DERNIÈRE CHANCE DE QUALIFICATION POUR LA GT ACADEMY 2014 NISMO PLAYSTATION®
* La dernière manche est ouverte sur Gran Turismo®6
* Plus que deux semaines pour vous qualifier et devenir un vrai pilote de course
Londres et Paris - 2 juin 2014 : Il ne reste que deux semaines aux aspirants pilotes européens pour participer à la compétition de la GT Academy NISMO PlayStation®. La dernière manche des qualifications en ligne de Gran Turismo®6 vient d'ouvrir ses portes. Elle décidera du tableau final dans chaque pays participant.
Les joueurs PlayStation® s'affrontent pour espérer devenir un véritable pilote de course NISMO. Ils se surpassent pour inscrire les meilleurs temps au volant d'une Nissan GT‑R GT3 virtuelle, sur une version incroyablement précise de célèbre circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
Au terme de la première phase de la compétition, le 16 juin, les 7 candidats ayant inscrit les meilleurs temps au Belux seront invités à participer à la finale nationale de la GT Academy, avec les autres vainqueurs des événements en ligne et du défi Facebook de la GT ACademy 2014. Ils s'affronteront pour représenter le Belux, au célèbre Race Camp de la GT Academy, sur le circuit de Silverstone au Royaume-Uni.
Les qualifications de cette année se sont réparties en quatre manches. Les premières ont permis aux joueurs d'améliorer leur technique avant la finale. Vous pouvez consulter le classement sur http://www.gran-turismo.com/. Les temps de la Manche 4 sont indiqués par pays, pour permettre aux joueurs de voir leur position et ce qui leur reste à accomplir pour accéder à la finale.
La compétition reste ouverte jusqu'à 20h59, le lundi 16 juin. Les aspirants pilotes ont tout le temps de participer à la section Épreuves spéciales sur Gran Turismo®6. L'enjeu est de taille, puisque le champion final pourra suivre le très réputé programme de développement de pilote de Nissan. Quatre anciens élèves de la GT Academy courront pour Nissan lors des fameuses 24h du Mans ce mois-ci !
Les propriétaires d'un compte Sony Entertainment Network ayant accès à une PlayStation®3 et à Gran Turismo®6 peuvent participer. La compétition de la GT Academy s'adresse à tous les joueurs de plus de 18 ans (d'autres termes et conditions s'appliquent, voir http://www.gran-turismo.com/pour plus de détail). Si vous n'avez pas de PS3®, vous pouvez malgré tout participer grâce aux épreuves en ligne locales ou sur le défi Facebook de la GT Academy 2014. Les meilleurs joueurs du très plaisant jeu Facebook auront la chance de participer à une épreuve qualificative en ligne de Gran Turismo®6, la veille de la finale nationale.
Vous trouverez plus d'informations concernant la GT Academy 2014 sur différents sites, tels que : www.facebook.com/GTAcademy, http://www.gran-turismo.com et www.twitter.com/GTAcademy.
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About GT Academy 2014
GT Academy is a collaboration between PlayStation® and Nissan that uses the virtual world of the Gran Turismo®6 game to unearth real-world racing talent. Now in its sixth year, GT Academy includes separate competitions for Europe (France, Italy, UK, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Russia, Sweden, Poland and Czech Republic), Germany, North America (USA and Canada) and a new International group (Australia, India, Middle East, Mexico and Thailand).
The GT Academy qualification round will be part of a free Gran Turismo®6 update on PlayStation®3 (terms and conditions apply). The fastest gamers in each participating territory gain access to their region's National Final event. A number of competitors can also gain access via a series of Live Gran Turismo® events organised locally, and via a Facebook game entry mechanism that leads to a special Gran Turismi®6 qualifying event. The National Finals add driving, fitness and a media element to the gaming.
From National Finals, the action moves to Silverstone for the legendary Race Camp, where the competitors are put through their paces on track in Nissan sports cars under the watchful eyes of high profile judges and mentors. One winner from each competition will be invited to take part in the intensive Driver Development Programme. They could qualify for an international race license and race for Nissan at the Dubai 24 Hours in January 2015, before potentially joining Nissan's elite NISMO Athletes.
Previous winners of GT Academy are now regular racing drivers. In 2014, Jann Mardenborough (UK, winner in 2011) will be racing in GP3, a feeder series to Formula One, with the championship-winning Arden International team. Lucas Ordoñez (Spain, winner in 2008) will be racing in the Le Mans 24 Hours this year in the innovative Nisan ZEOD RC, alongside Wolfgang Reip (Belgium, winner in 2012). In 2013, Lucas won the Pro-Am Drivers Championship in the Blancpain Endurance Series. The 2013 Champions, Stanislav Aksenov (Russia), Miguel Faísca (Europe), Nick McMillen (USA) and Florian Strauss (Germany) are competing in the Blancpain Endurance Series with the Nissan GT Academy Team RJN.
News and views on GT Academy 2014 and the progress of all the GT Academy drivers can be followed on various platforms including:
www.youtube.com/gtacademyeurope |
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gtacademyeurope
About the Gran Turismo® Franchise
Gran Turismo® celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2013, having first appeared internationally in 1998. The multi-award-winning franchise has been the most successful ever for PlayStation®, and in 2013 it also surpassed worldwide sales of 70 million units. Various iterations of Gran Turismo® have been created for PlayStation® , PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 and PSP (PlayStation® Portable), and have always been regarded as the best and most authentic driving simulators ever created due to true-to-life graphics, authentic physics technology and design. Since the inception of Gran Turismo®, famed creator Kazunori Yamauchi and Polyphony Digital Inc. in Japan have revolutionized the racing category as we know it today. His offerings provide the most realistic driving simulation in the industry and a unique medium for automotive manufacturers to showcase their products. Gran Turismo®6, the latest iteration of the game, was released on 6 December, 2013.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®4 (PS4®) computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system, PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system, PSPTM (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and PSN software and hardware in 109 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE has revolutionised home entertainment since they launched PlayStation® in 1994. PlayStation®4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalisation and deeply integrated social capabilities. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context. PS3® is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PSP® is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games with high-quality full-motion video and high-fidelity stereo audio. SCEE also delivers the PlayStation® experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories.
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About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 14,500 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 695,000 vehicles including mini-MPVs, award-winning crossovers, SUVs and commercial vehicles. Nissan now offers 24 diverse and innovative products for sale in Europe today, and is positioned to become the number one Asian brand in Europe.
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