Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

i0n · 03-28-2007, 04:56 AM

Nintendo and Sega have today announced that their biggest icons and what used to be revials in the gaming world are joining forces for an upcoming Wii title.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games available for Christmas 2007 will see the two characters join forces 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 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.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games-m_s_artwork.jpg

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Weren't expecting that now were you?

My money's on an April Fools

Wii_Smurf · 03-28-2007, 05:13 AM

WOW. Great find, Should prove GOOD!

Jay61 · 03-28-2007, 05:26 AM

Um..whats your source?

Its cool if its real...but all the same that first pic makes an awesome backround.

i0n · 03-28-2007, 05:28 AM

The news comes from a press release by Sega Europe Ltd.

Quote:

“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.”

Jay61 · 03-28-2007, 05:33 AM

Woah..sounds pretty legit then o_O

"we may finally learn who is actually faster, Mario or Sonic?” Erm...yeah thats kinda obvious.

Gymdawg · 03-28-2007, 05:36 AM

Meh, it's just another collection of mini-games.

Wii_BrEnDo2007 · 03-28-2007, 05:45 AM

looks cool

Xanthous · 03-28-2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i0n

My money's on an April Fools

No....NO!

*looks at today's date*

I would break down and cry...

Joe · 03-28-2007, 10:28 AM

Damnit Stop the Aprils Fool Jokes!!!

It just isnt funny anymore...well actually it never was!!!
Gaming is huge now and gaming resources should stop messing around like this its just irritating!!!
I hate it around the month of March we can no longer trust IGN,EGM,Gamespot ect. to sometime in May!!!

**DPrinny** · 03-28-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i0n

My money's on an April Fools

They plan these weeks in advance
Remember the ultimate fighting universe that was going round years ago
Namcos and segas fighter up against each other (with someone called Pedro)
CLassic shoped imageis

lloyd_yayo · 03-28-2007, 10:44 AM

you people silly, its not april fools, this is straigh from IGN.com and they're quoting directly from the company.

MasterJedi2U · 03-28-2007, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe

Damnit Stop the Aprils Fool Jokes!!!

It just isnt funny anymore...well actually it never was!!!
Gaming is huge now and gaming resources should stop messing around like this its just irritating!!!
I hate it around the month of March we can no longer trust IGN,EGM,Gamespot ect. to sometime in May!!!

Are you guys dumb? iOn has never posted news before thats a joke. And this was is USA Today. Its real and its happening and I for one am glad. Hopefully Sonic isn't in Brawl and this is Sega's way of making up for it. I can stomach this game a lot mroe than I can stomach the thought of Sonic actually being a character in Brawl.

**DPrinny** · 03-28-2007, 10:59 AM

1000 meter dash Sonic vs Mario
Gun goes off
Sonic wins
3d hop skip jump
Gun goes off
Mario bounces ahead sonics is left looking for a decent camera angle before doing the first jump

con77 · 03-28-2007, 11:02 AM

it could be hope not though and sonic would just do a 100m in 0.5 seconds

Mario Famous · 03-28-2007, 11:11 AM

Seems like a joke to me

Joe · 03-28-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterJedi2U

Are you guys dumb? iOn has never posted news before thats a joke. And this was is USA Today. Its real and its happening and I for one am glad. Hopefully Sonic isn't in Brawl and this is Sega's way of making up for it. I can stomach this game a lot mroe than I can stomach the thought of Sonic actually being a character in Brawl.

No I wasnt referring to ion...this information originally came from IGN...but I was talking about all gaming resources

Cactus · 03-28-2007, 11:34 AM

Theres an official press release: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=11783
So if its a prank then, Nintendo would be in on it too, but that has never happened before.

illmasaki · 03-28-2007, 11:54 AM

i was just on ign game wii release date list and so this game i came to wiichat and searched for mario and sonic to read what others thought cuz i am excited

http://wii.ign.com/index/release.html

i dont see why they would go that far to say it would put a release date of holidays 07

i read in another thread that this means sonic might b in brawl but i doubt that seeing how sega is making this game

either way its cool mario and sonic the two iconic characters that i grew up on in 1 game

A RAND0M TAC0 · 03-28-2007, 12:11 PM

Seriously, what the hell

hahahahahahahahaha

this should be an interesting game

hotpotato78 · 03-28-2007, 01:02 PM

Okay i think everybody can stop calling it a prank lol...... Its obvious that it is not a prank. but anyway might be cool. but nintendo will never stop releasing different sigments of mario. I still want to see a MILD shooting mario game though.

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i0n :eek: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,472 Friends: 14	Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Nintendo and Sega have today announced that their biggest icons and what used to be revials in the gaming world are joining forces for an upcoming Wii title. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games available for Christmas 2007 will see the two characters join forces 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 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. Weren't expecting that now were you? My money's on an April Fools __________________ Admin @ Wii Chat [PM] MySpace \| Facebook Wii Articles and Guides Share Friend Codes Wii Online Stores

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Jay61 <3 Rach Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 940 Friends: 2 4116-4612-5453-3059	Woah..sounds pretty legit then o_O "we may finally learn who is actually faster, Mario or Sonic?” Erm...yeah thats kinda obvious. __________________ [Zero Motivation, The Guy With Cloud Envy]

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Wii_BrEnDo2007 PM TO JOIN TETRIS CLUB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland,portglasgow Posts: 2,820 Friends: 1	looks cool __________________ PS3 PSN: GTRacer1967 if you dont play gran turismo 5 P...you suck at life

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Joe Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker CO Posts: 1,784 Friends: 0 5856-5939-3035-0479	Damnit Stop the Aprils Fool Jokes!!! It just isnt funny anymore...well actually it never was!!! Gaming is huge now and gaming resources should stop messing around like this its just irritating!!! I hate it around the month of March we can no longer trust IGN,EGM,Gamespot ect. to sometime in May!!!

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lloyd_yayo Nintendo 4life Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 730 Friends: 0 7527 1826 6337 6464	you people silly, its not april fools, this is straigh from IGN.com and they're quoting directly from the company.

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con77 Joined the dark side Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 612 Friends: 0	it could be hope not though and sonic would just do a 100m in 0.5 seconds __________________

03-28-2007, 11:11 AM	#15
Mario Famous Mr. Nintendo Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mushroom Kingdom Posts: 567 Friends: 2	Seems like a joke to me __________________

03-28-2007, 11:34 AM	#17
Cactus SSB 4 Life Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 119 Friends: 0 7277-1629-5342-0526	Theres an official press release: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=11783 So if its a prank then, Nintendo would be in on it too, but that has never happened before.

03-28-2007, 11:54 AM	#18
illmasaki WiiChat Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 360 Friends: 0	i was just on ign game wii release date list and so this game i came to wiichat and searched for mario and sonic to read what others thought cuz i am excited http://wii.ign.com/index/release.html i dont see why they would go that far to say it would put a release date of holidays 07 i read in another thread that this means sonic might b in brawl but i doubt that seeing how sega is making this game either way its cool mario and sonic the two iconic characters that i grew up on in 1 game

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A RAND0M TAC0 Like A Stone Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 631 Friends: 0 0882-4030-9133-6768	Seriously, what the hell hahahahahahahahaha this should be an interesting game __________________

03-28-2007, 01:02 PM	#20
hotpotato78 So sexy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bahamas Posts: 540 Friends: 0	Okay i think everybody can stop calling it a prank lol...... Its obvious that it is not a prank. but anyway might be cool. but nintendo will never stop releasing different sigments of mario. I still want to see a MILD shooting mario game though.

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