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'''''Mario Power Tennis''''' is a sports game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and a re-release for the [[Wii]] (via the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' series). It is the third direct installment in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], and the follow-up to ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. In this game, [[Mario]] and his various friends and enemies meet up to play tennis. Like the previous ''Mario'' sports titles, all the playable characters have incredibly powerful [[Power Shot]]s. Additionally, there are courts in the game that have special effects and events during the game. For each court, there are also special games to play.
'''''Mario Power Tennis''''' is a sports game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and a re-release for the [[Wii]] (via the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' series). It is the third direct installment in the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], and the follow-up to ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. In this game, [[Mario]] and his various friends and enemies meet up to play tennis. Like the previous ''Mario'' sports titles, all the playable characters have incredibly powerful [[Power Shot]]s. Additionally, there are courts in the game that have special effects and events during the game. For each court, there are also special games to play.


==Opening==
==Opening cinematic==
[[File:Mpt intro 1.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario and Luigi celebrating their win against Wario and Waluigi.]]
[[File:Mpt intro 1.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario and Luigi celebrating their win against Wario and Waluigi.]]
The game's opening begins with [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] playing a match against [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]]. The Mario Bros. win the match and celebrate as Wario and Waluigi complain about their loss. Bowser is seen surveying the match through hidden cameras. The next day, Wario and Waluigi see a picture of Mario and Luigi on the "Peach Dome Tournament" board and are furious to see that their opponents have knocked them out of the running. Wario and Waluigi vandalize the picture of Mario and Luigi, but the [[police]] pursue to arrest them. Wario and Waluigi escape into a janitor's closet, but they fall into what appears to be a training room. [[Bowser]] approaches them and offers an alliance to get revenge against the Mario Bros. After hours of training and seeing others playing their tennis matches, they carry out a plan to attack the final tournament match later that evening at the Peach Dome.
The game's opening cinematic begins with [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] playing a match against [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]]. The Mario Bros. win the match and celebrate as Wario and Waluigi complain about their loss. Bowser is seen surveying the match through hidden cameras. Later on, Wario and Waluigi make their way towards the entrance of the Peach Dome. They see a picture of Mario and Luigi on the "Peach Dome Tournament" board and are furious to see that their opponents have knocked them out of the running. Feeling bitter for vengeance, Wario and Waluigi vandalize the picture of Mario and Luigi with crayons, but a [[police]] witness it and pursue Wario and Waluigi. Wario and Waluigi escape into a janitor's closet, but they fall into what appears to be a training room. [[Bowser]] approaches them and offers an alliance to get revenge against the Mario Bros. After much training and seeing others playing their tennis matches, they devise a plan to interfere with the final match, which is slated to take place at the Peach Dome during the night.


As Mario and Luigi are about to play the final match of the tournament against [[Yoshi]] and [[Donkey Kong]], Bowser shows up on an airship-shaped blimp and rigs the tournament so that Wario and Waluigi can have their rematch with the Mario Bros., shocking the tournament hosts, [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toadsworth]]. Everyone gets furious at Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser wanting them to leave, but Wario and Waluigi silence them by setting up a machine that fires [[Bob-omb]]s at the Mario Bros. Bowser, in the meantime, throws Bob-ombs at them. However, Mario and Luigi deflect the incoming Bob-ombs back at them with their tennis rackets. Other characters, such as Diddy Kong and Koopa Troopa, are briefly seen helping the Mario Bros. fend off the Bob-ombs as the spectators evacuate from the stadium, running and screaming for their lives. As a last resort, Bowser launches a [[Bullet Bill]] from his blimp at them, and Mario knocks it back with his racket, which fires back and hits Wario's Bob-omb launcher. Waluigi is about to retrieve the launcher, but Wario falls and crushes him. The launcher, flipped from the explosion, accidentally fires a Bob-omb at Bowser's blimp, destroying it and revealing Bowser's stock of Bob-ombs below his blimp, shocking Peach, Toadsworth, Mario, and Luigi.
As Mario and Luigi are about to play the final match of the tournament against [[Yoshi]] and [[Donkey Kong]], Bowser shows up on an airship-shaped blimp and rigs the tournament so that Wario and Waluigi can have their rematch with the Mario Bros., which catches [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toadsworth]] off guard. Everyone is infuriated at Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser, wanting them to leave, but Wario and Waluigi silence them by setting up a machine that fires [[Bob-omb]]s at the Mario and Luigi. Bowser, in the meantime, throws Bob-ombs at them. However, Mario and Luigi deflect the incoming Bob-ombs back at them with their tennis rackets. Other characters, such as Diddy Kong and Koopa Troopa, are briefly seen joining the effort as they help fend off the Bob-ombs as the spectators evacuate from the stadium, running for their lives. As a last resort, Bowser launches a [[Bullet Bill]] from his blimp at them, and Mario knocks it back with his racket, which fires back and hits the Bob-omb launcher. Waluigi is about to retrieve the launcher, but Wario falls and crushes him. The launcher, flipped from the explosion, accidentally fires a Bob-omb at Bowser's blimp, destroying it and revealing Bowser's stock of Bob-ombs below his blimp, which threatens everyone present at the venue.


Bowser's blimp starts to descend out of control and falls toward Wario and Waluigi. Wario and Waluigi attempt to escape, but Bowser crashes to them with the Bob-ombs onboard, causing them to blow up on impact, creating a large explosion.
Bowser's blimp starts to descend out of control and falls toward Wario and Waluigi. Wario and Waluigi attempt to escape, but Bowser crashes to them with the Bob-ombs onboard, which generates a catastrophic explosion.


Afterwards, the trio falls unconscious after the blast, and their plan to attack Mario and his friends has completely failed, despite the damage they have done to the stadium. Mario and Luigi are relieved and unharmed, and Mario breaks the [[fourth wall]] by saying "Mama mia" at the camera before the scene ends.
Afterwards, the trio falls unconscious after the impact, and their plan to attack Mario and his friends has completely failed, despite the damage they have done to the venue. Mario and Luigi are relieved and unharmed, and Mario breaks the [[fourth wall]] by saying "Mama mia" at the camera before the scene ends.


===Additional snapshots===
===Additional snapshots===
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File:Mpt intro 2.png|Toadsworth and Peach presiding over the "finals tournament" at the Peach Dome.
File:Mpt intro 2.png|Toadsworth and Peach presiding over the "finals tournament" at the Peach Dome.
File:Intro11-MPT.png|Wario and Waluigi interrupt the tournament finals.
File:Intro11-MPT.png|Wario and Waluigi interrupt the tournament finals.
File:Intro12-MPT.png|Peach is shocked about the unusual event.
File:Intro12-MPT.png|Peach is caught off guard about the unusual event.
File:Intro13-MPT.png|Wario and Waluigi prepare their attack.
File:Intro13-MPT.png|Wario and Waluigi prepare their attack.
File:Intro14-MPT.png|Diddy Kong and Koopa Troopa assist with stopping the Bob-omb onslaught.
File:Intro14-MPT.png|Diddy Kong and Koopa Troopa assist with stopping the Bob-omb onslaught.
File:Intro15-MPT.png|Desperate, Bowser joins in with the attack on the Mario Bros.
File:Intro15-MPT.png|Desperate, Bowser joins in with the attack on the Mario Bros.
File:Intro16-MPT.png|A Bob-omb is fired at Bowser's airship.
File:Intro16-MPT.png|A Bob-omb is fired at Bowser's airship.
File:Mpt intro 3.png|Peach in shock after seeing that Bowser's downed airship contains a massive amount of Bob-ombs.
File:Mpt intro 3.png|Peach gasps in horror after seeing that Bowser's downed airship contains a massive amount of Bob-ombs.
File:Mpt intro 4.png|Wario and Waluigi attempt to get away from Bowser's falling airship loaded with a massive amount of Bob-ombs.
File:Mpt intro 4.png|Wario and Waluigi attempt to get away from Bowser's falling airship loaded with a massive amount of Bob-ombs.
File:Intro17-MPT.png|Wario, Bowser, and Waluigi collapse.
File:Intro17-MPT.png|Wario, Bowser, and Waluigi collapse.
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===Snapshot gallery===
===Snapshot gallery===
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<gallery perrow=5>
Bloopers1-MPT.png|Mario hits Luigi's face, causing him to have a black eye.
Bloopers1-MPT.png|Mario hits Luigi's face, causing him to suffer periorbital hematoma.
Bloopers2-MPT.png|Wario and Waluigi trip.
Bloopers2-MPT.png|Wario and Waluigi trip.
Bloopers3-MPT.png|Waluigi accidentally hits the camera with his marker.
Bloopers3-MPT.png|Waluigi accidentally hits the camera with a crayon.
Bloopers4-MPT.png|A police officer trips.
Bloopers4-MPT.png|A police robot trips.
Bloopers5-MPT.png|Wario and Waluigi slam into the door they were going to enter.
Bloopers5-MPT.png|Wario and Waluigi slam into the door they were going to enter.
Bloopers6-MPT.png|Waluigi gets his leg stuck in the door.
Bloopers6-MPT.png|Waluigi gets his leg stuck in the door.
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*'''Mario:''' Mario holds his trophy, celebrating his victory. Peach, also pleased, crouches to kiss Mario's cheek. Mario, in love, puts down the trophy and then jumps to do a cheer.
*'''Mario:''' Mario holds his trophy, celebrating his victory. Peach, also pleased, crouches to kiss Mario's cheek. Mario, in love, puts down the trophy and then jumps to do a cheer.
*'''Luigi:''' Luigi is doing a victory dance when Mario arrives on stage applauding. He pats him on the back, but appears to intentionally step on Luigi's foot out of jealousy, much to the latter's dismay.
*'''Luigi:''' Luigi is doing a victory dance when Mario arrives on stage applauding. He pats him on the back, but appears to intentionally step on Luigi's foot out of jealousy, much to the latter's dismay.
*'''Peach:''' Peach celebrates with Mario and Luigi while Wario and Waluigi look on. She blows a kiss to the Mario brothers, making them float. Then, Wario and Waluigi try to steal the trophy, but Wario slips on a tennis ball, knocking over the rack the trophy sat on and flinging the trophy into the air. Peach catches the trophy, then gives the crowd a peace sign.
*'''Peach:''' Peach celebrates with Mario and Luigi while Wario and Waluigi look on. She blows a kiss to the Mario brothers, making them float. Then, Wario and Waluigi try to steal the trophy, but Wario slips on a tennis ball, knocking over the rack the trophy sat on and flinging the trophy into the air. Peach catches the trophy, then gives the peace sign.
*'''Daisy:''' Luigi is about to give Daisy her prize. She comes in, skating at high speed, making Luigi spin. She skates into him, making him throw the trophy up. In slow motion, Daisy catches the trophy. She then blows a kiss towards the crowd.
*'''Daisy:''' Luigi is about to give Daisy her prize. She comes in, skating at high speed, making Luigi spin. She skates into him, making him throw the trophy up. In slow motion, Daisy catches the trophy. She then blows a kiss in front of the camera.
*'''Yoshi:''' Yoshi is waiting for his prize when his stomach grumbles. He is saddened by having nothing to eat at the moment, until Luigi arrives on stage with the trophy. He sees the object as a big and juicy pineapple. Yoshi tries to eat, but ends up swallowing Luigi. He is surprised by his disappearance and shrugs at the camera in confusion.
*'''Yoshi:''' Yoshi is waiting for his prize when his stomach grumbles. He is saddened by having nothing to eat at the moment, until Luigi arrives on stage with the trophy. He sees the object as a big and juicy pineapple. Yoshi tries to eat, but ends up swallowing Luigi. He is surprised by his disappearance and shrugs at the camera in confusion.
*'''Boo:''' The Mario Brothers wait for Boo when the trophy begins to levitate. Mario and Luigi become frightened until they see that Boo was invisible when he got it, which amuses them. Several other Boos appear, two of which carry Mario and Luigi into the air as they laugh with joy.
*'''Boo:''' Mario and Luigi wait for Boo when the trophy begins to levitate. Mario and Luigi become frightened until they see that Boo was invisible when he got it, which amuses them. Several other Boos appear, two of which carry Mario and Luigi into the air as they laugh with joy.
*'''Koopa Troopa:''' Koopa Troopa comes on stage while Luigi, Mario and Peach applaud for his victory. However, he fails to notice a banana peel that Diddy Kong has accidentally dropped. Luigi, Mario and Peach try to warn him, but he slips on the peel, slides across the stage, ricochets off a pole and then hits Luigi in the face, who accidentally tosses the trophy from the impact. Koopa Troopa catches it, waves to the crowd and gives a peace sign.
*'''Koopa Troopa:''' Koopa Troopa comes on stage while Luigi, Mario and Peach applaud for his victory. However, he fails to notice a banana peel that Diddy Kong has accidentally dropped. Luigi, Mario, and Peach try to warn him, but he slips on the peel, slides across the stage, ricochets off a pole and then hits Luigi in the face, who accidentally tosses the trophy from the impact. Koopa Troopa catches it, waves to the crowd and gives a peace sign, while the other characters pose for the camera as well.
*'''Paratroopa:''' Paratroopa notices how his shell is attached to a fishing hook to the string of a fishing pole while Waluigi holds back the trophy, to prevent Paratroopa from getting it. Toad cuts the string with a large pair of scissors. That causes Wario and Waluigi to fall, making Paratroopa get the prize.
*'''Paratroopa:''' Paratroopa notices how his shell is attached to a fishing hook to the string of a fishing pole while Waluigi holds back the trophy, to prevent Paratroopa from getting it. Toad cuts the string with a large pair of scissors. That causes Wario and Waluigi to fall, allowing Paratroopa to claim the trophy with Peach applauding.
*'''Bowser:''' Bowser is cheering and laughing, with Peach at his side. He asks for a kiss on the cheek and closes his eyes. Peach then gets a red Birdo to kiss him. When Bowser sees it, he runs away.
*'''Bowser:''' Bowser is cheering and laughing, with Peach standing by. He asks for a kiss on the cheek and closes his eyes. Peach invites a red Birdo to kiss him. When Bowser witnesses it, he attempts to flee, but accidently falls off the podium.
*'''Bowser Jr.:''' Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Yellow Toad are waiting to reward Bowser Jr. as Mario says, "Oh, that Junior, he got first place!" Suddenly, they hear a chuckle, which happens to be him snatching the trophy and making poses afterward.
*'''Bowser Jr.:''' Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Yellow Toad are waiting to reward Bowser Jr. as Mario says, "Oh, that Junior, he got first place!" Suddenly, they hear a chuckle, which happens to be him snatching the trophy and making poses afterward.
*'''Donkey Kong:''' DK is on stage excited over his victory. Toad arrives with the trophy and DK grabs it, unaware that Toad is still hanging on to it. DK shakes the object several times until Toad falls off and faints from dizziness. DK then scratches his head and looks at the camera in confusion.
*'''Donkey Kong:''' DK is on stage excited over his victory. Toad arrives with the trophy and DK grabs it, unaware that Toad is still hanging on to it. DK shakes the object several times until Toad falls off and faints from dizziness. DK then scratches his head and looks at the camera in confusion.
*'''Diddy Kong:''' Luigi and Peach are in the area with Donkey Kong, who is playing a bongo. Diddy arrives, jumping and running around Luigi and then picks up the trophy with his tail. Diddy throws his prize up, jumps on the bongo, and catches the trophy. Diddy then jumps on DK's shoulder and they both strike a pose at the camera.
*'''Diddy Kong:''' Luigi and Peach are on the podium with Donkey Kong, who is playing a bongo. Diddy arrives, jumping and running around Luigi and then picks up the trophy with his tail. Diddy throws his prize up, jumps on the bongo, and catches the trophy. Diddy then jumps on DK's shoulder and they both strike a pose at the camera.
*'''Wario:''' Wario waves at the crowd, then he walks and jumps around, but he loses his balance until he falls off the stage while still holding the trophy. He lands on it, gets up, then he looks left and right, but sees that he has accidentally flattened his trophy, making him shocked, so he sighs in depression, picks it up, and sadly shows it off while looking away.
*'''Wario:''' Wario waves at the crowd, then he walks and jumps around, but he loses his balance until he falls off the stage while still holding the trophy. He lands on it, gets up, then he looks left and right, but sees that he has accidentally flattened his trophy, making him shocked, so he sighs in depression, picks it up, and sadly shows it off while looking away.
*'''Waluigi:''' Waluigi holds the trophy and does a dance with Wario. Wario pushes Waluigi, making him fall, losing his grip on the trophy. As he tries to get up, the trophy hits him on the head and knocks him out.
*'''Waluigi:''' Waluigi holds the trophy and does a dance with Wario. Wario pushes Waluigi, making him fall, losing his grip on the trophy. As he tries to get up, the trophy hits him on the head and knocks him out.
*'''Shy Guy:''' Luigi waits in place. Shy Guy arrives, walking happily. After climbing the steps, he falls and drops his mask. Luigi gets very scared upon seeing his true face (not shown to the camera), but Shy Guy quickly puts his mask back and takes the trophy.
*'''Shy Guy:''' Luigi waits in place. Shy Guy arrives, walking happily. After climbing the steps, he falls and drops his mask. Luigi gets very scared upon seeing his true face (not shown to the camera), but Shy Guy quickly puts his mask back and takes the trophy.
*'''Fly Guy:''' Wario and Waluigi pretend to offer Fly Guy the trophy, but Waluigi grabs Fly Guy with a giant pair of pliers. This causes Fly Guy to spin wildly out of control, knocking down Wario and Waluigi, and launching the trophy into the air. Fly Guy catches the trophy and celebrates with Peach.
*'''Fly Guy:''' Wario and Waluigi pretend to offer Fly Guy the trophy, but Waluigi grabs Fly Guy with a giant pair of pliers. This causes Fly Guy to spin wildly out of control, knocking down Wario and Waluigi, and launching the trophy into the air. Fly Guy catches the trophy and celebrates with Peach.
*'''Petey Piranha:''' Mario presents the trophy to Petey Piranha while Peach, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy and Purple Toad look on. Petey then begins to jump in place excitedly, shaking the platform. After he takes the trophy, Petey jumps into the air. Mario, Peach, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy and Purple Toad brace for impact, but when nothing happens, they look up and see Petey flying, whilst clutching the trophy in his mouth.
*'''Petey Piranha:''' Mario presents the trophy to Petey Piranha while Peach, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy, and Purple Toad are present as well. Petey then begins to jump in place excitedly, shaking the podium. After he takes the trophy, Petey jumps into the air. Mario, Peach, Koopa Troopa, Shy Guy and Purple Toad brace for impact, but when nothing happens, they look up and see Petey flying, whilst clutching the trophy in his mouth.
*'''Wiggler:''' Luigi and Diddy Kong give Wiggler the trophy, but Diddy Kong accidentally rolls a tennis ball, causing Wiggler to slip on it and drop the trophy. Luigi and Diddy Kong become anxious, knowing Wiggler will become angry, but he calms down when he sees his trophy. Luigi checks up on him, but Diddy Kong loses his footing from the tennis ball, bumps into Luigi, and they both land on Wiggler and knock the trophy away. Wiggler becomes angry and then chases Diddy Kong and Luigi, who flee in fear.
*'''Wiggler:''' Luigi and Diddy Kong give Wiggler the trophy, but Diddy Kong accidentally rolls a tennis ball, causing Wiggler to slip on it and drop the trophy. Luigi and Diddy Kong become anxious, knowing Wiggler will become angry, but he calms down when he sees his trophy. Luigi checks up on him, but Diddy Kong loses his footing from the tennis ball, bumps into Luigi, and they both land on Wiggler and knock the trophy away. Wiggler becomes angry and then chases Diddy Kong and Luigi, who flee in fear.