Warm Up With a Mario & Sonic Olympic Demo Just in Time for the Holidays!
IRVINE, Calif. – November 27, 2019 – On your marks… get set… PARTY! Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ in the Americas, and if you’re eager to try out what The Onion calls “the final video game,” we invite you to try out a free demo available today on the Nintendo eShop!
Dive into a selection of 3D and classic 2D events that can be enjoyed by yourself or with friends and family in local multiplayer, giving you just a taste of what the full game has to offer. Featuring Mario, Sonic, and a cast of iconic characters, settle scores and stand tall on the podium with bragging rights in this all-star celebration.
What you need to know about Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020:
- A Bountiful Medley of Events for your Party: 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.
 - Party On with Dream Events: 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 either solo or in local split-screen and online multiplayer, delivering fun for all ages and groups.
 - 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.
 - 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 is now available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch in the Americas for $59.99 USD and Europe (with commensurate pricing)!
*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.
Source: PR Email