It’s game on for serious race thrills

The Gran Turismo franchise is having its 15th anniversary and, to celebrate, Polyphony Digital Inc has made one of the most realistic and stunning driving games yet.

Gran Turismo 6 will surprise the player in unique new ways; the graphics — even on old generation PS3s — are breathtaking and the racetracks are set in places such as Trafalgar Square or Tokyo.

You can even design your own track and put it online for your friends to complete, with a hard choice between 1,200 different cars from classics to modern supercars.

The detail is remarkable; you can change the car’s tyres and colour or completely upgrade more than 15 systems in the vehicle, turning an inexpensive Honda into a sports vehicle worthy of Ferrari.

The recommended retail price is £40 — and dedicated gamers will think it’s worth every penny.