Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods as the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

[Thrash13]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods at the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

It's been tough waiting a couple years between golf games, but from the little we've seen, the wait is going to be well worth it. The game looks outstanding, and no load times is just about enough to get excited about on its own. I'm excited to see more in-depth info on all the new features in the coming weeks and months.

The only downside for me is the inclusion of Rich Lerner. I watch A LOT of Golf Channel coverage on a weekly basis, and he's probably my least favorite of the entire group. I like Frank Nobilo though, and the fact Jim Nantz won't be in there is an improvement regardless. He was alright, but it was time for a change.

I'm hoping Augusta National is still in the game, but I just have a feeling it may not be.

[BA2929]

Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

The name just rolls off the tongue doesn't it....

Rory Mcilroy PGA Tour...

Worse than this?

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If you can't read that, it's:
Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf

[blingballa333]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods at the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

Intrigued to say the least. Will be following this one closely...

[gustavus]

Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

Eh not sure how I feel about this. Was hopeig they'd go back and keep at 'pga tour'

I'm assuming that signing Rory had a lot to do with the negative reaction to the original announcement. Personally, I really like crazy minigames in my sports games, and the battleships didn't annoy me. I never thought they were ditching real courses and the PGA Tour.



But with a real pro on the box, it emphasizes that this is a PGA game first.

[jbd345]

Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

I'm assuming that signing Rory had a lot to do with the negative reaction to the original announcement. Personally, I really like crazy minigames in my sports games, and the battleships didn't annoy me. I never thought they were ditching real courses and the PGA Tour.



But with a real pro on the box, it emphasizes that this is a PGA game first.

I think the battleship scene was just unexpected and as ea present it came off as a main feature and people didn't like it. Really excited for this game. Honestly not expecting it to be too different from last gen. But the stuff they posted today has been excellent. Can't wait for June.

[Lisac]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods at the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

To say I'm not worried how this game will turn out would be a utter lie.

EA has a bad track record with a games 1st cycle on a new system. Madden, Live, and NHL. I'm sooo hoping it won't be the same with this game as I've always liked their golf games. Keeping fingers crossed!

Personally I like Jordan Spieth Tour Golf better! Or Bubba Tour Golf!

[fsufan4423]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods at the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

If I were Tiger, I would be stoked to get as far away from this series as possible. It's crazy to think anything golf and PGA related wouldn't have Tiger associated with it, but lets be honest....the game has been on par with NBA Live as major disappointments.

This trailer reminds me when the series first moved to the 360/PS3. I was so excited to get my hands on it, and when I did, its been down hill every since.

[ManiacMatt1782]

Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

I don't care who it's named after as long as the game play is less arcadey and the tour mode is more in depth.

Don't get your hopes up. The initial trailer was Battlefield 4 golf.
The EA way is in game purchases to boost attributes. Limited amount of courses so they can sell you more course packs later. You can guarandamtee they won't have a useful course creator like The Golf Club.

[snc237]

To say I'm not worried how this game will turn out would be a utter lie.

EA has a bad track record with a games 1st cycle on a new system. Madden, Live, and NHL. I'm sooo hoping it won't be the same with this game as I've always liked their golf games. Keeping fingers crossed!

Personally I like Jordan Spieth Tour Golf better! Or Bubba Tour Golf!

Well that's not completely true. Madden and fifa made a nice transition. Prior gen NHL was the only one that was great the other games were awful. Tiger woods 06 was pretty meh on the 360 so that means PGA should be a solid out this time around by the way history shows

[Richzilla]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods as the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

I'm happy to have real courses to play on. Wish the golf club had some.

I'm going to pre order to get the free course....what's the risk really....If it stinks it's 50 bucks....not like it's a major purchase here...It's slightly more than a tank of gas....the way some people carry on you would think they charge 10 grand for it.

[pietasterp]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods as the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

Agree with the majority here on most counts:

- Why not just "PGA Tour 15" with a rotating cover athlete for subsequent years?
- G&*&^%$!!! "Follow-Cam", still? Why???
- Still has that - I can't describe it - but dark pastel color palette that I hate (but apparently I'm the only one that is bothered by it)
- On first blush, it looks like 360/PS3 game with updated graphics

We'll see, but this series lost me a long time ago and it's gonna take more than nicer graphics to get me back. I remain skeptical.

[jbd345]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods as the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

I must be in the minority here. I actually like the follow cam. After playing the golf club I wish they would use that more. I feel like I'm "guessing" were I'm going to end up rather than actually seeing it mid flight. I'm starting to wonder if those three gameplay styles will be "arcade" "sim" and "broadcast". One can only hope.

[OnlookerDelay]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods as the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

I was tired of the Follow Cam by Tiger Woods 2004 on the XBox and PS2! I just don't care for it as it destroys the immersion for me, but I have no problem with it being there for those who like it... I just want to see a reverse angle camera option, like Perfect Golf offers on the PC.

[lhslancers]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods as the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

As long as club throwing is in the game its a first day purchase for me.

[Rules]

Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods as the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

OMG...........a battleship? What has this game become?

EA Sports..........it's in the game.........or is it?