Mario & Sonic at the London Olympic Games playing November 15

In exactly one year, the 2012 London Olympic Games will commence. However, gamers won't need to wait that long to play the latest Olympic-themed Mario & Sonic game. Sega today announced that Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games will arrive on November 15 for the Wii and in February for the 3DS.

The Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games--which will come in yellow packaging--includes a handful of new events this time out. Football (soccer for Americans) and equestrian events will make their debut and join a host of other Olympic sports on both the track and the field. Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the Wii will arrive in Europe on November 15.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games on the 3DS will feature more than 50 Olympic-themed events. As with the Wii edition, games will be playable in both single- and multiplayer modes. The 3DS version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games is due out sometime in February.

For more on the latest mascot Olympic title, check out GameSpot's most recent preview of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.