Whether called football, ข้อเสนอสิ้นสุดเร็วๆ นี้ soccer, futbol, voetbol, calcio or le foot, the world’s most popular team sport is all about one simple thing: scoring a goal. But what’s also true is that the beauty of the game lies in how it’s played. It’s in the lessons about trusting teammates, supporting them when they’re down and letting others support you. It’s in the artistry of the build-up plays, the final pass and the ways the best players make those around them better. In the realm of video games, there have been few titles that have required as much strategy and skill as football, a fact attested to by the many online versions of the game that still exist today. Unlike basketball or baseball games where you simply need to hit the ball or sink the basket, football requires that you not only outplay your opponent but also outwit him. It’s a challenge that hasn’t been easily met. The Beautiful Game Online: Exploring Football Video Games Atari’s first attempt to tackle the nascent field of football gaming came in 1978 with Football for the 2600 system, which threw you into three-man teams and a side-scrolling field that barely filled a screen. A few years later, Intellivision’s NFL Football offered a little more sophistication. While its playcalling was rudimentary compared to the full-on management style of SSI’s Computer Quarterback and Avalon Hill’s Football Strategy, it allowed you to create and run plays on both offense and defense. That, plus the addition of the ability to run forward in a straight line and spring a long gainer, made the game far more interesting than the merely arcade challenges that were available on other platforms at the time.