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Old 03-28-2007, 04:56 AM   #1
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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.jpgMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games-titlelogo_final_2.jpg

Weren't expecting that now were you?

My money's on an April Fools
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Old 03-28-2007, 05:13 AM   #2
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WOW. Great find, Should prove GOOD!
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Old 03-28-2007, 05:26 AM   #3
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Um..whats your source?

Its cool if its real...but all the same that first pic makes an awesome backround.
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The news comes from a press release by Sega Europe Ltd.

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“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.”
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Woah..sounds pretty legit then o_O

"we may finally learn who is actually faster, Mario or Sonic?” Erm...yeah thats kinda obvious.
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Old 03-28-2007, 05:36 AM   #6
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Meh, it's just another collection of mini-games.
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My money's on an April Fools

No....NO!

*looks at today's date*

I would break down and cry...
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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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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
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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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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.
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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
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it could be hope not though and sonic would just do a 100m in 0.5 seconds
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Seems like a joke to me
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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
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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.
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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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Old 03-28-2007, 12:11 PM   #19
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Seriously, what the hell

hahahahahahahahaha

this should be an interesting game
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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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