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  • Steve_OS
    Editor-in-Chief
    • Jul 2002
    • 33485

    #1

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

    With EA Sports and Tiger Woods mutually parting ways, back in October 2013, Rory McIlroy becomes the new face in EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR, first reported by Polygon. Check out the trailer here and some new screenshots here.

    EA Sports has posted some more details on their official EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR website, as well as a few features. By pre-ordering the game, you will receive TPC Scottsdale as a bonus.

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    EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR sounds better than any golf game before it, thanks to all-new commentary from Frank Nobilo and Rich Lerner of Golf Channel. Frank and Rich will bring both playful banter and historical references to the broadcast booth, just like fans hear on tour.

    Outdoor environments are Frostbite 3’s specialty, making it the perfect fit for golf. The power of the engine allows us to include the little things to create denser environments. From pinecones to butterflies – the game feels more alive than ever before. Thanks to Frostbite 3, the traditional (and infamous) 30-seconds-per-hole load times are gone, and entire courses now load at once. Trade-in time saved (est. 10–15 minutes per 18-hole round) to cut full rounds in half.

    Wolf Creek and TPC Sawgrass have been revealed, with more courses expected to be shown in the near future. The team also plans to release the entire roster in the coming weeks as well.
    Last edited by Steve_OS; 03-16-2015, 01:38 PM.
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  • kehlis
    Moderator
    • Jul 2008
    • 27738

    #2
    Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

    Tiger's gotta be pissed.

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    • jb12780
      Hall of Fame
      • Oct 2008
      • 10665

      #3
      Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

      I'm not shocked. Rory is the new face of golf.

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      • jbd345
        MVP
        • Apr 2011
        • 2435

        #4
        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'

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        • SinisterAlex
          Canadian eh?
          • Oct 2009
          • 4551

          #5
          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...
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          • jbd345
            MVP
            • Apr 2011
            • 2435

            #6
            Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

            a lot more info over at the ea site. Looks like integration and commentary are from the golf channel. And there is a short comparison video of wolf creek from tw 14 and this one, and it looks absolutely fantastic.

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            • JODYE
              JB4MVP
              • May 2012
              • 4834

              #7
              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.
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              • Steve_OS
                Editor-in-Chief
                • Jul 2002
                • 33485

                #8
                Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

                Updated OP. Rich Lerner and Frank Nobilo are the commentators in the game.
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                • blingballa333
                  MVP
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 1523

                  #9
                  Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

                  A lot more info here:

                  Experience golf's original major, The Open, at the historic Royal Liverpool Golf Club, and compete for the Claret Jug only in EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™. - Complete new challenges and quests inspired by the rich history and prestige of The Open. - Compete in online tournaments to test your skills and earn rewards. - Get new gear from top brands like Under Armour, Titleist, and Adidas, and check out The Open collection.

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                  • JODYE
                    JB4MVP
                    • May 2012
                    • 4834

                    #10
                    Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

                    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TqEolH2k2Sg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

                    Swing animation already looks 100 times better. Looks like there is actually some speed/force behind it.
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                    • OnlookerDelay
                      MVP
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 3441

                      #11
                      Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

                      Originally posted by 13
                      <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TqEolH2k2Sg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

                      Swing animation already looks 100 times better. Looks like there is actually some speed/force behind it.
                      The swing animation does look a lot better. This was an impressive bit of video, but they're obviously still totally in love with the Follow Cam. I hope to goodness they're going to put some options for a reverse angle snap camera in this game! I thought it was cool to see people walking along the cartpath behind the green. I hope we're going to finally get to see golfers in action on adjacent holes, in addition to being able to see other player's in your group where they'd be standing in real life.

                      Wonder what they mean by one of their feature bullets - "three unique swing mechanics and fully customizable gameplay styles"? Kinect and Move certainly have to be among them, wouldn't you think?
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                      • IceNHL
                        Rookie
                        • Nov 2008
                        • 33

                        #12
                        Cool wandering spectators

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                        • jbd345
                          MVP
                          • Apr 2011
                          • 2435

                          #13
                          Re: Rory McIlroy Replaces Tiger Woods at the Face of the New EA Sports Golf Game

                          Wow that was awesome. Agreed on the swing. That score overlay looks awfully familer too

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                          • Segagendude
                            Banned
                            • Aug 2008
                            • 7940

                            #14
                            Re: EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Now Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

                            Originally posted by 13
                            <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TqEolH2k2Sg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

                            Swing animation already looks 100 times better. Looks like there is actually some speed/force behind it.
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                            • Ronoko
                              Rookie
                              • Aug 2004
                              • 482

                              #15
                              Looks interesting, may check it out. If they aren't going to commit to making a realistic golf game, might as well go full on arcade.....bring on the battleships.

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