Avid Nintendo fans were eager to see Sonic coincide with Mario in Super Smash Brawl. Well…that hasn’t happened yet, but this is the next best thing. Both characters will star side by side in a new game based off the 2008 Olmypics.

The game takes place in Beijing, as of the real Olmypics, and players will compete in events using a large cast of Mario & Sonic parties including Luigi, Tails, Peach, and much more. And we are told to expect innovating use of the Wii motion-sensing, and the DS touch-screen.

“Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games,” said Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto.

“In fact, for a long time they have been discussing the possibility of one day competing against each other. Now that they have been given the perfect opportunity to meet at the Olympic Games, we may finally learn who is actually faster, Mario or Sonic?” “We are thrilled to partner with Nintendo and ISM on this groundbreaking title,” said Hisao Oguchi, president and chief operating officer, SEGA. “For the first time, two of the world’s greatest games’ characters come together to compete in the world’s greatest sporting event and we couldn’t be more excited.”

“The Olympic Games represent the true spirit of competition and passion,” said Raymond Goldsmith, chairman and chief executive officer of ISM. “Bringing together intensely competitive and fun characters like Mario and Sonic in an Olympic setting helps showcase the sports of the Olympic Games in a new and compelling way for all generations.”