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'' series of

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. The game was developed by PAM Development and published by

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. New game elements include real-time weather effects, more options of professional tennis players, an in-depth character creation tool and new unparalleled gameplay mechanics. It also features impressive advancements in an audio/visual sense with improved

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and "Evolutionary" visuals. ''

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'' was released as a sequel about three years later.

Features

''Top Spin 3'' incorporates various new features including: * The incorporation of the right thumbstick, allow for more precise movements and shot variety * World tennis players' movements and likeness are accurately depicted along with apparel. * Tennis Legends are now included in the roster of playable licensed players. * All-new soundtrack: New music is included featuring

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with 'Huddle Formation' being the menu song. * World Tour: Players are given the opportunity to participate in ranked online tournaments and matches. A new season starts every 1st and 16th day of the month.

Wii version

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version features motion controls, several venues including three Grand Slams, and multiplayer party games. It features 16 licensed players. This version does not contain online multiplayer gameplay nor does it contain career mode. It runs on a modified ''

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'' engine, and features stylized graphics. ''Top Spin 3'' includes 20 playable professional tennis players including today's superstars, and past professionals. It also contains 7 fictitious male professional players and 13 female professional fictitious players.

Reception

The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the DS and Wii versions received "mixed or average reviews", according to the

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. In Japan, where the game was ported and published by

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for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions on July 30, 2009; for the Wii version on September 3, 2009; and for the DS version on October 15, 2009, ''

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'' gave it a score of two sevens, one eight and one seven for the first two console versions, and one seven, one six, one seven and one six for the DS version; while ''Famitsu Xbox 360'' gave the game a score of one six and three sevens for a total of 27 out of 40. It was a nominee for Best Sports Game for the Nintendo DS by

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for their 2008 video game awards.

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