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EA has today announced that an all-new tennis video game is in development at EA Canada under the EA Sports brand. The new Tennis franchise will be released first on Wii in 2009 and will be followed by other platforms.
The Wii game will be EA Sports’ first Wii title to make use of the new Wii MotionPlus peripheral to allow a greater 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’s new Tennis video game will be the only title to feature the All England Lawn Tennis Club – home of the Wimbledon championships. The game will also feature the greatest players from past and present.
A 2009 release date has been announced, but expect the game to arrive at some point in the summer, possibly to coincide with the Wimbledon championships.
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