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Remake?

Has anyone else noticed (if you've read Nintendo Power) that this game is almost a remade version of Mario Power Tennis, Sega style? Sonicxtreme (talk) 22:41, 27 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

it's not a remake it uses the virtua tennis engine.71.199.67.186 21:18, 1 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, but all the characters have character specific moves that they can use to hit the ball. Same as Mario Power Tennis. My comment about it being a remake was just a generalization of the game. Sorry if I confused you. Sonicxtreme 21:24, 1 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You see, the problem here is Virtua Tennis is actually a good game. Just because it's tennis and features game mascots doesn't mean it's some copy of Mario.

Suggestive themes?

COME ON! THIS IS A TENNIS GAME! What could possibly be suggestive about it?! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.163.117.33 (talk) 22:40, 31 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Spam...?

Seems that this page is getting lots of spam, too. If not spam, then at least unsourced information. I've seen nothing to indicate characters from Virtua Fighters (though this wouldn't surprise me), Shinobi, or Billy Hatcher (again, though, wouldn't surprise me, at least for Billy), nor have I seen anything on the appearance of Amiga. There's also "Curien's Mansion," "Yuki Dojo," and three series' marked as having unknown stages, none of which are sourced, nor have I seen anything about them. There's also, as far as I know, no confirmation that Eggman's Base is actually Scrap Brain Zone. Same goes for the beach level being Coconut Beach. I'm not saying that this is not the case, I'm simply saying that nothing is sourced, nor have any confirmations been made. If there is something to confirm it, please, let me know, though more importantly, ADD THE SOURCES! If not, then I think such things should be deleted/changed to describe what is known about them. --Ultima (talk) 09:28, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, forgot something above. There IS a source about Rolly Roll, but it doesn't state anything about her. That can be removed, too. If there's a "true" source that actually confirms her, then it can be added in. --Ultima (talk) 09:31, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The 'source' for Rolly Roll is clearly a picture of Amy Rose.91.105.137.164 (talk) 13:19, 16 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Scrap Brain Zone, O RLY?

Really, as much as I love that level I need PROOF, OR THIS SHALL BE DISREGARDADED AS BLASPHEMY AND MADNESS! Allyourbasearebelongtousomg (talk) 23:58, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

     Actually, I just guessed with Scrap Brain Zone and Coconut Beach, and it turns out I was right. [1]

Alex Kidd Confirmed!

I know you guys are going to jump the first chance you can to say otherwise, but in a recent ad Alex Kidd was confirmed! I'm honestly speechless. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sega Uranus (talk • contribs) 07:40, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reliable source?

Is this interview a reliable source: http://www.southportpast.com/~squarcle/newsboard/?q=node/59 ?

It looks like the THE GHZ fansite, but the URL is not the normal one? - Olddog —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.144.31.0 (talk) 09:31, 21 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Character list

It is not entirely valid to have a character list, look at the Manual of Style. Then look at a good article which features a large cast of characters, like Super Smash Bros. Melee, for instance. No list of characters. The only character list should be on the series' page, for example, Super Smash Bros. (series), or Mario Kart (series). Geoff B (talk) 13:57, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Since there isn't a series page for this game, the character list belongs here. 91.105.168.82 (talk) 22:36, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That's just your personal belief. Look at Mario & Sonic at the Olympics for instance. No list of characters there, despite being another 'all stars' game. Just because you want a list does not justify its existence. It is listrcruft. And additionally, do not remove sourced information from the article, it is vandalism. Geoff B (talk) 23:12, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mario & Sonic had a list of characters up until a couple of days ago :) Also, you removed sourced information when you deleted the character list, you vandal. :D —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.193.99.226 (talk) 12:44, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

And that list was removed, because it's listcruft. As it has been removed every time over the past months, and as it will continue to be removed. No, I didn't vandalise the article, because the list of characters is listcruft. Geoff B (talk) 14:55, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That's your opinion Geoff. I say we create a character list. :P Skeletal_SLJCOAAATR_Soul_Striker_of_Vengence (talk) 22:53, 8 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just because you want a list does not justify its existence. Look at Mario & Sonic at the Olympics for instance. No list of characters there, despite being another 'all stars' game. Oh, look, I'm repeating myself, because no-one actually has a good reason for including a list in an encyclopaedia article. It boils down to a spoilt child saying "I want one." Geoff B (talk) 12:31, 9 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

They're presenting a good reason for a character list... people want one. That's actually the exact reason I came to this article. Your reason for removing it is "listcruft", a stylistic issue. The reason to include it is that it is valid information that people are looking for and would like to have present... useful information that would enhance the article. You're choosing form over function, and uh... I don't know about everyone else, but I come here for information, not to bask in the beauty of the article. Including the character list will improve the article much more than not including it does.

And uh, side question: What makes it ok for a series article to have a character list, but not this game's article? I understand having a character list on the Smash Bros. series page instead of all the character pages so you don't get redundant, but Sega Super Stars Tennis is its own series. This is the place a character list should be, and should the game get a sequel, the list could be moved to the series page that would be made. MK141 (talk) 04:33, 19 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Also, why is a list of review scores valid and a character list not? If I want review scores I'd go to Metacritic or Gamerankings.91.107.209.109 (talk) 22:12, 21 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I agree; I use Wikipedia for such things as lists. Best, --Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles^Tally-ho! 03:41, 22 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I believe there should be a character list in this article, because other than Sonic, Ulala, and "A" Monkey, Tails and Amy Rose are also featured in this game, obviously, and there should be a character list. --PJ Pete June 6, 2008 11:34 PM

Well said, and to that end, I have restored it, minus the "strategy guide information", for what that's worth. Geoff, if anything, your removal of the list--with all due resepct--was based on opinion. As others have said, once Sega decides to do another game, thus making it a series, then we can transfer the character list to the relevent article. Until then (if that ever comes), I say the character list stays. Brittany Ka (talk) 18:45, 8 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I just came back from the Mario and Sonic page, and I saw that there was an image featuring the characters. I felt that was fair enough, so I decided to let that one be. Maybe (just maybe, mind you) if someone were to include an image of the character selection screen (which also includes the unlocked characters), then maybe (again, just maybe) a separate article section might not be necessary. Again, though, I say the section stays until whichever comes first. Brittany Ka (talk) 18:52, 8 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Singles

As opposed to Wii Tennis, does this have singles tennis? 76.126.15.78 (talk) 22:46, 16 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]