Software:Everybody's Golf 6

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Short description: 2011 video game
Everybody's Golf 6
Japanese cover art
Developer(s)Clap Hanz
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
SeriesEverybody's Golf
Platform(s)PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3
ReleasePlayStation Vita
  • JP: 17 December 2011
  • NA: 15 February 2012
  • EU: 22 February 2012
  • AU: 23 February 2012
PlayStation 3
  • JP: 22 November 2012
  • NA: 23 July 2013
  • PAL: 24 July 2013
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Everybody's Golf 6 (みんなのGOLF 6, Minna no Gorufu 6), known in Europe as Everybody's Golf, in Australia as Everybody's Golf: World Invitational, and in North America as Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational, is the eleventh game in the Everybody's Golf series.

The game was unveiled along with its console, the PlayStation Vita, at the 2011 "PlayStation Meeting". Everybody's Golf features all-new courses, and downloadable content is available through both retail and the PlayStation Store. Players are able to leave each other comments through the "Live Area" system, and view the golf course using PlayStation Vita's augmented reality feature.[1]

A PlayStation 3 port later appeared with additional changes to the gameplay adding in support for cross platform play and PlayStation Move. Outside of Asia, this port was released exclusively on the PlayStation Store.[2] The DLC that was on the Vita version was free at launch. The PlayStation 3 version also adds two new modes, "Slot Mode" and "Minna no Short Course". Slot Mode gives players certain advantages that are won via slots. Minna no Short Course puts players on courses that consists exclusively of short holes.[3] The game brought two courses back from previous games such as Mt. Sakura C.C. and Northern Fox C.C.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic76/100[4]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid9/10[5]
Edge7/10[6]
Eurogamer7/10[7]
Famitsu38/40[8]
Game Informer7.5/10[9]
GameRevolutionStarStarStarStar[10]
GameSpot7/10[11]
GameTrailers8/10[12]
GameZone8/10[13]
IGN6.5/10[14]
Pocket GamerStarStarStarStarHalf star[15]
PSM6/10[16]
The GuardianStarStarStarStar[17]
VentureBeat75/100[18]
Digital SpyStarStarStarStar[19]
Metro7/10[20]

The Vita version received "generally favourable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4] Critics praised the game, with PlayStation LifeStyle calling it "an outstanding game, bursting with fun, and enjoyable by gamers of all demographics" in its review.[21] Simon Parkin of Eurogamer wrote: "Everybody's Golf will never stand centre stage in the Vita's launch line-up. But in truth, it's one of the strongest launch titles, offering taut fun and challenge in a rapid-fire, quick-load manner that's perfectly suited to the handheld".[7] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one ten, one nine, one ten, and one nine for a total of 38 out of 40.[8]

Mark Langshaw of Digital Spy gave the Vita version four stars out of five, saying: "The game does what the series has excelled at since day one, provide an accessible golfing experience that anyone can enjoy. Unlike some of the other titles in the Sony platform's library, this one doesn't rely on gimmicks. Its focus is solid gameplay, depth and charm, and it has these things down to a tee".[19] Armando Rodriguez of 411Mania gave it a score of 7.9 out of 10, calling it "a solid entry in the series. Great graphics, fun (if frustrating) gameplay, great online options and a ton of stuff to unlock make it a worthy purchase. Just be prepared to endure some frustrating moments!"[22] However, Roger Hargreaves of Metro gave it seven out of ten, saying: "It may not offer any surprises, but with a mountain of modes, options and unlockables this amiable golf sim is another excellent showcase for the PS Vita".[20]

The game was the best-selling Vita game in Japan at launch time.[23][24]

References

  1. ↑ Greg Miller (7 June 2011). "E3 2011: Hot Shots Golf Vita Is Purdy". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/06/07/e3-2011-hot-shots-golf-vita-is-purdy. Retrieved 28 August 2020. 
  2. ↑ "Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Release Information for PlayStation 3 - GameFAQs". https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps3/606323-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational/data. Retrieved 2021-08-14. 
  3. ↑ Jeffrey Matulef (23 August 2012). "Everybody's Golf Vita PS3 port gets new modes, screens". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-23-everybodys-golf-ps3-port-gets-new-modes-screens. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita. Retrieved 31 March 2020. 
  5. ↑ Dale North (13 February 2012). "Review: Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PS Vita)". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.destructoid.com/review-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-221602.phtml. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  6. ↑ Edge staff (13 February 2012). "Everybody's Golf Review (Vita)". Edge (Future plc). Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216082045/http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/everybodys-golf-review. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Simon Parkin (16 February 2012). "Everybody's Golf Vita Review". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-02-16-everybodys-golf-vita-review. Retrieved 24 July 2012. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "FIRST PS Vita REVIEWS in! - Guess which game is #1". VGChartz Ltd. 14 December 2011. https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread/137827/first-ps-vita-reviews-in-guess-which-game-is-1/1/. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  9. ↑ Matthew Kato (21 February 2012). "Hot Shots Golf World Invitational (Vita)". Game Informer (GameStop). https://www.gameinformer.com/games/hot_shots_golf_world_invitational/b/playstation_vita/archive/2012/02/21/once-a-hot-shot-always-a-hot-shot.aspx. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  10. ↑ Nicholas Tan (23 February 2012). "Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Review (PS Vita)". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/54501-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-review. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  11. ↑ Tom McShea (15 February 2012). "Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Review (Vita) [date mislabeled as "July 10, 2014""]. CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-review/1900-6350489/. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  12. ↑ "Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (Vita)". Viacom. 22 February 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202142041/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/k3sbsr/hot-shots-golf-review. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  13. ↑ Robert Workman (24 February 2012). "Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Review (PS Vita)". Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120305123757/http://www.gamezone.com/products/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational/reviews/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-review-ps-vita. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  14. ↑ Ryan Clements (16 February 2012). "Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Review (PS Vita)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/02/16/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-review. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  15. ↑ Will Wilson (13 February 2012). "Everybody's Golf (Hot Shots Golf [World Invitational)"]. Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/037439/everybodys-golf-hot-shots-golf/. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  16. ↑ "Review: Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PS Vita)". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (56): 56. April 2012. 
  17. ↑ Stuart O'Connor (17 February 2012). "PS Vita launch titles – reviews (Everybody's Golf)". The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/feb/17/ps-vita-launch-game-reviews. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  18. ↑ Nick Akerman (22 February 2012). "Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational is Vita's surprise delight (review)". https://venturebeat.com/2012/02/22/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-is-vitas-surprise-delight-review/. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Mark Langshaw (21 February 2012). "'Everybody's Golf' review (Vita)". Hearst Communications. https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a366884/everybodys-golf-review-vita/. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Roger Hargreaves (14 February 2012). "Everybody's Golf PS Vita review - smooth drive". Metro (DMG Media). https://metro.co.uk/2012/02/14/everybodys-golf-ps-vita-review-smooth-drive-318247/. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  21. ↑ Heath Hindman (30 December 2011). "PS Vita Review - Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational". Mandatory. http://playstationlifestyle.net/2011/12/30/ps-vita-import-review-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational/. Retrieved 17 January 2012. 
  22. ↑ Armando Rodriguez (12 March 2012). "Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PS Vita) Review". Archived from the original on 2 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120602222855/http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/228678/Hot-Shots-Golf:-World-Invitational-(PS-Vita)-Review.htm. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  23. ↑ Anoop Gantayat (21 December 2011). "Hot Shots Golf was PlayStation Vita's Top Selling Game at Launch". Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120109064108/http://andriasang.com/comzg7/vita_top_games/. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  24. ↑ GamesTM staff (March 2012). "Everybody's Golf: World Tour Review (PS Vita)". Future plc. p. 98. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120609164329/http://www.nowgamer.com/ps-vita/psvita-reviews/1243299/everybodys_golf_world_tour_review.html. Retrieved 29 August 2020. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

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MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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