As a long-time fan of the iconic video game series, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, I was utterly disheartened to learn that the series has come to an end. For nearly two decades, this franchise has been a staple of my gaming experiences, providing me with countless hours of joy and excitement as I watched these beloved characters compete in various Olympic events.
Every four years, we usually enjoy Mario and Sonic collaborating in games tied to the Olympics, but this time around, there’s no new game from the “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games” series accompanying the Paris Olympics. It seems that the game released in 2020 was the last one produced in this franchise, as suggested by a former team member.
Lee Crocker, a key figure behind the development of all games in the “Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games” series, announced on Twitter that the franchise has come to an end. In an interview with Eurogamer, Crocker explained that the International Olympics Committee had ended its collaboration with Sega and Nintendo to explore fresh opportunities in esports and NFTs instead.
According to Crocker, the IOC aimed to examine potential partners in areas such as other partners, NFTs, and esports. Essentially, this was to reevaluate their partnerships internally with a goal of securing more financial benefits.
1. Over almost two decades, the “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games” series has produced around six different versions. Two of these were focused on Winter Olympics in 2010 and 2014, while the others followed the regular Olympics. The series has consistently thrived, particularly in terms of sales, so it’s surprising to learn that its continuation is ending, leaving many devoted fans taken aback.
2009 found me standing beside Jacques Rogge, the former International Olympic Committee President, as we showcased Mario and Sonic during a demonstration at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Switzerland. I was confident in our presentation.
— Lee Cocker (@leecocker) July 27, 2024
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