Gran turismo 5 exspanding to make forza 4 run?

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It’s probably no coincidence that Polyphyny Digital is talking about upcoming Gran Turismo 5 as Forza Motorsport 4 prepares to make its bow next week. GT series creator Kazunori Yamauchi spoke teasingly of a coming Spec 2.0 update on Twitter last week, and now he’s using the micro-blogging service to fill in a few more details.

Spec 2.0 will add a number of new elements to the game, starting with a more simplified interior view for the game’s many, many cars. Players will also be able to tweak the weather settings and save customized presets for cars. A new save feature will also be added for in-game use, making it possible to step away for a breather during those long endurance races. The instant replay and photo tools will also be improved, with fast-forward and rewind controls as well as the ability to take photos of cars in the NASCAR Pit Scene.

But wait, there’s more! You’ll also have a new set of filters to work with for picking out the right multiplayer matches for you. And hey, new cars too. Look for 11 additional 2011 NASCAR rides, as well as the Nissan GT-R Schulze Motor Sport. In addition, Spec 2.0 will also add support for the Logitech G25 and G27 racing wheels.

Yamauchi also revealed that several DLC packs are in the works, each one carrying a different theme. A racing car pack, a course pack and a racing gear pack are all mentioned. Details are coming soon, as the DLC is expected to arrive a week after Spec 2.0 launches

Up until the Singapore Grand Prix Sebastian Vettel had earned 309 points in this years Formula 1 season, placing him 124 points ahead of Jenson Button.

There are 5 races remaining including the Japan Grand Prix, but because the drivers points are allocated in the order of 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1, for Button to win over Vettel he would have to win all of the remaining races. Vettel on the other hand only needs one more point in the next 5 races. Even if Vettel does not earn a point in the Japan Grand Prix, if Button does not come in first, Vettel’s championship title will be locked in.

If Sebastian Vettel becomes champion in the F1 Japan Grand Prix on Sunday, October 9, Gran Turismo 5 will give everyone who logs into the game a “Red Bull X2010 S. Vettel” to commemorate.

We will announce on gran-turismo.com when the gift will be given out. The gift is limited to one per account. This is a great opportunity to receive the ultimate racing machine created by Gran Turismo and Red Bull. We hope you’ll take part in the celebration!
* If the world championship title of Sebastian Vettel is not determined in the Japan Grand Prix, the gift opportunity will be moved back to the following race.
*The Gift feature is a part of the Gran Turismo 5 Community feature. In order to take advantage of this campaign, you must be signed in to the PlayStation®Network.

Spec 2.0 is scheduled for the 3rd week of this month right around the time BF3 is going to be out...... great so much gaming so little time