Google made an elaborate 16-bit video game that pays homage to Japan hosting the Olympics, and you can play it for free right now
If you head over to Google's homepage, you'll find a play button that opens a surprisingly elaborate video game named "Doodle Champion Island Games."
The game — made in collaboration with Tokyo-based animation firm STUDIO4°C — is playable directly in-browser using the arrow keys and space bar. It stars an adorable calico cat named Lucky who's able to participate in a variety of sporting events.
A table tennis event and a skateboarding event were standouts in the short time we spent with the game, but there's a whole bunch more game in there — at least seven games in total, in addition to "extra hidden challenges," according to Google's blog post.
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