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A demo for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2009 is now available on Xbox LIve. I'm currently downloading the large 1008.70 MB file (85% complete) and I will post with my impressions after giving it a go for a few hours.

This is my first Tiger Woods since getting an HDTV...oh, boy, oh boy. I sure hope I don't hurt Tiger's knee too badly.

The download is also available on the PS3's PSN for download.

UPDATE

The first thing that sticks out with '09 is that skills/attributes are powered up not by purchasing them after each round, but dynamically, based upon how you play. And, in fact, if you play poorly, your skill level goes down. At any time not playing a round, you can choose "Custom Drills" which will help you earn skill points.

For example, the demo asks that you play three holes so that it can determine your skill level. Me, being awesome, got a birdie and two pars (I laid up on the par 4 because there was not enough of a landing area for a 3 wood). It rewarded me with improvement in my power, accuracy, short game, and putting. The game then suggested that I do a custom power drill in order to add 0.60 points to my power score. It's like a Tiger RPG. Coolio!

More golfing...

After copious delays, Strong Bad and his pals finally hit the Wii today with Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People.



It's hilarious, it's fun, it begins with a French person giving Strong Bad the idea to beat up Homestar, and it costs a mere 1,000 Wii points. Why wouldn't you hop on over to the WiiWare store and purchase it right now?


While I, personally, believe Beyond Good and Evil was the most tragically overlooked title in videogame history, many would say that designation belongs to the Okami.

For those who have yet to play the Zelda-ish Japanese paintbrush wolf adventure, now may be the perfect opportunity, as Play-Asia is currently taking pre-orders for a "PS2 Greatest Hits" version of Okami. We're still waiting for the official word from Sony that Okami has reached "Greatest Hits" status, but Play-Asia is a fairly reliable source. And, of course, if all of this is true this means people will be able to get their paws on this fantastic title for only US$19.99.

For those hoping to play Beyond Good and Evil, you may find the game in some "used" bins. Otherwise, hold out for the sequel, which was announced at Ubidays '08 in May.

Related:
LB's Okami Walkthrough and Strategy Guide
LB's Beyond Good and Evil Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

EA's Godfather II is expanding upon the GTA-esque open world, mission-based gameplay by adding a Real Time Strategy (RTS) element to it.

Here is an explanation:

To help players manage their empire, The Godfather II introduces “The Don’s View” – an innovative strategy meta-game that allows players to oversee the entire world as they grow the family business. Using the Don’s View, players will be able to build, defend and expand their crime rings, while keeping an eye on the movements and plans of the rival families.

This sounds like a great addition, although I'm skeptical if it's one of those, "just because you can doesn't mean you should," sort of things.

The original Godfather game was quite fun, so hopefully this one will be as well. The game is due out in February of '09, but there is a, "premiere exclusively on GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley on Friday, August 15th on Spike TV."

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So, we finally got a Wii Fit a few days ago. I've been on it three times now, twice taking the body test, and today, for 20 minutes doing various exercises.

My first body test, yesterday afternoon, had me at 167 lbs and a BMI of 22.67, or something like that. Yesterday evening, we celebrated our anniversary with a feast at the Cheesecake Factory. Afterwards, I decided to step back on the balance board and retake the body test. Oy. I had gained 2 lbs in three hours. I guess that's what calamari, a club sandwich, a half-loaf of bread, french fries, and a bite of key lime cheesecake gets ya.

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Comcast cable company is giving away free Nintendo Wiis to new subscribers who sign up for one of their eligible Triple Play packages for two years. The promotion runs through August 17th.

I'm pretty happy with my tv and internet as is...we dumped Comcast about 2 years ago because we didn't like their prices...and, since we already have a Wii, well, it'd be kind of silly for us to make the move. Still, it is tempting. And, isn't that the point of the promotion?

For more info: Comcast and free Wii

If you have any money in the stock market you know how bad things are going. Such is the case with Electronic Arts (EA). According to a Forbes article, EA is expected "to report a loss of $111 million, or 33 cents per share, compared with a loss of $132 million, or 42 cents per share, for the year ago period."

While the article points out that this isn't anything shocking, due to the fact that the reported quarter is typically a slow one for the game industry, what is shocking is that EA didn't release any expectation for the next quarter; a standard practice.

The reason, some speculate, is that they have several new franchises hitting the market soon, the most important of which is Will Wright's, "Spore." Nobody knows if these games are going to be hits or failures, and with so much riding on the line, it would seem unwise for EA to make sales predictions which may make them look stupid later.

Personally, I think their current line-up is stale and won't do well. Sure, "Spore," will sell a ton of copies, but it won't be the next "The Sims," which they're expecting it to be.

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