Nintendo Once Objected to Sonic Outrunning Mario in Olympic Games Artwork

The rivalry between Sega and Nintendo is very different now than it was 30 years ago during the peak of the console wars. Originally, Sega created Sonic the Hedgehog to challenge Mario and encourage players to choose the Sega Genesis. However, Sega stopped making consoles in 2001, and eventually began collaborating with Nintendo. This led to Sonic appearing in Super Smash Bros. games and a joint game featuring characters like Mario and Sonic competing in Olympic events.







