New Tiger Woods Game Now On Sale

The latest version of one of the most popular golf video games has hit the stores. It offers some cool new features. It may even help your real golf game.

Two new enhancements highlight this year's version of the EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08 golf video game.

The EA SPORTS GamerNet is an interactive gaming hub that hosts user-created gameplay online, every shot on every hole of a player’s game is recorded. With an on-line connection, golf gamers can upload their best performances on EA SPORTS GamerNet and then earn points and bragging rights by posting video clips for other gamers to play against and by matching challenges set by others.

Photo Game Face, the other highlight, allows players to replicate themselves in the game, down to the finest detail. By simply uploading real-life photographs, players can create in-game characters that look exactly like the real thing, with no artistic skill required. No more choosing from a photo line-up of characters or players. Put yourself in there.

I haven't played the 08 version, yet. It looks as if it will be a great experience. I'm not a "gamer," but being an avid golfer, and having initially learned the game by watching the pros do it, I believe this video golf game can actually help your "real" golf game. The realistic appearance of the game, combined with the other features that allow you to watch the golf swing, manage your game, develop course strategy, etc., can only help improve your score. Tiger thinks so, too. Of course, he's trying to sell some video games.