Grand Slam Tennis
Out this friday, anyone buying? 
First review is in - http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/992/992615p1.html
Looks 'ace' (:rolleyes::p)
First review is in - http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/992/992615p1.html
Looks 'ace' (:rolleyes::p)
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Looking forward to the game immensly but bit annoying that you can't play 2-player with the motion+ unless you buy the add-on on its own aswell.
And considering the majority of people will be buying wii sports resort with included add-on then I personally would have 3 add-ons for 2 controllers if you follow. Great if you have more than 2 remotes though!
Anyway mini-rant over, I am looking forward to the game, honest.
Look out for the official Wii Grand Slam tennis online challenge thread.....
Lets have a Digital Spy Wimbledon
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ea-sports-grand-slam-tennis-review
The problem is. . . .
Gran Slam Tennis with Motion plus = £45
Extra motion plus = £18
Extra nun chuck = £15
DAMN PRICEY!
You can get the motion plus addon for £16.
Grand Slam Tennis with Motion plus
Extra motion plus
Nintendo Nunchuk
The guy went out the back and got a box which contained both and scanned it which showed a price of £39.71.
He said he was not sure if the price will change by tomorrow or not.
Im going out first thing in the morning to check, praying that the price stays the same which will be a bargain if it does.
I think they got the price wrong, but im not complaining.
Its gonna take a bit of getting used to as ive got to try and get out of Wii Sports Tennis mode and swing my arm more rather than just a flick of the wrist.
My online name is Gonzo6275
How does the online mode work? Is it the silly friend code malarky??
Have a proper crack this weekend
I've spent an hour with it. I can't seem to stop my player from moving around the wrong side i.e. I want to play a forehand but it's positioned me for a backhand.
Doesnt seem to do it quite so reguarly now but I've no idea how to stop it lol.
Managed to win one game out of 5, but my com. doubles partner won most of the points lol.
Edit to my online Tag. Its now Gonzo62752
Just played a couple of sets with someone from a different forum and had a much more fun experience over the single play mode.
Im so glad I got this game with motion+ now.
If anyone wants a game: Rory86
My only gripe is there are times where you just move your arm a bit and your character shoots before you mean it and your not ready by the time the ball comes so you lose the point.
Another gripe is swinging and not hitting the ball - extremely annoying.
I also hate hitting it out.:D:D
Final gripe is John McEnroe - - - - he seriously cheats with his serve volleying.
You just can't do anything? . . . he serves. . .you return and he's already at the net to volley it to the opposite side of the court. Very boring and tedious.
It did take some getting used to at 1st, we played online Friday night taking 1 game each as we only had 1 motion thing, we won only 1 game and lost all of our points but had a great laugh, I dont know if it was just a case of us drinking to much or just being crap. Then yesterday it just clicked for me, I played without the motion thing for a game or 2 and then put it back on and that was that, I was battering people.
A must buy in my opinion for the online game on its own, its brilliant.
Even though it was more difficult to coordinate the moving with the nunchuck and aiming/spin with the wm+ at the same time I still found myself winning more points overall from the advantage of being able to play shots from wherever I wanted on the court.
I've sent a few friend requests to you lot on the EA Messenger thing in the game but no-one's accepted!
Can you play online doubles with two people on the same console?
I'm really tempted to pick this one up, although I'd really prefer to be able to try it out for myself first.
Can somebody explain how the online works for me? I haven't played any of the EA games before, so I'm not sure what the stat tracking and things is like.
Is it similar to Mario Kart, where you have one number that goes up/down depending on how you play?
Yer, it's a little similar. You start off with a score of 500 points and then you play games usually worth between 30 and 40 points depending on your opponent (although I played a game against a guy with no points for a whole 2 points!) So yes, if you win the game it goes up by the number of points e.g. 32 and down by the same amount if you lose.
Occasionally the game will lag online which is annoying, as you make a shot that you think the opponent doesnt have a chance of reaching and then suddenly they are there playing it back to you. Also, everyone seems to play as Nadal! I built my own player but suddenly lost about 5 in a row so have given in and tend to play as Federer or Murray.
Also, the games you play contribute to your countries ranking points but I've only looked at that table once and the UK lost alot more games than it won.
Eurogamer have now retracted that review and replaced it with this one http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/grand-slam-tennis-review
Thought it seemed odd amongst all the 8/10 9/10 reviews that were on