Hot Shots Golf gets new subtitle for US release

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 22nd 2008 at 3:45PM }

For some reason, SCEA wanted to give Hot Shots Golf a new subtitle for its upcoming PS3 release. In Japan, it's simply titled Minna no Golf 5 (Everybody's Golf 5). But, SCEA wanted to get the number out and go for a different moniker. According to a new PlayStation.blog entry, it was a rough decision (we bet!). "Working on this title has been tough. Imagine my situation: it is sunny and warm here at SCEA Santa Monica. The sun is shining through the office window with a hint of Pacific blue off in the distance. A typical perfect day to be out hitting the links, but alas, there's work to be done – c'est la vie."

We've been playing with a near-final complete version of the game, and hope to provide a preview for you shortly.

Gallery: Hot Shots Golf 5

Tags: hot-shots-golf, out-of-bounds

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Skemo @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:02PM

Words can not describe my anticipation for this game, HSG: Fore! and Open Tee for the PSP are two of my all-time favorites.

Skemo @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:05PM

No joke, this was one of the main reasons I bought a PS3 =)

Skemo @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:06PM

This is one of the main reasons I bought a PS3, no joke, this series owns my face.

Joyrex @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:08PM

Just following the trend of previous US HSG games... I hope they didn't change the characters too much from the Japanese version (as they typically do, but HSG4 was a good change, IMO).

Why did it take so long to localize this game? Hopefully they've improved the online features, which I read the Japanese version had some issues early on...

Joyrex @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:10PM

Yeah, me too - I made up my mind to get a PS3 when they announced this game in Japan, and almost imported it.

chris.westermann @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:26PM

Why not call it Hot Shots Golf: Manga Whacking Balls!

Tim Parsons @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:28PM

the Japan demo was pretty good though nothing was in enligh so it was a little tricky to figure out lol

Kevin @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:50PM

Isn't out of bounds football?

upz @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:56PM

I'm pretty sure it's every ball.

sanman @ Jan 22nd 2008 5:14PM

I'm still not over the loss of the Outlaw Golf series...sniff... =[

ptaylor7805 @ Jan 22nd 2008 5:30PM

Most pure fun sports game I've played. Pretty underrated imo...

Vince UK @ Jan 22nd 2008 6:05PM

I CAN NOT wait for some tourneys with my PSN pals.

Meeuw @ Jan 22nd 2008 6:18PM

When is it out anyway?

a.j. @ Jan 22nd 2008 6:29PM

i imported the japanese version months ago and still play it nearly every day. it's frigging awesome. the online modes are awesome and very different from the usual meet up and play. basically you can enter into lobbies with your avatar, sign up for a tee time and compete in real time against 50 other people. it's rad. after each hole, you go back to a quick lobby and see how everyone did, talk a little junk and head back out. really fun.

ultrasur1 @ Jan 22nd 2008 6:30PM

this has always a fun series and while i don't think there's that much room to improve on with regard to the game play itself, it should definitely be an enjoyable title for the ps3. the screens look really nice

Consolcwby @ Jan 23rd 2008 12:25AM

I love EG (HSG) and can't wait for this to come out! =) It's going to be something to come back to time and again.

TxdoHawk @ Jan 23rd 2008 12:58AM

Yeah, in the impressions can we get info on how much has been changed from the Japanese release (besides the obvious, like dubbing the voices)? I've heard from elsewhere that there really isn't much changed, but would like to confirm that.

amish.gramish @ Jan 23rd 2008 11:59AM

Why does it take so long to get these games translated!?!?!?!?
And why does Europe have the Chotto Shotto (PSP Camera), Talkman, and the GPS attachment for the PSP and we have none!?!?!?!?

I've had the Japanese demo for this game on my PS3 for a long time. It's actually surprisingly fun, for a person who's never played golf games before.