Speaking for myself, I think that they sum it up at the end of this article. I mean, the game in question is a measly $20. What were they expecting, quality?

At least we can watch the real thing on television.

The official video-game version of this year’s Winter Olympics, “Torino 2006,” is a drab series of snowy events that left me bored in record time.

The problems start early with the lackluster selection and variety of competitions.

Though there are dozens of wintry challenges in the real Winter Olympics, “Torino 2006” pares the action down to just eight different disciplines spread across 15 events.

We get speedskating but no figure skating or ice hockey. There are several varieties of downhill skiing but no snowboarding. (I suppose publisher 2K Sports feels “NHL 2K6” and “Amped 3” already address those fun activities.) [Read the rest]

[tags]amped 3,nhl 2k6,torino,olympics,snowy events[/tags]