Gamertell Review: Beijing 2008 for Xbox 360

Title: Beijing 2008 (aka Beijing Olympics 2008, Beijing 2008 Olympics, Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics)Price: $49.99 ($29.99 as PC Download)System(s): *Xbox 360, PS3, PC/Download (Mobile)Release Date: July 8, 2008Publisher (Developer): Sega (Eurocom)ESRB Rating: “Everyone”Pros: Includes a lot of events and character graphics are rather impressive.Cons: Too much thumbstick twitching, too many awkward movements and poorly queued events. Too much clicking to get to an actual event.Overall Score: One thumb sideways, one thumb down; 65/100; D; * 1/2 out of five.

With events already completed and the Beijing 2008 Olympics soon coming to an end, it’s very likely more than a few gamers will still have that Olympic itch, the desire to compete and a residual want of track and field sports.

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