Released in 2013, 'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games: Sochi 2014' for the Wii U is a sports party game. It is the fourth installment in the Mario & Sonic series, developed by Sega Sports R&D, with characters from both the Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog franchises. The game features various Olympic events, such as skiing, figure skating, and snowboarding, which players can experience using the Wii U GamePad and Wii Remote Plus controllers. It promotes both competitive and cooperative gameplay with a variety of challenges and tournaments.