Sure, it’s dead exciting that Everybody’s Golf is coming out on 29th August in America and 30th August in Europe, but the real news story is that Sony are finally retiring the Hot Shots branding in the US. That said, it’s apparently “the latest chapter” in the series, which implies that there’s some overarching story or continuity to be aware of.
All of this at a time when the series is actually breaking out from the rigours of being a pure golf game. There’s still more than a little golfing action to dig into, with the game’s classic three-click shooting, but there’s now tons of other activities like fishing, buggy racing and treasure hunting in an open world environment. All of this can be explored in a much wider reaching multiplayer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xUJJtyFOaE
If you’re incredibly eager to play the game, there will be a closed online test running from 26th May to 28th May, with emails heading out to eligible PS4 owners some time soon. How you can actually sign up for it is Everybody’s Guess, though.
Source: EU PS Blog
Tomhlord
Looking forward to this!
Tony Cawley
Count me in. It may look simple but it really isn’t. Lots of depth considering it’s cuteness and all. Great games these.
MrYd
What is it with fishing? How many RPGs have I played that have a tedious fishing game in them? And now it’s in a golf game?
Someone find the people responsible and have them shot.
freezebug2
Awesome stuff, been waiting for a release date on this title, loved the PS3 and Vita games. Despite the cartoony exterior these games do have a serious golf engine underneath and are a cracking challenge!
Not sure about the fishing ‘angle’ though, no? ok then :P
three_leg_jake
I cannot bloody wait! This better be good or I will be well annoyed!
Sitorimon
YAYAYAY! I love series – so amazing.
Foxhound_Solid
Day one.
MOVE
I too love it but WTH happened to the art style??? Now they look like card board boxes/typical avatar characters.