[Wii, DS] Sonic and Mario team up!
Posted by Ramon Aranda on 03.28.2007
Legendary duo enter the Olympics.
SEGA and Nintendo today made an announcement that two of the biggest icons in the game industry, Mario and Sonic, are joining forces to star in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Developed for the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo DS, this agreement marks the first time these two 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 Christmas 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 worlds of both Mario and Sonic, gamers will be able to compete as or against a range of personalities including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and others. Usage of the Wii and DS control systems to maneuver a favourite 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."
