Mario and Sonic teaming up for the Olympic games isn’t a one time deal — the speedy blue hedgehog is poised to make an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character, Brawl creator Masahiro Sakurai confirmed today.

The one whose Smash appearance has been most desired dashes in from far away at supersonic speed.

Sonic the Hedgehog crashes headlong into battle!

Sonic [Smash Bros DOJO]

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