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Thursday29th Sep 2016
News Sonic Developers Discuss How Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Came About
Two worlds colliding
The rivalry between Sega and Nintendo back in the day was the stuff of legends; there arguably has never been a more heated competition between two game companies since. After Nintendo's near monopoly on video games in the NES days, Sega's Genesis console represented a tectonic shift and proved that there was room for other...
Sunday3rd Oct 2010
News Mario and Sonic Olympics was Yuji Naka's Idea, says Yuji Naka
Idea pitched before he left Sega
The man behind Sonic the Hedgehog, Yuji Naka, had left Sega by the time Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games was underway, but Mr Naka has said that he came up with the concept before his departure. Speaking to the audience at this year's Eurogamer Expo in London, Mr Naka said: It was actually my idea, and I was...
Monday17th Dec 2007
Last week saw Mario & Sonic at the Olympic games the number 1 selling game across all systems in the UK, what a Christmas present for SEGA!
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...
Tuesday13th Nov 2007
News Ant, Damo, Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games
Today we took alittle trip into London to a sacred palace called Sega HQ, we'd been invited down to play Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games on the Wii.
Having survived the rather lengthy journey from the midlands and 3 trains later we finally arrived at Sega HQ with just a little time for lunch before getting started with the game, the bit we'd been...
Sunday14th Oct 2007
News Mario & Sonic: Mii Functionality & Dream Events
Sega unearth some more details on Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, you'll be able to play as your Mii characters and also the addition of "Dream Events".
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games has not only a massive line-up of real-life Olympic events, but SEGA can today proudly confirm that their much anticipated title also has a unique series...
Friday5th Oct 2007
Sega release the cover artwork for the upcoming Wii sports title, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
Here it is:[dgp:cover=games/wii/mario_and_sonic_at_the_olympic_games] Pretty good work ;) Remember this will be the first ever game to feature both Mario and Sonic, something we never thought we'd see 10 years ago!
Wednesday3rd Oct 2007
News Mario & Sonic At The Olympics Event List
Whoops, we missed this. Last week Sega announced a list of events that our heroes will be competing in at the Olympics.
This exciting new game for the Wii™ video game system Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ system is packed with all-new interactive features and includes 20 authentic Olympic events – played out in stylised Olympic venues. Using the Wii...
Sunday29th Jul 2007
News Mario & Sonic At The Olympics
Sega released a teaser trailer at E3, just incase you missed it we've finally gotten around to uploading it, whoops.
"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...
Wednesday11th Jul 2007
Sega will be showcasing 13 games at this years E3, with 7 of them making their way onto Nintendo platforms.
"SEGA’s mission is to publish fun and entertaining games for people wherever and whenever they want to play," said Simon Jeffery, President and COO, SEGA of America. “For some titles like The Golden Compass we’ll provide a compelling and...
Wednesday28th Mar 2007
At last the icons of two legendary companies will unite for a new title on the Wii and DS.
Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Games is set for release this Christmas. "We are thrilled to partner with Nintendo and ISM on the ground breaking title," commented Hisao Oguchi, president of Sega. "For the first time, two of the world's greatest games'...
