Sports games are games are computer or video games that simulate real sports action. Games such as football, soccer and boxing can be played using computer controls or game controls. One or more players can compete against each other online or where everyone is in the same room. A wide range of sports games are available and some are even free. Sports video games are rated. This helps provide parents with information on the game content.
Home Sports Games
Video sports games for use on a home computer or TV video are popular family games. Some of the best selling home sports games with family friendly titles include Wii Sports Resort with Wii Motion Plus, Madden NFL 10, UFC 2009 Undisputed and EA Sports Active Bundle by Wii, according to the June 19, 2010, issue of "The Independent." These games are loaded onto the computer or into the TV monitor and played using special controllers. Games can have multiple players, but each player needs a controller to compete in live action. Some home sports games have alternate play where one player takes a turn, runs a sport play and receives a score. After the first player scores, the next player gets a chance to play and score. In this type of game play, only one controller is necessary.
Online Sports Games
Interactive sports games online can be multi-player games where people from all over the world compete in one game play area, or simple sports games for single or double players that are played on a specific website. Adult and kid-friendly Websites offer various styles of sports game play. Some online sports game charge a fee, while other are free. SI Kids.com has free online sports games for young children and teens. It is an interactive site with G-rated sports games such as skiing, tennis and football. Electronic Arts, EA, is one online provider of multi-player sports games such as NCAA Football 11, NHL 11, Madden NFL 11, NBA 11 and EA Sports MMA, according to Jason Mick in an article published in the May 11, 2010, "Daily Tech." EA provides sports game play for anyone with an Internet connection, but players must purchase a $10 pass for access to the game. Massively Multiplayer Online is another online sports game that charges a fee. A wide variety of companies offer free sports game play online.
Physical Action Sports Games
Another type of sports action game combines physical activity, or exercise, into the game. Various video game manufacturers have developed sports games that players engage in physical activity that mimics the sport. Players use special controllers that follow physical movement in real time. The player's movement is translated to action on the TV screen. For example, in a boxing match, the player would use the controller to follow their hands, which appear as boxing gloves on the TV screen. As the player punches, moves and ducks, the cartoon figure on the TV screen moves in tandem with their physical movements. These games can be played with multiple players or played against a computer-generated opponent that responds to the player.
Sports Game Ratings
Kids love playing video games. Some video games have extreme violence and language that parents may not feel is acceptable for their children to watch. Sports games are rated from G, PG, Teen and Teen with age ratings. Young children should play games rated G or PG if you intend to play the game together. The Entertainment Software Rating Board does not rate online multi-player gaming, notes the Parents Television Council. It advisable to check to the game rating to make sure your children are playing family video games.
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