Author Topic: Reuters: Sega has very high expectations for Mario an Sonic Olympics game (Read 30533 times)

Mashiro · « **on:** July 04, 2007, 09:38:42 PM »

From Reuters.com

"Maeda also said he expects an upcoming "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games" title, co-developed by Sega and Nintendo, to sell several million units, rivalling such big name titles as Microsoft Corp.'s "Halo 3"."

Kairon · « **Reply #1 on:** July 04, 2007, 09:41:50 PM »

That's VERY high...

Maybe they should ask Nintendo to delay Mario Galaxy, Wii Music, and Wii Sports 2 if they want to get anywhere close to Halo 3.

Also, advertise the HELL out of the game. Everywhere. Even to non-gamers.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2007, 09:42:03 PM »

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Originally posted by: Mashiro
From Reuters.com

"Maeda also said he expects an upcoming "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games" title, co-developed by Sega and Nintendo, to sell several million units, rivalling such big name titles as Microsoft Corp.'s "Halo 3"."

But I thought the PS3 was going to win the system wars? Once again Sega screws up!

Plugabugz · « **Reply #3 on:** July 04, 2007, 09:51:07 PM »

We had high expectations* with Secret Rings too.

*change the definition of high to "just being good"

LuigiHann · « **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2007, 10:00:09 PM »

Once there was a little ol' ant
Thought he'd moooove a rubber-tree-plant

Mario · « **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2007, 10:32:16 PM »

Ok so if it only sells 1 million it's a flop.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2007, 02:13:54 AM »

They place these ridiculously high expectations on it so if it does fail to meet those expectations they can point to that and feel justified in their condemnation of Nintendo hardware.

A game involving both Sonic and Mario *COULD* sell very well, but an Olympic game?! Screw that, the fans want to see an action game or even an RPG.

UncleBob · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2007, 02:35:28 AM »

It's going to sell crap-tons. Doesn't matter if it's good or not (should be good though, isn't Miyamoto involved?)

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2007, 03:29:35 AM »

Yes, Miyamoto is overseeing, from what I remember.

Strell · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2007, 03:32:08 AM »

Hmmm. I'm in the not-convinced camp on this one, because I'm imagining Mario Party with Wii Sports, which means a fairly vanilla offline affair, which doesn't strike me as all that interesting.

'Course maybe it is totally schweet and I am completely offbase, but at the moment I'm really doubting the hype.

Guess I'll wait for a movie or something first though.

I'd still prefer the old, old rumor of the Nintendo + Sega RPG, where the characters were named Ages and Odnetnin.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2007, 06:15:59 AM »

I think Sega has unrealistic expectations for this title. Hell I'd question how well this game would have done back when Sonic still mattered. "Mario and Sonic" is like "YEAH!! ALRIGHT!!" but then "at the Olympic Games" crashes you back to Earth. It's the ultimate team-up in a setting that isn't really that exciting. The title even sounds like some Berenstain Bears book. It sounds like Mario and Sonic meeting up at the Olympics to solve a mystery and teach everyone a valuable lesson about sportsmanship.

It'll probably sell alright but to compare it to Halo 3 is nuts. I wouldn't even consider this one of the Wii's big upcoming titles. Pretty much every gamer alive could think of a more exciting idea for a Mario/Sonic team-up.

Kairon · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2007, 06:27:33 AM »

I REALLY feel that it's wrong to put down this game just because it's at the olympics. That's a very GAMER reaction, a very traditional "where's the ultra cool?" reaction. I don't think we should stay stuck in that mode of thinking when anticipating a game's worth.

After all, Wii Sports is the top seller for the Wii, outselling all doubters. If Sonic and Mario at the Olympic games is basically Wii Sports 2 with Mario and Sonic doing their thing... then it DOES have potential, especially with Miyamoto popping his head in every once in awhile.

To dismiss it for not fulfilling your fanboi dreams is, ultimately, short-sighted.

LuigiHann · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2007, 06:32:03 AM »

I have nothing against the Olympics, but it's just a really odd premise. It also hints at minigameness.

That said, I'm not judging it yet. It certainly could be interesting.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2007, 06:37:36 AM »

"That's a very GAMER reaction"

Aren't gamers the only people who would give a sh!t about Mario and Sonic teaming up in the first place?

"After all, Wii Sports is the top seller for the Wii, outselling all doubters."

The game comes with EVERY Wii. Of course it's the top seller.

Though you're right in that in regards to sales I am looking at this too much from the perspective of a gamer. Regarding if a game is GOOD I should take that approach but regarding sales you're right. All potential customers should be taken into account when talking about sales.

I still think Sega is being too optimistic though. Sonic is damaged goods.

Kairon · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2007, 07:22:23 AM »

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
The game comes with EVERY Wii. Of course it's the top seller.

Not in japan it doesn't!

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
Sonic is damaged goods.

It's sad because it's true!

couchmonkey · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2007, 08:33:17 AM »

Kids and families are the target audience of this game.

I think Sega's thinking a little too big there, myself, but if the game turns out to be really good, maybe. If it turns out to be Mario Sports quality, it will probably garner Mario sports sales plus a bit extra thanks to the Olympics and Sonic brands.

trip1eX · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2007, 10:34:18 AM »

It has great potential especially if you think Mario Sports, but if you think Sega as of late then you wake up.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2007, 11:09:49 AM »

Well when Miyamoto supervised Amusement Vision during the F-zero GX everyone can agree we got excellent results.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2007, 11:15:46 AM »

Then release GX next to SCII, and end up with weak sales.

Release Mario & Sonic next to Smash Bros., and end up with dog food afterthoughts.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2007, 11:36:30 AM »

Do people even care as much about the Olympics anymore? The interest seems to have waned in the past decade or so.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2007, 11:44:06 AM »

"Do people even care as much about the Olympics anymore? The interest seems to have waned in the past decade or so."

It seems almost like people haven't cared much for the Olympics for almost four years yet I have a strange feeling interest will pick up again around summer 2008.

If there is a loss in interest it's probably because the Cold War is over. The USSR created the perfect sports rival for the USA so people were more interested. That's just a theory though since as a Canadian my view of the Olympics has always been from a Canadian perspective (where the Winter Olympics are a MUCH bigger deal).

Kairon · « **Reply #21 on:** July 05, 2007, 11:50:30 AM »

Yeah, Winter Olympics are AWESOME. Vancouver 2010 Baby YEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!

I mean, geeze, long track and short track and relays and singles and pairs and ice dancing and hockey and curling and OHMYGOD *doesn't care that much for the ski/snowboarding events*.

BigJim · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2007, 12:24:30 PM »

This is the era of reality TV. Unless the losers eat bugs, then we don't care about the Olympics, Miss America, etc.

I'm being a little silly, but it is actually partly true. Ratings for these types of programs and events have gone south like a duck in winter.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2007, 12:49:33 PM »

I felt like the '96 Summer Olympics were a pretty big deal. I haven't really felt that way since then.

Kairon · « **Reply #24 on:** July 05, 2007, 12:58:28 PM »

Even though I was 10 years old, everything seemed to go right at the Lillehammer olympics. Also, the Sydney Olympics were decent...

Oh, but the 2006 (DOH! 2008) Olympics will be a huge event. They'll be held in Communist China, after all.

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