There are many critics of video games. Some argue are that they dull people to violence... some that they're anti-social... and some that they don't translate to real life. However, Beaver County Nissan would like to point out that the last stereotype - video games don't translate to real life - might not be as true as the arguments. In this case, Nissan North America is actually proving the opposite.
In fact, the automaker has teamed up with Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC to create a 5-part television series entitled GT Academy USA. The reality-TV series has been produced using documented footage of two distinct phases. First, over 50,000 Gran Turismo gamers enrolled in the competition, hoping to make it to the three-day national finals. Second, GT Academy's 16 best-performing players were sent to a week-long racing academy at the world-renowned Silverstone Racing Complex, in England.
At Silverstone, gamers were put the real-life test via a series of mental and physical aptitude eliminations rounds. The goal, of course, was to determine the best of the best.
The icing on the cake is the GT Academy USA Season 1 winner's prize: a career as a Nissan-sponsored professional race-car driver. It's true. They'll join a four-person team scheduled to race in the legendary 24-hou event in Dubai, India. To think... that's thanks to some mad gaming skills.
Speaking on the Nissan North America's decision to create GT Academy USA, Jon Brancheau, VP, Marketing, Nissan North America explained, "GT Academy USA will create a life changing experience for gamers, celebrating the authenticity of Gran Turismo 5 for Sony PlayStation, and real life racing and performance, innovation for Nissan. GT Academy..."1
If you like racing, you'll definitely want to check it out - season one started airing on the SPEED network September 20th.
Interested in more Nissan news? Stay tuned. Our greater New Castle, PA car dealership, located at 2777 Constitution Blvd. in Beaver Falls, is dedicated to keeping you informed!
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