It only took Nintendo and Sega two decades to set aside their differences and grant video game fanboys one of their fondest wishes.The two companies announced this month that Sonic will join Mario in the much anticipated "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" game for Nintendo Wii. It's a defining moment for the two companies that once fiercely competed and now are working together for mutual benefit.
For those who don't know, Sonic is Sega's iconic blue hedgehog whose speed and attitude defined the 16-bit era, while Mario is the Nintendo mascot whose games almost singlehandedly resurrected a floundering industry at one point. To have both characters in one game is the culmination of many "wouldn't it be cool if...?" conversations I and many other video gamers have enjoyed for years.
But the wondrous announcement was quickly followed by another, sadder revelation. Production of "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" had fallen behind schedule and the game would not release until February 2008. The game had been expected in time for Christmas, and the two-month delay generated more than a few outbursts.
Still, given what's coming, I think it's worth the wait.
1 comments:
Hey, I was all over "Smash Bros. Melee" when I heard you could fight as both Mario and Link. And also, Sega isn't there so much for mutual benefit as it is because it went bankrupt and went on to sell just games instead of games and consoles. But yeah, I'd like to have a Mario vs Sonic fight...if I can get my hands on (somebody else's) Wii.
--Renee
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