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The '''''Mario & Sonic''''' series is a collection of crossover sports games featuring characters from [[Nintendo]]'s [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] and [[Sega]]'s [[Wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (series)|''Sonic'' series]]. These series marked the first time [[Mario]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] ever appeared together in a videogame.
The '''''Mario & Sonic''''' series is a collection of crossover sports games featuring characters from [[Nintendo]]'s [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] and [[Sega]]'s [[Wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (series)|''Sonic'' series]]. These series marked the first time [[Mario]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] ever appeared together in a videogame.


The series began when Sega acquired the license to create videogames based on the [[wikipedia:Olympic Games|Olympic Games]], intending to create a version featuring characters from its well-known ''Sonic'' franchise. Due to the atmosphere of competitive sportsmanship the Olympics had to offer, Sega received approval by Nintendo to include Mario's characters in the game with Sonic. The series has been overall well-received praising by the media, mainly for being a crossover between Mario and Sonic, with the gameplay and multiplayer having been praised as well. However, it has been criticized for the choice of setting for both series, the controls, and having the Olympics be the only theme in the series.  
The series began when Sega acquired the license to create videogames based on the [[wikipedia:Olympic Games|Olympic Games]], intending to create a version featuring characters from its well-known ''Sonic'' franchise. Due to the atmosphere of competitive sportsmanship the Olympics had to offer, Sega received approval by Nintendo to include Mario's characters in the game with Sonic. The series has been overall well-received praised by the media, mainly for being a crossover between Mario and Sonic, with the gameplay and multiplayer having been praised as well. However, it has been criticized for the choice of setting for both series, the controls, and having the Olympics be the only theme in the series.  


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