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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii & NDS) announced
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SEGA AND NINTENDO JOIN FORCES FOR MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Legendary Icons Appear Together for the First Time in Video Game History
TOKYO (March 28, 2007) – SEGA® Corporation and Nintendo Co. Ltd. today made a historical announcement that two of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry, Mario™ and Sonic™, are joining forces to star in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Developed for the Wii™ video game system and the Nintendo DS™ system, this momentous agreement marks the first time these two renowned stars have appeared together in a game.
Published by SEGA across Europe and North America, and published by Nintendo in the Japanese market, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games will be available for Holiday 2007 and is licensed through a worldwide partnership with International Sports Multimedia (ISM), the exclusive interactive entertainment software licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, players will compete in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Using a supporting cast of characters from the amazing worlds of both Mario and Sonic, gamers will be able to compete as or against a range of lovable personalities including Mario, Sonic, Luigi™, Knuckles™, Yoshi®, Tails™ and more. Innovative usage of the Wii and DS control systems to maneuver a favorite character will allow players to race the likes of Mario and Sonic down the 100m track, engage in exhilarating rallies in table tennis and churn water in a swimming heat, all while competing for the much sought after gold medal.
“We are thrilled to partner with Nintendo and ISM on this groundbreaking title,” said Hisao Oguchi, President and Chief Operating Officer, SEGA Corporation. “For the first time, two of the world’s greatest games’ characters come together to compete in the world’s greatest sporting event and we couldn’t be more excited.”
“Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games,” says Shigeru Miyamoto, Senior Managing Director and General Manager, Entertainment Analysis and Development Division, Nintendo Co., Ltd.. “In fact, for a long time they have been discussing the possibility of one day competing against each other. Now that they have been given the perfect opportunity to meet at the Olympic Games, we may finally learn who is actually faster, Mario or Sonic?”
“The Olympic Games represent the true spirit of competition and passion,” said Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ISM. “Bringing together intensely competitive and fun characters like Mario and Sonic in an Olympic setting helps showcase the sports of the Olympic Games in a new and compelling way for all generations.”
For further information on this title please visit www.sega-press.com for Europe and the SEGA FTP for America at: http://segapr.segaamerica.com.
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Anyway this probably means he is in SSB Brawl as well.
mario will win the high jump, long jump and (lol) triple jump. Probably the shell toss as well, but sonic is all about the running fast!
oh well, great to see them finally in a game together, even if it is an olympics title i'll likely never play.
*Gives Larry David stare while "The Puzzle" plays*
Okay... *nods head*
It can be found on both Sega's and Nintendo's sites, and MCV has also released press release.
EDIT: ISM has also released its own press release, so it is legit:
http://www.ismltd.com/
Sonic Adventure 1 & 2
Sonic Rush
the new wii one...
Sonic is not dead...while shadow the hedgehog and those other games may suck they do not neccesarily have to be seen as cannonical sonic games...
same thing with the zelda games that came out for that one cd system that sucked ass
http://marioandsonic.sega-europe.com/en/index.html
Also, wtf Nintendo character Sell-Out
fucking close minded fanboys love to crash moods!
I was thinking that since they're saying it's the historic first encounter of the two that would mean no SSB.
Hopefully this is the beginning of a number of joint venture titles.
This is really going to wreck havoc when Mario Galaxy comes out, I'll tell you that.
...Yeah, anyway, it will be interesting to see how committed they are to a realistic depiction of the Olympics. This could end up as a nice alternative to Mario Party.
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Oh come on Miyamoto, I think we all know the answer to that one. :P
You can seriously say, with a straight face, that SEGA hasn't completely ruined Sonic? Every new game they announce is only met with the worst of forecasts, and they're almost always right. SEGA can't make a Sonic game worth balls anymore, and I think they should give up.
Honestly, who cares? Its not like Mario is known for only appearing in adventure games or anything.
Well it was pretty tacky and caused quite a storm at the time.
An obstacle course would be more fun, anyway. Advantage: Mario in such a case.
...man, I can't even believe this is real.
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Olympic games tie-in = Very weird. For some reason, licenses like these give me bad vibes. Non-movie licensed games have a terrible pedigree, not that movie games are much better.
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YES!
Oh man reminds me of the Metal Sonic parts of Sonic CD.
While I was not asking if Mario was faster then Sonic this is still hot news.
Also Sonic announced in SSBB in 3.. 2... 1....
I never asked for this!
I never imagined this would be how the two mortal enemies would first join forces. It's like if Alien Vs Predator breakfast cereal came first!
I can see this as being something like Wii Sports meshed with Mario Party. That certainly wouldn't be too bad.
Cant wait for Judo..
I often wonder who is better at Judo.. Sonic or Mario? Hedgehog vs Plumber? Which is the master of Judo?
I never asked for this!
Summer Games with Mario&Sonic&Friends as Avatars instead of normal looking Athletes.
Which is IMO still quite enjoyable. Eventhough i don't want to destroy my Wii-Pad with the old Lightertrick that demolished my two Playstationpads for the 100m Dash.
p.s.: maybe Mario and Sonic might even be the official Mascots for the Beijing Olympics in the Process.
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Nothing shows the olympic spirit like a blue hedgehog and a plumber....
uhh?
I never asked for this!
It's unfortunate, seeing that he was in the lead in tennis, basketball, and soccer event.
:winky:
You're right, how out of place a plumber and a hedgehog will look next to...
This wolf thing!
This creepy soulless demon
And these walking phalluses.