November 6, 2007
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games/Initial release dates
When did the first Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games come out?
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games | |
|---|---|
| Platform(s) | Wii, Nintendo DS |
| Release | show November 6, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Sports, party |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
What was the first Sonic and Mario game?
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Mario & Sonic (series)
| Mario & Sonic | |
|---|---|
| Bottom: Previous version of the logo, used in the first three games. | |
| First installment | Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007) |
| Latest installment | Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – Arcade Edition (2020) |
| Number of installments | 9 (6 main, 2 indirect) |
When did the Mario and Sonic series start?
This series marked the first time that Mario and Sonic ever appeared together in a video game. The series began when Sega acquired the license to create videogames based on the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, intending to create a version featuring characters from its well-known Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
Is there Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games?
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is the first game in the series and the first game ever to establish a crossover appearance with Mario and Sonic, in addition to including a cast of characters hailing from the same franchises respectively. The game was released for both Wii and Nintendo DS, each one featuring exclusive content.
Why was Super Mario included in Sonic the Hedgehog?
Due to the atmosphere of competitive sportsmanship the Olympics had to offer, Sega received approval by Nintendo to include Super Mario characters in the game with those of the Sonic series.
Who are the characters in Super Mario and Sonic?
Bottom: Previous version of the logo, used in the first three games. The Mario & Sonic series is a collection of crossover sports games featuring characters from Nintendo ‘s Super Mario series and Sega ‘s Sonic the Hedgehog series. This series marked the first time Mario and Sonic ever appeared together in a video game.
