09-14-2018, 11:45 PM
Mario Tennis Aces Update Hits The Court On September 19th
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<p>Today’s Nintendo Direct showcased a slew of new characters coming to <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/mario_tennis_aces"><strong>Mario Tennis Aces</strong></a>, alongside a brand new game mode.</p>
<p>First, four new characters were revealed to be joining the roster as part of the Version 2 Update. These four characters include:</p>
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<li>Birdo (All Around)</li>
<li>Shy Guy (Technical)</li>
<li>Koopa Paratroopa (Technical)</li>
<li>Petey Piranha (Powerful)</li>
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<p>These four characters can be unlocked through online play, with more characters confirmed to be coming between now and June 2019.</p>
<p>A new Co-Op Challenge mode was also detailed during today’s presentation. The Co-Op Challenge will feature limited time online missions, rewarding new outfits and colour variations for certain characters. One of the examples shown of this during the Direct was a blue variant for Shy-Guy, along with new outfits for Chain Chomp and Boo.</p>
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<p>The Version 2 update, containing the four new characters and co-op challenge, will be available beginning September 19th, so grab your tennis shoes and get ready to hit the court!</p>
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<p>Today’s Nintendo Direct showcased a slew of new characters coming to <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/mario_tennis_aces"><strong>Mario Tennis Aces</strong></a>, alongside a brand new game mode.</p>
<p>First, four new characters were revealed to be joining the roster as part of the Version 2 Update. These four characters include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Birdo (All Around)</li>
<li>Shy Guy (Technical)</li>
<li>Koopa Paratroopa (Technical)</li>
<li>Petey Piranha (Powerful)</li>
</ul>
<p>These four characters can be unlocked through online play, with more characters confirmed to be coming between now and June 2019.</p>
<p>A new Co-Op Challenge mode was also detailed during today’s presentation. The Co-Op Challenge will feature limited time online missions, rewarding new outfits and colour variations for certain characters. One of the examples shown of this during the Direct was a blue variant for Shy-Guy, along with new outfits for Chain Chomp and Boo.</p>
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<p>The Version 2 update, containing the four new characters and co-op challenge, will be available beginning September 19th, so grab your tennis shoes and get ready to hit the court!</p>
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