Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Uncharted, Killzone, Resistance, LBP ... and Little Deviants among 'NGP' games in development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/uncharted-killzone-resistance-lbp-ngp-psp2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/uncharted-killzone-resistance-lbp-ngp-psp2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/uncharted-killzone-resistance-lbp-ngp-psp2/#comments Sony's bringing out its biggest guns for its new little game machine, the device currently known as "NGP." A slide revealed franchises currently in development for the newly announced handheld, including familiar names like Hot Shots Golf, LittleBigPlanet, WipEout, Killzone, Resistance, and PS3 showpiece Uncharted. Sony's Shuhei Yoshida showed off the Uncharted game, and revealed some controls new to the series: you can touch the screen (or press X) to jump, swing the NGP back and forth to swing on vines, and climb using the device's rear touch panel "as if you're climbing a vine with both hands."

The new IPs sound a bit more, um, eclectic: Gravity Daze, Reality Fighters (an augmented reality title), Smart As, Broken, and the delightful-sounding Little Deviants.

Update: PlayStation Blog confirms the complete list of game franchises noted at PlayStation Meeting 2011 with NGP iterations in development:
  • Call of Duty
  • Broken
  • Gravity Daze
  • Hot Shots Golf
  • Hustle Kings
  • Killzone
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Little Deviants
  • Reality Fighters
  • Resistance
  • Smart As
  • Uncharted
  • WipEout

JoystiqUncharted, Killzone, Resistance, LBP ... and Little Deviants among 'NGP' games in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the PlayStation Blog post announcing the line, SCEE's Mayumi Donovan indicated that in addition to these 20 games, "there will be more games to follow." The line is slated to launch in Australia and New Zealand later in 2010. See the launch lineup after the break.

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JoystiqSony Europe launches 'PSP Essentials' budget line originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 May 2010 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>budgetdaxtereuropehot-shots-golfpsp-essentialsratchet-and-clankwipeout-pulseFri, 14 May 2010 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Hot Shots Tennis: Get A Grip on June 29]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/hot-shots-tennis-get-a-grip-on-june-29/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/hot-shots-tennis-get-a-grip-on-june-29/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/hot-shots-tennis-get-a-grip-on-june-29/#comments It feels like it's been too long since the last Hot Shots game. That'll change in late June, though, with the arrival of Hot Shots Tennis: Get a Grip for PSP. According to PlayStation Blog, this isn't a port of the 2007 PS2 Hot Shots Golf spin-off, but rather a new Hot Shots Tennis game, featuring an "all-new tennis adventure." And by adventure, they mean it. The new Story Mode will require exploration, as you travel the world "spreading tennis love to everyone and anyone you meet." Sounds a bit like Mario Tennis, no?

New to the US version of Hot Shots Tennis will be the Killzone Helghast character (pictured). Finally -- a Killzone game filled with color! Get a Grip will launch simultaneously on UMD and PSN on June 29.

JoystiqHot Shots Tennis: Get A Grip on June 29 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 May 2010 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PSP Go may not be available yet, but that doesn't mean the PlayStation Store is devoid of PSP games. In fact, Sony has been ramping up the number of UMD legacy games on the Store every month, with 50 available on the Store as of July 2009.

Gamasutra looked at the top sellers on the PlayStation Store, with a specific focus on PSP games. They discovered that the highest selling UMD legacy game on the Store is Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, the PSP-exclusive golf game that debuted at the system's launch. It's available currently for $15.99 -- more than the cost of buying the UMD at amazon.com.

The PlayStation Store also hosts a number of games that are available exclusively through the PlayStation Network. So far, the most successful PSP venture to date is beats, London Studios' rhythm game, which transforms music stored on Memory Stick into interactive experiences. It's one of the first PSN games ever developed for PSP, and also one of the cheapest. At $5, no wonder it tops the list. To check out more of the best-selling PSP games on PSN, visit Gamasutra.

JoystiqHot Shots Golf, Beats top list of PSP downloadables originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The LittleBigPlanet stars are tired of platforming in all your user-created levels. They're taking a break by joining the cast of Hot Shots Golf. Update: The content will be available tomorrow, March 12th. According to the PlayStation.Blog, acquiring the various Sackboy costumes will involve buying the premium DLC and downloading a patch.

Update 2: It's not free! Sorry folks! Price should be revealed in Thursday's PSN update.

JoystiqSackboy joins the Hot Shots Golf cast [Update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon has two deals for you that are only valid today -- the first of which is a free copy of God of War: Chains of Olympus with the purchase of a PSP Brite Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack (the one that comes with a silver PSP and echochrome). Interested parties should head here for this deal.

Don't need another PSP? Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 is on sale today for $12.98. That's more than half off the retail price of $29.99. We gave in the game a solid 8.0 in our review, so check it out if you are on the fence about the game. Take advantage of this deal here.

Source -- Amazon via CAG
Source -- Amazon via CAG

JoystiqDeals: PSP Brite pack with free God of War, Hot Shots Golf $13 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Voice chat is now available via a patch for Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds, PlayStation.Blog reports. In addition to this often requested feature, developer Clap Hanz also added a number of costumes for the characters in the game. Check out all of them in the seven new screenshots below. So, dear readers ... are you going to use voice chat for some ol' fashioned trash talk, or will you be using it to compliment your fellow golfers?

JoystiqHot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds' latest patch brings voice chat originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That cat from Mainichi Issho is showing up everywhere nowadays! In addition to making an appearance as a costume for the Japanese version of LittleBigPlanet, Sony's favorite kitty cat Toro is also getting a 600 yen (about $6 USD) game that crosses over with Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds (Minna no Golf 5 in Japan). Titled Minnya no Putter Golf, the add-on stars Jasmine and Toro in a tee-off in a golf course within the Mainichi Issho game. This looks and sounds like something that will stay strictly Japan-only.

Wanna know how this crossover works out? Check out the video after the break:

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JoystiqWhat happens when you cross Mainichi Issho and Hot Shots Golf? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PlayStation Blog announced today that the God of War himself will be available tomorrow as a downloadable character for PS3's Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds. Kratos, sporting the "clubs of chaos," is taking some time off from battling the gods of Olympus to try and sink a couple putts.

The Kratos DLC will cost $2, but this isn't just a fancy new character model for the game. We give Sony props for bringing in T.C. Carson, the voice of Kratos, to record some new lines for the Ghost of Sparta to use in the game. Don't expect any of Kratos's trademark rage, though, as the game will continue to be rated "E."

JoystiqKratos wields 'clubs of chaos' in Hot Shots Golf tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yeah, you read that right. Kratos will be a bonus downloadable character for Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds on PS3. Available on the PS Store tomorrow, he'll be purchasable for $2. It's good to see Kratos venting out his anger in a slightly less than M rated manner.

JoystiqKratos joins the Hot Shots Golf lineup originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Who doesn't love Hot Shots Golf? The answer is: nobody. While we're not enthusiastic fans of the sport on television, we do love picking up the virtual golf club and playing a few rounds of Hot Shots Golf with a few friends. Today's amazon.com Deal of the Day is all about Sony's famed golf franchise.

The PS3 version of the franchise, Out of Bounds can be picked up for only $26 -- that's more than half off! The latest PSP game, Open Tee 2 can be picked up for $20. Both feature robust online multiplayer, and a plethora of content that'll have you swinging for hours. Either way, you win.

[Via CAG]

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Who doesn't love Hot Shots Golf? The answer is: nobody. While we're not enthusiastic fans of the sport on television, we do love picking up the virtual golf club and playing a few rounds of Hot Shots Golf with a few friends. Today's amazon.com Deal of the Day is all about Sony's famed golf franchise.

Update: PS3 game is out of stock, it appears. The PS3 version of the franchise, Out of Bounds can be picked up for only $26 -- that's more than half off! The latest PSP game, Open Tee 2 can be picked up for $20. Both feature robust online multiplayer, and a plethora of content that'll have you swinging for hours. Either way, you win.

[Via CAG]

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Hey, Hot Shots Golf fans! Siliconera told us about a great promotion they're doing, and we couldn't help but join them! Pick up a copy of Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 and you'll not only be eligible for some prizes, but you'll be helping a good cause too. There's a lot at stake: signed copies of the game from Clap Hanz and other swag provided from Sony Computer Entertainment America.

Are you ready? Setting up an online Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 tournament is a bit tricky so please read the rules carefully.

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JoystiqReminder: Siliconera and PSP Fanboy present the Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 charity tournament originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not sure whether to drop that five bucks (or three quid) on the new Hot Shots Golf course or not? A new preview on the PlayStation.Blog might help you make up your mind. Technically, you already have the new Oceania Resort Course, as it's included in the latest game patch. You simply need to unlock it with the key, which is on the PSN Store right now.

The course is promised to be one of the most difficult yet, and includes many features of the Australian outback, including kangeroos, alligators and ... giant lobsters? There will be official tournaments coming up especially for the Oceania course, which we should hear about before too long. If you want to see more images of the course, be sure to check out the preview post over at the PlayStation.Blog.

JoystiqPreview the new Hot Shots course before you buy originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not easy reviewing Hot Shots Golf. Why? It's not because it's particularly bad -- no, in fact, the game is quite good. The franchise has a long legacy of high quality titles that date back to the PS1 era. However, how does one explain the merits of a game that has so subtly changed? Each iteration adds a bit more functionality, and refines the gameplay. However, the core mechanics have remained largely unchanged for a decade.

Open Tee 2 expands upon the original Open Tee game by adding more courses, more customization options and the biggest selling factor, online Infrastructure gameplay. For those that are familiar with the franchise, these additions may be enough to warrant another purchase. However, those that want more than the series' traditional 3-click swing mechanic have no reason to upgrade from the already-excellent original Open Tee.

Continue reading PSP Fanboy review: Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2

JoystiqPSP Fanboy review: Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you absolutely must have the latest PSP firmware, you may want to pick up Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2. The UMD comes packaged with firmware 3.96, although the contents of said firmware are unknown at this time. Considering the small numerical leap from the previous official release (3.95), we're assuming that the new firmware adds no significant new functionality.

We've contacted SCEA for a comment.

[Thanks, Shawn R.!]

JoystiqFirmware 3.96 included on Hot Shots Golf disc originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's a pretty video clip showcasing some of that online gameplay from Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2. There is a robust 16-player online mode for gamers to take part in, and there's also an 8-player ad hoc mode. Of course, if you're planning on not doing any of those things, then there's still the single player game -- it's not going to just get up and run out on you. Open Tee 2 comes out this June 3, so it won't be long before you start hitting the course again on your PSP ... or have the urge to buy yourself some plaid pants.

JoystiqThis Open Tee 2 vid is all about online play originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 May 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With a US release coming up soon, there's definitely an influx of Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 media coming in. Have you noticed? Anyway, these two gameplay vids we have right here show off some of the game's cast of quirky characters pulling off snazzy, yet unrealistic, special moves. Take the blond guy's par at ten seconds into the clip for example; that move is so explicitly cheap we have to shake our heads in disapproval. Of course, when we get to pull that move off for ourselves, trailing behind a few holes, then it doesn't seem so bad to use that ace up the sleeve.

Check out the second clip after the break. What's in it? Watch a poor old lady fail to clear the sand trap. Sad.

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JoystiqMeet Hot Shots Open Tee 2 cast in these here vids originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 May 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click for high-resolution image.

Here's a look at the North American box cover for Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2. Isn't she a beauty? The boy in the red sweater does seem familiar though ... where have we seen him before? Oh! That's right, he looks like the kid version of the sleazy guy on the Out of Bounds box for the PS3. Son, what have you become. Anyway, the other characters are an interesting and eclectic bunch; there's a samurai character and a granny, too. You can see them all in these ten new screenshots from our gallery below. Enjoy.

JoystiqHot Shots Open Tee 2 box art revealed, plus new screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 May 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Clap-HanzHot-Shotshot-shots-golfhot-shots-golf-open-tee-2hotshotsgolfopen-tee-2SCESCE-Japan-StudioSony-Computer-EntertainmentMon, 19 May 2008 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New characters for purchase in Hot Shots Golf]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/14/new-characters-for-purchase-in-hot-shots-golf/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/14/new-characters-for-purchase-in-hot-shots-golf/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/14/new-characters-for-purchase-in-hot-shots-golf/#commentsFiled under:

Have an extra buck in your PSN account? Maybe you'll want to spend it on new Hot Shots Golf characters. They'll be available for a dollar each. Alex skill level will be intermediate; Gloria's is expert. Both characters will be available to purchase on the 15th.

Due to the DLC, a patch will be applied to the game later this week as well. The patch is required for all players of the game, even if they opt not to buy any of these characters.

JoystiqNew characters for purchase in Hot Shots Golf originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 May 2008 00:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PS3 owners have yet more goodies to download this weekend as Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds (Everybody's Golf World Tour in Europe) gets a few new features patched in. Just head on over to the online features within the game to grab it. From what we can tell from the PlayStation.Blog post the patch allows you to have some fun while you're waiting for your opponent to take their turn by walking around the course and taunting the other players.

The blog post also states that online servers will be running much smoother from now on and that lobbies now have soccer balls to play around with. There will also be new avatar items coming soon and news regarding downloadable content for the title, too. So if you've put your copy of Hot Shots Golf away, now might be a good time to dust it off.

JoystiqHot Shots Golf patch available now originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When you want to take a break from golf, you can always ... well, play more golf. The mini-games of Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 don't appear to stray far from the formula. At least, not according to this GameTrailers montage. Watch as this player shows us the many ways to avoid successfully sinking a golf ball.

PSP Fanboy has just received their preview code of the game, and will be providing you impressions shortly.

JoystiqLook at the mini-games of Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a long time coming, if you ask us. Hot Shots Golf is coming back to the PSP, sure, but until now we've never been able to pin down a date for the game. A three year hiatus between portable titles is enough! We have to alter our schedule to get a round of golf in, you know? Well, Open Tee 2 is coming to America on June 3rd, sporting some full-fledged online play and further character customization than its predecessor. We're glad to finally have a date and one so soon, too.

JoystiqHot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 gets June US release date originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Golf is the kind of sport that transcends languages, right? Regardless, SCEA has just released new screenshots of the upcoming Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2. This PSP-exclusive follow-up to Open Tee features the classic Hot Shots gameplay we've all grown to love, but adds a key feature: Infrastructure multiplayer, so you can take your shots online.

Check out our new gallery below:

JoystiqEnglish language screenshots of Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the anime-inspired hijinks of the recently released Hot Shots Golf game on PS3 couldn't satiate your appetite for the sport, have no fear. SCEA is bringing over a new Hot Shots Golf game to the PSP, unsurprisingly named Open Tee 2. The franchise has been known for its easy, accessible gameplay, and we don't expect that to change in this iteration. It looks to retain all the wackiness the franchise is known for. Just look at that awesome penguin suit for proof!

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The game of golf is all about precision, patience, and looking swank in plaid. Unquestionably, this checklist of golfing requirements was on the developers' minds when they started designing Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds. If we take those three terms and translate them into the context of videogames, it would sound something like this: precision comes in the form of an intuitive yet complex gameplay; patience describes the progressive difficulty and the game's longevity; and lastly, plaid symbolizes a stylish design. Well okay, plaid isn't that stylish, but you get the point right?

As Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds introduces a new style of play, it still is more or less true to its roots. We've enjoyed the game immensely and we've got to clap our hands together for Clap Hanz. Nice shotto!

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JoystiqPS3 Fanboy review: Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've probably already read all about the new advanced swing gameplay in our hands-on preview, but now, why not see it in action? In this new Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds trailer you get an informative tutorial on how to make that perfect swing using the new and improved advanced mode. You better study carefully, because it won't be too long before you can start swinging the golf clubs -- March 18 to be exact.

If that first trailer wasn't enough, why not check out the second one after the break. This second trailer details how the online tournament feature works, and it's looking mighty spiffy.


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JoystiqHot Shots Golf trailers: shot system, online tourney originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even though we'll miss the adorable Japanese voices in the game, we still get all those adorable golfers hitting those adorable balls into the adorable holes. Well, we don't know that the Japanese voices are gone, but there's certainly no yelling in this trailer -- just action and lots of characters. Enjoy.

JoystiqAt last, a new trailer for Hot Shots Golf originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Echochrome Japanese trailer (17.8MB)

Also featured: The Club, Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds, Wipeout Pulse, Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden

Continue reading PSP Fanboy Theatre: Volume 49

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With a little over a month left until Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds comes stateside, we decided to take a near-complete version of the game for a spin.

We don't know if this'll be in the final retail version of the game, but we were annoyed to see that Hot Shots Golf, just like Devil May Cry 4, features a required installation at game launch. In fact, with about 5GB of data being installed onto the PS3 drive, it's just as lengthy as Capcom's action game. We were surprised by this -- we didn't have our sandwiches ready for the long-haul.

Once in the game, we saw a few stray items left over from the Japanese build of the game. We can't wait to see if these features get localized. One option allowed players to access the Minna no Golf website from the game, while another option was a video tutorial on how to navigate the game. Certainly, that'll be helpful for the casual gamers that'll flock to this surprisingly deep offering.

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JoystiqPS3 Fanboy hands-on: Hot Shots Golf Out of Bounds originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Two demos! For the price of ... well, none. Get some portable golf in these two new Japanese Minna no Golf Portable 2 demos.

Demo 1 (Beginner)
1. Download the demo zip file.
2. Extract the contents of the zip file.
3. Connect your PSP to your computer using a USB cable.
4. Go to the PSP/GAME folder.
5. Copy NPJG90016 folder into the GAME directory. Make sure there are no sub-directories in this folder.

Demo 2 (Intermediate)
1. Download the demo zip file.
2. Extract the contents of the zip file.
3. Connect your PSP to your computer using a USB cable.
4. Go to the PSP/GAME folder.
5. Copy NPJG90017 folder into the GAME directory. Make sure there are no sub-directories in this folder.

Check out our demos site:
demos.pspfanboy.com

JoystiqTwo Minna no Golf downloadable demos originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unfortunately, it looks like us US residents are stuck with a much less attractive box for the upcoming PS3 exclusive Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds than our Japanese friends get to enjoy. Instead of focusing on the totally cute characters of the Japanese release, we have this somewhat shady, somewhat sleazy looking man (it's the combination of the gelled back hair and sunglasses) gracing the cover of our game.

Granted, the heart of the game is still going to be good. In fact, a recent PlayStation.blog entry elaborates on the new Advanced Shot swing mode of the game, for those of you that want a slightly less HUD-intensive approach to golf. Don't worry, though. The traditional three-click method is still intact for the traditionalists.

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For some reason, SCEA wanted to give Hot Shots Golf a new subtitle for its upcoming PS3 release. In Japan, it's simply titled Minna no Golf 5 (Everybody's Golf 5). But, SCEA wanted to get the number out and go for a different moniker. According to a new PlayStation.blog entry, it was a rough decision (we bet!). "Working on this title has been tough. Imagine my situation: it is sunny and warm here at SCEA Santa Monica. The sun is shining through the office window with a hint of Pacific blue off in the distance. A typical perfect day to be out hitting the links, but alas, there's work to be done - c'est la vie."

We've been playing with a near-final complete version of the game, and hope to provide a preview for you shortly.

JoystiqHot Shots Golf gets new subtitle for US release originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At a recent NYC media event, PS3 Fanboy was able to get our hands on a newly localized version of Hot Shots Golf 5. The newest iteration of Clap Hanz's casual golfing game keeps the franchise's highly accessible gameplay, but gains a new level of unprecedented detail and personality, made possible by the PS3. The visuals are impressive, but considering how old the Japanese original is, it no longer has the "wow" factor it had when we first saw the game.

The build we played featured the same characters from the Japanese game and the same charming voice acting from the Japanese original. However, localization is not yet complete, and the Sony representative on hand was unable to comment whether or not both English and Japanese language tracks will remain in the game. We urged them to -- let's hope they take our advice.

The traditional three-press model returns in Hot Shots Golf 5, which has you timing button presses to determine the strength of a shot. However, a new advanced mode of swinging has been introduced. In this mode, you must look at the character and the position of their club. As they lift their club, you will press X to command them to swing. Because it doesn't use a HUD, it's a very natural way of interpreting the sport, although it does take some time getting used to. Supposedly, you'll be able to add a bit more slice and spin to the ball in this mode.

Solid graphics, solid gameplay and fantastic presentation make Hot Shots Golf 5 a worthwhile addition to the PS3 library. The beginning of the year is usually slow for games, but this will certainly make a splash when it releases in March, exclusively for the PS3.

JoystiqPS3 Fanboy hands-on: Hot Shots Golf 5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A little birdie told us.

Actually, it was PS3 Fanboy, but working those guys into a golf pun proved to be more challenging and awkward than hitting a hole-in-one with a pool noodle. As the strikingly informative headline would suggest, the fifth main iteration of Sony's Hot Shots Golf is expected to cross the gulf between the US and Japan sometime in March 2008. The game was greeted with polite applause upon its initial release in July, prompting PlayStation 3 sales to double and avid clubbers to praise its sparkling graphics and adorably deformed characters.

Expect to hear an exact release date early next year. Until then, caddy on.

JoystiqHot Shots Golf 5 swings into US March 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the best PS3 games to come out this year never made it to the States. Hot Shots Golf 5 tore up the Japanese sales charts thanks to its attractive graphics, accessible gameplay and ultra-cute characters. PS3 Fanboy has learned that SCEA will finally release one of our favorite games in the States in March 2008. We're certain that a downloadable demo will strike the PSN before that, though.

Check out new screenshots from the game in our gallery:

JoystiqHot Shots Golf 5 gets March 2008 release originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Korean gaming site Ruliweb.com has more than a small handful of new screenshots and videos of the upcoming golf game, Minna no Golf Portable 2. While pictures are telling, it's the videos that say the most -- and the site offers a MP4 file that's compatible with your PSP. Neat! Check out all the pictures and videos here.

[Thanks, Zach M!]

JoystiqNew videos and screenshots of Minna no Golf Portable 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Magic Box has found new images of Claphanz's next PSP outing, Minna no Golf Portable 2 (also known as Hot Shots Golf in the US). This Infrastructure-enabled sequel is hitting Japan later this week, and we can't be more excited. There's something truly charming about the series' art style and accessible gameplay, and we're certain that this will be able to move a few more PSP units into the loving hands of Japanese gamers everywhere.

JoystiqNew Minna no Golf Portable 2 screenshots originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is Hot Shots Golf supposed to look this good? New screenshots from the upcoming PSP sequel show off some truly stunning environments. These are a remarkable improvement over the first game on PSP, and shows how far developers have come in squeezing some truly impressive PS2-quality graphics out of the machine. The gameplay of the Hot Shots Golf series has always been reliably good. But now, we can safely say it's a pretty big visual powerhouse on our system as well.

[Via PSP Hyper]

JoystiqWait, is Hot Shots Golf supposed to look this good? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There weren't too many PSP games on display at Sony's Tokyo Game Show booth, but the few that were available drew in consistent crowds. Patapon easily drew the largest audience, but right next to it is Minna no Golf Portable 2, a new online-enabled sequel to the original Hot Shots Golf for PSP.

Anyone that's played a Minna no Golf game will quickly find themselves at home with the sequel. The presentation nearly matches the recently released PS3 Hot Shots Golf 5, but obviously features graphics typical of a PSP game. The golfing mechanic hasn't changed at all: you line up your shot, manage your swing power, and attempt to hit the mark in the swing meter.

There's nothing really surprising about Minna no Golf Portable 2. The franchise has been known for its charming Japanese style, and this sequel doesn't stray from series tradition. With solid golf mechanics and new online play, Minna no Golf Portable 2 is a predictably good game that will satiate PSP golf fans.

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