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'''Polyphony Digital Inc.''' is an internal video game developing company of Sony Computer Entertainment and is part of the newly formed Sony World Studios. The studio was formerly known as ''Polys Entertainment'', but after the success of ''[[:Category:Games|Gran Turismo]]'' they were granted greater autonomy and their name changed to Polyphony Digital.
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'''Polyphony Digital''' is a Japanese first-party internal video game development studio of '''Sony Interactive Entertainment''', part of '''Sony Interactive Worldwide Studios'''. Originally known as '''Polys Entertainment''', after the success of [[Gran Turismo (PlayStation)|the first Gran Turismo game]] in Japan, they were granted greater autonomy and their name changed to Polyphony Digital. Polyphony currently has 5 studios in Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States.
   
The studio is best known for its ''Gran Turismo'' racing game series. Led by Kazunori Yamauchi, ''Gran Turismo'' has become the most successful racing series for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2. The ''Gran Turismo'' series is aimed at offering a "simulation" feel to racing video games allowing drivers to experience driving and racing cars that the average person would never be able to drive or buy in real life.
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The studio is best known for its [[Gran Turismo (series)|Gran Turismo]] racing games. Led by [[Kazunori Yamauchi]], Gran Turismo became the most successful racing series for the PlayStation line of video game consoles. The series is designed to be the ultimate driving simulator, offering realistic driving physics. In 2006, Polyphony released [[Tourist Trophy]], in an attempt to bring the realism of Gran Turismo to motorcycle racing.
   
 
==Notable titles==
 
==Notable titles==
 
*''[[Gran Turismo]]''
 
*''[[Gran Turismo]]''
 
*''[[Gran Turismo 2]]''
 
*''[[Gran Turismo 2]]''
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*''[[Gran Turismo 2000]]''
 
*''[[Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec]]''
 
*''[[Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec]]''
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*''[[Gran Turismo Concept]]''
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*''[[Gran Turismo 4 Prologue]]''
 
*''[[Gran Turismo 4]]''
 
*''[[Gran Turismo 4]]''
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*''[[Tourist Trophy (PlayStation 2)|Tourist Trophy]]''
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*''[[Gran Turismo HD Concept]]''
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*''[[Gran Turismo 5 Prologue]]''
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*''[[Gran Turismo PSP]]''
 
*''[[Gran Turismo 5]]''
 
*''[[Gran Turismo 5]]''
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*''[[Gran Turismo 6]]''
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*''[[Gran Turismo Sport]]''
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==Trivia==
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*Many Fans believe that Polyphony Digital is a one game studio, however it is not as they have made more games than expected, as Motor Toon Grand Prix, its sequel and Omega Boost are also developed by Polyphony Digital.
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Revision as of 15:13, 23 May 2019

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Polyphony Digital is a Japanese first-party internal video game development studio of Sony Interactive Entertainment, part of Sony Interactive Worldwide Studios. Originally known as Polys Entertainment, after the success of the first Gran Turismo game in Japan, they were granted greater autonomy and their name changed to Polyphony Digital. Polyphony currently has 5 studios in Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States.

The studio is best known for its Gran Turismo racing games. Led by Kazunori Yamauchi, Gran Turismo became the most successful racing series for the PlayStation line of video game consoles. The series is designed to be the ultimate driving simulator, offering realistic driving physics. In 2006, Polyphony released Tourist Trophy, in an attempt to bring the realism of Gran Turismo to motorcycle racing.

Notable titles

Trivia

  • Many Fans believe that Polyphony Digital is a one game studio, however it is not as they have made more games than expected, as Motor Toon Grand Prix, its sequel and Omega Boost are also developed by Polyphony Digital.