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Random: Nintendo Apparently Wasn't Happy About Sonic's Foot Being In Front Of Mario's Foot
- Nintendo reportedly demanded a change to artwork so Mario would stay slightly ahead of Sonic in Olympic Games materials.
- Ryoichi Hasegawa, a Sega producer, recounts the rarity of Nintendo’s exacting requests on third-party art.
- The story underscores Nintendo’s protective approach to its IP according to the interview coverage.
- The anecdote ties into wider rumors about Nintendo’s influence on collaborations like Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
- The article notes Nintendo’s past IP handling while acknowledging other collaborations like Cadence of Hyrule.
- The story originates from an Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Network interview cited by Nintendo Life.
- The piece mentions the potential non-return of the Olympic crossover due to rumors and IP management.
- Public reaction in the comments reflects a mix of amusement and critique of Nintendo’s IP stance.
- The article identifies Sonic as the fastest character and discusses perceived pacing in crossovers.
- Nintendo Life provides context on how third-party titles are affected by IP concerns in gameplay and marketing.
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