Microsoft® Game Studios, a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the PC, Xbox® video game system and online platforms, and Hexacto Games, leading provider of games across multiple platforms, today announced the launch of "Links® Smartphone Edition." The game brings golf fans the ultimate mobile golf game experience, with photo-quality animations and realistic ball and shot physics that factor in terrain, green conditions and wind for every shot.
Rain or shine, lovers of golf can now get a daily dose of practice, play and game analysis of their game, as they tee off on the most beautiful courses in the world using favorite pros, including these:
- Sergio Garcia at Chateau Whistler
- Craig Stadler at Mesa Roja (expansion pack, fictitious course)
- Dan Forsman at Princeville (expansion pack)
- Mike Weir at Westfields (expansion pack)
"Links Smartphone Edition" features the following:
- State-of-the-art graphics engine for stunningly realistic visuals
- Accurate ball and shot physics that factor in terrain, green conditions, and even wind for every shot on the course
- Photo-quality player animations from real pro golfers, each with distinctive abilities
- The ability to acquire via download expansion packs of different players and courses
"To see 'Links Smartphone Edition' come alive this week extends a great franchise for golf fans and mobile gamers into new worldwide audiences on diverse platforms," said Dave Curtin, studio manager for Microsoft Game Studios. "Hexacto has been a strong development partner in our platform mix for 'Links.'"
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