EA Sports President, Peter Moore, made it clear that he was disappointed with the sales performance of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 on the Wii, even though it was a critically-acclaimed title. Whatever the cause of the sales numbers was, it was evident that EA Sports would have to do something special if interest is to bounce back up on the golfing franchise. How is it going to do that with this year's instalment? By introducing a new tournament to the series.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters does what it says on the tin. EA is hoping the addition of The Masters Tournament will recapture gamers' interest in the Tiger Woods-fronted franchise, and as the youngest player to have ever won the tournament as a 21-year-old phenom back in 1997, it seems apt that such a major anual tournament should be implemented into a video game series on which he has his name.
What's also interesting with this year's instalment is the inclusion of Wii Balance Board support to provide gamers with more input into achieving those power shots. Read on to find out what else is on offer in the official press release:
TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 12: The Masters
Product Description
Start your journey down the “Road to the Masters” with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters. For the first time in franchise history, players will be able to step on to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National to experience the rich history and tradition of the Masters Tournament. Rely on the advice of your caddie to strategize and focus your game while feeling the intensity of the PGA TOUR season. Embark on the “Road to the Masters” as your career begins on the amateur tour and work your way through Q School, Nationwide Tour, and finally, the PGA TOUR. If you need a break from the grind of tournament action, play a round of mini-golf on one of five fun-filled layouts. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters has something for every golf fan and is the must-have title this year!Features
- Play the Hallowed Grounds of Augusta National Golf Club – For the first time ever in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise history, players will now be able to compete at Augusta National Golf Club. Experience the historic holes that comprise Amen Corner and make a run at capturing the distinctive Green Jacket.
- Masters Moments – Relive and play through memorable, historic moments of the Masters. Take the challenge and see where you measure up against the greats who have played in this legendary tournament.
- Tiger at the Masters – In this all-new mode, relive each of Tiger’s four wins at the Masters by attempting to equal or beat his scores in each round of the Tournament.
- All-New Commentary Team – Jim Nantz teams up with David Feherty to lead the all-new broadcast presentation package and provide the play-by-play of each swing.
- Climb the World Ranking – Feel the pressure of an all-important putt while working your way through the amateur tour, Qualifying School, and the Nationwide TOUR. Perform well enough to earn a spot on the PGA TOUR! In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters, the all-new career mode closely mirrors the real-life journey of an amateur golfer as they strive to make it onto the PGA TOUR.
- The Caddie Experience – Play like a true pro with a caddie alongside, assisting and supporting your every swing. The caddie will evaluate all pre-shot factors, such as wind, lie, and yardage, to provide a recommended shot. As your caddie’s knowledge of each course increases, he will level up through “Course Mastery,” making him even more valuable to your success.
- Stay in Balance – For the first time, get into a stance utilizing Wii Balance Board gameplay integration. Designed to promote golfer balance, players can earn “Balance Points” to activate a power shot.
- Mini-Golf - If you’re ready to take a break from grinding on the tough courses, jump into the family-fun mode of mini-golf. This year’s game has five courses, including a new Boardwalk style layout.
- Presidents Cup – Take on the best from around the world as you compete in this new offline team-based mode. This tournament features the U.S. team versus the top golfers outside of the Europe.
- The Best Golfers in the World – Hit the links as the top talent in golf, including PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Rickie Fowler, past Masters champion Zach Johnson, Ryder Cup participant Bubba Watson, and many more.
- Championship Courses – Take on the best of the best on 24 of the world’s most celebrated courses, including Augusta National Golf Club, Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Australia), Atlanta Athletic Club, Pinehurst, Torrey Pines, St Andrews Links and Pebble Beach Golf Links.
- WiiMotionPlus – Experience a true-to-life golf swing and have the ability to work the ball with precise draw and fade capabilities with the WiiMotionPlus integration.
Product Specifications
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Developer: EA Tiburon
Ship Date: 01 April, 2011
Category: Sports
So what say you sports fans, will you be getting this sequel this summer?
Comments 11
The best sports video game just got a mile better. Augusta makes this a day-one purchase.
Golf games are too boring for me. At ,least realistic ones. So no, I'd rather get something else.
I'm still quite content with 2010, the first to use MotionPlus.
@Atlantis1982
Yeah, I need to start playing PGA Tour 10 again. Time to shake off the dust and get my arse kicked online.
No Disc Golf mentioned...has me worried.
I kept holding out hope they'd make Career mode playable with Discs instead of Golf Clubs, but could it have gone the other way and eliminated Disc Golf altogether?
I bought 11 and sold it a week later, with 12 coming out so quickly (~10 months later!) I have to think not much could have realistically been added. Maybe it will give me a chance to get 11 used on the cheap, it was a GREAT game, I just didn't have time for it at the time so I sold it while the value was high .
2010 is all the golf I need for this gen and probable the next. Sports games should only have one entry a gen in my opinion. That way they can just focus on one game and bring dlc to add new modes and roster updates. This make a sports game every year thing is getting really stale.
No disc golf would be no sale, but to be honest I wouldn't get it even with disc golf if it didn't now have real disc golf courses, or at least fake ones. Playing disc golf on regular golf courses isn't right. Were's the forest of trees to navigate and such? I wish we'd get a great disc golf specific game. Oh well.
I like my share of realistic sports sims, but with golf I'm content with the versions in Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort.
Maybe if they released several new iterations of what's essentially the same game every year instead of just one new version, they would sell better. I would probably buy multiple copies of each.
I own Tiger 10, never buying another game with his name on it you cheating man w****.
im might get this one
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