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Tiger Woods' "Extramarital Affairs" May Hurt His Video Game

It's never a good thing when you see someone on top do something that causes their image to come crashing down, this time it's the activity of mega-golfing superstar Tiger Woods, and his extramarital affairs with multiple different women. The impact this has on his relationship with EA Sports is unknown, PlanetXbox360.com has requested an official statement from the video game publishing juggernaut (as well as Tiger's PR camp.

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Valkyrie835256d ago

Anyone who ever said it sucks to be Tiger Woods must be eating their words right now.....

Guido5256d ago

The release of a new version every year is. You can only do so much with Golf and IMHO they need to take a year off and reboot the franchise. It's boring these days.

tdrules5256d ago

youre implying he physically makes his own games and puts enough input in these days
(he doesnt)

UltimaEnder5256d ago

I don't think that is what the article is implying; obviously image changes everything - having an affair wouldn't affect how you "develop" a video game but it could affect how EA approaches his contract or future titles.....

iceman065256d ago

With the amount that this game sells in comparison to how much they actually spend on the game's development...I highly doubt that it will change any contract negotiations. At most, EA might keep a lower profile on using Tiger as the commercial spokesperson. He should be MORE worried about Gatorade and Buick (although I think that contract was never renewed)! Those are the corporations that usually cut and run. His videogame will probably sell just as normal.

jakethesnake5255d ago

Good time for EA to negotiate a contract with Tiger. Save them some coin since his reputation will probably bounce somewhat back in the end and I doubt EA is planning on dropping Tiger. Seriously, most people probably couldn't name a second golfer.

Blackmoses5256d ago

if they include a mini game within the game...........

rob60215256d ago

But if you're playing as tiger, you can only choose blonds - to maintain the realism.

user39158005256d ago

Im glad he got cot. Another worthless soul-less individual with the image of a God lol........... Reminds me of the PS3 fandroids always getting cot with their pants down.

grantps35256d ago (Edited 5256d ago )

lol @ above.

i have hated tiger woods for years......these past few weeks have been great.

not that cheating is good at all, but its especialy bad because he has a little kid.

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Tiger Woods 12 Balance Board Swing Comparison

David Kenson writes "Tiger Woods 12 manages to squeeze out a few more improvements on Tiger Woods 11's already full rostrum of options. Like last year, MotionPlus allows the game to capture a one-to-one backwards and forwards stroke, but now it adds the Balance board into the swing equation for the first time."

He provides a comparison of the different version of Tiger on the Wii, which highlights the up-and-down nature of the EA franchise.

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holdmykidney4788d ago

That's a very thorough look at the last five titles in the series as compared to the latest. I have to say that I'm occasionally addicted to golf games, although I prefer them on the arcade-y side (I loved Sensi Golf on the Amiga!). If I take the plunge again this will be really helpful!

paulgovan4788d ago

There was a Seni-golf?!! Why did no one tell me about this!

holdmykidney4787d ago

Sensible Golf on the Amiga sold very badly and was considered a commercial failure, I believe; but, I thought it was an excellent title.

GaryMcC4787d ago

Not 100% sure about using the balance board. I suppose it isn't as vigorous as Raving Rabbids but the board isn't as stable as a golf course. Interesting use of the board though.

btk4786d ago

Noe this seems interesting...

DoFuss4784d ago

Good grief... well I guess if I played golf this could be an amazing teaching tool. As I don't Ill have to play it with features all turned off if I want any hope of success. Still good for EA to at least be trying to make use of the Wii peripherals and iterating on a franchise on a console where most developers just pump out lazy ports.

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Tiger Woods and Madden Meet PlayStation Move Tomorrow Night

PSLS writes:

EA was recently confirmed as a strong supporter of the PlayStation Move, and it looks like they will be showing off their work thus far tomorrow night.

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JonnyBigBoss5121d ago

I have a feeling Tiger Woods will be a blast with PS Move. I want it bundled!

whateva5121d ago (Edited 5121d ago )

The Move controller makes you want to Buy Golf and Tennis games again.

they should make a golf game that use augmented reality to put you in the game with the golf club and your floor becomes the green.

Redrum0595121d ago (Edited 5121d ago )

tiger woods' game are always very promosing, fun and innovative.

EDIT:... dissagrees, are you serious? it was a small joke that took no shot to no one. console, or publisher. i swear, there are so many lame ppl on the N4G forums.

ryano232775121d ago

Tiger 10 & Grand Slam Tennis are arguably the best ways to play these sport games.

I also expect EA to re-introduce their Baseball series to capitalise on a sport that will work extremely well with Move.

What gets me excited is if Madden/Tiger (sports in general) get made for Move - they will also get made for Natal. We will start to see the PS3/360 versions being different.

Str8laced5121d ago

Well to bad i will not be buying anymore Tiger Woods games.

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Cevapi885121d ago

the Move will be an excuse for EA to keep chruning out the same games every year....we already barley see any new gameplay elements as it is...

they will play it off with the whole..."look now you can throw the ball and hit the golf ball just like the pros!!!!"

GiantEnemyCrab5121d ago

They've been doing this for the last 3 years on the Wii. I'm sure EA have a ton of shovelware ready to slap a Move logo on it and pretend it's a whole new experience than what they've already been doing with Nintendo.. lol

Cevapi885121d ago (Edited 5121d ago )

exactly my point....at least im not alone in this lol

only difference is it will be in HD...or sub HD seeing as how many devs are shooting well below 720p

topgeareasy5121d ago

controls will be more precise and accurate

because of PSN, online will be better than the wii's online

ApocalypseShadow5121d ago

even cheap PSN games are HD.and actually very good.

like hustle kings,high velocity bowling,etc.

and porting games to ps3 from wii could result in better physics models and detection.besides textures and graphics.

but the cool thing is that there are "BUTTONS."

Cevapi885121d ago

because its not Sony who is making these games....it will be 3rd Party devs....and you know how many games we have already seen that havent hit 720p let alone 1080p which i can only keep dreaming of

Foliage5121d ago

Games that can't hit 720p?

You mean like Halo 3, Alan Wake, and FF13 on the 360, along with various other low resolution games (mostly on the 360)?

Yeah, at least the PS3 offers the highest resolutions more consistently than any console out there... if you are going to whine about resolutions on consoles, Sony should be your last target.............

Str8laced5121d ago

My god it will be a complete different experience than the wii. Better controls, better graphic in HD, better online play.

PeptoBismol5121d ago

Cevapi88,

welcome to my ignore list.
way to be completely biased against the Move. Goodness dude.

ALFAxD_CENTAURO5121d ago (Edited 5121d ago )

Don't worry, wait the 1st Party Games for Move, and you will see why is worth it to have Move for the PS3.

Besides will be better than Wii, don't worry.

Remember:

More accurate
Body Tracking
Face and Voice Recognition
Better Online in all aspects
HD Graphics and other features that other Motion Controllers fans will be jealous because they don't have a Computer Entertainment System (AKA PlayStation 3).

Cevapi885121d ago (Edited 5121d ago )

you know how many of you totally misunderstood what i said...i have no problem with the Move....im actually excited about it...what worries me are the 3rd party devs who will take shortcuts like they did with the Wii just to make a quick buck...im not targeting Sony about HD, but devs who dont try to make the best game possible out there...and devs have done this on the PS3....im excited to see what sony's 1st party devs will come up with because Sony will be in full support of what they can come up with...

AND

ALFAxD_CENTAURO thank you for at least understanding where i am coming from...i am not worried about the Move...its just that people will begin to call it a gimmick when we see unfinished games being brought to the PS3....im excited to see what Naughty Dog, Zipper, GG can come up with...if they show some awesome games....Move will be a first day buy for me

PeptoBismol....dude i could care less if you ignore me...to misunderstand what i wrote makes you look dumb...i was criticizing EA not the Move...read the article first and then critique what i had to say...we know that EA sports hasnt really given us much new in terms of gameplay mechanics besides Be a Pro

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Blaster_Master5121d ago

I might get Tiger Woods if EA supports it with the PSmove. I dont even like golf that much but it sounds like it could be loads of fun.

Nitrowolf25121d ago

you know with MOVE/NATAL this may make me move towards sports game more. I play them but not that much, this will def make the experience better if they are done right

GrandDragon5121d ago (Edited 5121d ago )

I seriously can't wait for the Ape Escape 4 bundle! I've been waiting for almost 8 years since AE2 came out because I never really got a chance to play AE3 so AE4 with the PS-Move is going to be awesome!

1999 Ape Escape 1 on the PlayStation FTW!

booni35121d ago

wats better? virtual sports or physical sports?

ryano232775121d ago

Physical sports of course, there is nothing in life better than the moment you are on the field/oval/court etc playing your chosen sport - whether for fun or for Millions.

ALFAxD_CENTAURO5121d ago

Damn, it's like saying what's better, a Real Guitar or Rock Band/Guitar Hero.

Obviously is better the real stuff.

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