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Beijing 2008
Beijing 2008Compete in 38 Olympic events online or solo and chase gold in Beijing 2008.
London 2012: The Official Video Game
London 2012: The Official Video GameCompete in every Olympic event from the comfort of your living room.
Overview
Description

Embrace the competitive spirit of the world's most prestigious sporting event and represent your country in a visually stunning Olympic experience. The game features superior graphics that capture the fine emotional detail of each event, where a fraction of a second decides victory. Challenge your time, speed, and coordination across 38 authentic events, either alone or with up to seven friends online or via split‑screen. Lead your team to gold with new gameplay mechanics that test your skill in both single‑player and multiplayer modes.

London 2012: The Official Video Game brings the excitement of the Summer Olympics to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Players can experience a wide range of events, from sprinting to swimming, with realistic graphics and physics. Developed by Sega Studios Australia and published by Sega, the game offers both single‑player challenges and split‑screen multiplayer, making it perfect for friends and families to compete together.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Racing & Sports Games
Racing & Sports Games
Best for
Sports fans and casual gamers
Sports fans and casual gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$59.99
release date
2008-06-26
2012-06-26
Specifications
developer
Eurocom Entertainment Software
Sega Studios Australia
publisher
Sega
Sega
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Single player, Split screen
critic score
60/100
67/100+12%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Wide variety of authentic Olympic events
  • Robust online multiplayer supporting up to eight players
  • High‑quality graphics and realistic physics
  • Local split‑screen option for couch co‑op
  • Wide variety of Olympic events
  • Authentic graphics and physics
  • Local split‑screen multiplayer
  • Career mode adds long‑term goals
Cons
  • Limited depth in some niche events
  • Online matchmaking can be inconsistent
  • No post‑release content updates
  • No online multiplayer matches
  • Limited depth for each individual sport
  • Occasional control lag on PC
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