SEGA Reveals First Details Of New Mario & Sonic News

SEGA Europe has today confirmed the first details of 'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games 2', which has been formally retitled, 'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'.

The game, which will be heading to Wii and Nintendo DS in time for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, once again features some of the iconic characters from the two franchises, as they go head-to-head in a series of official sports from the Games.

Over ten million units of the first 'Mario & Sonic' game have been sold since it launched to coincide with the Beijing Summer Games of 2008, with news of a follow-up gathering pace in recent weeks.  The new game will also be compatible with the Wii Balance Board, and the DS version will feature Wi-Fi multiplayer options.

“We are extremely happy to again team up with Nintendo and ISM on what promises to be another global success,” says Naoya Tsurumi, CEO, SEGA of America and SEGA Europe. “Sonic will partner with Mario once more beneath the spotlight of the legendary Olympic Games. Together they will face new athletic challenges that will provide gamers with more of the exciting experiences unique to this series.”

“SEGA has been a valued publishing partner of Nintendo for many years and Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is the ultimate representation of that relationship,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, president and COO, Nintendo of America. “We look for this game to continue the tradition its predecessor started by bringing new events, new characters, and new gameplay experiences to fans worldwide.”

“To once again have Mario and Sonic and friends compete in Olympic sports and events in a winter setting is tremendously exciting for the Olympic Movement and the millions of gamers worldwide who enjoyed the characters’ previous match up,” says Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman & CEO of ISM.