Video Gaming News - July 2005
San Francisco, CA (July 7, 2005) - SEGA today announced the
roster of tennis pros featured in Virtua Tennis: World Tour for the PSP.
From SEGA:
Three-time Wimbledon champions Roger Federer and Venus Williams headline the
roster of tennis greats. Other licensed pros to appear in Virtua Tennis: World
Tour include Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Lleyton Hewitt, Lindsay Davenport,
Tim Henman, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Tommy Haas, Sebastien Grosjean, David
Nalbandian, Daniela Hantuchova, Amelie Mauresmo, and Nicole Vaidisova. The
latest installment in the critically-acclaimed franchise also serves up a
make-your-own player mode, exclusive mini-games, original courts, and up to four
players via Wireless LAN.
"Players can now challenge the world's top tennis stars and Wimbledon champions,
thanks to Virtua Tennis: World Tour and the PSP system," said Scott A.
Steinberg, Vice President of Entertainment Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "The
game offers a customizable, action-packed multi-player experience that is a
must-have for gamers on the go."
In Exhibition Mode, step into the sneakers of a professional player and take
advantage of their real-life strengths on the court. In World Tour Mode,
customize your own player and progress through the ranks. In order to perfect
your skills, there are four brand new mini-games – Blockbuster, Fruit Dash,
Blocker, and Balloon Smash – exclusive to the PSP system.
Virtua Tennis: World Tour has received several accolades for its visual
excellence and addictive gameplay including the E3 Game Critics Nomination for
Best Sports Game, and the IGN Award for Best PSP Sports Game. Developed by the
UK-based development team, SUMO Digital, Virtua Tennis: World Tour is
challenging and fun whether you have just minutes or hours to play.
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