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Nintendo Volleys Even More Cool Features for Mario Tennis Open
May 1, in the year of our Lord 2012 --
Following last month's unveiling of the Special Games mode in
Mario Tennis Open, Nintendo has revealed even more details about
the upcoming game, which launches for the portable Nintendo 3DS
system on May 20. In addition to the variety of fun tennis games
with a Mario twist in Special Games mode, fans will be able to
connect with friends for online matches, enjoy new StreetPass
features and unlock bonus game characters through game play and
special QR Codes.
Newly revealed game elements include the following:
Online Play: Mario Tennis Open players can compete and cooperate
in local wireless matches with other opponents and play
exhilarating games. Players can also build up their Open Match
standings, check the monthly leaderboard and win Victory Medals
from every challenger they defeat.
Ink Showdown: In this fast-paced competition, Piranha Plants
spit ink balls from the back edge of the court. Players must
destroy the ink balls before they splatter, while hitting tennis
balls away from an opponent.
StreetPass Features: Players can inspire friendly competition by
using the Nintendo 3DS system's StreetPass feature. They can
engage in competitive StreetPass Matches or cooperative Ring
Shot challenges with computer-controlled versions of people they
encounter and share their StreetPass winning streak. StreetPass
can also be used to show off players' Mii characters, which can
be customized with new outfits and accessories that can improve
their on-court performance. As users play, new items for their
Mii will be unlocked in the Item Shop.
Unlockable Characters: New and familiar Nintendo characters can
be unlocked - some through game play, others via special QR
Codes. Unlockable characters include Luma, Baby Mario and Dry
Bowser.
For more information about Mario Tennis Open, visit
http://mariotennisopen.nintendo.com.