As a gamer with decades of memories etched into my hard drive, it’s always bittersweet to witness the end of a beloved series like Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. I remember spending countless hours competing in virtual Olympics with friends, reliving the magic and excitement of the real-world events through these pixelated renditions.
The Olympic Games decided to part ways with Sega and Nintendo, shifting focus towards e-sports and NFTs, thereby concluding the popular “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games” series which had been associated with the events since 2007.
Previously, it was observed with astonishment that the games inaugurated in Paris didn’t introduce a fresh installment starring Mario and Sonic. As revealed by Lee Cocker, one of the developers, during an interview with Eurogamer, the International Olympic Committee did not renew the license, which expired in 2020.
In addition to mentioning potential other partners, the developer indicated that Olympic organizers were examining possibilities in e-sports and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Their aim was to integrate these projects within their internal system, a move believed to provide benefits for the committee by streamlining these initiatives.
To date, a total of six installments in the series “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games” have been launched: four for the Summer Olympics and two for the Winter Games. While they didn’t reach the peak of popularity for Sega and Nintendo, these games had dedicated fanbases and managed to sell over 26 million copies in total.
It’s not yet officially confirmed, but there are indications that the Olympic Esports Games were indeed a topic of discussion at the International Olympic Committee. If reports are accurate, this project was given the green light on July 24 and is set to debut in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
I’ve just discovered that the mobile and PC version of Olympics Go! Paris 2024, developed by nWay studio, is now live! You can grab it from the Epic Games Store. They’re even giving away some cool cosmetic items for the game… but only until August 1st at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time! So, let’s get gaming and grab those freebies while we can!
Nevertheless, announcements concerning Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) had been made as early as 2021. This year, these NFTs can be accessed via the aforementioned game, taking the shape of virtual “badges” or “collectibles.”
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