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Mario and Sonic Together at Last

Mascots to star in new Olympics game for Wii and DS.
by Rob Burman and Matt Casamassina, IGN UK
UK, March 28, 2007 - Finally the dreams of SEGA and Nintendo fans come true as news hits that Mario and Sonic are set to star side by side in a new game for Wii and DS, based on the 2008 Olympics.

SEGA made the historic announcement this morning and confirmed that Mario & Sonic at the Olympics (as it's known) is due for release this Christmas. The game's currently in development by SEGA Japan and Shigeru Miyamoto is supervising the project. The title will be published by SEGA of America later this year.

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.

It might not be Smash Bros. but at least they're together now.
Innovative use of the Wii and DS control systems are promised, enabling players to race down the 100m track, participate in exhilarating table tennis rallies and churn water in swimming heats to compete for the gold medal. It's on track to be like Wii Sports, except with Mario and Sonic taking part in Olympic Games.

Asked if it would be a mini-game fest of sorts, SEGA of America's VP of marketing, Scott Steinberg, had this to say: "No, I wouldn't characterize it as a mini-game [fest]. This will be an action-sports game in the Olympic spirit. The idea behind it is really to be an easy pick-up-and-play sports game where gamers of all ages can find it accessible. We see it as being very family-inclusive so my 11-year-old can play with a 75-year-old grandma and just have a blast with it."

Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing and corporate affairs, Perrin Kaplan, told us that all of the competitions in Mario & Sonic at the Olympics will take full advantage of the motion-sensory functionality of the Wii controller.

Speaking about the development process between Nintendo and SEGA, Kaplan noted, "The beauty of the relationship is that SEGA of Japan will work in close collaboration with Miyamoto, so that's sort of like the icing on the cake. There's a great development team and then he's going to amp it up like he does with all the games. That also speaks to our commitment to the relationship and to the product. We're excited about it."

Company reps would not say whether or not the Wii version of the game would be compatible with the DS build. However, IGN does have reason to believe that the game will be compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection when it ships later this year.

"Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games," said Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. "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?"

"We are thrilled to partner with Nintendo and ISM on this groundbreaking title," said Hisao Oguchi, president and chief operating officer, SEGA. "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."

"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."

We asked the inevitable question, what does this announcement say about the possibility of Sonic becoming a playable character in Nintendo's forthcoming Wii fighter, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, but neither Nintendo nor SEGA reps had any comment.

"We're only speaking about this title so there's no comment about that," said Scott Steinberg.

Author:	Yarr [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:00 am ]
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Mario and Sonic Together at last! Quote: Mario and Sonic Together at Last Mascots to star in new Olympics game for Wii and DS. by Rob Burman and Matt Casamassina, IGN UK UK, March 28, 2007 - Finally the dreams of SEGA and Nintendo fans come true as news hits that Mario and Sonic are set to star side by side in a new game for Wii and DS, based on the 2008 Olympics. SEGA made the historic announcement this morning and confirmed that Mario & Sonic at the Olympics (as it's known) is due for release this Christmas. The game's currently in development by SEGA Japan and Shigeru Miyamoto is supervising the project. The title will be published by SEGA of America later this year. 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. It might not be Smash Bros. but at least they're together now. Innovative use of the Wii and DS control systems are promised, enabling players to race down the 100m track, participate in exhilarating table tennis rallies and churn water in swimming heats to compete for the gold medal. It's on track to be like Wii Sports, except with Mario and Sonic taking part in Olympic Games. Asked if it would be a mini-game fest of sorts, SEGA of America's VP of marketing, Scott Steinberg, had this to say: "No, I wouldn't characterize it as a mini-game [fest]. This will be an action-sports game in the Olympic spirit. The idea behind it is really to be an easy pick-up-and-play sports game where gamers of all ages can find it accessible. We see it as being very family-inclusive so my 11-year-old can play with a 75-year-old grandma and just have a blast with it." Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing and corporate affairs, Perrin Kaplan, told us that all of the competitions in Mario & Sonic at the Olympics will take full advantage of the motion-sensory functionality of the Wii controller. Speaking about the development process between Nintendo and SEGA, Kaplan noted, "The beauty of the relationship is that SEGA of Japan will work in close collaboration with Miyamoto, so that's sort of like the icing on the cake. There's a great development team and then he's going to amp it up like he does with all the games. That also speaks to our commitment to the relationship and to the product. We're excited about it." Company reps would not say whether or not the Wii version of the game would be compatible with the DS build. However, IGN does have reason to believe that the game will be compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection when it ships later this year. "Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games," said Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. "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?" "We are thrilled to partner with Nintendo and ISM on this groundbreaking title," said Hisao Oguchi, president and chief operating officer, SEGA. "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." "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." We asked the inevitable question, what does this announcement say about the possibility of Sonic becoming a playable character in Nintendo's forthcoming Wii fighter, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, but neither Nintendo nor SEGA reps had any comment. "We're only speaking about this title so there's no comment about that," said Scott Steinberg.

Author:	Dmitry [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:36 am ]
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They should make a pad for it like the old NES olympic game.

Author:	Kluya [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:30 am ]
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I would have been so mad about this as a kid lol. I loved Nintendo so much and hated Sega with a Passion. I remember reading a Nintendo Power magazine when Capcom was about to start making games for Sega. It had a drawing of Sonic and Mega Man shaking hands. I was so f'ing pissed I can't even explain. These days I don't care so much. I think the idea of Sonic and Mario in a game together is pretty cool. I'll definately buy it.

Author:	Yarr [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:32 am ]
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yeah I can remember in like grade 5 arguing about what was better, Nintendo or Sega. It was like the only important think in the world.

Author:	Kluya [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:43 am ]
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Yarr wrote: yeah I can remember in like grade 5 arguing about what was better, Nintendo or Sega. It was like the only important think in the world. Those arguments were so pointless, yet I couldn't stop myself from attacking somebody who liked Sega. My babysitter's kids when I was young, had a Sega master system with tons of games, and I played it all the time over there. The one game I remember liking was Wonder Boy...but I hated the rest. I of course always had Nintendo thanks to my awesome parents making the decision for me lol. It was nice to have experience with both systems and use that in arguments. Most of the people only really played 1 or the other. Sega Genesis and Sonic....ugh I hated that even more. I remember when Mortal Kombat came out for SNES and Sega Genesis....anybody could tell SNES had better graphics and gameplay. Unfortunately Genesis was the only one with blood and fatalities! That really pissed me off lol..

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Author:	Eternus [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:08 am ]
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NES for me, I had one friend who had a Sega Master System. I wasn't that impressed with it, other than Phantasy Star. I had both a SNES and a Genesis. The SNES obviously had better graphics and sound, Sega was just willing to have gore and blood. My friend down the street had a Turbografix 16 (Bonk games were good), and another kid at my school had a Neo Geo (the bastard). I also knew someone who bought an Atari Jaguar, we all laughed at him.

Author:	Kluya [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:03 am ]
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I remember renting a Turbo Graphix 16 with Bonks Adventure (my Mom rented it for me). That game was so friggin awesome. I never ended up owning the console. I didn't know anybody with a Neo Geo or a Turbo Graphix 16. lol @ the Jaguar. Wasn't that supposed to be 32 bit or something? I'm too lazy to look it up. I remember it having some hype for better graphics, but it was a complete failure (omg PS3 comes to mind burn mothafucka).

Author:	Remey [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:13 am ]
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Kluya wrote: I remember renting a Turbo Graphix 16 with Bonks Adventure (my Mom rented it for me). That game was so friggin awesome. I never ended up owning the console. I didn't know anybody with a Neo Geo or a Turbo Graphix 16. lol @ the Jaguar. Wasn't that supposed to be 32 bit or something? I'm too lazy to look it up. I remember it having some hype for better graphics, but it was a complete failure (omg PS3 comes to mind burn mothafucka). My mom won a Turbo Graphix 16 with Bonks Adventure from some radio show's contest for me. I was the only one that I knew around me that had owned one back then and I think that was the only game I owned for it. Lol

Author:	Yarr [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:53 am ]
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A friend of mine had Turbo Graphix 16 and we were all like "oh so cool" but there were no games for it.

Author:	DeadLegend [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:14 pm ]
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I never really had any enmity for a system until xbox.

Author:	goDeejay [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:06 pm ]
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Anyone remember that thing called 3DO, all i know is that this bully kid on our bus had one. He'd come on every morning and brag about it and how awesome it was. Everyone wanted to make fun of him for it, but obviously no one did.

Author:	DeadLegend [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:10 pm ]
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Captain Blasto was 3do. lol

Author:	Pazrayna [ Sat Mar 31, 2007 1:30 am ]
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Kluya wrote: I remember renting a Turbo Graphix 16 with Bonks Adventure (my Mom rented it for me). That game was so friggin awesome. I never ended up owning the console. I didn't know anybody with a Neo Geo or a Turbo Graphix 16. lol @ the Jaguar. Wasn't that supposed to be 32 bit or something? I'm too lazy to look it up. I remember it having some hype for better graphics, but it was a complete failure (omg PS3 comes to mind burn mothafucka). Jaguar was 64 bit or something. I looked it up lolz. Apparently tho the Jaguar wasn't a complete waste. The casing was useful for dental x-rays! Quote: Some time later, Imagin Systems, a manufacturer of dental imaging equipment, purchased the molding plates for one of the Jaguar's casings as, with minor modification, it was the right size for housing a camera[4]

Author:	Pantherxx [ Sat Mar 31, 2007 1:36 pm ]
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Yarr wrote: A friend of mine had Turbo Graphix 16 and we were all like "oh so cool" but there were no games for it. LOL I still have that system with cd-rom in box with 10 game in it and best game is Y's book 1 and 2.

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Author:	Purity [ Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:37 pm ]
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Sonic vs. Mario in TRACK & FIELD? We all know Sonic would dominate the track events...