UP-date via DOWN-load

Since I had some free time at lunch today I did a little web searching for game info. I found out that not only does the Gran Turismo Franchise have a new demo coming out (see post below) but I also missed out on a very important update for my GT5 Prologue game for my PS3. Read the "official" blog posting here.

It seems that in my haste to play newer games I've forgotten that the new age consoles can receive updates (some free). I also have an Xbox 360 so I'm used to companies like Microsoft, charging me to add cars, tracks and other goodies. Sony has gone another route, which is to have some items for free and others you can buy. The update I mention above adds 3 new cars to GT5P. These are no honda civics either. They are a concept car from Citroen, a Ferrari, and a Lotus. While each car carries a hefty price tag ($1M, $300K, $100K, respecitively) it's a great way to infuse life into a game that is supposed to tide you over until the REAL GT5 comes out in 2010. For those that care the release date is in February (mark your calendars!).

The longer the next gen consoles have been out, the more I've been impressed with the add-ons, online gaming and other fun features they offer. In the old days it was just a boost in graphics and new game franchises, but this type of update opens tons of doors.

I even found places online where people who own highly outdated sports games (NFL 2K5 anyone?) can get updated 2009 rosters. The people who make these files available are just fellow gamers who now have the ability to share their hard work with other die hard fans. I just want to give a big shout out to the men and women out there who make their hard work available to the rest of us. From those who post regularly on forums, to those who provide updated sports rosters, thank you. It makes gaming that much more fun for me and countless others. Updating older games, keeping backwards compatability alive, and allowing me access to hot new Ferrari's (see picture above) is something worthy of praise. So stand up and take a bow. And then get back to work, because I'm sure you've got some great ideas to share with the rest of us.