Gran Turismo 5 for PS3: Sony Delays Japanese Release Date

Japanese fans of the video game “Gran Turismo 5” have been left rather disappointed, after Sony recently announced an indefinite delay to the Japanese launch of the highly anticipated game, which is already nearly three years overdue.

According to a report at timesonline.com, the delay will more than likely derail Sony’s plans to “bundle” the new game together with the PlayStation 3 console, in a bid to boost sales during the important spring sales period in Japan.

It looks like the game could well launch in Japan this summer now, which lines up with when the game is scheduled to be released in America and Europe. Although Sony didn’t include a revised date, which could suggest further delays.

Ever since the PS3 console was launched in Japan in late 2006, demos of the “Gran Turismo 5” game, which now includes NASCAR stock cars, have left many hardcore gamers around the world excited with anticipation for its release date.

As you can imagine, Sony’s recent announcement has sparked outbursts of frustration and rage on Japanese gamer forums. Speculation is now centering on the reason for the delay, with some saying it’s just the sheer complexity of the game.