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Ever since Kinect was announced, we've wondered why EA has taken its sweet time to implement the tech in its Tiger Woods PGA Tour series. Why fake-golf with a controller when you could fake-golf as the controller, right? Finally, Kinect comes to the series in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13.

A series of vignettes shows off some of the Kinect features, from the obvious such as miming a golf swing, to the more impressive like using voice and hand gestures to set up shot approach. Another video after the break shows Tiger fiddling with Kinect in an earlier build of the game -- turns out being amazing at golf in real life doesn't necessarily guarantee success in-game, as you can see when Tiger slices a shot into a bunker right off the green.

Gallery: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 (Kinect Integration)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsgolfkinectmicrosoftmotion-controltiger-woodstiger-woods-pga-tour-13xboxFri, 03 Feb 2012 07:45:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Golf, DotMan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/nintendoware-weekly-golf-dotman/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/nintendoware-weekly-golf-dotman/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/nintendoware-weekly-golf-dotman/#comments It would be hard to overshadow this week's most prominent 3DS news, and Nintendo doesn't even come close to it with today's digital releases. If you're on 3DS, you'll have access to the Game Boy version of Golf -- and, if you check out Nintendo Video, Blue Man Group will teach you how to Dougie. On Wii you'll find a couple of color-matching puzzlers, including a demo for this year's intriguing Liight.

On DSiWare, Agetec brings us DotMan, a low-cost download that looks to us like a modern update of the old Atari game, Dodge'Em. Maybe you were looking for something like that.

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JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Golf, DotMan originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdotmandsdsiwareeshopgolfliightnintendonintendoware-weeklypaint-splashpuzzle-rockswiiwiiwareThu, 08 Sep 2011 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Tiger Woods 12 features improved PlayStation Move functionality]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/tiger-woods-pga-tour-12-the-masters-playstation-move/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/tiger-woods-pga-tour-12-the-masters-playstation-move/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/tiger-woods-pga-tour-12-the-masters-playstation-move/#comments The PS3 version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters supports the PlayStation Move, though the functionality is greatly improved over last year. EA has not only improved the sensitivity of the swing itself, but added in the first-person True-Aim system seen in last year's Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 on the Wii.

Now, because my review focuses so much on the caddy (and because the PlayStation Move arrived very late from Sony), Move didn't make it in before deadline. However, that added time to mess around with the mechanic has proven to me that the PS3 version is far more sensitive to slight swing variations and wrist movement, which makes the learning curve a bit steeper.

Still, after only an hour, my proficiency increased. And because the Move is so sensitive, it was a lot easier for me to gauge how much power I was putting into a swing compared to using an analog stick.

Combined with the graphical fidelity of the PS3 version, I can say without a doubt that PlayStation Move makes Tiger Woods on the PS3 the preferred version.

JoystiqTiger Woods 12 features improved PlayStation Move functionality originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsgolfmoveplaystationplaystation-moveps3tiger-woods-pga-tour-12-the-mastersTue, 29 Mar 2011 15:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters review: Limited learning]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/tiger-woods-12-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/tiger-woods-12-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/tiger-woods-12-review/#comments Sitting here, staring at a screen of accomplishments in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters, I can't help but think what a long, crazy journey it's been. I went from a nobody with barely a shot on the amateur tour to the highest level of the game, The Masters. I surprised a lot of people, including a few of my idols.

Not that I was alone on this journey. The entire time, I had a secret weapon: the best caddy in the biz. I can't tell you his name, but he came into my life and changed it forever. He taught me things I never would have suspected about the game and we both developed our skills, together, spanning a career that would become the greatest the sport has ever seen.

I'm still not sure he knows my name.

Gallery: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters (PS3, Xbox 360)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsgolfmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3tiger-woods-pga-tourtiger-woods-pga-tour-12-the-masterswiixboxTue, 29 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA['And my club!' Rhys Davies signed for PGA Tour 12]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/and-my-club-rhys-davies-signed-for-pga-tour-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/and-my-club-rhys-davies-signed-for-pga-tour-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/and-my-club-rhys-davies-signed-for-pga-tour-12/#comments EA announced today that it has signed Rhys Davies for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters. How awesome is that? The actor, who we've enjoyed as Gimli in the Lord of the Rings, along with memorable performances in Sliders and Indiana Jones, would likely be doing something like voiceovers for the game.

Oh, wait, wrong guy. He'll actually serve as "brand ambassador " He, meaning Rhys Davies the golfer, not John Rhys-Davies the actor. That hyphen makes all the difference.

"We're extremely excited to be partnering with Rhys Davies. He had an exceptional rookie year on the European Tour in 2010 and is sure to achieve even greater success in 2011," said Shaun White, senior PR manager at EA Sports. And here we thought Shaun White was over at Ubisoft.

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Joystiq'And my club!' Rhys Davies signed for PGA Tour 12 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gusto Games' upcoming stab (swing?) at adapting the world's oldest sport into a much more palatable video game format, titled John Daly's ProStroke Golf, has been given staggered release dates on its two designated platforms. The PS3 version of the title will arrive on October 5, and will ship with native support for the PlayStation Move. The Xbox 360 version will make its way to store shelves on October 19, and will not ship with native support for the PlayStation Move, because that would be ridiculous.

If you 360 owners are worried about being surpassed in skill by your early-starting, PS3-playing counterparts, don't fret -- all you have to do is seek some Stroking council from the most august Pro we know: Mr. Clarence Carter.

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JoystiqJohn Daly's ProStroke Golf tees off Oct. 5 on PS3, Oct. 19 on 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>golfgusto-gamesjohn-dalys-prostroke-golfmicrosofto-gamesplaystationps3release-datexboxMon, 27 Sep 2010 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 (Wii)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/09/review-tiger-woods-pga-tour-11-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/09/review-tiger-woods-pga-tour-11-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/09/review-tiger-woods-pga-tour-11-wii/#comments I've played a lot of golf games over the years, from the arcadey Hot Shots series to my all-time favorite, Links 2004. But I've never played anything quite like Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11. For someone new to the series on Wii, its MotionPlus controls aren't just a revelation -- they're the only way I want to play golf games from now on.

Sorry, Links.

Gallery: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 (Wii)

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JoystiqReview: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 (Wii) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAElectronic-ArtsGolfnintendoSportsTiger-WoodsTiger-Woods-PGA-Tour-11wiiWed, 09 Jun 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[John Daly's ProStroke Golf gets Move support]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/02/john-dalys-prostroke-golf-gets-move-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/02/john-dalys-prostroke-golf-gets-move-support/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/02/john-dalys-prostroke-golf-gets-move-support/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Small-time publisher O-Games announced its take on the world's oldest sport, John Daly's ProStroke Golf, in May to little fanfare. However, MCVUK reports that the title's developer, Gusto Games, recently made a decision which should garner a bit of attention: The PS3 version of the game will now be compatible with the PlayStation Move.

The game, which is due out October 1, will be demoed for the first time on the show floor at E3 2010, where the titular professional golfer John Daly will be on-hand to show how one gets their virtual putt on -- a subject we probably don't need too much additional instruction in, thanks. We'll try to get some time in with the game once we make our way to E3 in a couple short weeks.

JoystiqJohn Daly's ProStroke Golf gets Move support originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>golfjohn-dalyjohn-dalys-prostroke-golfplaystationplaystation-moveps3sonysportsWed, 02 Jun 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 trailer shows off online team play]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/18/tiger-woods-pga-tour-11-trailer-shows-off-online-team-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/18/tiger-woods-pga-tour-11-trailer-shows-off-online-team-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/18/tiger-woods-pga-tour-11-trailer-shows-off-online-team-play/#comments EA Sports' latest attempt to breathe new life into the Tiger Woods PGA Tour franchise's eleventh installment is an online multiplayer mode, previewed in the "Ryder Cup" trailer posted above. Players will be able to align themselves into teams, and go head-to-head (to-head-to-head, and so on) in an attempt to dominate the lush, rolling greens.

The only question that remains is what team you'll choose to enlist in. Will it be team Tiger Woods, who's repeatedly proven his prowess for hitting golf balls into faraway holes? Or will it be team Rory McIlroy, who is exactly one vowel away from being totally awesome?

JoystiqTiger Woods PGA Tour 11 trailer shows off online team play originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>golfMicrosoftNintendopgarory-mcilroyryder-cuptiger-woodstiger-woods-pga-tour-11trailerWiiXbox-360Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA: No Project Natal support for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/11/ea-no-project-natal-support-for-tiger-woods-pga-tour-11/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/11/ea-no-project-natal-support-for-tiger-woods-pga-tour-11/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/11/ea-no-project-natal-support-for-tiger-woods-pga-tour-11/#comments When Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 was revealed to have PlayStation Move support, we wondered why EA would support every other motion-controlled peripheral (all two) and not Microsoft's Project Natal. So we hit up EA for an answer. As it turns out, EA just wasn't "in a position" to add Natal support to Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 -- but the company doesn't rule out implementation in future installments of the franchise.

"We are always evaluating new technologies and Natal would be a perfect fit for the Tiger Woods PGA Tour franchise," an EA spokesperson told Joystiq, "however we are simply not in a position to do so with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11."

There you have it: Natal is a "perfect fit," but Tiger Woods 11 won't have that functionality. Our guess? The Natal dev kits haven't shipped and a post-release implementation patch would not be cost effective.

JoystiqEA: No Project Natal support for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaelectronic-artsgolfMicrosoftproject-natalsportstiger-woodstiger-woods-pga-tour-11Xbox-360Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[It's official: EA sticks with Tiger, announces Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/its-official-ea-sticks-with-tiger-announces-tiger-woods-pga-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/its-official-ea-sticks-with-tiger-announces-tiger-woods-pga-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/its-official-ea-sticks-with-tiger-announces-tiger-woods-pga-t/#comments Though we've already twice confirmed EA's steadfast dedication to Tiger Woods -- and, subsequently, sequels to his popular sports franchise -- EA Sports has gone ahead and announced Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11. Coming in "June 2010" to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and iPhone, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 features the philandering golf star (as per usual) and others from the PGA Tour circuit. No screens or an official release date were given out, but ... umm ... you could always play Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online for free right this minute! It's a browser-based version of the game you know and love!

Wait, where are you going?

JoystiqIt's official: EA sticks with Tiger, announces Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Appleeaea-sportsElectronic-ArtsgolfiPodMicrosoftNintendotiger-woodstiger-woods-pga-tour-11tiger-woods-pga-tour-onlineWiiXbox-360Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[101 MiniGolf World fills a hole in DSiWare lineup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/101-minigolf-world-fills-a-hole-in-dsiware-lineup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/101-minigolf-world-fills-a-hole-in-dsiware-lineup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/101-minigolf-world-fills-a-hole-in-dsiware-lineup/#comments
Proving that there really are (really) games being made for DSiWare without "Sudoku" in their title, Teyon has announced 101 MiniGolf World for Nintendo's DSi download service. The game, which gets it name from the fact that it features six 18-hole courses, has yet to be dated -- but at least we can get a look at it.

We became excited briefly when the announcement mentioned support for eight players ... until we parsed the next few words and realized Teyon means by passing your DS around. Still, the developer is promising "mind-blowing obstacles, loops, pipes, ramps" and so forth. It would be nice to have a new DSiWare title blow our minds rather than our DSi Points.

Joystiq101 MiniGolf World fills a hole in DSiWare lineup originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Supposedly leaked footage of Avatars playing golf has hit YouTube this week (find it after the break) and some are wondering if it's video of an upcoming golf title featuring the Xbox 360 characters. At E3 2009, Microsoft revealed the casual racing title Joyride -- a free, upcoming XBLA game featuring Avatars -- so it isn't out of the question for Avatars to star in another casual game.

The footage showcases Avatars enjoying a rousing game of golf, but still looks very early in development (if it even is). Perhaps it is an actual upcoming game, but it could also be some an Avatar update to the XBLA title 3D Ultra Minigolf or even some XNA-based genius. Time will tell on this rumor.

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JoystiqRumor: Xbox Avatar golf game originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d-ultra-minigolfavatarsgolfmicrosoftminigolfrumorxblaxnayoutubeSat, 25 Jul 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Jimmy Fallon beats Tiger Woods at his own game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/jimmy-fallon-beats-tiger-woods-at-his-own-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/jimmy-fallon-beats-tiger-woods-at-his-own-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/jimmy-fallon-beats-tiger-woods-at-his-own-game/#comments
Fresh-faced late night host (and Engadget superfriend) Jimmy Fallon recently trounced golf superstar Tiger Woods in a Times Square showdown round of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10. Just as aging classic rockers are incapable of grasping the musical mechanics of Rock Band, it seems Mr. Woods was unable to translate his real-life adroitness to the virtual greens -- Fallon bested him by "a large margin," according to MTV Multiplayer.

Try not to take it too hard, Woodsy. We're sure you could beat him at Don't Laugh During Every Freaking Sketch During Your Six-Year Stint on Saturday Night Live 2010.

JoystiqJimmy Fallon beats Tiger Woods at his own game originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's tough to follow the Jesus Shot, EA's viral video for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 and tongue-in-cheek reference to a glitch found in Tiger Woods 08. But, we must say, EA has managed to strike rich, comedic gold again, as the video after the break for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 featuring Rocco Mediate is pretty damn hilarious. Like, grandpa-with-an-open-fly hilarious.

Oh, and some of you may notice something at the end of the clip, to the tune of EA awarding someone with $50,000 for their own viral video. For more details on that, check out the official site.

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JoystiqEA and Tiger Woods make viral video magic (again) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsElectronic-ArtsgolfMicrosoftNintendosportstiger-woodstiger-woods-pga-tour-10WiiXbox-360Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pangya: Fantasy Golf trailer showcases characters, multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/pangya-fantasy-golf-trailer-showcases-characters-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/pangya-fantasy-golf-trailer-showcases-characters-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/pangya-fantasy-golf-trailer-showcases-characters-multiplayer/#commentsIt's been a long time since PSP fans had a good original golf game. Unless Sony announces another Hot Shots Golf game at the upcoming E3 press conference, PSP fans may want to pay attention to Pangya, a Korean-developed golf game that's being translated for PSP release. The gameplay mechanics are similar to those found in Clap Hanz's games, but the cuteness level is cranked up to dangerous, heart-melting highs. This trailer showcases all the rather-standard features of the game, including 8 player multiplayer.

JoystiqPangya: Fantasy Golf trailer showcases characters, multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>golfpangyapangya-fantasy-golfMon, 01 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA reveals Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/29/ea-reveals-tiger-woods-pga-tour-online/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/29/ea-reveals-tiger-woods-pga-tour-online/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/29/ea-reveals-tiger-woods-pga-tour-online/#comments
When you just read the name of EA's newly-announced Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online, you were probably hoping for the same thing we were: a massively multiplayer golf/RPG hybrid that rewards Magical Big Bertha drivers for completing timed raid instances.

Sadly, it's a golf game that you'll be able to play through your web browser on courses such as Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass and St. Andrews. There's no pricing announced yet for the fall release, but we know it will have a "multi-tiered subscription structure" and beta sign-ups are open now.

It sounds neat, but we can't help but be bummed we'll never get to putt grind for our epic golf cart.

JoystiqEA reveals Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 May 2009 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsElectronic-Artsgolfmmoonlinetiger-woodstiger-woods-pga-tour-onlineFri, 29 May 2009 09:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Sports Resort features ... golf and table tennis?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/18/wii-sports-resort-features-golf-and-table-tennis/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/18/wii-sports-resort-features-golf-and-table-tennis/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/18/wii-sports-resort-features-golf-and-table-tennis/#commentsNintendo of Japan's new commercials for the Wii MotionPlus and Wii Sports Resort use some very slick high-speed camera footage to illustrate the realistic motions used in, among other things, table tennis and golf. New in-game footage found in the commercial reveals that two of Resort's new minigames will be retreads of things seen in previous titles -- table tennis was covered in Wii Play, and golf, of course, appeared in the original Wii Sports.

Nintendo must be very confident that MotionPlus improves these games significantly. We still don't know how many games will be included in Resort, but if two of them are going to be encore presentations, there had better be a lot of games. We totally understand Nintendo wanting to take a second crack at table tennis, we must admit, because Wii Play's version is not where it's at.

[Via N-Europe]

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JoystiqWii Sports Resort features ... golf and table tennis? originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 May 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casualgolfminigamesmotionplustable-tenniswii-sports-resortMon, 18 May 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10: The video tour, Wii edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/11/tiger-woods-pga-tour-10-the-video-tour-wii-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/11/tiger-woods-pga-tour-10-the-video-tour-wii-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/11/tiger-woods-pga-tour-10-the-video-tour-wii-edition/#comments
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 will be hitting all major consoles and handhelds, but the Wii MotionPlus really makes it stand out on Nintendo's flagship game unit. It offers a greater degree of club control than we've ever seen in a game, though don't expect it to make you a better golfer ... unless you can somehow graft a Wiimote onto your club. You can check out Tiger's WiiMotion Plus in action here, and then head after the break to see new videos depicting the Live Tournament mode, as well as the new golfers and courses in the game.

Gallery: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Wii)

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JoystiqTiger Woods PGA Tour 10: The video tour, Wii edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 May 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAElectronic-ArtsgolfmotionplussportsTiger-WoodsTiger-Woods-10Tiger-Woods-PGA-Tour-10wii-motionplusMon, 11 May 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq hands-on: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, now with frisbee golf!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/11/joystiq-hands-on-tiger-woods-pga-tour-10-now-with-multibee-golf/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/11/joystiq-hands-on-tiger-woods-pga-tour-10-now-with-multibee-golf/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/11/joystiq-hands-on-tiger-woods-pga-tour-10-now-with-multibee-golf/#comments
We took Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 through the paces recently -- Wii MotionPlus included -- and encountered a fair bit of confidence from product manager Randy Chase, who said, "You know ... I just realized that this is going to put those really expensive digital golf swing analyzers out of business." Actually it's not quite that accurate, but it's getting there. Perhaps one day you can look forward to suckering golf wannabees out of thousands of dollars by charging them for "lessons" from Tiger Woods himself.

Randy took a few swings with Tiger Woods back in March, and we're happy to echo his sentiments. It's very rewarding to switch over to the MotionPlus and watch your golfer avatar follow along pretty darn precisely with your swing. It not only makes the game feel more intuitive, but (amazingly) coaxes you off the couch. No slumped flailing here!

Before you go on, let us point you to some additional media

Gallery: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Wii)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAElectronic-ArtsGolfNintendosportsTiger-WoodsTiger-Woods-10Tiger-Woods-PGA-Tour-1WiiMon, 11 May 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq hands-on: Pangya Fantasy Golf]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/08/joystiq-hands-on-pangya-fantasy-golf/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/08/joystiq-hands-on-pangya-fantasy-golf/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/08/joystiq-hands-on-pangya-fantasy-golf/#commentsNtreev needs to pull all punches for its upcoming Pangya: Fantasy Golf. It's not like PSP is without a fantastic golf game. In fact, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 may have been so complete that fans may never need another golf game ever again.

Pangya doesn't really change the way golf is played, but its super-cute graphics and adorable story mode should help it stand out. The story of Fantasy Golf is rather trite, and its mere existence is an interesting oddity. Characters are shaped from the same cliche anime molds we're familiar with, but the stunning art really makes these characters come to life.

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Is Hot Shots Golf not cute enough for you? Tomy is bringing the Korean PSP golf series, Pangya, to PSP this summer. The game will offer thousands of character and equipment customization options and 18 playable characters. The release of Pangya: Fantasy Golf will be Tomy's first foray into the PSP scene here in the States.

Check out a Japanese language trailer after the break.

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JoystiqPangya: Fantasy Golf coming to PSP this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a surprise to only dead people, EA has announced a new installment in the Tiger Woods franchise, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10. Releasing for every console under the sun (sans the DS), Tiger Woods 10 will not only be the first title in the series to feature the number 10, but also the first to include the U.S. Open, a USGA championship, and the USGA's Rules of Golf. EA isn't stopping there with the firsts, either, as the game will also include real-time weather, allowing the game's weather to match "that of the current weather conditions." Does that mean we won't be able to play during a lightning storm?

This year's Tiger Woods will also feature a "broadcast style presentation," which EA reveals includes "Instantaneous updates" from new commenting duo Scott Van Pelt and Kelly Tilghman, from ESPN and The Golf Channel, respectively. Oh, and in case you had forgotten, the Wii version will use MotionPlus.

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A recent dispatch from Electronic Arts promoting its EA Sports Season Opener event teased us with the promise of new information regarding its major athletic franchises -- though the nature of these new pieces of intel were absent from the message. One phrase did catch our eye, however -- while listing off the games which will be showcased at the event, EA mentioned Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 will be "featuring Wii MotionPlus." We can't wait to see the implications this will have on gameplay -- hopefully, when we fling our club into the crowd of jeering onlookers after our fourth consecutive double bogey, it'll travel on a startlingly realistic trajectory.

We'll also get our first look at EA Sports' yet-to-be-named, MotionPlus-infused tennis title at the event -- hopefully, we'll get a chance to chuck a few rackets in a similar, McEnroe-esque fashion.

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Yours truly has hazy memories of spending an entire summer holiday glued to Mario Golf, unlocking Metal Mario, and jumping on the bed after fluking a hole-in-one (shamefully, I was nineteen at the time). And now, it's the fifteenth N64 game to appear on the PAL Virtual Console. Hell yeah! It might suffer heavily from the N64 fuzz, but for our money it's still the best in its respective series. It's accompanied this week by Wonder Boy in Monster Land.
  • Mario Golf -- Nintendo 64 -- 1,000 Wii Points
  • Wonder Boy in Monster Land -- Master System -- 500 Wii Points
Videos of each follow the blue text.

Gallery: Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)

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With our shelves and Wii fridges creaking under the weight of new games from the holidays, Nintendo has generously given PAL gamers a week to catch their breath -- at least, we think that's the idea. Both WiiWare titles this week probably only appeal to a handful of people. The fifth and final episode of Strong Bad Episode 5 is great, obviously, but only if you're in the teensy minority who grabbed the first four instalments.

Meanwhile, Fun! Fun! Minigolf is allegedly so fun that maker Shin'en felt the need to tell us of its fun-ness twice over. But is a zany-looking chibi minigolf game really the title to stop us from getting our fingers gooey? Hint: no.

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Tsk tsk, EA. It seems you've done a very naughty thing.

Apparently, over in the UK, EA has been advertising Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 in a very shady manner. They've been using the Xbox 360 version of the game in the ads, claiming it's gameplay from the Wii version of the game. Luckily, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority caught them.

What could ever make EA do such a thing? Apparently, the images from the Wii version of the game weren't "broadcast quality." Sure thing, EA. Sure thing.

[Via Joystiq]

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Though common golfing etiquette dictates that respectful silence should often be observed whilst "hitting the greens", Clap Hanz has included voice chat functionality in the latest patch for Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds -- a missing feature which many reviewers were none too happy about. While many of you will likely see this as a chance to jeer your opponents with finely honed "smack talk", we urge you to respect the cordial nature of the game. Perhaps your newly afforded vocality could be used for good -- by commending a fellow player on a nice shot, warning players ahead of an incoming ball with a resounding "Fore!", or by sharing the story of when you caddied for the Dalai Lama. Gunga Galunga!

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Data Design Interactive, the folks responsible for such titles as Ninjabread Man and Anubis II, decided they needed to make a gesture in honor of the election, and what better to do than use their NotMiis to represent a golftastic throwdown between President-Elect Barack Obama and his former opponent, John McCain? Well, there's not much actual golf in the trailer in question, for Crazy Mini Golf, but there is a victory dance, as well as some dudes who somewhat resemble the politicos.

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There were lots of titles that released this week, both on store shelves and distributed through the Wii. On the Virtual Console, we've got two games. So, hit up the video above, then head past the break for the rest.

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After a delay, Carnival Games: Mini-Golf has arrived -- at least, in screenshot form. Now with a few more options, too, from the look of the shots.

Gamers are pretty split on the first title. Many think it's horrible beyond belief, and others defend it as a fun game for multiplayer get-togethers. The real judge, however, is the fact that it sold tons and tons, more than many other Wii titles! Think the sequel will live up to that?

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The Virtual Console just got its weekly nostalgia injection, offering fans of all colors -- but mostly blue and green -- something else to download and play as we wonder where the weekend went and why exactly there is a receipt for a Magnet Beam on the kitchen table.
  • Mega Man (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): With the Blue Bomber set to don pixelated pajamas next month, his freshman adventure marks this week's most noteworthy addition to the Wii's window into the past. Assuming you haven't bought the original Mega Man in one of Capcom's many other compilations, Guts Man and company are waiting ever so patiently for you to drop by.
  • Neo Turf Masters (Neo Geo, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points): This is 133 megs of hot golf action right here, straight from 1996 to your living room. You don't have even to admit to your friends that you like video game golf. We'll keep your dirty little secret.

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Ask people to name the first Commodore 64 game that comes to mind, and we're willing to bet that more than half would mention International Karate +. Despite coming out on loads of different platforms back in the late-1980s, System 3's chop-'em-up is still most widely recognized as one of the C64's biggest hits, and is now available on the Virtual Console for ... slightly more than its 1987 price!

Neo Turf Masters is a rather gaudy, fast-paced take on ruining a good walk golf (though if reviews are to be believed, it's heaps better than the other golfing options on the VC), while City Connection completes the bill. As usual, you can check past the break for footage of all three.

  • City Connection -- NES -- 500 Wii Points
  • Neo Turf Masters -- Neo Geo -- 900 Wii Points
  • International Karate + -- Commodore 64 -- 500 Wii Points *

* Only in Europe.

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This week's most notable release is surely Camelot's latest and greatest golf game, We Love Golf. We've been covering the title for quite some time and are glad to see it finally release. Will it offer up a better experience than other competition on the console, such as Super Swing Golf 2 and Tiger Woods 09? Only time will tell.
So, who is picking up what?


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The first gameplay footage of Crazy Mini Golf is in, and it isn't nearly as crazy as Data Design would have us believe. Sure, there's a few loops and tunnels here and there, but where's the emotion? The random strangers running back and forth with arms flailing wildly? Straitjacket as far as the eye can see? Yes, we're afraid Crazy Mini Golf is less crazy than your local Scientology clinic.

The level shown above is situated inside a volcano, which is somewhat badass. However, first impressions are not all that great. We were hoping for a smooth, fun mini-golf experience, but the video shows rather awkward controls, a jerky camera and unimpressive ball physics. It seems like the worst possible footage to show with the first trailer, because if a mini-golf game doesn't look like much fun at the outset then there's a serious problem. We'll wait and see -- ultimate judgement shall be reserved until we're whacking the little balls into the clutches of Lord Xenu himself.


[Via press release]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crazy-mini-golfdata-designgolfpopcorn-arcadeputtingsportsFri, 11 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[VC Tuesday: Taito Shrine]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/vc-tuesday-taito-shrine/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/vc-tuesday-taito-shrine/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/08/vc-tuesday-taito-shrine/#commentsFiled under: ,

Before Natsume got hold of the series and made the beloved Pocky & Rocky, Kiki KaiKai was a fairly unassuming arcade/PC Engine shooter from Taito. The graphics aren't as vivid, Manuke the tanuki (Rocky the raccoon) isn't playable, and the levels are more sparse, but it's still a top-down game about a shrine maiden shooting ghosts. And it's on the Japanese Virtual Console as of today.

Chack 'n Pop is a pre-Bubble Bobble game that looks, but doesn't play, like Bubble Bobble. Instead, as a chick ... thing ... you climb walls and ceilings and blow stuff up with grenades.

Rounding out the week's Japanese releases is Big Tournament Golf, a Neo Geo golf game by Metal Slug developers (and IREM expatriates) Nazca.

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We Love Golf isn't the first golf title that Camelot has worked on. After pioneering the Hot Shots! franchise, they then worked on the Mario Golf games. Now, we're all awaiting the release of We Love Golf, which hits retail shelves in North America next week.

Siliconera recently got the chance to talk with Camelot's founding brothers, Hiroyuki and Shugo Takahashi, about the upcoming game. The two talk about many things, from the importance of motion-based controls, to how development on previous titles have aided them in creating wha they think is a very solid product. We don't know about you, but we're pretty pumped for We Love Golf.

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If there's anything you can hit with a stick, someone will make a game out of it. Some will even customize it. On a completely unrelated topic to customization, a new golf game has been announced, called CustomPlay Golf. What? Since the Wii works pretty well for golf, CustomPlay Games will release the latest installment of their series on Nintendo turf, along with the usual PC version.

It's shaping up to be a pretty comprehensive golf title, with fifteen complete 18 hole courses (270 holes), along with Crazy Golf and Mini-Golf modes. Let's see ... Pitch and Putt, Driving Range, Matchplay, Strokeplay, Stableford ... the list of content goes on. The release appears to detail PC content -- namely, online play for up to seven players -- but hopefully it'll all be included with the Wii version.

CustomPlay are good at what they do, and what they do is create golf simulations. The above screenshot is for the PC version, but we're hoping the Wii won't fall too far behind in the graphics department. This should actually be a serious title to watch when it's released in Q1 2009, so don't let Tiger be your only outlet of fairway fun.

[Via press release]

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Golf is big in Japan. Training games are big in Japan. Hence, somebody at GungHo Works finally did the math and worked out that a golf training game would be huge in Japan. This is the result: Golf Cut 100 DS, a training title focused entirely on improving your ability to accurately hit tiny balls with long sticks, and teaching you the difference between plus fours and putters in the process.

Developed in conjunction with monthly golf magazine Golf Digest and out this October, Golf Cut 100 offers quizzes, lessons on course etiquette, and advice on 100 golfing techniques. Given some of the other stuff Japan has already been trained in, a golf trainer seems pretty normal to us at this stage. Drive your golf cart past the break for more shots.

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JoystiqGolf training tees off in Japan this October originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're sick of Wii Sports golf (which you shouldn't be), then perhaps the greatest golfer of all time can tear you away from those charismatic Miis. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 has dug up some new gameplay videos from the rough, and the on-screen indicators give examples of the Wiimote in action. It looks good so far, and we're gunning for an improvement over the already pretty good gameplay of its predecessors.

The two videos found after the break run Tiger through some basic holes, and show off the rather impressive graphics quite well. The trailer above, however, features some of the zany mini-games found within Golf Party, where the Wiimote is put to unique use in a bunch of different games for up to four players. Golf Party looks pretty gosh darn fun, and it's a welcome addition to the otherwise slow pace of the professional golf circuit.

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