11th January 2012 - The EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2 demo is available beginning today through PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE. Start out playing as the world’s number one ranked player, Novak Djokovic on the Practice Court to develop your shots using Total Racquet Control, and progress to Play Now to experience the rivalry of Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. The full game will be available in stores in Australia on February 9, 2012 and February 10, 2012 in New Zealand.
EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2 will include a host of gameplay features including:
- All-New Total Racquet Control: Control every shot with the right analog stick, smashing forehands, backhands, overheads and volleys with precision, accuracy and power.
- Become a Champion: Become a true Grand Slam tournament champion by capturing all four major championships in succession – including Wimbledon (exclusive to the EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis franchise).
- PlayStation Move Support: The motion control experience gets you on your feet and puts a racquet right in the palm of your hands.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2 is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver and is rated G by the Australian Classification Board. For more information on EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2, please visit www.easports.com/grandslamtennis2 or become a fan of EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EASPORTSGrandSlamTennis.
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