Sega and Nintendo today made a historical announcement that two of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry, Mario and Sonic, are joining forces to star in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.

Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS and Wii, players will compete in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

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