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Xbox 360 Review: Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis

Written by Matt Paprocki
Published June 06, 2006
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This is where Table Tennis finally becomes the game it should be. The tight competition, finely tuned balancing, and one-on-one struggles are experiences usually reserved for the Xbox Live Arcade. In all honesty, with the simplicity and basic levels of both multi-player and single player,Table Tennis would seem welcome into the waiting arms of the Arcade.

An extensive tournament system on Xbox Live is where most players migrate. These are easy to set up, and if you want, watch in spectator mode if you're not participating. The only major annoyance is the lack of a rematch feature. While it's understandable to remove it from ranked matches, it's inexcusable to push it from private sessions.

Rockstar also had the opportunity to go completely over the top. Wisely, they've kept this serious, at least as serious as a Ping Pong game can be. It's varied cast of characters makes up (partially) for the missed creation aspects as everyone can find someone to relate to.

When Microsoft first unveiled the Xbox 360 back at E3 2004, they said their market were the people who don't play video games. While they still have the hurdle of getting those people to drop $400 on a game system, they're bridging the gap with games like this from their third party developers. They've done so without alienating the die-hard fans as well. If you're on Xbox Live,Rockstar's Table Tennis is one of the 360's best no matter your skill level or experience.Rockstar Games Table Tennis is rated E (Everyone) by theESRB.

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Matt Paprocki is the former reviews editor for Digital Press, a video game website with an appreciation for the retro side of the industry. The deep game collection which spans nearly 30 systems and 2,000 games line his walls for research purposes. Matt strives to bring credibility to video game journalism, and take it in a new direction to aid the industry in becoming respected with all forms entertainment media. He currently freelances for GameArgus.com and MultiPlayerGames.com.
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Xbox 360 Review: Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis
Published: June 06, 2006
Type: Review
Section: Gaming
Filed Under: Gaming: Xbox 360
Writer: Matt Paprocki
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