Flight Delay = Mario & Sonic Party Time

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You’re sitting in the airport awaiting your flight to meet the relatives for the holidays. Suddenly, the screen above you flashes with those two dreaded words: FLIGHT DELAYED. Sounds like the best time for a party, so long as you are prepared with a copy of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020! Sit back, grab a snack, and make a friend (or three), because competition awaits! Find out more in our new trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHiFj0EPyIw&feature=youtu.be .   Here are five fun ideas to turn a frustrating flight delay into fun memories and new friends this holiday season: A Wah-tastic Win: Show off Wario’s perfect swimming technique in the pool and earn more gold medals than Michael Phelps. Relive the Glory Days: Bowser is surprisingly graceful on the diving platform, at least in his classic 2D form. Experience this swan of 8-bit glory leap off the high board with an elegant landing. Achieve Those Squad Goals: Pairing up Peach, Daisy, Amy, and Blaze the Cat as they run the pitch and stand tall on the podium in Football. Prove that Shadow is the Ultimate Lifeform: …On the beach by surfing those high waves! Our Main Event of the Evening: Find out who is pound-for-pound the greatest boxer on the roster with memorable match-ups: Peach vs. Bowser. Tails vs. Yoshi. Mario vs. Metal Sonic.   What you need to know about Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Brand New Story: Help Mario and Sonic escape from a 2D-themed console, the “Tokyo ’64,” hatched as part of Dr. Eggman’s and Bowser’s nefarious plans to trap the colorful and capable power pair. A Bountiful Medley of Events: Skateboard, surf, and race your way to the top of the podium! With more than 30 events to master in this fun-filled Olympic Games showdown, there are plenty of ways to prove your skills to your friends in local and online multiplayer. Push the Boundaries: Dream Events deliver a layer of fantastical chaos. Zip through a downhill obstacle course on your hoverboard, throwdown for territorial control with lightning-fast karate action, or smash the most targets inside a traditional Japanese manor! So Many Ways to Play*: Exclusively on Nintendo Switch, determine who the real champion is while using the fun and flexibility of Joy-Con controllers to your advantage. Play with a Cast of Fan-Favorite Characters: The gang’s all here! Play as Mario, Sonic, and a star-studded cast of your favorite SEGA and Nintendo characters! Enjoy all the different classic 2D events, perfect for friends and family: 100m 10m Platform (Diving) 400m Hurdles Gymnastics – Vault Judo Kayak Single (K-1) 1000m Long Jump Marathon Shooting – Trap Volleyball You will also dash, climb, jump, surf and more in these fast-paced 3D events: 100m 110m Hurdles 4 x 100m Relay Archery Badminton Boxing Canoe Double (C-2) 1000m Discus Throw Equestrian – Jumping Fencing Football (Soccer) Gymnastics – Floor Exercise Javelin Throw Karate – Kumite Rugby Sevens Skateboarding – Park Sport Climbing Surfing – Shortboard Swimming – 100m Freestyle Table Tennis Triple Jump The fun even goes beyond the limits of reality with all-new Dream Events: Dream Karate Dream Racing Dream Shooting

Release Date Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will take to the starting blocks exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on November 5 in the Americas for $59.99 USD and November 8 in Europe with commensurate pricing. For more information, including where you can pre-order the game, be sure to visit the official website, and watch our latest trailer. *Joy-Con functionality does not extend to all events.   **Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership.

 

We will have a review of the game up around launch time so look for that.