Tsukun

In the New Nintendo Power they pretty much confirm there isn't an RPG mode. When asked about it Hiroyuki Takashi says something like "This version may be for a handheld, but we approached it like a console title. With features like Download Matches and Online Matches. the game has a feature set closer to console games.
Another reason is that the game's cast includes Mii characters in addition to Mario characters, which are difficult to work into an RPG scenario. It didn't feel right having already-existent Mii characters appear in an original storyline."

EDIT: Also, in regards to Power Shots, there are no offensive and defensive shots this time around.
"There's a shot you might call a 'mini Power Shot' By Delivering a well-timed shot with either your own hit or the Chance Areas that appear as the game progresses, it's possible to unleash a defensive shot"
Then Toshimaru Izumo adds: The equivalent is the back-and-forth of a high-speed rally. And we hope you'll enjoy the exhilarating feeling of the remade powered-up-shot mechanic."

I personally think this is a perfect game. I haven't felt this way about a game in a looooong time.

"Remember when you were like, 'I'm finished!' all the time?"
"I...still say that.....a lot."

Haha so looking forward to this one :3

Love this color! Hopefully we get it here!
Though, it would have been better if it came out a lot earlier! I'm happy with my Aqua Blue 3DS though :3

I don't see why people are complaining about this so much >.> Seriously. I'm hyped up!

3rd time actually...4th if you count Virtual Boy. >.>

But I'm actually kind of excited for this. I've always loved Mario Tennis. And it sounds like there's online play for this too. (I think I heard Iwata say that at least)

Even without it, I would still get it, for sure.

"I like to play the following sports: Basketball. I've got a killer hookshot!"

And that was where I fell over laughing.