The online functionality of all three platforms guarantees that for the extremely unique, fans of the Olympic Games can experience the ecstasy of rival against other gamers across the world in the world’s greatest sporting event. Beijing 2008 is a recreation of over 35 events from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and allows gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the authorized venues varying from the famous Beijing National Stadium (the "Bird Nest") to the National Aquatics Center (the "Water Cube"). As well, Beijing 2008 incorporates inventive control schemes that permit novice gamers to study how to play the game, while provided that practiced gamers the probability to set new records. Through the adding of online gameplay and an assortment of game modes never seen in an authorized video game of the Olympic Games before, Beijing 2008 truly permits gamers to experience the "Olympic Spirit.