Sega has officially announced Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games on Nintendo DS and Wii a continuation of the very successful concept that started with Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games that released late in 2007.
Sega has been confirmed that the game supports the Wii Balance Board, and it is a natural fit as the teaser trailer reveals snowboarding.
Three joyous quotes from Sega, Nintendo and the Olympic rights holders courtesy of the press release:
"We are extremely happy to again team up with Nintendo and ISM on what promises to be another global success." says Naoya Tsurumi, CEO, SEGA of America and SEGA Europe. "Sonic will partner with Mario once more beneath the spotlight of the legendary Olympic Games. Together they will face new athletic challenges that will provide gamers with more of the exciting experiences unique to this series."
"SEGA has been a valued publishing partner of Nintendo for many years and Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is the ultimate representation of that relationship," said Reggie Fils-Aime, president and COO, Nintendo of America. "We look for this game to continue the tradition its predecessor started by bringing new events, new characters, and new gameplay experiences to fans worldwide."
"To once again have Mario and Sonic and friends compete in Olympic sports and events in a winter setting is tremendously exciting for the Olympic Movement and the millions of gamers worldwide who enjoyed the characters' previous match up", says Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman & CEO of ISM.