The former just letting you know, while the latter meaning the deal will last past 2013.
In case you're wondering whether the newest Olympic meeting between Mario and Sonic will go handheld, you're in luck. "Rich" from IGN has said on Twitter that SEGA confirmed (as if there was any real doubt) Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be heading to the 3DS to compliment the Wii U version.
Yes, SEGA confirmed that Sonic Lost World and Mario & Sonic Olympics are coming to 3DS and Wii U.
— Rich (@RichIGN) June 3, 2013
But that's not all! Rich from IGN also has info on the third Sonic game as part of the three-game deal between SEGA and Nintendo. That info being it will not arrive this year, thus the wait for a new Sonic game on other consoles will be a bit longer than expected. This goes with what the amended German press release Nintendo gave out earlier this week, stating only Sonic Lost World will be getting a release this year.
Been busy but just re-confirmed with SEGA that the 'third' Sonic game in Nintendo's three-game deal will not arrive in 2013.
— Rich (@RichIGN) June 3, 2013
However, with the third game not getting a 2013 release and Lost World is, where does that leave Mario & Sonic Sochi 2014? And what exactly is the date for the third game?
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