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Grand Slam Tennis 2

Platform(s): PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Canada
Release Date: Feb. 14, 2012 (US), Feb. 10, 2012 (EU)

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'Grand Slam Tennis 2' (ALL) Cover Athletes Unveiled - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2011 @ 3:46 p.m. PST

Feel the true excitement and emotion of championship tennis with Grand Slam Tennis 2. For the first time in HD, experience the thrill of winning at Wimbledon and capturing all four Grand Slam tournaments.

Rise to stardom with the revolutionary Total Racquet Control as you challenge a deep roster of elite players, including Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Sharapova, Borg, and McEnroe. With immersive PlayStation Move support, authentic gameplay, ESPN broadcast integration, a deep 10-year career and so much more, get ready to Swing the Racquet Like a Grand Slam Champion with Grand Slam Tennis 2.

Electronic Arts announced that tennis stars John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova will grace the global cover of EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2. McEnroe, one of the sport’s most recognizable figures, is exclusive to the EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis franchise. Djokovic and Sharapova hold seven Grand Slam tournament singles titles between them, and Djokovic currently holds the ATP Tour number one ranking. Alongside the global talent is a roster of elite past and present players from around the world that will adorn regional packaging.

Cover AthletesRegion
John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova
 
Global**
Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal
 
France
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova
 
Spain
Roger Federer,  Boris Becker, Maria Sharapova
 
Germany
The title will be available for the first time in HD, including support of the PlayStation Move controller. Players can experience the authentic thrill of serving up aces on Wimbledon’s prestigious Centre Court, hitting cross-court winners on the clay courts of the French Open, play under the bright lights at the U.S. Open or work on their serve and volley game at the Australian Open.


Key Features:

  • All-New Total Racquet Control: Control every shot with the right analog stick, smashing forehands, backhands, overheads and volleys with precision, accuracy and power.  Utilize this innovative control system to take your game to the top!  But if you prefer the old school button controls, those are still available!
  • Become a Champion: Become a true Grand Slam® tournament champion by capturing all four major championships in succession. The prestige of some of the most historic events in tennis come alive like never before, including the Australian Open, French Open, U.S. Open and exclusive to EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis franchise – Wimbledon.
  • PlayStation Move Support: The motion control experience gets you on your feet and puts a racquet right in the palm of your hands. From casual players to tennis masters, you truly have the chance to swing your way to victory.
  • Legends of Now and Then: Play with or against more than 20 of the greatest players to ever grace the courts, including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, Maria Sharapova, Serena and Venus Williams and exclusive to EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis franchise, seventeen-time winner of a Grand Slam® tournament John McEnroe. 
  • Professional, Realistic, Organic (P.R.O.). AI: The playing styles and behaviors of the sport’s greatest stars are captured right down to their signature swings and emotional reactions. Realistic tactics and strategies are your keys to success against each legend whether playing on hard court, clay or grass. The organic artificial intelligence adapts to your game so there’s never a dull moment!
  • ESPN Grand Slam Tournament Classics: Relive some of the most memorable moments in tennis. From Borg versus McEnroe to Nadal versus Federer, play your way through history unlocking up to 25 amazing moments of Grand Slam® tournaments. 
  • Deep Tennis Experience: Play countless hours of tennis in Grand Slam Career mode – singles and doubles, through a 10-year career or battle online. A wide variety of online gameplay features, Photo Game Face and more keep your experience fresh and authentic. 

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