SEGA Europe has just confirmed the release date for the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. Due for release in Europe on October 16^th, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games comes to both Wii and Nintendo DS as a strong contender for the best selling title over that all-important Christmas period.

            Developed by SEGA of Japan, under the guidance of Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games will take players to lifelike Olympic venues where they can choose from a legendary cast of playable characters, including new faces to the series. Following the phenomenal worldwide popularity of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, this fresh gaming experience will feature completely new Olympic Winter Games events from the official competition schedule including Alpine Skiing and Speed Skating.

            Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games looks set to repeat the success of its predecessor, with the box art included on today’s mail-out (below) exuding all the personality that made the original title such a hit. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games will launch in Europe on October 16^th 2009, and you can be sure Electronic Theatre will keep you updated.

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