Top Spin 3

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Top Spin 3

Developer(s)	PAM Development
Publisher(s)	2K Sports
Platform(s)	Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS
Release date	June 20, 2008
Genre(s)	Sports game (Tennis)
Mode(s)	Single player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB: E (Everyone)
Media	Blu-Ray, DVD-DL, Wii Optical Disc

Top Spin 3 is the third title in the Top Spin series of video games. The game is being developed by PAM Development and published by 2K Sports for next-gen consoles and is scheduled for release on June 20th. The game will feature real-time weather effects, a selection of professional tennis players, an in-depth character creation tool and unparalleled gameplay mechanics. It will also feature impressive advancements in an audio/visual sense with improved Dolby Digital surround sound and "Evolutionary" visuals. ^[1]

1 Features
2 Playable Characters
3 Critical Reception
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Features

Top Spin 3 incorporates various new features including:

New gameplay controls: Intuitive controls, now incorporating the right thumbstick, allow for precise movements and shot variety providing gamers with an unprecedented tennis experience.
Signature style: The world's best players are accurately depicted like never before with actual apparel, equipment and swing animations.
Tennis legends: For the first time ever, play with or against legendary figures of the tennis world.
2K Sports online: Play against anyone, anywhere, anytime in up to four game modes including singles, doubles, quick-match, and a comprehensive world tour with live stat tracking.
All-new soundtrack: New music is included featuring Jamiroquai, Calvin Harris, Boys Like Girls, The Go! Team, Stone Roses, and Franz Ferdinand.

[edit] Playable Characters

Top Spin 3 will include more than 20 playable professional tennis players including today's superstars, and past professionals.^[2]

Men:

James Blake, Roger Federer, Tommy Haas, Gael Monfils, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal (only on PlayStation 3),

David Nalbandian, Andy Roddick, Mark Philippoussis.

Women:

Svetlana Kuznetsova, Amelie Mauresmo, Maria Sharapova, Nicole Vaidisova, Caroline Wozniaki, .

Classic legends:

Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg, Monica Seles,Justine Henin

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[edit] Critical Reception

The Official Xbox Magazine awarded Top Spin 3 a 9/10 in the June issue.
German website 4Players gave the game 64/100, citing awkward controls and a steep learning curve as the games downfall.
GamePro Germany rated the game 89/100 with the reviewer claiming excellent gameplay.The reviewer believed the gameplay, although having a steep learning curve, offers great depth and a more realistic simulation of tennis.