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Mario, Sonic Team Up for Olympics
Techtree News Staff, Mar 29, 2007 1410 hrs ISTSega and Nintendo have together announced that Mario and Sonic are joining forces to star in "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games".
Sega and Nintendo have together announced 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 Nintendo Wii and the DS system, this momentous agreement marks the first time these two renowned stars have appeared together in a game.
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.
Besides, 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.
Hisao Oguchi, President and Chief Operating Officer, Sega, said, "We are thrilled to partner with Nintendo and International Sports Multimedia (ISM) on this groundbreaking title. 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."
Shigeru Miyamoto, Senior Managing Director and General Manager - Entertainment Analysis and Development Division, Nintendo, added, "Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games. 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?"
"Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games" will be available at the end of this year and is licensed through a worldwide partnership with ISM, the exclusive interactive entertainment software licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
"The Olympic Games represent the true spirit of competition and passion. 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," said Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ISM.
Developed for the Nintendo Wii and the DS system, this momentous agreement marks the first time these two renowned stars have appeared together in a game.
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.
Besides, 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.
Hisao Oguchi, President and Chief Operating Officer, Sega, said, "We are thrilled to partner with Nintendo and International Sports Multimedia (ISM) on this groundbreaking title. 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."
Shigeru Miyamoto, Senior Managing Director and General Manager - Entertainment Analysis and Development Division, Nintendo, added, "Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games. 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?"
"Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games" will be available at the end of this year and is licensed through a worldwide partnership with ISM, the exclusive interactive entertainment software licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
"The Olympic Games represent the true spirit of competition and passion. 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," said Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ISM.
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