For those of us who will never be athletically gifted enough to make it to the Olympics, Outspark is now giving us the chance by holding Olympic events throughout their games. It's all the fun of the competition, and we still get to keep our childhoods! Check out the full schedule of events here .

SAN FRANCISCO - August 8, 2008 Outspark, a leading publisher of immersive online multiplayer games, today announced the inaugural Outspark Games. Between August 8 and August 24, 2008 players from around the world are invited to come together for two weeks of friendly competition across multiple Outspark titles. Featuring more than a dozen thrilling events, the Games take place in Fiesta, Secret of the Solstice and Project Powder. At stake are bragging rights and more than a few shiny in-game medals!

"Outspark is excited to offer our gamers creative ways to extend gameplay and realize their Olympic hopes," said Outspark founder and CEO Susan Choe. "The Outspark Games are a great way for our community to engage in some friendly competition with their peers."

Read on for specifics on some events...

It's true: April Showers do bring May Flowers, even in Secret of the Solstice. Starting today, Solstice players can purchase six new flower-themed items from the Outspark Store, including five different stylish flower hats and a flower purse that's the perfect accessory for warmer summer weather.

Besides their obvious cosmetic appeal, each of the new hats also boosts MP and defense, allowing all adventurers to stay out in the field longer and look fantastic while doing so. The flower purses provide helpful stat bonuses unique to each character class.

Despite their name, the May Flower items will still be around after the end of May.

Fiesta Online players - try to find the Leprechaun in the game's St. Patrick's Day Event! Today and tomorrow, players from all game servers will have a chance at some cool prizes.

Chase the Leprechaun!
How quick be ye on yer feet? Think ye be fast enough to find this leprechaun before anyone else? If ye be feelin lucky then enter the OX field when the proper time is announced. But I will not be havin just anyone come after me gold. Ye needs to have yerself a clover from this here cash shop and then see if ye can get me pot o’ gold before they other heroes.