New screenshots of Virtua Tennis 2009 and PDC World Championship Darts 2009 today show the dangers of the outside world rendered safe in a box in your home.

Proper tennis is awful--have you ever had AstroTurf burns on sunburnt skin? Best to stay inside and enjoy SEGA's Virtua Tennis 2009, which brings bring improved tennis mechanics and a fully integrated online ranking system in World Tour Mode. Read more »

Publisher Sega has put out some new screenshots from the PlayStation 3 version of Virtua Tennis 2009, highlighting the game's detailed faces and clothing.

PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii owners will have the chance to shamelessly conquer their opponents with love this May. While the console editions will be released to retailers, the PC version is due to arrive as a Games for Windows download.

A new edition of Virtua Tennis will be released this May, Sega announced today.

New this year is a fully integrated online ranking system for the series' World Tour Mode, and Sega also promises improved volleying, serving and net play, as well as player stumbling.

Virtua Tennis 2009 will feature on- and offline singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches, as well as Davis Cup play and a number of minigames that the series is known for. In those Court Games, don't be surprised to see "crocodiles, fruit and pirates." Read more »