Published: August 11, 2011
EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2 Comes to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that the EA SPORTS
tennis simulation video game, EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2,
will be entering the high definition era for the first time and will be
available on the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and
PlayStation3 computer entertainment system, including support of the
PlayStation Move controller. EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2 will
feature all four Grand Slam championships and is the only game to
feature Wimbledon. Players can experience the thrill of serving up aces
on Wimbledon's prestigious Centre Court, hitting cross-court winners on
the clay courts of the French Open, play under the bright lights at the
U.S. Open or work on your serve and volley game at the Australian Open.
In addition, the game features a deep roster of elite past and present
players and will be coming worldwide in 2012.
"We are very excited to bring the EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis
franchise to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms and leverage the
graphical power of these high definition consoles," said Line Producer
Thomas Singleton. "Players will now get to experience the excitement and
drama of serving it up on prestigious tennis venues such as Wimbledon's
famed Centre Court."
Grand Slam Tennis 2 will include a host of gameplay features
including:
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All-New Total Racquet Control: Control every shot with the
right analog stick, smashing forehands, backhands, overheads and
volleys with precision, accuracy and power. Utilize this innovative
control system to take your game to the top! But if you prefer the old
school button controls, those are still available!
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Become a Champion: Become a true Grand Slam tournament
champion by capturing all four major championships in succession. The
prestige of some of the most historic events in tennis come alive like
never before, including the Australian Open, French Open, U.S. Open
and exclusive to EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis franchise -
Wimbledon.
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PlayStation Move Support: The motion control experience gets
you on your feet and puts a racquet right in the palm of your hands.
From casual players to tennis masters, you truly have the chance to
swing your way to victory.
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Legends of Now and Then: Play with or against more than 20 of
the greatest players to ever grace the courts, including Roger
Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, Maria Sharapova,
Serena and Venus Williams and exclusive to EA SPORTS Grand Slam
Tennis franchise, seventeen-time winner of a Grand Slam
tournament John McEnroe.
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Professional, Realistic, Organic (P.R.O.). AI: The playing
styles and behaviors of the sport's greatest stars are captured right
down to their signature swings and emotional reactions. Realistic
tactics and strategies are your keys to success against each legend
whether playing on hard court, clay or grass. The organic artificial
intelligence adapts to your game so there's never a dull moment!
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ESPN Grand Slam Tournament Classics: Relive some of the most
memorable moments in tennis. From Borg versus McEnroe to Nadal versus
Federer, play your way through history unlocking up to 25 amazing
moments of Grand Slam tournaments.
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Deep Tennis Experience: Play countless hours of tennis in Grand
Slam Career mode - singles and doubles, through a 10-year career or
battle online. A wide variety of online gameplay features, Photo Game
Face and more keep your experience fresh and authentic.
For more information about Grand Slam Tennis 2, visit www.easports.com/grandslamtennis2.
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the
world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive
technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital
experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports
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forums and game communities, please visit www.easports.com
to connect, share and compete.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company's game franchises are offered as both
packaged goods products and online services delivered through
Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for
critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The
Sims , Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed , Battlefield, and Mass
Effect . More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
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Tennis Australia, French Tennis Federation, All England Lawn Tennis Club
(AELTC) and the United States Tennis Association. GRAND SLAM is used by
EA with the permission of the GSTP. John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA,
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