Ultimate Virtual to Reality Racing Competition - GT Academy - Debuts in the United States

FOSTER CITY, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) and Polyphony Digital Inc., in collaboration with Nissan North America, announced today the opportunity of a lifetime for gaming and racing enthusiasts -- the debut of the GT Academy in the U.S. Starting December 20th, fans can compete in Gran Turismo 5 exclusively on the PlayStation3 (PS3(tm)) for a chance to make dreams of becoming a race driver with a professional team a reality.