GT Academy 2012
Discussion
Carmo99 said:
PS GWF - This time I'm feeling lucky, punk.
GTPlanet said:
The first batch of GT Academy 2012 details raised almost as many questions as they answered; most importantly, how would the competition evolve and how would competitors advance over the 8 weeks of competition?
Today, we may have an early answer to that question from GT Academy 2010 winner Jordan Tresson, who shared the following information via Facebook (thanks to Yinato for the tip and French translation!):
That’s 8 events over 8 weeks with only the latter that counts. But be the minimum time (bronze) on ALL the tests before.
In other words, you’ll only need to get the “bronze” time in each event to qualify for the next round, until week 8 where only the top competitors will advance to their respective regional finals.
This would be an interesting new format for GT Academy, ensuring that everyone is able to compete and enjoy the competition throughout its full duration. This will also extend GT Academy’s marketing potential for the Gran Turismo brand and the program’s sponsor, Nissan.
Keep in mind Tresson’s comments may not necessarily apply to all regions of GT Academy, so be sure to keep an eye out for more local details as they’re released. GT Academy 2012 kicks off worldwide May 1st. Thanks again to Yinato for the tip!
http://www.gtplanet.net/more-details-on-gt-academy-2012-qualification-rounds/Today, we may have an early answer to that question from GT Academy 2010 winner Jordan Tresson, who shared the following information via Facebook (thanks to Yinato for the tip and French translation!):
That’s 8 events over 8 weeks with only the latter that counts. But be the minimum time (bronze) on ALL the tests before.
In other words, you’ll only need to get the “bronze” time in each event to qualify for the next round, until week 8 where only the top competitors will advance to their respective regional finals.
This would be an interesting new format for GT Academy, ensuring that everyone is able to compete and enjoy the competition throughout its full duration. This will also extend GT Academy’s marketing potential for the Gran Turismo brand and the program’s sponsor, Nissan.
Keep in mind Tresson’s comments may not necessarily apply to all regions of GT Academy, so be sure to keep an eye out for more local details as they’re released. GT Academy 2012 kicks off worldwide May 1st. Thanks again to Yinato for the tip!
ts. Has anyone bothered reading the terms to find out how we get to the finals? Ie. get top time in every stage or just last stage??Just try and have as few attempts as possible to get golds. I did...and then couldn't resist having another few goes at the last one on the 'ring, just cos it was a bit more fun than the others!
I imagine te real challenge starts nearer the end but, let's be honest, not a hope in hells chance of doing well - there are some VERY quick guys out there!
I imagine te real challenge starts nearer the end but, let's be honest, not a hope in hells chance of doing well - there are some VERY quick guys out there!
GTPlanet said:
Any questions about the authenticity of the Twin Ring Motegi screenshot that emerged yesterday can be quickly forgotten, as the image (along with another completely new shot) have been discovered on SCEA’s press site.
The original screenshot is now available in high resolution; you can download the 15-megapixel version here for closer inspection. Another new image of a 2012 Nissan GT-R emerging from one of Motegi’s overpasses can also be seen above.
As pointed out by Jay in GTPlanet’s forums, file names of the respective track screenshots clearly hint at which circuits will be featured in future rounds of GT Academy 2012:
Round 1: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Round 1: High Speed Ring
Round 2: Rome
Round 2: Special Stage Route X
Round 3: Cape Ring
Round 3: Circuito de Madrid
Round 4: Eiger Nordwand Short Track
Round 4: Road Course – Indy
Round 5: Suzuka Circuit
Round 5: Tokyo R246
Round 6: Eiger Nordwand Short Track
Round 6: The Top Gear Test Track
Round 7: London
Round 7: Special Stage Route 5
Round 8: Circuit de la Sarthe 2009
Round 8: Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course
Finally, Kazunori Yamauchi answered a question via Twitter that many GTPlanet users have been asking: when will you be able to claim the prizes earned in the GT Academy 2012 mini-game in Gran Turismo 5?
Responding in English, Kazunori stated that “all the prizes will be sent out together when the 8 week event is over.” Thanks to all of you who sent this in so quickly!
The original screenshot is now available in high resolution; you can download the 15-megapixel version here for closer inspection. Another new image of a 2012 Nissan GT-R emerging from one of Motegi’s overpasses can also be seen above.
As pointed out by Jay in GTPlanet’s forums, file names of the respective track screenshots clearly hint at which circuits will be featured in future rounds of GT Academy 2012:
Round 1: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Round 1: High Speed Ring
Round 2: Rome
Round 2: Special Stage Route X
Round 3: Cape Ring
Round 3: Circuito de Madrid
Round 4: Eiger Nordwand Short Track
Round 4: Road Course – Indy
Round 5: Suzuka Circuit
Round 5: Tokyo R246
Round 6: Eiger Nordwand Short Track
Round 6: The Top Gear Test Track
Round 7: London
Round 7: Special Stage Route 5
Round 8: Circuit de la Sarthe 2009
Round 8: Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course
Finally, Kazunori Yamauchi answered a question via Twitter that many GTPlanet users have been asking: when will you be able to claim the prizes earned in the GT Academy 2012 mini-game in Gran Turismo 5?
Responding in English, Kazunori stated that “all the prizes will be sent out together when the 8 week event is over.” Thanks to all of you who sent this in so quickly!
DanDC5 said:
I finally got round to starting this last night, did the 1st 3 rounds and spent a couple of them trying to go quicker. Only read today that the last round is the important one. So I'll be doing the bare minimum until then
The first few are really dull aren't they!Rounds 3 & 4 are a little more challenging and interesting. Still very hard to get properly high up on the leaderboards. I managed a couple of top 200 spots the other day but I imagine I have dropped right down now.
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