Car gamers around the globe are counting down the days until Gran Turismo 4 for PS2 goes on sale this fall, promising a bigger, more sophisticated, and more realistic game than has ever existed. Really. Team leaders explained continued advances in the game, including impressive three-dimensional modeling for spectators, rather than the more common two-dimensional figures seen in most games, including earlier builds of GT4. This was pushed by the human factors initiative to make the drivers' facial expressions more dynamic, reacting continuously to the driving scenario. A more significant new feature is "GT Photo Mode," which allows the player to take a snapshot of a hero moment, awesome crash, or even a staged photo. More info regarding online play was revealed, with the player count being six and full chat functionality. It is the team's hope that small communities develop around racing, with discussions extending beyond the game to enthusiasm and appreciation for real cars. Official numbers have GT4 at over 500 cars, but insiders hint that the real number could be significantly higher.
