After a few months of rumor it has finally been confirmed that Mario & Sonic Winter Olympics will be heading to the Wii console later this year.

The announcement was made by 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Director of Licensing, Dennis Kim. Although Kim was unsure as to what Winter Olympic games will feature in the title he is hopeful that the game will be a success.

“Last year, 2008, they had a very successful game using Mario and Sonic at the Beijing Games, as well as a multi-sport simulation type of game,” Kim told The Province.

“That’s what’s being discussed and planned for Vancouver. We are feeling optimistic about sales because of the Beijing experience.”

[via TheProvince]