Mario & Sonic arriving at Sochi 2014 Olympic Games this weekend

Nintendo has confirmed that Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games is launching this weekend, on Nov. 15.

In the game, some of the characters from the Mario and Sonic universes like Mario, Sonic, Princess Peach and Tails compete in Olympic Winter Events including snowboard slopestyle, which is making its debut in both the game and the real-life Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

The title contains unique controls using both the Wii U GamePad and Wii Remote Plus controllers. In the four-man bobsled, one player can stand at the front of a line and use the GamePad like a steering wheel, while the other players stand behind him or her and use Wii Remote Plus controllers to lean into each turn on the track. In pairs figure skating, two players will swing, twist and pose in sync while sometimes holding the same Wii Remote Plus controller to perform cooperative moves.

In addition to events that will be featured in the actual Olympic Winter Games, the title features a selection of Dream Events that take place in the fantastical worlds of Mario and Sonic. These events feature extreme actions and power-ups.

Players can compete online with up to four players in four events: ski cross, snowboard cross, speedskating and Winter Sports Champion Race. Every time players win a medal in online game play, they will win points for their home country, which can be viewed through persistent online rankings.

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be released exclusively for the Wii U.

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