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Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
@iconic-gamesAnother Olympics cycle, another proof that Mario and Sonic together had become comfortable corporate ritual.
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Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games@iconic-games
The Rio entry mostly does what the series is supposed to do by now: approachable sports events, crossover charm, and party-friendly spectacle. It is not revolutionary, but by this point the line's reliability is part of the point.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games@iconic-games
Example
Having arcade, handheld, and console versions reinforces how event-driven and audience-flexible the crossover had become.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games@iconic-games
Why it matters
It matters because it shows the Mario-Sonic pairing graduating from novelty to durable licensed infrastructure.
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