1st Edition

Sport and Video Games

By Łukasz Muniowski Copyright 2025
146 Pages
by Routledge

146 Pages
by Routledge

146 Pages
by Routledge

This book explores the complex relationships between sport and video games, two of the largest entertainment sectors globally. Focusing on those games that depict real-life sports and athletic competitions, from FIFA, Madden, and NBA 2K to Football Manager and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, the book examines how sport has influenced gaming, and vice versa, and how this relationship is likely to... Read more

Introduction: What are sports video games, why and how should we study them

1. History of Sports Video Games: From Tennis for Two to realistic video games

2. How Real Sports Influence Video Games: Simulation

3. How Video Games Influence Real Sports: Gameplay

4. Career Modes in Sports Video Games

5. Race and National Identity in Sports Video Games: Beyond flags and colors

6. Gender and Sexuality in Sports Video Games: How sports video games became more inclusive

Biography

Łukasz Muniowski is Assistant Professor of English Studies at the University of Szczecin, Poland, and author of numerous academic articles and sports books.