• EA SPORTS PGA TOUR

    by Published on 03-21-2023 12:15 PM
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    The latest trailer and developer deep dive blog for EA SPORTS PGA TOUR focuses on Career Mode. Here are some of the highlights:

    Par for the course (pun intended), users will start off the mode creating their golfer, including their appearance, swing, bag design, apparel (including multi-round outfits), and more. The users journey will now being with a selectable starting point: 'as an amateur in one of the top amateur events, on the Korn Ferry Tour, or the PGA TOUR.'

    The Season Hub will allow users to see the full calendar of events, track career progress and other milestones.

    Career Progression is RPG style, allowing users to earn XP and Skill Points as they upgrade their golfer in five key areas: power, driving, approach, short game, and putting. New shot types can be unlocked as skills are progressed past certain levels. These shot types can also be progressed from bronze to silver and then gold to allow user mastery of each type.

    Club and Ball Spec Systems: Each club can be customized for power, accuracy, control, and recovery. Users can also save up to five different bag configurations.

    Career Gameplay discussion focused on user options, including AI difficulty and pairings. as well as season settings. The AI will use official ShotLink data in an effort to make each golfer play like their real-life counterpart.

    Check out the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Career Mode Deep Dive here or continue on to see the trailer and read the blog. ...
    by Published on 03-20-2023 11:28 AM
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    EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will feature 20 selectable shot types that will help the user as they develop a strategy to attack the hole and the situation facing them. The user will select their shot type before choosing a club and ultimately their swing.

    The Gaming Tailgate has put together a printable guide to help users to learn each shot type and enable them to make the proper selection out on the course. This two-page PDF, best printed 'double-sided,' is a handy resource to learn each shot type and the best situation for each one.

    Continue on to view/download the PDF. ...
    by Published on 02-22-2023 03:42 AM
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    As we approach one month before the release of EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, the development team has been sharing additional, in-depth game info via Community FAQs and developer blogs. Combing through the multiple entries, here are some brief highlights:

    - Cross-play will not be in the game at launch, but EA is "constantly evaluating the possibility of this feature appearing post-launch." However, EA did add that "cross-Platform progression is available for your created golfer so you can save your gear, outfits, and achievements to access your created golfer across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox."

    - On consoles, the game will run at 30 FPS, while on PC it can run at 30 fps, 60 fps, or unlocked framerate.

    - Online game modes support simultaneous play for up to 16 players and includes Competitive, Social, and Private Match. Offline game modes include Quick Play, Career Mode, Challenges, and (limited-time) Tournaments.

    - Weather impacts include altitude and wind.

    - "In game, we represent [the best times to show each course/hole in its best light] as 3 different “tee” times, morning, mid day and late afternoon, across 4 unique “Biomes”. Each of the 4 biomes , Humid subtropical, Mediterranean, Oceanic and Desert, have varying lighting conditions, levels of contrast, clouds and atmospheric haze etc. to give each course a unique look based on its location and the time of day that you are playing."

    - The 3-click swing system is currently planned for addition in a title update shortly after launch.

    - "There are four options for camera height when addressing the ball with the ability to set your default preference for normal swings and putting independently. There are three different camera packages for tracking the ball while it’s in flight. ... Additionally, there is also a pre-shot “Zoom” camera that allows you to preview the landing area of your upcoming shot. You have complete freedom to control the zoom camera’s rotation and depth along with three options for its height."

    - Created players will have "have 12 different swing animations to choose from, seven male and five female."

    - The game will launch with 28 real-life courses and two fictional. The 202 major courses will be added after release. (Continue on to see the current live service timeline and more.) ...
    by Published on 01-22-2023 11:45 PM
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    The official EA SPORTS PGA TOUR website FAQ has disclosed the initial course and golfer offerings for the title when it launches on March 24.

    The game will feature 30 golf courses (28 real, two fantasy) and nine golfers. The course offerings are highlighted by Augusta National, St. Andrews, TPC Sawgrass, and Pebble Beach, among others. The two fantasy courses are Wetlands and Lighthouse Pointe, both of which appeared in 2015's Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR, EA's last console golf offering.

    The golfer list appears thin, however the FAQ does mention to 'check back through the spring for additional content releases,' which implies more golfers and/or courses may be added post-launch. (The 2023 majors courses will arrive after launch and Game Informer reports that EA also aims to add the traditional three-click swing system in a title update.)

    Continue on to see the full list of course and golfer options as well as additional game info from the FAQ. What golfers or courses would you like to see added? ...
    by Published on 01-19-2023 04:35 AM
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    EA SPORTS PGA TOUR has released the official gameplay trailer for the title featuring the new Pure Strike system and 20 available shot types.

    Per EA: Pure Strike gives you all the tools you need to realistically attack every hole on every course the same way the pros do. Featuring ShotLink® powered by CDW and data from TrackMan, Pure Strike helps ensure that each professional golfer’s unique swing and attributes will be accurately reflected in the game. Pure Strike incorporates the three parts of every golf shot: fluid swing mechanics that are highly accurate to a player’s backswing length and speed of follow through, innovative ball behavior allowing every bounce and roll to behave more accurately across a variety of terrain and course conditions, and lifelike course dynamics that play true to their real life course counterparts. ...

    There are 20 available shot types in the game and each one is intended to help you succeed when you face a specific, on-course challenge. Each shot type has its own unique profile producing shots with varying ball speeds, launch angles, spin rates, and shot dispersion that you would expect in real life. Each shot type profile is unique per club and per class of golfer trajectory (low, medium, and high), which result in over 1300 unique profiles available in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR.


    At launch, the game will feature 30 courses (2023 majors courses coming after launch), the Players Championship and FedExCup Playoffs, and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and The Amundi Evian Championship (notably 'several' selectable female athletes and female create-a-golfer options), among other features.

    The game will launch on March 24, 2023 with EA Play and EA Play Pro members getting access on March 21.

    The game can be pre-ordered on Amazon through our affiliate link.

    Continue on to see the official gameplay trailer and full press release from EA SPORTS. ...
    by Published on 07-14-2021 10:12 AM
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    In a press release announcing the inclusion of The Old Course at St Andrews Links in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, the company also revealed that the game will include the fan favorite three-click swing method as well as brand-new swing mechanics that will be detailed in the coming months before the game's scheduled spring 2022 release.

    Excerpt: Inspired by The Open’s rich history and historic 150th championship, EA SPORTS looks to its own long history of making golf video games since 1990 to inspire their next generation golf experience. In addition to playing the Old Course at St Andrews Links, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR players can also look forward to the return of fan favorite gameplay elements such as the three-click swing method which will make its return alongside analog and brand-new swing mechanics which will be detailed further in the coming months.

    Continue on to read the entire press release. ...
    by Published on 05-17-2021 12:32 PM
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    Ahead of this weekend's PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, EA SPORTS has disclosed some early game info that relates to the event.

    The title, currently slated for release in early 2022, will allow users to play for the PGA Championship and win the historic Wanamaker Trophy in the Champion's Ceremony. The game will include the 2021 host course Kiawah Island and the 2022 host course at Southern Hills Country Club.

    The game will also include the "Team of 20" PGA Club Professionals on in-game leaderboards and will also feature in-game tutorials and challenges designed in-part by PGA Education and Player Development Departments. The tutorials and challenges will be designed to help users not only in-game, but also with their golf game in real life. ...
    by Published on 05-14-2018 09:00 PM
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    In a story originally by pastapadre.com, EA SPORTS will be removing Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR from digital storefronts and EA Access on May 22. His belief is that the game is being removed three years following release due to licensing issues. (UPDATE: As of 5/21, the game is no longer available to purchase via PSN or XBL.)

    Considered by many to be one of the best in the series, the final version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf finished with a Metacritic score in the mid-70s, while Rory McIlroy PGA Tour scored a 60. After exceeding internal sales expectations, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR became an 'evergreen' title and featured several game updates that added new courses. However, it lacked the staying power of its predecessor and was considered disappointing by many as the game failed to resonate with the community due to a lacking feature set. ...
    by Published on 03-08-2016 10:00 AM
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    EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR game update 1.08 is now available and adds Oakmont Country Club to the game.

    Oakmont is the host course of the 2016 US Open. After giving the course a try, let us know your thoughts.

    Continue on to read the blog entry from EA SPORTS on this new course. ...
    by Published on 02-09-2016 08:00 AM
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    A new game update is now available for EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR. On PS4, the update comes in at approximately 7.5 GB.

    The most notable addition is the inclusion of turn-based stroke play to unranked online head-to-head matchups.

    Continue on to see details of this latest update. ...
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