Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for the iPhone?!

How did I not know this existed?! It looks as those last year SEGA created and released Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games on the iPhone. It followed the release of the similarly-titled Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games with similar gameplay and setting, but with the absence of Nintendo-owned characters. The fact that they removed the Nintendo characters for this version is no surprise given the competition between the iPhone and the Nintendo DS. I really wish I had heard about this while it was still on the store because it seems as though it has since been taken down. Here's hoping they release another for the next summer games...

You can find more info about the game here:
http://media.wireless.ign.com/media/055/055422/imgs_1.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_at_the_Olympic_Winter_Games

John Furlong writes about hosting the 2010 WInter Olympics

From the Canadian Olympic Foundation:

The path to a successful 2010 Olympic Winter Games was one of the defining journeys in Canadian history. Against all odds, and by sheer force of will, one man’s vision prevailed and it changed our country. It prevailed because of a passionate, unrelenting drive, an unstinting conviction and a deeply shared sense of team.

From the hyper-motivated 2010 organization to the roughly 26,000 volunteers who persevered, and never gave up hope, to the 45,000-plus torchbearers whose relay reached Old Crow, north of the Arctic Circle, and ended with a deeply emotional moment as Rick Hansen carried the torch up a ramp into B.C. Place, this is a story about the Canadian spirit, and why it matters.

This is also a story of what sport, belief in country and strong leadership can achieve. It is John Furlong’s story, warts and all – an unflinching personal account that never loses sight of the welcoming an immigration officer gave John upon his arrival in Canada: “Make us better.”

Vancouver Winter Olympics Mascots Vinyl Toy Set!

Courtesy of Jeff Pidgeon's excellent toy collection, a photo of a Vancouver Winter Olympics Mascots vinyl toy set. Via.

Vancouver 2010 - The view from inside Canada from CTV

Canada's CTV network aired the preceeding video essay during the Olympics. It's a nice look inside what the games meant to Canada...

President Barack Obama owes Canadian Prime Minister a case of beer!

According to the AP:

Obama made the friendly wager with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper before Sunday’s U.S.-Canada gold medal game. Canada beat the United States 3-2 on Sidney Crosby’s overtime goal.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said President Barack Obama had a case of Yuengling, a Pennsylvania regional brew, riding on the game. Harper wagered 24 bottles of Molson. The beer battle pitted Canada’s oldest brewery against the oldest beer maker in the United States. Molson Canada is now a subsidiary of Molson Coors Brewing Co., a marriage of Molson and Denver-based Coors.

There was no word on where the cross-border exchange would occur.

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Watch the How to Train Your Dragon Olympic Spots online!!

After airing durring the Olympics on NBC DreamWorks has posted the "Dragon-Viking Games Vignettes" online for everyone to enjoy! You can find them at the official website for the film by click on the "Dragon-Viking 1010" shield when you first enter the site.

You can also view them on the films official Facebook page by clicking on the corresponding images below.

I hope you enjoy them!

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Shaun White does it again!!!

Shaun White and Scott Lago, left to right at center, celebrate with friends and family after winning medals in the men's halfpipe snowboard final at Cypress Mountain. 

(Robert Gauthier /Los Angeles Times)

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