Video game graphics continue to evolve, and in an effort to keep tabs on the latest developments, we bring you a video and screen shots from Gran Turismo 5 HD.
IGN reports, "Your next taste of Gran Turismo may come a bit earlier than expected. Following an impressive showing at E3 last week, Polyphony flew back to Tokyo in time for today's PlayStation Premiere event where it announced that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be released to the Japanese market in October!"
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Gran Turismo 5 HD
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Graphics - The trend of creating hyper-realistic graphics in video games presents opportunities for companies to develop new technologies and software to improve the gaming experience for users.
2. Early Releases - The trend of releasing early versions or prologues of video games, as seen with Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, creates opportunities for companies to test the market and generate interest and revenue before the final release of the game.
3. Global Market - The global release of video games presents opportunities for companies to analyze and cater to the preferences and demands of specific regions, creating more targeted and profitable marketing strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Technology - The evolution of video game graphics and technology creates opportunities for companies to develop new hardware and software technologies to improve the gaming experience and stay on top of industry trends.
2. Marketing and Advertising - The trend of global releases of video games and early prologues presents opportunities for marketing and advertising companies to develop more targeted and effective campaigns for specific regions and stages of game development.
3. Virtual Reality - The trend of creating hyper-realistic graphics in video games presents opportunities for companies to explore and innovate new technologies related to virtual reality and immersive gaming experiences.