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  • Game, set and Mario as Nintendo serves up some tennis action on Nintendo 3DS


    05/04/2012

    5th April 2012 – Nintendo is revealing more details today for the upcoming MARIO TENNIS OPEN, which launches across Europe for the Nintendo 3DS system on 25th May 2012.

    The Special Games mode in MARIO TENNIS OPEN lets players hone their tennis skills while enjoying tennis games with a Mario twist. Players can check out games such as Super Mario Tennis, which puts a classic Super Mario Bros. twist on tennis drills, and use their tennis swings to stomp Goombas and Koopas along the way.

    Players can choose from their favourite Mushroom Kingdom characters or even compete as their Mii characters. They can also customise their Mii characters with Mushroom Kingdom-themed tennis gear, which not only enhances players’ appearances but also can boost their stats. The wide selection of available gear includes Bowser's favourite racket, a Bullet Bill outfit and Peach's tennis shoes.

    In addition to a singles tennis match mode, another mode in the game lets up to four players compete online in multiplayer doubles matches. Players can also compete online for leaderboard standings in the Open Match mode.

    Whether playing with other Nintendo 3DS owners in the same room or against distant competitors using a wireless broadband Internet connection, players can cooperate to take on a common opponent or stay competitive and try to claim the glory for themselves. Players can opt to use intuitive Touch Screen controls or increase their strategic options with traditional button controls. They can also switch seamlessly to the Nintendo 3DS system's built-in motion controls.

    Remember to keep up to date with all the official Nintendo announcements and exclusive new game information by following the official Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed @NintendoEurope.