Review The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad, also known informally as London 2012, began in London, United Kingdom on 27 July and will continue until 12 August 2012. The first event, the group stages in women's football, began two days earlier, on 25 July. More than 10,000 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are expected to participate.
Following a bid headed by former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe and then-Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating bids from Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris. London is the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948.
Construction in preparation for the Games involved considerable redevelopment, particularly themed towards sustainability. The main focus is a new 200-hectare Olympic Park, constructed on a former industrial site at Stratford, East London. The Games also make use of venues which were already in place before the bid.
Public Transport
London's public transport was an element of the bid which was scored poorly in the IOC's initial evaluation; however, they felt that if the improvements were delivered in time for the Games then London would cope. Transport for London (TfL) carried out numerous improvements in preparation for 2012, including the expansion of the London Overground's East London Line, upgrades to the Docklands Light Railway and the North London Line, and the introduction of a new "Javelin" high-speed rail service. According to Network Rail, an additional 4,000 train services will run during the Games and train operators will put on longer trains during the day. During the Games, Stratford International station will not be served by any international services, westbound trains will not stop at Hackney Wick railway station, and the Pudding Mill Lane DLR station will close entirely during the Games. During the Games, some lanes on some roads in London will be dedicated to athletes, officials and VIPs.
The Emirates Air Line crosses the River Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks
TfL has also built a £25 million cable car across the River Thames, the Emirates Air Line, to link 2012 Olympics venues.[58] It was inaugurated in June 2012 and crosses the Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, carrying up to 2,500 passengers an hour, cutting journey times between the O2 arena and the ExCel exhibition centre and providing a crossing every 30 seconds.
Concerns have been expressed at the logistics of spectators travelling to the events outside London. In particular, the sailing events at Portland did not have direct motorway connections, and local roads are heavily congested by tourist traffic in the summer. However, a £77 million relief road connecting Weymouth to Dorchester was built and opened in 2011. Some £16 million was put aside for the rest of the improvements.
TfL have published information to encourage cycling as a mode of transport during the Games. Cyclists, like motorists, are not permitted to ride in the designated Olympic Lanes on London streets. Some designated cycle paths such as the Lea Valley towpath are closed to the public during the Olympics.
Game
London 2012 The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games PC FLT Scene group FLT with the release of “London 2012 The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games”. This game lets you experience what it would be like to be in the Olympic Games. It features more than 30 Olympic disciplines, from traditional track and field events like the 110m hurdles, high jump and javelin to some brand new additions such as the keirin cycling and trampoline. Shooting, swimming, archery and volleyball can also be tackled. London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will allow gamers to create their own moments of sporting history and fame by experiencing the thrill and adrenaline rush of the events and disciplines that will be a part of the London 2012 Olympic Games. With over 30 events in which to claim gold, players will enjoy more gameplay variety than ever before, even taking the race for medals online by competing for personal and national glory with online leaderboards. Events and Activities!
Collect as many medals and get your "national pride": play and compete with other contenders around the world. It's Olympic video game of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, was published by Sega.
Some fun, well-thought-out minigames, Encapsulates the excitement of the Games. The stadium was built, the athletes have been prepared, and the London public transport system has been incorporated into chaos. London 2012: The Official Video Game Olympics, which was created as a mere human to experience the Olympic Games. Although it does not have lasting appeal, London 2012 well thought-out mini-games most entertaining. At the very least, more reliant on skill and careful timing than mindless button mashing.
A video game that makes players have a new spirit in a global competition and have a sense of nationalistic pride. Summer Olympics that only happens once every four years would make interesting entertainment.
Features:
Go for Gold – Compete in over 35 events, including all the blue ribbon events plus some all-new events to Olympic video games offering the ultimate depth and variety.
More ways to play – Compete in a wide range of challenges and game modes including Olympic Games, Events Mode, Online Mode and Party Play.
Compete for Global Glory – Take the competition online with leader boards tracking personal medal counts, and earn National Pride points with each medal you win for your country – keep playing and improve your nationÆs standing!
The Ultimate Olympic Games Experience – Get closer than ever to the experience of the Olympic Games with reactive commentary, super-realistic graphics and TV style presentation.
