Two of the biggest video game heroes, Mario and Sonic, will be coming together again, this time taking their rivalry to the snow and ice in another officially licensed Olympic-themed smash hit Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. The rivalry will continue late in 2009 Nintendo DS, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games will take players to Vancouver, Canada, host city of the official 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games invites players of all ages and skill sets to face-off in some of the most intense winter competitions available for the Nintendo DS.
Developed by SEGA of Japan, under the guidance of Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games will take players to lifelike Olympic venues where they can choose from a legendary cast of playable characters, including new faces to the series.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games will feature completely new Olympic Winter Games events from the official competition schedule including Alpine Skiing and Speed Skating and many, many more...
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games will feature controls for the Nintendo DS. Gamers will enjoy completely unique experiences thanks to the Nintendo DS having its own specific gameplay features and modes. Players of all skill levels will enjoy the intuitive controls of the Nintendo DS, in both single and multiplayer gaming modes. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games on Nintendo DS brings an intense competitive element using the Nintendo DS wireless capabilities.