Marketplace.comMario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games is a Sports/Party game set at the 2012 Summer Olympic games in London that features a wide range of characters from both the Nintendo and Sonic game universes competing in Olympic style sports events. The Nintendo 3DS version of the game continues the fun of earlier DS releases in series with returning favorite real-world sports and new events as well. The game also features expanded gaming possibilities through the unique 3DS features and four-player multi-card multiplayer support.Join your favorite Nintendo and Sonic characters at the London games in glorious 3D.View largerGlory on the Go at the London OlympicsOn your marks and get set for the worlds greatest sporting event as Mario and Sonic head to the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Coming Uniquely to 3DS for handheld play Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games is an all new celebration of the Olympic spirit hosted within the truly iconic setting of London and bringing even more multiplayer fun and excitement to friends and families everywhere.As in earlier releases in the Mario & Sonic Olympic series the 2012 London game features characters from both the Nintendo and Sonic game universes arrayed into Team Mario and Team Sonic allowing players to compete as their favorite characters in real world sporting events. Events found in the game include those seen in 2007s Bejing-themed Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games along with new events such as balance beam 20K race walk and the 100 meter breaststroke. Several of these new events utilize 3DS functionality to heighten the gameplay experience. For example in the 100m breaststroke players must use the 3DS microphone to provide oxygen to participates as they come up for air while in the balance beam event the gyroscope inside the 3DS challenges players to maintain their player characters balance. The game also ensures that players can share the competition and fun of the games with friends through its multi-card four-player wireless multiplayer support. Key Game Features Bring a whole new dimension to the Mario & Sonic universe as you enjoy a huge range of over 50 Olympic-themed events in glorious 3D Make the most out of the unique touch panel and circle pad controls as well as the 3DS internal gyroscope as you tilt blow shout tap and more to compete for the coveted gold medal Play as the full cast of characters in a fully immersive single player story mode Take on the team of Dr. Eggman and Bowser in an all-new exciting adventure Four-player multi-card wireless support Additional ScreenshotsProduct DescriptionArriving on Nintendos new handheld system for the first time ever Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games contains over 50 original Olympic themed events playable in both single and multiplayer modes. Bringing a whole new dimension to the Mario & Sonic universe the glasses-free 3D visuals and the unique control systems mean there are plenty of new and exciting ways to compete for a coveted gold medal!