SEGAs Number One Tennis Game Smashes onto Wii

February 13, 2009

SEGA’s
Number One Tennis Game Smashes onto Wii

Virtua Tennis 2009 is confirmed
for Wii release

SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of
America, Inc. today announced that the Virtua Tennis series will, for the very
first time, be released on the Wii system and will hit stores in May 2009.

Wii owners will finally be able to
take to the courts in the fan’s number one tennis game, boasting all the
features and arcade action that has made Virtua Tennis the most critically
acclaimed and best selling tennis series available. Virtua Tennis 2009 for Wii
includes the same impressive player roster as Virtua Tennis 2009 on other
platforms, meaning top stars such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria
Sharapova and Venus Williams will all be in the game, as well as players new to
the series such as Andy Murray and Ana Ivanovic. Over 40 vibrant court
environments will be playable within single player, multiplayer and online modes
giving Virtua Tennis 2009 an impressive online and offline depth for a Wii
title.

“The Virtua Tennis series is perfect
for the Wii platform,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of
America, Inc., “SEGA is excited to be able to bring this uniquely interactive
experience to Wii. The multiplayer Court Games in particular will be a feature
that family and friends can enjoy together.”

The list of Court Games has also
been updated for Virtua Tennis 2009, meaning the return of old Virtua Tennis
favorites, some revamped classics, and five new games. Virtua Tennis 2009 for
the Wii will also include the official Davis Cup license and the World Tour
Mode, which will allow Wii owners to experience Virtua Tennis online.

In addition to the Wii version,
Virtua Tennis 2009 is due for release on the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the
PC in May 2009. Further information relating to the content of the game will be
available over the coming months from the official website of the game –

www.virtuatennis2009.com.