Mario and Sonic have had a phenomenally successful partnership and we are extremely proud to be able to recreate this once again with Nintendo and ISM for the London 2012 Olympic Games, #157; commented Naoya Tsurumi, Chairman for SEGA of America and SEGA Europe. It is truly exciting to be in the position to develop interactive entertainment software titles based on the Olympic Games, and for Sonic and Mario to once again be a part of this historic event. #157; The London 2012 Olympic Games will be a sporting showcase that will embrace the world and we are delighted to have Mario and Sonic competing once again, this time in the largest number of Olympic sports ever, #157; says Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman & CEO of ISM. These games bring together two of the most beloved characters in the history of the video game industry in Mario and Sonic, said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. As veterans of both video games and Olympic games, they will arrive in London as a formidable team to provide fun, competitive sporting activities that friends and family members can enjoy together. Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games will be available on the Wii™ home video game system and the Nintendo 3DS™. A launch date will be announced later in the year. For more information about the game, please visit www.sega.com or www.olympicvideogames.com