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SEGA gets stars playing tennis

Like Sonic and friends, obviously.

SEGA has whisked the cover off its new Superstars Tennis game for PS3, 360, PS2, Wii and DS.

Like Mario Tennis, it compiles all the familiar characters together in one sports package, where each will play differently and have their own special moves.

So you have the likes of Sonic, Monkey Ball ape AiAi, Space Channel 5 star Ulala and Amigo from Samba De Amigo all whacking balls at each other.

Every version will have exhibition and tournament modes - played at themed venues corresponding to each character - as well as platform-specific events. The PS3 and 360 will support online, for example.

SEGA Superstars Tennis is due out on all platforms in early 2008.

Pop over to our SEGA Superstars Tennis gallery to see how nice and colourful it looks.