View LargerMario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter GamesJoin your favorite characters, from Mario and Sonic to Princess Peach and Amy, as they team up and compete in the most exciting sports events at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Compete in 24 thrilling events including bobsleigh, skiing, figure skating pairs, and even snowboard slopestyle, which will make its Olympic debut in Sochi, Russia!Feel closer to the action than ever before with the first entry in the Mario & Sonic series to utilize the Wii U GamePad and Wii Remote Plus controllers. In Biathlon, a cross country skiing/shooting hybrid, you’ll even use both as you switch controllers on-the-fly to earn the coveted Gold Medal. In addition, take on Snow Day Street Hockey, Rollercoaster Bobsleigh, and more supercharged Dream Events that combine familiar sports with outrageous settings, rulesets, and extreme action! And for the first time, head online* for global competition to help earn top scores for your home country! Let the games begin!*Wireless broadband Internet access required for online play. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com.Key Features:Select from your favorite characters including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Tails, Princess Peach, Amy, and more! Each character contains unique movements and statsEnjoy new events to the series like figure skating pairs and snowboard slopestyle, which will make its Olympic debut in Sochi, RussiaUnique and intuitive controls bring you closer to the action. In bobsleigh, the captain of this four-player event tilts the Wii U GamePad controller like a steering wheel to guide the bobsleigh down the track while giving orders to teammates using Wii Remote Plus controllersTake part in supercharged Dream Events that take place in the worlds of Mario and Sonic and add surprising twists to familiar eventsCompete head-to-head in 4-player action or demonstrate your team spirit in cooperative gameplayFor the first time, compete in online multiplayer events to help your home country earn the best ranking! Country rankings can be viewed in-game based on high scores, adding a fun element of global competitionEnjoy depth and replayability through additional modes. In Legends Showdown, contenders from the worlds of Mario and Sonic join forces in a fierce tournament-style competition, while Action & Answer Tour lets you compete with friends in Olympic events with a quiz-style twistReturning events take advantage of the Wii Remote Plus controller and Wii U GamePad High definition visuals intensify the experience*Additional accessories required for multiplayer modes; sold separately** Wireless broadband Internet access required for online play. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com.Choose your teams as you go head to head in hockey with Mario & Sonic!View LargerSnowboard your way down a mountain surrounded by the world of Mario.View LargerPair up with your favorite Nintendo character to compete in ice skating.View Larger
