SonicJPNews archive blog: New trailers & website update on "Mario&Sonic AT 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games"!

2019/08/21

New trailers & website update on "Mario&Sonic AT 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games"!

News from 2019.08.20-21
Archived on 2019.08.21

New trailers of "Mario & Sonic AT 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games" were released & official website of the game was updated with tons of new information!


There are two versions of the trailer: one for US & Europe and one for Japan, which is longer and has more interesting new footages.

These trailers confirmed the anticipated '2D Classic Mode' of the game which was teased in the first trailer in June. Moreover, the release dates were revealed to be beginning of November this year!

Have a look at them yourself!

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1. US / Europe trailer




Release dates: Nov. 5th for the US / Nov. 8th for Europe.

The trailer shows the characters from Mario and Sonic worlds taking part to various Olympic events, who then change their appearances to that of the time of their debut!
Mario and co. in 8-bit, Sonic and co. in 16-bit - with the background also changing to pixelated images, they dive into the past and take part to even more variety of Olympic sports!


Okunari-san commented on the trailer!
"The 2D version was actually already in the teaser trailer released in June. It was shown only for a second, so everyone ignored it *laugh*"
- Yosuke Okunari

I actually think many people pointed it out and were excited for it though! Right?

2. Japanese trailer

This longer version which was released a day after containes a lot more information and footages of the game! Have a look here, and read English translation by me below the video with additional information regarding Japanese culture & Tokyo sightseeing spots for those who need it.

Release date for Japan in Nov. 1st.
Also, this is a rather rare case in which a Sonic related game will be released in Japan earlier than any other part of the world.





 Translation (with screenshots):
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(Shown in order: Tokyo Sky Tree, Asakusa's Kaminari-mon, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1, Tokyo Station)
(Background music is using Shamisen, a traditional Japanese string instrument)

 Tokyo is filled with perople's excitements with the Olympic Games taking place!
Let's enjoy the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with Mario, Sonic and their friends!

 Mario & Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games!




Tokyo in 2020...
And Tokyo in 1964!

 Exciting matches held in two worlds!


21 sports from the official 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will be playable!

 Based in Tokyo, starting from the athletics,,,
Swimming, Football, Fencing, Badminton...
And many more sports can be enjoyed!
A stage map similar to the London Olympics' Party Mode?
The crew in front of the Tokyo Station.
Amy: "Then, how about going to every place you want to visit?"
Cream in Yukata & Cheese with Happi are so cute!
Various sports available in Mario & Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games - 21 events in total for standard 3D mode!

 The new 4 sports added to the games from this Tokyo 2020 are also included!

 Keep on performing tricks in the course - Skateboarding!

Perform tricks well!
Oh look, Sonic hot air balloon! I want to ride that in real life.

 Speed on the waves and perform dynamic jumps - Surfing!
The wave looks really cool! And Shadow actually really matches here.

 Read opponents' movement and attack in the unguarded moment - Karate!
Ouch! That must hurt.


Look at him pose!

Aim for the goal with speed and accuracy - Sport Climbing!




Timing is the key!


 Moreover, there are Dream Events which can only be played in this game!
Enjoy the sports arranged with original rules and worldview unique to Mario & Sonic series!

 - Dream Karate
The floor looks interesting! Is it an area-coloring battle?
A huge impact caused by Bowser throws off everybody else!

 - Dream Shooting
(Extra screenshots & info in captions are from the game explanation on the Japanese website)
Aim at the targets with acorn gun!
The Trick House of Ninja is full of gimmicks. Move doors or reveal hidden targets by shooting them!
HItting the targets in a row gives you combo bonus.
Obtaining the multi-shoot makes the boss battle easier and gives you higher score.
This huge kite (Yakko dako) means Chance Time! Get as many points as possible!
Play solo against three other players or as 2 vs 2! 

- Dream Racing
Oooh Hoverboards! Somebody must be here!
Metropolitan Highway! Yeah!



The stage looks really pretty.

 Also, all of the matches are playable in Online Mode as well!
Match with worldwide players and aim for the gold medal!

 In Story Mode, Mario and Sonic with their friends (and enemies) are sucked into the world of an old game - the stage is now Tokyo in 1964!
Story mode with cutscenes!
Tails and co finds an old game machine...
Wait what, Eggman Nega?!
Mario, Sonic, Toad are sucked into the game... Another adventure begins!
Similar map system but now with pixel art! Nostalgia.
Many sightseeing spots of Tokyo are seen here too.
In this Tokyo 1964 Mode, 10 games from the Tokyo 1964 Olympics are available!

 - 10m Platform Diving
Wait... Sonic, are you sure you want to do this?
Without your life jacket?
...ah, too late.

 - 400m Hurdle

 ...and many more.
There will be 10 events available in the 2D classic mode!

 Experience the good old excitement of Tokyo Olympics!
Can Mario and Sonic come back from the world of a game?
Eggman: "Well... We are now stuck here too..."
Looks like Eggman and Bowser caused this time warp.
Bowser: "Hrnng... Just because we were shone by that light as well.."

There are also various Mini Games taking place in Tokyo!

 Jump and reach for the top - Tokyo Tower Climbing!
This reminds me of DLC stages of Sonic World Adventure (Unleashed)!

 Protect the peace of the city - Tokyo Aerial Shooting!
Didn't know Mario can fly a plane too!

 And plenty more Mini Games are included!
Wow, there are so many more - both in 3D and 2D!
Top left, a rugby match in front of...? (If you know what building that is, please let me know!)
Top right, a boat race in Tokyo bay?
Bottom left... Not sure which road, but must be somewhere in Tokyo.
Bottom right, maybe the fancy Takeshita Street of Harajuku which is popular among young people.
The top left image is probably a museum with traditional Japanese arts such as seto ware.
Top right is in front of the Kabuki-za theater in Ginza.
Bottom left, even a 'Where is Wally?'-game in Shibuya's famous scramble crossing!
Bottom right shows the Japanese bullet train.

 Come on and enjoy the Olympic Games in two worlds with Mario and Sonic!

 Mario & Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games!
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Wow, so many new footages of the game!
Both the normal 3D mode and 2D Classic mode look very fun! They added variety to the game by choosing different sports for each version, which I really like.

Also, Dream Events confirmed! It looks like they used the designs from Metropolitan Highway of Sonic Forces + Hoverboards from Sonic Riders series. Cool!

Some might be disappointed that there are only three events for Dream matches, but this time they also have Mini Games based on Tokyo's sightseeing spots. And here, there are at least 10 of them!
The section for Mini Games is still not open on the official website so we don't have details to them yet, but they seem to be very fun to play! These games will be a good opportunity to get to know Tokyo's sightseeing spots and Japanese culture.


Much more detailed information to the game can be found at their official website!
Multilanguage available.

English https://www.olympicvideogames.com/marioandsonic/us/
Japanese https://www.olympicvideogames.com/marioandsonic/jp/
... and many more.

Currently there are more information on the Japanese page than on English or any other languages.
The structure of the pages are also fancier in Japanese version.

On Japanese page for "Characters", you can switch 3D and 2D images for characters who appear in 2D classic mode by clicking on them! Try it out!
https://www.olympicvideogames.com/marioandsonic/jp/character.html

Modern 3D renders! Pretty.

Click on them and they are in their debut forms at once!
Even the font for the names change to pixalated ones! So neat.

And more characters!
Look at those beautiful and lively character renders! I love them.


Also, they have special pages for the sports too!

Tokyo 2020 (modern 3D events):
"Including 21 sport events from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games!"
  1. 100m
  2. 110 Hurdle
  3. 4 x 100m Relay
  4. Sport Climbing
  5. Javelin Throw
  6. Triple Jump
  7. Surfing
  8. Boxing
  9. Football
  10. Skateboarding
  11. Badminton
  12. Rugby
  13. Canoe
  14. Discus Throw
  15. Swimming
  16. Gymnastics
  17. Karate
  18. Equestrian - Jumping
  19. Table Tennins
  20. Fencing
  21. Archery

Tokyo 1964 (classic 2D events):

"The stage is Tokyo Olympics of 1964!
Enjoy the world drawn in nostalgic pixel art!"

  1. 100m
  2. 400m Hurdle
  3. Longjump
  4. Marathon
  5. Judo
  6. Volleyball
  7. 10m Platform
  8. Vault
  9. Canoe
  10. Shooting



Also, the English website is no less cool! They show us GIF animation of each event already by hovering the cursor over each image! You can already start training for the game by imagining the controls and tactics!
https://www.olympicvideogames.com/marioandsonic/us/events.html


We got so much information today and I'm even more excited for the game. Are you? :D

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Oh, there are more comments by Okunari-san on trailers!
"Japanese PV is here too!"
- Yosuke Okunari


Famitsu released an article on the trailer with more screenshots from the game.

  • The game will be available for pre-downloading on purchase at Nintendo e-shop, which allows players to start the game right from 12:00 AM of the release day. 
  • Pre-order available from today!


And Okunari-san recalls of something about the scene in Story Mode...
"I know I've seen this game machine in the 4th picture somewhere."
- Yosuke Okunari

And he points at one game console from back in the day...

"Is this the one?"
- Yosuke Okunari

What do you think it is? :D


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