Mario Tennis Open

Mario Tennis Open is the latest installment in the Mario Tennis game series (developed by Camelot Software Planning). This installment is currently in development for the Nintendo 3DS. It has been stated that the game will feature gyroscope support and online multiplayer (using the Nintendo Network procedures).

Gameplay
The gameplay feature the traditional basic elements from previous Mario Tennis games, utizing the button of the 3DS during gameplay single or multplayer matches. Players can perform different various of tennis shots by selecting the shot panels on the touch screen. There are also Special Modes in the game, such as 'Super Mario Tennis', where the player needs to hit enemies with tennis balls in a Super Mario Bros. game.

Playable

 * Mario
 * Luigi
 * Peach
 * Bowser
 * Daisy
 * Donkey Kong
 * Diddy Kong
 * Yoshi
 * Wario
 * Waluigi
 * Bowser Jr.
 * Boo
 * Mii

Non-Playable

 * Lakitu
 * Toads
 * Piantas
 * Nokis
 * Goombas
 * Mecha-Koopas
 * Penguins
 * Shy Guys
 * Koopa Troopas
 * Inky Piranha Plants
 * Lumas

Courts

 * Mario Stadium (Hard Court, Grass Court, and Clay Court)
 * Peach's Palace (Carpet Court)
 * Bowser's Castle (Stone Court)
 * DK Jungle (Wood Court)
 * Mushroom Valley (Mushroom Court)
 * Penguin Iceberg (Snow Court)
 * Wario Dunes (Sand Court)
 * Space-theme court

References to Other Games

 * Super Mario Bros.: The special game Super Mario Tennis is targeted to the game. The main theme of this game can be heard.
 * Super Mario Galaxy: The special game Galaxy Rally has a Luma, the disappearing green platforms, and Launch Star pieces. Also, a planet from the Gateway Galaxy is seen. The theme to the Good Egg Galaxy can be heard.
 * Mario Kart Wii: Mushroom Valley greatly resembles Mushroom Gorge.
 * Super Mario 3D Land: The splatter design from the Inky Piranha Plant is the same from this game.