Nintendo’s design demand almost cancelled Mario & Sonic at the Olympics

January 19, 2026

Nintendo’s design demand almost cancelled Mario & Sonic at the Olympics

Two worlds collided with the release of Sega’s Mario & Sonic Olympic Games in 2007. And while gamers simply relished the opportunity to play two of the most iconic characters ever in one game, it seems that the two brands were less comfortable about the collaboration – and Nintendo even put in some strict guidelines.

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