Mario and Sonic in a Sports Game.

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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,â€
Sounds like another minigame collection.
Well, if it's good, count me in.
I'd like to read some reviews first, because basically I'm not so much into sports games. I love Wii Sports, though.

Shouldn't Sonic always win in e.g. the 100m dash? I mean, he's Sonic, and thus fast.
Sounds like another minigame collection.
Well, if it's good, count me in.
I'd like to read some reviews first, because basically I'm not so much into sports games. I love Wii Sports, though.

Shouldn't Sonic always win in e.g. the 100m dash? I mean, he's Sonic, and thus fast.

I think Sonic would beat Mario pretty much in every event.
I wanted a Sonic Adventure Type game with Mario or the other way around..Oh well this will do.
Probably. Maybe Minimario from NSMB could beat Sonic in high-jumping? I don't know...

I'm curious how many and what characters they choose from the Sonic "universe".
Probably. Maybe Minimario from NSMB could beat Sonic in high-jumping? I don't know...

I'm curious how many and what characters they choose from the Sonic "universe".

Players compete in events around venues based on official locations for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Featuring a supporting cast of recognizable faces from the world of both Sonic and Mario, players can choose from a range of characters including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, and Tails. More characters will be announced at a future date.