October 10, 2007
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Goes Gold,
Gets a New Ship Date
New features include Dream Events and Mii
Functionality
SEGA of America today announced that Mario &
Sonic at the Olympic Games for the Wii has gone gold and will ship to retail in
North America on November 6, 2007 – two weeks earlier than originally
anticipated. Bringing gamers the epic face-off between Team Sonic and Team
Mario, this exceptional game is one of this Holiday’s most anticipated titles
for any platform. With an impressive list of Olympic events, the game is packed
with exciting sports action, offering the ultimate competition for Gold.
"We know that gamers are excited to play Mario &
Sonic at the Olympic Games so we did whatever we could to get the game into
their hands as soon as possible. " Says Don Mesa, Marketing Director at SEGA of
America. "Sega is bringing Mario & Sonic fans an early Christmas present!"
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games has not only a
full line-up of real-life Olympic events, but also a unique series of exclusive
"Dream Events". These Dream Events – which are both single and multiplayer – are
based in colorful game-like universes that include objects and power-ups that
will either improve a players game or bring down their opponent.
The four Dream events are:
- Dream Race (Sandhill Race Course) – Get on
your marks for this intense power-up filled race course made for either one
player or as many as four. - Dream Platform (Tropical Reef Diving Area –
10,000M Diving) – More like skydiving, soar through hoops and perform aerial
tricks while avoiding obstacles and opponents to reach the finish line first.
- Dream Fencing (Duel Wharf Fencing Beach) –
With unique special attacks for each character, this jungle-inspired world
offers the ultimate duel. - Dream Table Tennis (Speed Rally Table Tennis
Stadium) – A sci-fi wonderland, this magical table tennis extravaganza offers
a special ability for each character – so move fast!
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games also offers
Wii users the ultimate gaming fantasy – the opportunity to play against their
favorite Mario or Sonic character. Thanks to the unique interactive Mii
features, players can bring their own Mii into the game as a playable character.
Gamers will be able to import their Mii into the game and compete as themselves
in any of the Olympic or Dream events and even beat their favorite hero to win
Gold.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for the Wii
system will be shipped on November 6, 2007 and for the Nintendo DS in Q1 2008.
