Guide Note

Top Spin 3 is the third tennis title in the Top Spin video game series. The first game, Top Spin was originally developed by PAM Development for the Xbox, Sony PS2, and Windows PC and published by software giant Microsoft Game Studios. The game was part of the now-defunct Microsoft XSN Sports Network which included the original Links golfing title. Publishing rights for the future titles Top Spin 2, and Top Spin 3 was assumed by 2K Sports, a subsidiary of video game giant Take-Two Interactive, owner of Rockstar Games and the publishers of the popular Grand Theft Auto series.

Fast Facts

1. Developer: PAM Development
2. Publisher: 2K Sports
3. Genre: Sports
4. Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS
5. Mode: Single and Multiplayer(Xbox Live and Playstation Network)
6. ESRB Rating: Pending
7. Release Date: May 20, 2008

Gameplay and graphics for Top Spin 3 habe been improved greatly. There is continued speculation as to whether the Cyclops service line feature will be included. Regardless of new features, this game is considered the most authentic tennis franchise on the market, giving Sega's Virtua Tennis a run for its money.

Twenty players have been announced as of February 2008. There have been complaints by gamers that these players are either lesser-known, lower-ranked, or veterans whose peak play has past. Players that have been confirmed include:

1. Mario Ancic
2. Tomas Berdych
3. James Blake
4. Roger Federer
5. Tommy Haas
6. Gael Monfils
7. Andy Murray
8. Rafael Nadal
9. David Nalbandian
10. Mark Philippoussis
11. Andy Roddick
12. Justine Henin
13. Svetlana Kuznetsova
14. Amelie Mauresmo
15. Maria Sharapova
16. Nicole Vaidisova
17. Caroline Wozniacki
18. Boris Becker
19. Bjorn Borg
20. Monica Seles

Please note that players are not necessarily available on each platform.