No Mario & Sonic Game for Paris 2024 Olympics – Here's Why
Jul 30, 2024 12:39 PMThe iconic Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series will not see a release for the Paris 2024 Olympics. This decision comes as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ends its partnership with Nintendo and Sega to explore new ventures such as NFTs and esports. The licensing deal, which lapsed in 2020, brings an end to a 17-year run of games themed around the Olympics. Instead, players can look forward to Olympics Go! Paris 2024, a free-to-play mobile game from publisher nWay, featuring officially licensed NFT digital pins.
Why is there no Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Paris 2024?nThe IOC did not renew its licensing deal with Nintendo and Sega to explore new opportunities in NFTs and esports, leading to the discontinuation of the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series.
The Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series began in 2007 with its first installment for the Wii, themed around the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Subsequent games covered events like London 2012, Rio 2016, and included Winter Games editions. The series has been a staple for fans combining beloved mascots Mario and Sonic in the vibrant world of Olympic sports, with the last title being the Tokyo 2020 edition.
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Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-07-30 14:30:05
It's a real bummer to see the Mario & Sonic Olympic Games series come to an end, especially with such a nostalgic run for fans. On the bright side, it’ll be interesting to see how Olympics Go Paris 2024 tackles the blend of traditional sports and emerging tech like NFTs in the mobile gaming space.
Stimpy commented on: 2024-07-30 14:18:03
Well, it's a bummer to see Mario and Sonic sit out the Paris 2024 Olympics, but maybe this shift towards NFTs and esports will bring some fresh energy to the Olympic gaming scene. Still, I'll miss those iconic mascot matchups; they were always a blast
Sephiroth commented on: 2024-07-30 14:06:03
Man, it’s a bummer to see the end of an era with no more Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, but I’m curious to see how the new focus on NFTs and esports will shape the future of Olympic gaming. Hopefully, the new mobile game can capture some of that same magic
