Announced today was a partnership to develop a video game for the 2008 summer Olympics. In development is an online component for all of the 35 events for “elite” and “novice” players alike. The question is, does that mean that it is going to be a button masher that the novice can play, and the elite can press it faster?

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. Through the addition of 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.”