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, the book examines how sport has influenced gaming, and vice versa, and how this relationship is likely to develop in the future.

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

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