EA announces all-new Wii tennis game
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 at 1:52pm by Blake
PRESS RELEASE–Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq:ERTS) announced today that an all-new tennis videogame is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver under the EA SPORTS(TM) brand. The EA SPORTS tennis franchise will be available first for the Wii(TM) in 2009, followed by other platforms, and it will be the first EA SPORTS game that uses Nintendo’s upcoming Wii MotionPlus(TM) accessory for the Wii Remote(TM) that will give players a new level of accuracy and responsiveness.
“As we look to expand the EA SPORTS brand and captivate sports fans from around the world with rich new interactive experiences, it was obvious that the renaissance we’re seeing in the sport of tennis provides us with a big opportunity,” said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. “Our new tennis franchise, coming first to the Wii, will put fans right into the action and provide the excitement, tension and drama that true champions feel in legendary matches — like the classic from Wimbledon just last month.”
EA SPORTS will bring tennis to life and allow players to experience the pressure and excitement of competing in the greatest theaters in the game, and it will be the only videogame to feature the All England Lawn Tennis Club — home of The Championships, Wimbledon. The all-new EA SPORTS tennis franchise will offer innovative ways to play, both as or against the greatest players from the past or present, letting you control the ball and work the court like you never have before in a tennis videogame.
For more information, please visit www.easports.com/tennis.
August 20th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
a realistic tennis game from a company that’s proven it can make sports titles. with wiimotion? good.
next is tiger wiimotion golf!
August 20th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Sweet! Just over two years after Wii Sports and we may finally get a decent tennis game!
Sarcasm aside, I hope its great, as I love me some tennis.
August 20th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Man that’s a sweet sreen. Playing tennis that high? That’s a great idea for a court.
August 20th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
i’m not a big tennis fan, but playing on that dubai course would just be amazing.
August 20th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
That tennis court is real. It’s actually a heliport that was transformed into a tennis court for a photo shoot with Rafael Nadal. I think even Agassi and Federer played a little on the court too. It’s at the Burg Al Arab Hotel in Dubai.
August 20th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
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August 21st, 2008 at 12:07 am
Agreed - a new tennsi game w/ motion plus should be great. Also, anyone notice the line about how it’s coming to Wii first and other platforms will follow later? Curious little turnaround there.
August 21st, 2008 at 12:33 am
I’m really excited about this! Ever since Wii Sports I’ve wanted a “real” tennis game that provides better ball control and whatnot, but with realistic swings too. I’m hoping this is it!
And yes, that’s a sweet court!