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Skunk Studios (r) Announces Launch Of Tennis Titans ™
Following its long line of successful game brands including Gutterball 2(TM), Varmintz(TM), Sveerz(TM), and QBz(TM), Skunk Studios, a leading developer of online games for the mass market, today announces the launch of its highly-anticipated game, Tennis Titans. Tennis Titans is a fresh new 3D tennis game that appeals to novices and masters alike. With amazing graphics, real-time ball physics, lovable characters and breath-taking 3D environments, Tennis Titans sets new standards for games made for the mass market. In Tennis Titans, players meet seven colorful characters and can compete in two distinct game modes: Traditional Classic Tennis or Arcade-Style Rings Mode. Using a familiar break-out game control, Tennis Titans comes with a step-by-step tutorial for first-time players, as well as challenging game matches for tennis pros.

So simple to play, Tennis Titans provides hours of ball-whacking amusement for players of all levels.The full version of Tennis Titans includes these features:• Easy Mouse Controls – Easy “break-out” style hitting and aiming• Two Game Modes – Traditional Classic Tennis or Arcade-Style Rings Mode• Seven Colorful Characters – A fun selection of Skunk Studios characters that unlock over time• Four Stunning Courts – Forest, Tropical Island, Skunk Stadium, and an Ancient Greek Arena • Tour Map – An interactive map that unlocks courts and characters as you play• Relaxing Music – Pleasant music that blends with each courtFor an accessible yet high quality game like Tennis Titans, the internet is a viable outlet for reaching previously untapped gaming audiences. In the U.S. alone, there are 90 million internet users, including 30 million broadband users, and downloadable game revenue is expected to exceed $760 million by 2007. Game players from around the world are invited to download Tennis Titans from this location: www.skunkstudios.com/tennistitans/ Pricing and AvailabilityAll Skunk Studios games are available for trial before purchase. Game players can purchase the full version of Tennis Titans now for $20 from major games web sites, including www.skunkstudios.com.

About Skunk StudiosSkunk Studios is a San Francisco-based game development studio where dynamic game design, art, and sounds are combined to make games that everyone can play and enjoy. For more information on Skunk Studios games, visit www.skunkstudios.com. Press Contact:Skunk Studiose-mail protected from spam bots.

Tennis Academy Student Rises To The Challenge At 2004 Usta Easter Bowl
Ashley started playing tennis two years ago as a Zat level player. After one year she had worked her way into the Superchampionship level of girls 12 singles. At that point things started happening very fast. She played in the Texas Open in Girls 14′s and went all the way to the semifinals. She continued to have good success in the major zone tournaments in girls 14′s and won her first one in San Antonio in January.

She quickly followed up that performance by getting to the finals of the Superchampionship Excellence tournament one week later. She went into the tournament unseeded and knocked three seeds out along the way. While things were going well in Texas , she had never really played much at the National level. This all changed dramatically with her performance in the Easter Bowl in Palm Springs . Ashley reached the quarterfinals of the main draw and shocked everyone with her results.

She is now ranked #14 in the United States in girls 14 singles, after only two years in the game. This meteoric rise to the top of US tennis has come because of an incredible amount of hard work that Ashley has put in. She is the first to arrive and the last to leave every practice at Newk’s, and she loves the game. Her attitude is a model for all the other Academy students, and she has shown all of us what you can do with the right attitude and hard work.Anchored by several group oriented Tennis Camps and a world-class Tennis Academy, The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in the Hill Country of Texas offers a relaxing country atmosphere while improving your tennis game. The tennis ranch also offers opportunities and facilities for youth team-building, business conferences, and outdoor adventure camps..