Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games: Where is the 2024 edition?:
Two famous faces who've been associated with the games since 2008 are absent in 2024, but why?
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Mario & Sonic Olympic Games Series PausedMario and Sonic games sold over 26 million copies since 2008; the 2024 edition was dropped amid licensing and partnership changes.
- Since 2008, Mario and Sonic have starred together in Olympic-themed games that achieved major commercial success.
- The license was not renewed for the Paris 2024 Olympics as the IOC opted to collaborate with a different developer.
- Paris 2024's official game, developed by nWay, focuses on mobile platforms and explores NFTs and esports integration.
- The absence of the classic duo disappointed fans and speedrunning communities, though the IOC hinted at future opportunities.
These two video game characters coming together for the Olympics, that's what happens, it's that Olympic spirit.— Lee Cocker, former executive producer of the series, reflecting on the significance of the Mario and Sonic games.
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