Olympics ditched Mario & Sonic series to explore NFTs and esports
The International Olympics Committee walked away from its partnership with Nintendo and Sega for the long-running Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series in order to explore deals with new partners, NFTs and esports, Eurogamer understands.
As the real-life Olympics gets underway in Paris, there’s been discussion online of there being no new Mario & Sonic tie-in for this summer’s Games, for the first time in almost two decades.
Speaking with Eurogamer, a veteran behind the series has now said the decision to end the popular Mario & Sonic franchise rested with the IOC, which chose not to renew its licensing deal with Nintendo and Sega, and allowed it to lapse in 2020.
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Read moreSilent Hill 2 Remake modders remove fog and replace James Sunderland in nod to HD Collection
PC players are already busy modding Silent Hill 2 Remake, reverting the game to something more akin to the original release.
The series as a whole is known for its persistent fog, but some of the most striking mods on NexusMods are those that remove the fog entirely, turning the game into a completely different experience.
For instance, modder FrancisLouis has created the Silent Hill 2 HD Collection mod, in a cheeky nod to the widely-criticised collection that removed much of the trademark fog.
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Read morePlayStation's 30th anniversary celebrations include digital soundtracks and a board game
This December marks 30 years since the Japanese launch of the original PlayStation, and Sony has now revealed how it plans to celebrate the brand’s big three-oh – with the likes of digital soundtracks, PlayStation-themed toys, and more on the way.
Sony’s celebrations begin later this month, with a free online multiplayer event and esports tournament running from 21st-22nd September. For the duration, it’ll be possible to play online multiplayer in any PS4 or PS5 game without having a PlayStation Plus subscription.
The concurrent PS5 esports tournament, meanwhile, will feature challenges for the likes of EA UFC 5, Tekken 8, and Guilty Gear Strive, with specific details set to be published via the PlayStation Competition Centre at a later date. A special 30th a…
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