As a longtime fan of both Mario and Sonic, I have to say that I am deeply saddened by the news that the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series is coming to an end. This crossover series has been a staple of my gaming experience for over a decade, and it has brought me countless hours of joy and friendly competition with friends and family.
The ongoing 2024 Summer Olympics don’t seem to be inspiring a new Mario & Sonic crossover game from Sega and Nintendo this year. Unfortunately, it looks like the collaboration between the two gaming giants has come to an end according to the International Olympic Committee. Instead of continuing the partnership, the IOC is reportedly seeking alternative ways to maximize their licensing revenue. In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Lee Cocker, who has worked on every previous game in the series, shared some insights into the situation.
1. “According to Cocker, the IOC aimed to explore potential new partnerships in areas like other partners, NFTs, and esports. Essentially, their intention was to reevaluate these opportunities internally, which could lead to securing more financial benefits for themselves.”
As a devoted fan of the crossover series, I can’t help but reminisce about its humble beginnings on Nintendo Wii with “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games” back in 2007. Predating the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by several months, this game marked the start of an incredible journey.
In recent years, both the Mario and Sonic series from Sega have seen great commercial success. Yet, there were indications of potential issues within the franchises. For the 2020 Summer Olympics, three games were released by Sega: “Olympic Games 2020 – The Official Video Game,” which had a multiplatform launch, and “Sonic at the Olympic Games,” which was exclusive to mobile devices. In early 2023, a job listing suggested that Sega planned to create a standalone Sonic Olympics game for multiple platforms like Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Although no official confirmation came from Sega, it appeared that this approach would help save development resources by creating one game instead of three. However, it seems that this strategy didn’t ultimately succeed.
Instead of: With Mario and Sonic not participating in this year’s games, the sole Olympics-themed title is Olympics Go! Paris 2024, created by nWay and available on mobile platforms and the Epic Games Store. Eurogamer reported that this game includes NFT integration, supporting Cocker’s statements. It will be intriguing to observe if the IOC ultimately regrets forgoing Mario and Sonic in light of the recent NFT market downturn.
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2024-07-30 16:40