The Olympics Faces Backlash For Cutting Ties With Classic Game, And Honestly, We're Heartbroken

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It's been a whirlwind few weeks of keeping up with 461 Aussie athletes, trying to figure out which side quest Snoop Dogg will complete next and watching the entire Internet become sports commentators.

Me, watching a sport I’ve never watched, don’t know the rules & didn’t even know was part of the Olympics 5 minutes ago pic.twitter.com/RhuDj4HR0V

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We've some things during 2024's Summer Olympics. Things we can never unsee...

But do you know what we haven't seen this year? Another instalment to Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games

First introduced to the world at the end of 2007, in time for the Beijing 2008 Summer Games, a Mario & Sonic release always felt part of the Olympics festivities. Each Winter and Summer Games since then have been accompanied by a new set of mini games to verse your mates in.

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2024 marks the first time in almost two decades without a Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games. With the iconic backdrop of Paris, you can't help but wander what could've been...

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It could've been a phone app...with a global medal tally...and 'friendly' competition between friends.

This time around, the IOC chose to sponsor emerging games like NFTs and esports. Many expectant fans were disappointed by the decision:

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If you aren't too phased by it, just imagine Yoshi, Toad or Dr Eggman trying to breakdance. The comedy of it all.

RIP Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games! You will always be famous ❤️

Who was your main character choice for each event?

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