Mario and Sonic were benched by the Olympics in favour of NFTs and esports, former producer on the series says
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Sega) If you’re a fan of both video games and the Olympics, you may have noticed that two long running competitors didn’t turn up to the Stade de France in Paris this year—Mario and Sonic. Gaming’s two most recognisable mascots have fronted a tie-in game for every Summer Olympics since 2008’s Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games....