Posted May 20, 2008 at 11:55PM by Rio S. Listed in: PSP Tags: SOE, SCEJ, D3Publisher, Rockstar Leeds, Clap Hanz
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25 Excellent PSP Games for $25 or less - Image 1We're down to the last leg of our 25 excellent PSP games at a bargain price series and we're bringing you a variety of titles. We've included a turn-based tactical strategy title, a rhythm strategy title, a dose of portable Grand Theft Auto, some undead head-swapping, and some good old cute golf. Interested? Check out the full article.

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Posted Apr 15, 2008 at 01:42AM by Ryan A. Listed in: PSP Tags: Golf, Sony, SCEA, North America, Clap Hanz
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SCEA releases PSP game Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 in North America - Image 1Here's some good news for all of you golf enthusiasts out there! SCEA has just sent QJ.NET a press wire announcing the upcoming release of PSP game Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 in North America.

Alongside the announcement are the many improvements and new features that come with the game. Know more after the jump!

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Posted Mar 17, 2008 at 12:59PM by Sally B. Listed in: Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360, MMORPG, Games for Windows Tags: Microsoft, Konami, Sega, ESRB, Clap Hanz
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On Shelves this Week - Image 1Just as always, we're going to have some good gaming this time around with stellar releases such as Team Ninja's Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3), and Sega Superstars Tennis (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Wii). Check out the entire list in the  full article!

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Posted Mar 05, 2008 at 02:57AM by Ryan A. Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: Clap Hanz, SIXAXIS
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Video: Clap Hanz' Futami talks about Hot Shots Golf 5 - Image 1What we have here is an interview of Clap Hanz Lead Artist Keisuke Futami for the PlayStation 3 exclusive Hot Shots Golf 5. Futami talked about the many improvements they put in the game, with some focus given to graphics, gameplay, and the online components. You can watch the interview after the jump!

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Posted Feb 01, 2008 at 09:01PM by Rio S. Listed in: PSP Tags: Europe, North America, SCE Studios Japan, Clap Hanz
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SCE Studios Japan and Clap Hanz' Minna no Golf Portable 2 beginner and intermediate demos - Image 1 Been waiting for news as to when Minna no Golf Portable 2? Well, we'd have to wait a bit more for the actual video game to hit store shelves but we can at least get a taste of the said title in the form of demos. Check out the full article for more details.

Download: Minna no Golf Portable 2 - Beginner demo
Download: Minna no Golf Portable 2 - Intermediate demo

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Posted Dec 11, 2007 at 11:29AM by Sally B. Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: Japan, Golf, Sony, North America, Clap Hanz
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Hot Shots Golf 5 - Image 1Golf game fanatics, now's the time to rejoice: Sony Computer Entertainment and Clap Hanz's Hot Shots Golf 5 (known in Japan as Minna no Golf 5) will now be released in North America. Estimated release date and more gameplay details in the full article!

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Posted Jul 08, 2007 at 03:00AM by Sally B. Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: Golf, Clap Hanz
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How strange can Japanese adverts get? After watching these two Minna no Golf 5 (or Hot Shots Golf 5 on North American shores), there's definitely no limit to the weirdness that is the Japanese TV spots.

These videos feature men bathing in a communal bath house - not especially surreal since its part of their culture - but the fact that they're dipping in pools of golf balls is a different story entirely. Add the sumo-sized PlayStation 3 to the mix and you get extreme levels of craziness. Would you jump into a bathtub with a giant PS3?

Anyway, Hot Shots Golf 5 from Clap Hanz is a highly-popular golf game that managed to net 300,000 pre-orders in Japan, and will be released in Japanese shores on July 26. While we're waiting for that, check out the TV spots and tell us what you think.



The second video after the jump!


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Posted Jun 10, 2007 at 06:07AM by Rio S. Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: Famitsu, Clap Hanz
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Minna no Golf 5 mag scans - new player and caddy - Image 1


Fore! Here comes another batch of new Minna no Golf 5 (or Hot Shots Golf 5) magazine scans from Famitsu, courtesy of JeuxFrance.

The scans shows tons of new stuff, including two new characters, one caddy, and some new locations. We also spotted a scan of the online play lobby which can hold up to 50 players - though it is currently being tested to hold up to eight. The new characters look interesting, a guy and a girl golfer plus the bespectacled caddy. Since the resident Nihonggo expert of QJ Central isn't here, we couldn't tell what their names are or where they came from.

Anyway, check out the scans and see for yourself. Clap Hanz' Hot Shots Golf 5 for the PlayStation 3 is set to drop on the shelves this autumn.

Hot Shots Golf 5 mag scans - Image 6Hot Shots Golf 5 mag scans - Image 3Hot Shots Golf 5 mag scans - Image 8


The rest of the scans after the jump!



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Posted Mar 16, 2007 at 12:44PM by Ryan A. Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: Sony, PSOne, Clap Hanz, PlayStation Store, PlayStation Network
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Minna no Golf 5 demo out now in Japan - Image 1The demo for sports video game Minna no Golf 5 is now available for download over at the Japanese PlayStation Store. This goodie from game developer Clap Hanz was originally scheduled for a later date but Sony decided against it to prevent overloading the PlayStation Network (PSN) servers.

As we all know, our European friends will be joining the ever-growing PS3 community come March 23. Anyway, the demo is around 241 MB in size and will feature main characters Jasmine and Conan. The two will be playing on three randomly selected holes from a single, nine-hole course.

The Minna no Golf 5 demo will also see the introduction of "true shot". This feature allows players to set the power of their swing depending on the character they are using.

Also known as Hot Shots Golf and Everybody's Golf, Minna no Golf is one of the most successful video game series for the PlayStation brand in Japan. Various versions made it to PSOne, PS2, and even to the PSP.

The demo for Minna No Golf is available until May 7. The full version of the game will be released in Japan sometime in July.

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Posted Feb 21, 2007 at 05:26PM by Jex H. Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: Famitsu, Japan, Clap Hanz, PlayStation Network
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Minna no Golf 5 - Image 1 According to an IGN report, Famitsu has just revealed new info regarding the very hushed up game currently cooking in Clap Hanz's labs, Minno no Golf 5 (a.k.a. Hot Shots Golf 5).

The two-page feature in the said magazine also included an interview with the game's producer who hinted at having online play support for the game. Here are some of the important details divulged in the Famitsu feature:
  • those with a Japanese PlayStation Network account will be able to get a free demo for Minno no Golf 5 which will make its way to the PlayStation Store from March 21st to May 7th
  • the demo will include two characters, Jasmine and Conan, who'll battle it out against each other as they play three randomly selected holes from a single, nine-hole course.
  • the demo will feature the "true shot," where you'll get to directly set the power of your swing depending on the character you choose.
If you can't wait til March to try out the demo (and you're in Japan, more importantly), be on the lookout for PlayStation TV retail demo kiosks this month where the demo will first be distributed.

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