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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