Namco Hometek Inc. has announced that it will bring its SMASH COURT TENNIS franchise to North America. Scheduled for release in Spring of 2002, this marks the first time that a SMASH COURT title will be available in the U.S.

SMASH COURT TENNIS PRO TOURNAMENT is a fully licensed title that brings all of the challenge and excitement of this most prestigious of sports. You can participate as one of eight top-ranked tennis professionals in the world. Take the court as Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Patrick Rafter, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles, or Anna Kournikova. In addition to these dominant players, Namco has added four original players, plus some surprises. You will be given the opportunity to compete in four of the greatest tournaments in the world, including Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the Australian Open.

SMASH COURT TENNIS PRO TOURNAMENT will have five exciting game modes. Enjoy the original in Arcade Mode. Work your way up through the rankings in Pro Tournament Mode. Learn your skills in Challenge Mode and then test them in Exhibition Mode. See how quickly you can win the Grand Slam in the Time Attack Mode. The game will also support up to four players, with a multi-tap, for "doubles" competition. Included, will be a bonus Trophy Room where you can win prizes based on your winnings.

Beautiful and realistic motion-captured graphics and moves, as well as realistic sounds and in-depth game strategies will provide a true-to-life gaming experience and hours of play. It's time to smash, slice, drop, lob, and volley your opponent into oblivion!

Namco Hometek Inc. is the U.S. consumer division of Namco Limited, a Tokyo-based world leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Committed to providing the ultimate entertainment experience, Namco uses cutting-edge technology and advanced electronics to take their theme parks, arcades, and home video games far beyond traditional entertainment.