Mario & Sonic Winter Olympics almost confirmed

Olympics licensing director accidentally lets cat out of bag

Last month we brought you the rumor that spanish magazine Nintendo Action was dropping hints about a new Mario & Sonic Olympics game to be revealed this month. Though some balked at the rumor, saying Nintendo Action has a history of making things up, that did not stop Olympics Licensing Director Dennis Kim from basically confirming the existence of Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympics… before Sega officially did:

Last year, 2008, they had a very successful game using Mario and Sonic at the Beijing Games, as well as a multi-sport simulation type of game,” Kim said. “That’s what’s being discussed and planned for Vancouver. We are feeling optimistic about sales because of the Beijing experience.

Whoops! Considering the Nintendo Action preview mentioned the game would be unveiled this month, I’d expect an official Mario & Sonic Winter Olympics announcement any day now.

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