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Beijing 2008 - The official video game of the 2008 Olympic Games

Thursday 10 July 2008, 9:57AM

By SEGA

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SEGA® New Zealand are pleased to bring you Beijing 2008™ - the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games.

The game was developed in an exclusive partnership with International Sports Multimedia (ISM), exclusive licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by Eurocom Entertainment Software for release on Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and PC platforms. The online functionality of these 3 platforms will, for the very first time, grant fans the opportunity to experience the thrill of competing against other gamers across the globe in the world’s greatest sporting event!

Beijing 2008™ will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues ranging from the famous Beijing National Stadium (the `Bird Nest’) to the National Aquatics Centre (the `Water Cube’).

In addition, Beijing 2008™ will incorporate innovative control schemes that allow novice gamers to learn how to play the game, while providing experienced gamers the chance to set new records. Superb online gameplay, and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008™ will be the new benchmark for the sporting genre and truly allow gamers to experience the `Olympic Spirit’.

``Beijing 2008™ will set a new standard for sports games in this genre,’’ commented Hugh Binns, Director of Eurocom Development Ltd., developers of Beijing 2008™. ``With a huge number of events, innovative control schemes to benefit new and experienced gamers, online multiplayer modes providing hours of entertainment and stunning high definition graphics, Beijing 2008™ will be a fantastic experience.’’

Boasting over 35 events, an authentic look and feel, superb online gameplay, brand new control schemes, and a variety of game modes never seen in an official video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008™ will be the new benchmark for the sporting genre and truly allow gamers to experience the `Olympic Spirit’.

Beijing 2008™ is available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. To get into the true Olympic Spirit and for a really outstanding gaming experience you can purchase Beijing 2008™ now for $109.95 on Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3 and $79.95 on PC. Further information on the game is available from the official website of the game– www.olympicvideogames.com.