Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash online modes detailed, amiibo support

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, first we hear absolutely nothing about it since E3 and then Nintendo go and drop a ton of information in a couple of days.

The big news out of this batch of information is that the game supports our little amiibo friends. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy then be assure that there’s been a ton of online modes announced too.

The amiibo functionality allows you team up with an amiibo figure online or offline and level them up. The more you play, the better they get, it’s actually one of the few games which can read and write to the amiibo – you’ll want an empty amiibo for this one.

Nintendo Australia has also confirmed you’ll get a copy of Mario Tennis from the Nintendo 64 if you buy the game on the eShop. Not a bad bonus, especially considering how expensive things are on the eShop.

Out the same day as the game are two new Wii Remote controller designs, the yellow and green Bowser design and a white and red Toad one. Check them out below!

Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is out in Australia and New Zealand on November 21^st.

• Knockout Challenge: Tense tiebreak matches against increasingly difficult computer-controlled opponents await in this single-player mode. If the going gets too tough, you can call in a supported amiibo as your doubles partner.
• Mega Battle: Your character grows to gigantic proportions after grabbing a Mega Mushroom, dominating the court with their increased power and range. When rivals on both sides of the net are giant-sized, anything can happen!
• Classic Tennis: For those who prefer their tennis a little more traditional, Classic Tennis offers two variations: Standard mode features Chance Shots and Jump Shots but no Mega Mushrooms, while Simple puts competitors between the tramlines with no Chance Shots or power-ups – a real test of tennis prowess.
• Online multiplayer: Go up against distant adversaries from all over the world in competitive ranked play in either Mega Battle or Classic Tennis modes, or quickly jump into more casual matches. Two players on the same console can team up to take on all-comers, or a supported amiibo can join you on as your doubles partner on the online courts.