A former Sega producer reveals the meticulous demands Nintendo made to ensure their mascot stayed ahead of the Blue Blur ...

Strict Guidelines: Nintendo's mandate was clear: Mario must always be portrayed as the victor in promotional content, regardless of gameplay dynamics. This directive reflects a broader strategy to ...

For a crossover that once felt impossible, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games has always carried some fascinating behind-the-scenes quirks. Seeing Sega’s blue blur lining up alongside Nintendo’s ...

During a chat with Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Network recently, the Sega legend (who was at the company between 1992-98 and ...

Former SEGA producer says Nintendo wanted Mario positioned ahead of Sonic in artwork for Olympic crossover series ...

Ryoichi Hasegawa shared a behind-the-scenes story from Sega and Nintendo’s collaboration on Mario and Sonic at the Olympic ...

Nintendo allegedly expressed dissatisfaction at Sega during the development of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, after ...

One such tale involves Nintendo's insistence on the positioning of characters in the artwork for the crossover title, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. This incident, shared by former Sega producer ...

In 2026, the plumber’s 45th anniversary and the archeologist’s 30th, among those of other legends, commemorate the era that ...

With the incredible success of "Super Mario," other games tried to imitate its style of play. These five titles all failed in ...