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Mario & Sonic Begin Training For The 2012 London Olympics

by Ben Reeves on April 21, 2011 at 02:00 PM

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The previous Mario & Sonic Olympic Games titles have scored some sales medals of their own, so it looks like Nintendo and Sega’ mascots will be reuniting for another test of the titans during next year’s Olympic games set in London.

This test of champions will be headed to the Wii and 3DS and will feature over 50 original Olympic-themed events, including new games like soccer and equestrian. A new schedule of Dream events, set within popular Mario and Sonic worlds, will round out the collection, and are sure to tire out this plumber and hedgehog…at least until the 2014 winter games in Russia.

"These games bring together two of the most beloved characters in the history of the video game industry," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "As veterans of both video games and Olympic games, they will arrive in London as a formidable team to provide fun, competitive sporting activities that friends and family members can enjoy together."

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games will be headed to Wii and 3DS likely around the time of the Olympics next year, but an official date hasn’t been announced yet.

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by ComachoDan Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 02:13 PM

F#$k london. Go to Raccoon City.
by Bbrainss Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 02:15 PM

*Sigh
by Dark Lord Kaan (Skullmanic) Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 02:19 PM

I still don't get how Mario is as fast as Sonic. MARIO CAN'T DO EVERYTHING!!!!!!
by Solo Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 02:27 PM

So this time the Olympics are gonna be in London, huh?
by eyros2k Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 02:31 PM

One of these days, one of these titles is gonna be good... then we'll all eat our hats, with a side of flying pig.
by ShoxHD Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 02:32 PM

You can blame all the small children for this sequel.
by db83 Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 02:52 PM

The sad thing is, this will be a better Sonic game than Sonic Generations.
by chum21 Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 03:01 PM

Oh please. Nintendo needs to just give up. I'm tired of lame remakes.
by gamefan4564 Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 03:05 PM

they won't stop until the sales stop, will they.
by famous. Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 03:29 PM

Hopefully one of them breaks their ankle and the game isn't released.
by bjdbuch Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 03:32 PM

these games are ok
by CactaurMan36 Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 03:55 PM

And exactly zero s**** were given.
by Allen Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 04:24 PM

'Hardcore' gamers out in force today, apparently.

... go Mario?
by slickvicXLII Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 04:28 PM

can they at least use the Wii MotionPlus to make it semi-respectable?
by bioshocker Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 04:42 PM

I really don't see how Sonic could lose to Mario...and I love Mario.
by Gooseman Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 04:58 PM

Everyone pack your backs and go home...the olympics are officially ruined.
by Harvester of Sorrow Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 05:13 PM

Noooooooo, dear God no...

What have we done? God is dead and we killed him.

With this unholy bond...
by Gobzer Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 05:35 PM

Sh*t like this makes me lose even more faith in humanity
by BMW Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 06:11 PM

Well, wouldn't it be something if the Olympians played this in London, as an event?

Maybe not, but it was a thought.
by Jendon Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 06:16 PM

What, is it the exact same game as the first Sonic/Mario Olympics game but now the announcers have a British accent?