Beijing 2008 for PS3 Review: Watch the Real Olympics


Updated 08/08/08 2:30 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Beijing 2008 Olympic Video Game Review

I was really excited to get my copy of Beijing 2008: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games, so that I could play along with my favorite athletes during the competition. Initially, I thought I was in for a good time, since the graphics and characters looked so darn good - they are fit I tell you - but unfortunately not all was well in Beijing. In a nutshell? I haven't had "Mario Thumbs" Read more

Gymnast Shawn Johnson Dreams of Making the Team


Updated 02/16/12 11:04 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shawn Johnson Training to Make US Olympic Gymnastic Team

Shawn Johnson never officially retired from gymnastics. Although she toyed with the idea after the 2008 games, she's once again set her sights on the Olympics. But the decision to step back into competition wasn't simple. It took a a self-described "garage sale" wipeout on the ski slopes to end her indecision. Ironically, skiing, the only activity Shawn's long-time coach Liang Chow (they've Read more