SEGA brings tennis to iOS and Android in time for the French Open
San Francisco & London - May 24, 2012 - SEGA
of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced the release of Virtua
Tennis Challenge on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and even more
Android devices, in time for the French Open.
iOS and Android users can face off against 50 players with unique strengths and
play styles to unleash crushing topspin smashes, slice shots, and lobs. All 18
stadiums will also be open with a variety of clay, grass, and indoor courts,
each with different ball movement physics.
There are also three new modes exclusive to iOS. Online Multiplayer allows
champs to face off over WiFi, Quick Match Mode puts players in one-point singles
challenges to increase rankings and win virtual prize money and Training mode
prepares trainees for the big leagues by running through drills. Both iOS and
Android, however, will have access to SPT World Tour mode for the full tennis
career experience, and Exhibition Match mode to quickly dive into singles or
doubles matches. All devices can link up via Bluetooth to play against friends.
Virtua Tennis Challenge is available on both the
iTunes App Store and
Google
Play for $4.99.
About SEGA of America, Inc.
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA
Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and
outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive
entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including
PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony
Computer Entertainment.
About SEGA of Europe Ltd.
SEGA Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA
Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and
outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment
software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless
devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer
Entertainment Europe.
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