Gran Turismo 5 to be released November 2, 2010 ......with 3D option
10-27-10, 01:31 PM
#106
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They can't buy the company outright, sorry. Sony is more than just electronics, they make movies, have their own studios, have their own financial services, have their own bank in Japan, have their own building etc. etc. Apple's market Cap is big because their stock does well and they are floated by their 'hip' products. Sony has been around much longer than Apple, and even if they don't have the market cap worth what Apple does, doesn't mean they'll get bought out or even think about getting bought out by the competition. Anyone who thinks that is stupid. And what Dead weight are you talking about that Sony carries around? Apple can't begin to talk on that front, the i-phone being on At&t is dead weight imo. Do some fact checking and you'll see sony makes a lot of money. Their sales are plenty and they probably sell much more than apple does. Just because Sony isn't worth what Apple is in STOCK, doesn't mean they aren't as big.
10-27-10, 02:00 PM
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If you have enough money, you can buy ANYTHING. Sony's market cap is ~$30B. With a reasonable premium, it would sell for $40B. Apple has $50B in cash. Sony's stock is held by stockholders who WOULD BE WILLING TO SELL THEIR SHARES AT A PREMIUM. If Apple offered a huge premium over current Sony's stock price, the shareholders would make sure that the Board sells. This is simple M&A 101..
Either way, it's just rampant media speculation. Apple has no interest in Sony... they don't acquire big companies, ever. It's just the media running away with offhand comments as usual.
10-27-10, 04:26 PM
#108
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It'll be hostile, so it'll certainly take well over the 20% premium you suggest. Even $50B is probably not enough.
Either way, it's just rampant media speculation. Apple has no interest in Sony... they don't acquire big companies, ever. It's just the media running away with offhand comments as usual.
Either way, it's just rampant media speculation. Apple has no interest in Sony... they don't acquire big companies, ever. It's just the media running away with offhand comments as usual.
10-28-10, 12:02 AM
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the new xbox360s solved the cooling problem. they don't give our the RROD anymore. but i still love my ps3 over it anyday, free online play is so much better. and Gran Turismo's boss said its delayed but it will still be released before 2011!!
10-28-10, 12:14 AM
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11-06-10, 10:34 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebOP34U2XnM
LOL! Gonna see if I can get my hands on a 1st Gen PS3 if it actually does come out.
LOL! Gonna see if I can get my hands on a 1st Gen PS3 if it actually does come out.
11-07-10, 04:34 PM
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i must say, im disappointed yet again by the rescheduled release date. but im also disappointed about something else. from the videos ive seen online, it seems GT5 still doesnt have the real engine sounds down pat yet like forza. i always listen for cars with distinctive engine sounds i.e supra, g35/350z, VW R32, audi with 4.2 V8. in forza, these cars sound exactly like their counterpart, not so in GT5. and people can say "well ur listening from youtube", well i say, im doing the same with the forza videos. it seems all GT5 took all this time to do was upgrade visuals, and add more cars. i believe sound is a big part, if i upgrade my turbo, i wanna hear it spool, i wanna hear my BOV between shifts, it would a nice addition if motor swaps were in the game too..am i asking too much, i mean it only took 5 years to make the game
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11-07-10, 09:11 PM
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i must say, im disappointed yet again by the rescheduled release date. but im also disappointed about something else. from the videos ive seen online, it seems GT5 still doesnt have the real engine sounds down pat yet like forza. i always listen for cars with distinctive engine sounds i.e supra, g35/350z, VW R32, audi with 4.2 V8. in forza, these cars sound exactly like their counterpart, not so in GT5. and people can say "well ur listening from youtube", well i say, im doing the same with the forza videos. it seems all GT5 took all this time to do was upgrade visuals, and add more cars. i believe sound is a big part, if i upgrade my turbo, i wanna hear it spool, i wanna hear my BOV between shifts, it would a nice addition if motor swaps were in the game too..am i asking too much, i mean it only took 5 years to make the game
11-07-10, 10:23 PM
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11-07-10, 10:57 PM
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As I posted earlier in this thread, the LFA was mentioned as being in development by Polyphony in a magazine interview, so either way it should be in the game.
11-07-10, 11:19 PM
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I never knew that 10,000 car list was a fake. My bad. :/
11-12-10, 09:59 AM
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