February 20, 2008
2K Sports Reveals Renowned Lineup of Current
and Legendary Stars for Top Spin 3
Tennis greats get back in the game, marking a
first for next-generation consoles
2K Sports is pleased to announce the all-star
player lineup for Top Spin 3, the industry’s most realistic and action-packed
tennis video game experience. The star-studded lineup features today’s
sensations, including Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, as well as Boris
Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles, three of the sport’s legendary players. Top
Spin 3 marks the first time these iconic pros have appeared in a next-generation
video game.
Created by PAM Development, a 2K studio, Top Spin
3 is slated for a spring 2008 release for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii, and
Nintendo DS.
“With Top Spin 3, we wanted to give gamers the
choice to play with their favorite tennis players, as well as classic legends,
an option that no other tennis game is offering,” said Chris Snyder, Director of
Marketing for 2K Sports. “Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles have given
the game of tennis such great history, and we are excited to have them join the
current roster of professionals in the most realistic tennis video game to
date.”
The Top Spin 3 player lineup includes the
following:
- Mario Ancic
- Tomas Berdych
- James Blake
- Roger Federer
- Tommy Haas
- Justine Henin
- Svetlana Kuznetsova
- Amelie Mauresmo
- Gael Monfils
- Andy Murray
- Rafael Nadal*
- David Nalbandian
- Mark Philippoussis
- Andy Roddick
- Maria Sharapova
- Nicole Vaidisova
- Caroline Wozniacki
Classic legends**
- Boris Becker
- Bjorn Borg
- Monica Seles
Top Spin 3 offers the most authentic gameplay and
features, including signature player animations and expressions, weather changes
and situation-specific behaviors, along with revamped audio with enhanced crowd
reaction.
Fans will also have the opportunity to play on
more than 40 prestigious and visually stunning venues from around the world such
as Roland Garros in Paris (French Open) and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne
(Australian Open). Adding to the immersive gameplay experience, fans can utilize
a new and innovative Player Creator to customize their own unique tennis stars
with free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos. Competitive players will also
be able to create matches online and test their skills against friends or other
ranked players around the world. For more information on Top Spin 3, visit
www.topspin3thegame.com.
*Rafael Nadal will appear only on the PLAYSTATION
3 system
**Classic legends not available on all platforms
