Mario Tennis Aces

Mario Tennis Aces is an upcoming sports game in the Mario Tennis series for Nintendo Switch set to release in 2018. It is the eighth installment in the series and will be the first Mario Tennis series game since Mario Tennis: Power Tour on the Game Boy Advance to feature a Story Mode. The game was first announced via a Nintendo Direct Mini presentation on January 11, 2018 (EST).

Gameplay
The base gameplay appears similar to that of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, featuring different types of shots. Characters have an energy gauge that can be used to perform Zone Shots, Zone Speed, or Special Shots. The energy gauge can be increased by simple rallies or by performing Trick Shots. Some shots, such as the Ultra Smash, Zone Shots and Special Shots, are able to damage rackets. Rackets can withstand three Zone Shots or one Special Shot before breaking, and after being broken they are replaced with a new one, forcing the player to retire when they no longer have any usable racket. With proper stroke timing, the shot can be blocked, increasing the character's energy gauge and protecting their racket from damage.

The game also features a story mode set on an island, which includes various challenges for the player to complete.

Playable

 * Mario - All-Around
 * Luigi - All-Around
 * Peach - Technical
 * Toad - Speedy
 * Bowser - Powerful
 * Daisy - All-Around
 * Rosalina - Tricky
 * Yoshi - Speedy
 * Wario - Powerful
 * Waluigi - Defensive
 * Donkey Kong - Powerful
 * Bowser Jr. - Defensive
 * Toadette - Technical
 * Boo - Tricky
 * Chain Chomp (new) - Powerful
 * Koopa Troopa (obtainable through online tournament)

Bosses

 * Petey Piranha

Non-playable characters

 * Piranha Plants
 * Lakitus
 * Biddybuds
 * Toads
 * Yoshis
 * Little Birds
 * Rabbits
 * Fire Piranha Plants
 * Munchers
 * Piranha Creepers
 * Ant Troopers
 * Conkdors
 * Dry Bones

Audience members

 * Shy Guys
 * Koopa Troopas
 * Koopa Paratroopas
 * Hammer Bros
 * Sledge Bros
 * Goombas
 * Paragoombas
 * Penguins
 * Stone Spikes

Unknown

 * Lumas

Courts

 * Mario Stadium (Hard, Clay, Grass)
 * Bask Ruins
 * A court set in a forest
 * A court set in ruins filled with Piranha Plants
 * A court set in a snowy plaza

References to other games

 * Mario Power Tennis: The sound Chain Chomp makes is reused from this game.
 * Mario Party 6: Mario's artwork from this game is reused on one of the large banners.
 * Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash: The stadium court bears a striking resemblance to the stadium found in this game. Character models and voice clips are reused from this game.