driving simulator?
Gran Turismo 3 (PS2) : This Gran's still rockin'...
www.dooyoo.co.uk /playstation-2-game/gran-turismo-3   (377 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Gran Turismo 3: A Spec: PC & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In essence, GT3 is a series of sub-games combined by a motoring theme.
The third title of the Gran Turismo series takes full advantage of the PlayStation 2 game engine, which is capable of rendering about 20-million polygons per second--roughly 10 times the number of total polygons of the series' previous instalment, Gran Turismo 2.
To round this up, Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec is a very challenging game with good graphics and a good variety of entertaining tracks but suffers from poor driving physics and too hard difficulty as the game progresses.
www.amazon.co.uk /Gran-Turismo-3-A-Spec/dp/B00005LW5U   (2123 words)

  
 Gran Turismo 3 Review
At the time, many PS2 games looked worse than their Dreamcast counterparts, but by the theoretical technical analysis, we still thought it was possible for the PS2 architecture to produce high quality graphics (though perhaps not CG quality) if it was placed in the hands of the right developers.
Gran Turismo 2 for the PSOne had been a huge success internationally and 11 million discs were shipped for the entire GT series.
Gran Turismo 3 was released on a Saturday.
www.firingsquad.com /games/gt3   (850 words)

  
 Juegos de Playstation
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Armored Core deberas hacer tu gran robot asesino, pero ahora con...
Gran Turismo es un producto realizado desde la pasión
www.playstation22.com   (451 words)

  
 Gran Turismo 3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
If you race the "Gran Turismo All-stars" series in Professional Mode, one of your 4 choices of a prize car will be the Viper Concept.
If you and a friend are both playing GT3 then split the cars you buy, one buys a FF car and one buys a FR car, then upgrade them to the max and go to the trade section in your garage area.
Race at Laguna Seca, its only 3 laps so tires don't wear out and the 1st place prize is $30,000 and don't worry about losing, your opponents drive stock Skylines.
www.playstationalley.com /ps2/GranTuris3.htm   (7777 words)

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