2K Sports announced today that the Top Spin series will be back with Top Spin 3 hitting next-gen consoles sometime in 2008. The game will continue to utilize the power of the PS3 and Xbox 360 to bring out the best in graphics and gameplay. An interesting omission is the Nintendo Wii. Top Spin 3 is set for a tentative Spring release.


2K Sports Announces Top Spin 3 to Hit Next Gen Consoles in Spring 2008
The most realistic tennis video game returns with a host of new features including an array of original athletes and robust online gameplay

New York, NY - July 11, 2007 - 2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that Top Spin 3 is planned for release next spring for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system.

Created by 2K's critically acclaimed Paris studio, PAM Development, Top Spin 3 immerses players in a visually and physically realistic tennis experience. Using next generation technology, gameplay and graphics, Top Spin 3 is a benchmark-setting tennis experience with dynamic weather changes, evolutionary player visuals and the most comprehensive online offerings.

In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players. Adding a unique user-generated component, players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.

"This game transcends the boundaries of what has previously been achieved in the acclaimed Top Spin franchise by ensuring every detail is accurate, from the cloud cover to lighting, from sweat to dirt on clothing, to every drop shot, slice, lob and backhand," said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K.

Top Spin 3 will be available for PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 next spring. For more information, visit http://www.topspin3thegame.com/.