So I was reading the "best video game of all time" thread ( http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/thread?forumid=192395&messageid=1058887574&lp=1060872276 ) when I realized that nobody (including me) even mentioned the one video game that has even more lasting francise appeal then Madden, because it's played religiously by gamers and nongamers:

Golden Tee Golf

This game is very much a part of our culture as adults. I've watched older men that think X-box and Atari are one and the same line up to play this game. It's been around since '96 and rarely goes unused in any bar. I've been playing it for years, and often meet up with friends to start the night over 18 before we tear up the town. Everybody I know wants to punch Peter "How about a little scotch with that water" Jacobs in the face for all of his annoying comments. I once made a hole in one and before the ball leaked in the hole he quipped, "That's not enough". I was yelling at him as the machine went ape shit. So were my friends. After regaining my composure, I thanked Pat Summerall for the "Ah, but wait" comment. I think GT is the only videogame one can carry on a conversation with and the rest of the room won't question your sanity.

Anyways, Golden Tee has to get concideration for best game. Whenever the newest version is released, there is always a line to play (tee time?). It gets passing mention in several sports columns, like this one from ESPN about their new show, a retread of HBO's 1st and 10: http://espn.go.com/page2/s/simmons/030826.html Just scroll down to the part about the Four-Beer analogy. Hell, even OT mentions it in one of his cartoons (Laid-Off: Vacation Day).

Just thought GT deserved some props. Carry on.

talk about madden game that is madden nfl 2003 which madden nfl 204 come out.

...but almost every guy plays Golden Tee. I know several guys that are gamers that don't like Madden (I'm one of them). Even people that don't play videogames (like my dad) wil play a round or two over a couple of beers. I'd never thought I'd see the day my dad would play a videogame, but on the rare occasions we find ourselves in a bar together, if they have GT, we have to play a game.

Now while I know that people who game and don't play Madden are in the minority, you'd be suprised by the sure number of nongamers who have a GT addiction. Not to mention the gamers. It's a great cross over game.

Even people that don't play videogames (like my dad) wil play a round or two over a couple of beers.

A round of Golden Tee, that is. It sounded like I was referring to Madden. Sorry about that, Collins. Don't want to make things confusing for you.

I never got into Golden Tee, but I do love Hot Shots Golf 3 on the PS2 and all of the Mario Golf games.

Hey if power p puppy heard you saying that to collins he give you spankey lol. anyway i do like madden 2003 and madden 2004 football and golf games is ok i guess.

Every guy I know plays Golden Tee in the bar. I am a big buck hunter fan myself after a few.

MikeMilk