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suzzopher
05-02-2009, 18:04
SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced they will be publishing Virtua Tennis™ 2009. Virtua Tennis 2009 will smash into action on Sony PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and downloadable for PC fans in May 2009.

Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world’s top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles. Joining this impressive roster of tennis stars are several new players for 2009, including men’s World No.4 Andy Murray and ladies French Open champion Ana Ivanovic. In addition to the traditional singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches, Virtua Tennis 2009 will also have the official Davis Cup license, giving players the coveted opportunity to lead their country to glory!

Virtua Tennis 2009 has extensive additions and detailed improvements to the classic arcade-style match engine like no other tennis game available. Player stumbling adds a new dimension to matches, while improved volleying, serving and net play allow you to express yourself on court like never before. In addition, the popular World Tour Mode has been given innovative new features offering a fully integrated online system, and new online ranking system available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Along with numerous other additions the Player Creation System in World Tour Mode has also been expanded, and a new look Tennis Store containing over 800 items will enable players to create their own unique Virtua Tennis Champion!

“The return of Virtua Tennis promises to be a real treat for both fans of the series and sports game fans everywhere” commented Gary Knight, European Marketing Director for SEGA Europe. “The tennis season is shaping up to be the most exciting in years, and with new players, courts, an Online Tour and extensive on-court updates – Virtua Tennis 2009 is sure to maintain its spot as the standard by which all tennis games are judged.”

Finally, no Virtua Tennis game would be complete without the ever popular Court Games and Virtua Tennis 2009 doesn’t disappoint! Fan favorites will be returning alongside each other in completely new minigames, ensuring the tradition is carried on into this new iteration of the series. But look out for crocodiles, fruit and pirates in Virtua Tennis 2009’s collection of unique Court Games, available to play as single player, multiplayer and online, and sure to have players coming back for more!
http://www.sega.co.uk/news/?n=2973

richarddavies
05-02-2009, 18:10
I just read about this. Always been a fan of Virtua tennis. Especially on multiplayer on the dreamcast. Thems the days.

Reknoc
05-02-2009, 19:01
Ooo, I did not know about this, quite like the Virtua Tennis games. Gonna have to get this.

Gavvie
05-02-2009, 21:10
Yeah, I liked Virtua Tennis 3 on 360, so I'm definately going to have to give this a whirl.

They need to fix the load times though, they have always been consistantly awful.

7Force
05-02-2009, 23:16
Loved this in the arcade so yeah I might wanna pick this up when its out, its by far the only tennis game series I like.

Gavvie
05-02-2009, 23:17
Virtua Tennis 2009 is already out in arcades?

7Force
06-02-2009, 00:25
sorry i ment the older games in the series.

Killer French Bread
06-02-2009, 12:11
I'm only buying this if Henman is in it.


What's that you say?...... Well I don't care if he's retired! I can't bring myself to play as a miserable Scot.

Gavvie
06-02-2009, 20:07
But..but..but the miserable Scot's a much better tennis player than Henman.

Kaito-kun
06-02-2009, 20:15
I don't really like either of the main Brit tennis players.

Back on topic: I've never played any of the Virtua Tennis games so I don't know what to say about this. So, in order to be able to say something I say this: TENNIS RACQUET GUITAR!!!! *Rocks out*

Reknoc
06-02-2009, 20:17
I don't really like either of the main Brit tennis players.

Back on topic: I've never played any of the Virtua Tennis games so I don't know what to say about this. So, in order to be able to say something I say this: TENNIS RACQUET GUITAR!!!! *Rocks out*

Or you could just hang your head in shame.

Kaito-kun
06-02-2009, 20:22
Or you could just hang your head in shame.
But people are always telling me to do that, I'm forced to look down all the time...I just want to feel the sunshine on my face for once!!!!

Reknoc
06-02-2009, 20:31
But people are always telling me to do that, I'm forced to look down all the time...I just want to feel the sunshine on my face for once!!!!

Shoulda thought of that before you decided to skip the Virtua Tennis games.

Lordstar
09-02-2009, 17:31
yeah no arcade port :(
Still adore this game. If they get the net code right it could be awesome