Xbox 360

We haven't heard much about this game since Tokyo Game Show last year, but Atari are now announcing that they will publish the game in Europe. Namco Bandai's Smash Court Tennis 3 will be released in June, exclusively on Xbox 360 (with a PSP version already released).

Atari press release:
LYON, FRANCE – 23 April 2008 – Atari today announced the forthcoming European launch of Smash Court Tennis™ 3 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the latest star-packed tennis smash in the renowned series from NAMCO BANDAI Games. Featuring the biggest names in tennis including Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, highly realistic visuals, a host of gameplay enhancements, and online play via Xbox Live® online game service, Smash Court Tennis™ 3 will be lobbing and smashing its way into European retailers in June 2008.

The first in the revered tennis simulation series for the new console generation, Smash Court Tennis™ 3 for Xbox 360 tests the player’s skills against 16 of the world’s finest international tennis players. From established stars such as world number one Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and Martina Hingis, to rising talents including Italy’s Andreas Seppi and Nicole Vaidisova of the Czech Republic, each player has their own strengths and weaknesses which come into play on the game’s painstakingly rendered courts.

Making the most of the power of Xbox 360, Smash Court Tennis™ 3 boasts enhanced graphics including improved player animations, realistic shadows, skin shaders and High Dynamic Range rendering which combine to deliver a greater level of realism and immersion for the player. A host of customizing options allows players to choose rackets, shoes, hairstyles, skin tone and clothing to create their own unique star of the courts. New gameplay includes a system which lets all players, no matter what their skill level, benefit quickly from the powerful shots and finely honed skills of the star players. Gameplay modes include Tutorial, Arcade, Pro-Tour, and Exhibition mode where up to four players can go head to head offline. The game also features an Online mode allowing players to play online via the Xbox Live® online game service. In addition to Xbox Live voice chat and rankings, players can take on opponents in online tournaments and in a range of different matches. Online doubles matches let players team up side by side for a long distance match against another pair, bringing the action and interaction alive like never before.

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Cavador
Cavador
Commented on 2008-04-23 12:23:30
I dislike those fireworks effetcs when you hit the ball
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nepton
nepton
Commented on 2008-04-23 12:26:36
I like those fireworks effects when you hit the ball
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GangStarr - Inhibited Sony Lover
GangStarr
Commented on 2008-04-23 12:27:59
wow, jaggies galore lol
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Damake
Damake
Commented on 2008-04-23 12:50:38
wow, no jaggies galore lol

nah just kidding :D
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Commented on 2008-04-23 13:07:32
Jaggies aren't that bad, seen a lot worse.
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jioann00
jioann00
Commented on 2008-04-23 13:23:12
jaggies are bad, i havnt seen a lot worse.
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synce
synce
Commented on 2008-04-23 13:40:21
I feel neutral about the fireworks effects and jaggies.
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Damake
Damake
Commented on 2008-04-23 14:36:36
now that's a hard one to turn around :D
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Lafiel
Lafiel
Commented on 2008-04-23 15:14:35
does anyone else find it disturbing, that the shadow of the ball is like 2 times the diameter of the actual ball(see pic 2-5) and doesn't seem to be in harmony with the other shadows (see pic 5 - ball shadow directly below the ball, but other shadows go to the side) ?
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GangStarr - Inhibited Sony Lover
GangStarr
Commented on 2008-04-23 15:43:25
for people saying jaggies arent that bad just look at picture 1 :|

every straight line has jaggies lol
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jioann00
jioann00
Commented on 2008-04-23 18:45:30 In reply to Lafiel
Posted by Lafiel
does anyone else find it disturbing, that the shadow of the ball is like 2 times the diameter of the actual ball(see pic 2-5) and doesn't seem to be in harmony with the other shadows (see pic 5 - ball shadow directly below the ball, but other shadows go to the side) ?
maybe they did it on perpose so people can see the ball better. whats the use of a tennis game if you cant see where the ball is... ;P

or maybe they just suck at making games
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Schmooboo
Schmooboo
Commented on 2008-04-23 19:05:20
I duno, unless a miricle happens and gameplay turns out amazing, this looks really blahh.
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Dinsdale
Dinsdale
Commented on 2008-04-23 20:01:43
I have played it and looks real good. The gameplay and dynamics are good, and the characters looks nice.

These pics does not represent the game in my eyes.
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azustra
azustra
Commented on 2008-04-23 20:52:49
top spin 3 is much better
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Jato
Jato
Commented on 2008-04-23 21:06:48 In reply to azustra
Posted by azustra
top spin 3 is much better
I think it will be much better indeed. This seems like a VT clone, which is not all that exciting imo.
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karaokequeen3
karaokequeen3
Commented on 2008-04-23 22:18:09
Wonder if the game also contains a mini game entitled - "Martina's White Lines Challenge"?
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Corellianrogue
Corellianrogue
Commented on 2008-04-23 22:30:51
I seem to remember the other Smash Court Tennis games sucked (at least I think it's Smash Court Tennis I'm thinking of) so I don't have high hopes for this, especially after seeing those screenshots. :(
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Sgt182
Sgt182
Commented on 2008-04-24 00:49:00
ooh so this one is ported from the psp? Great! =P
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