Gran Turismo: A Blast from the Past

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around nostalgia for classic video games, particularly the Gran Turismo series, and comparisons with modern gaming graphics and systems. Participants share their experiences with older gaming consoles and express opinions on the evolution of video game graphics and technology.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants reminisce about their experiences with Gran Turismo and other classic games, expressing nostalgia for the graphics and gameplay of their youth.
  • Others compare the graphics of older games to modern titles, with some questioning the realism of current graphics.
  • There are mentions of various gaming consoles, including the NES, SNES, GameCube, and PS3, with differing opinions on their value and graphics capabilities.
  • Some participants express reluctance to invest in new gaming systems due to high costs, preferring to engage with real-life driving experiences instead.
  • Discussions also touch on the impact of graphics development in gaming, with references to other games like Crysis and Grand Theft Auto.
  • Several participants engage in light-hearted banter and disagreements regarding gaming preferences and experiences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of nostalgia and critique regarding the evolution of video games, with no clear consensus on the superiority of older versus newer games. Disagreements arise over the value of modern gaming systems and the realism of graphics.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal experiences and subjective opinions about gaming, which may vary widely among participants. The discussion includes references to various gaming systems and titles, but lacks a unified perspective on their significance.

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I don't play video games anymore, but I did when I was in middle school. This is the car games I grew up with, Gran Turismo1

This is what I grew up with! :smile: :smile: :smile: :rolleyes:
granturismo_ps1_02.jpg

Keep in mind, this used to be the latest and greatest! :cry:

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:cry: :cry:


This is what all the spoiled little brat kids have now-a-days,

http://www.gamers.fr/jeux/pgr3_xbox2/01.jpg

It took me a long time to realize that picture was not real. :approve:

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Amazing...

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wow...

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awesome...

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http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/previews/screens/ps2/gran_turismo_4/gran_turismo_412b.jpg

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http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/previews/screens/ps2/gran_turismo_4/gran_turismo_410b.jpg

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http://1.im.cz/hrej/screenshot/92/25992.jpeg

http://www.intelsucks.net/GT4/GT4-12.jpg

AMAZING!
 
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Where are these games? I have not seen one with such good graphics...


...except for zelda on the NES :smile:
 
quiet you spoiled little twerp!

I still have my nintendo with the original owners manual and warranty card! AND the duck hunt gun...:cool:
 
I still have my NES with the owners manual and the duck hunt gun too...and I also have an SNES:approve:
 
You sir, have great taste, for a kid... :approve:
 
here is the trailer

http://image.lik-sang.com/trailers/gt4_hires.mpg

http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?ei=UTF-8&p=gran+turismo+4&b=13&oid=1476e7312683968e&rurl=www.archive.org&vdone=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.yahoo.com%2Fvideo%2Fsearch%3Fei%3DUTF-8%26p%3Dgran%2Bturismo%2B4%26b%3D11&vback=Results

It's like your watching tv!


http://ia300210.us.archive.org/3/items/gran-turismo-4/kikizo.com_e32004-granturismo4_04.wmv

http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?ei=UTF-8&p=gran+turismo+4&b=35&oid=1933b62a635fd28e&rurl=www.gametrailers.com&vdone=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.yahoo.com%2Fvideo%2Fsearch%3Fei%3DUTF-8%26p%3Dgran%2Bturismo%2B4%26b%3D31&vback=Results
 
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You will have buy some real wheels Cyrus, these kids games are for nurds
:smile:
 
Yep, I don't play video games anymore because I'm not willing to shell out 300 bucks for a new system. I'll just take my real car out on the road and drive if I feel like it :approve:
 
you can get a gamecube for $100
 
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yomamma said:
you can get a gamecube for $100
:zzz:

A game cube had 1 to 6 on the faces when i was a kid.
 
  • #11
Gamecube don't have these graphics.
 
  • #12
I've heard that the upcoming PS3 is going to cost about 600$ and it comes with a 60 GB hard disk. With that much money I guess you can almost buy a used car !

I personally love the Grand Theft Auto series from the third installment onwards . Has just the right mix of everything.

To run the graphically intense games shown above on a PC, I guess you need to buy good graphics cards as well, which can still cost a fortune .
 
  • #13
Do they still make games for my Megadrive?

:-p

edit: my girlfriend wouldn't be too impressed if I came home with a PS3 :-p
 
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  • #14
I have been astounded at the pace of graphics development recently. I wonder if its anything to do with all those Shrek type movies. Anyway the best looking I found so far for all you FPS fans is the new Crysis game. if you google that I promise amazement will ensue.
 
  • #15
This are the driving games I grew up with:

First there was...
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Then Atari's Night Driver came along...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/0d/Night_Driver_2600.png/160px-Night_Driver_2600.png
 
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  • #16
I had a little red wagon and a hill.:frown:
 
  • #17
<----Gran Turismo4 and Forza addict:rolleyes:
 
  • #18
this game is still awesome:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3a/Legend_of_Zelda_NES.PNG/256px-Legend_of_Zelda_NES.PNG
 
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  • #19
Zelda's great, but I think the game of last century was Super Mario .
Anyone here who hasen't played the game ?
 
  • #20
Super Mario 3 was the best
 
  • #21
How could you not know those graphics weren't real life pictures? Get outside more often. You make me very sad
 
  • #22
arunbg said:
Anyone here who hasen't played the game ?
Me. :approve:
 
  • #23
Pengwuino said:
How could you not know those graphics weren't real life pictures? Get outside more often. You make me very sad
quit being such a jerk pengwuino:rolleyes:
 
  • #24
shut up pengwuino
 
  • #25
yomamma said:
quit being such a jerk pengwuino:rolleyes:

jerk? What are you, 4? Oh yah... i forgot... :biggrin: Go play your DS.
 
  • #26
I don't have a DS, so quit being a jerk...

..yes you are a jerk
 
  • #27
Yes you do, we all know it.
 
  • #28
I had a ZX Spectrum once. I thought it was great. Then.
 
  • #29
My niece brought a nintendo DS to my house the other day. I thought it was like, a earring holder. Then i saw gameboy like cartridges and realized i was holding onto the downfall of western civilization.