Jimmy Fallon Shows Off Mario Tennis Aces Skill
By Zac Cameron ·
A first look at the gameplay of the latest Mario Tennis game has Jimmy Fallon demonstrating his exceptional skill at the sport.
While we’re still some time away from grabbing the full version of Mario Tennis Aces, a demo has become available from the eShop for fans who want to have a crack at the newest version of the popular Mario Tennis series. For those who might not have access to a Nintendo Switch right now however, you can check out comedy mainstay and host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, take a swing at the game.
As seen in the video above, Fallon, a self-proclaimed Bowser main, tries out the Swing Play mode, using a JoyCon as a pseudo tennis racket to pit Mario against his dreaded opponent, Toad. Despite getting off to a rough start, Fallon seems quick to pick up the controls of the mode, which seem to be a much more polished version of the old Wii Tennis game. The game takes advantage of the in-built rumble feature, pulsing with tension as the game reaches match point, before Fallon is finally able to claim the victory.
The other way to play is using the Grip controller, allowing the player to fully control their positioning on the court. The game also brings back fan favorite features, such as the special shots that characters can do after reaching a certain amount of energy. Finally, Fallon brings on a coworker to try out the local split screen mode along with the variety of characters available to play.
The game itself will be available on June 22nd, though the demo is available right now to download. Additionally, there will be a Championship Beta on June 1st, where you can take your skills and pit them against the world. You can find more information on the game from the official website here, and for more sporting game action, check out how you can watch the NHL 18 World Championships US Regionals, here.