New “Serious Fun” Covers The History of Video Game Football

It’s NFL Draft week and that means football is on the collective mind here in Green Bay – so what better time to talk about the history of video game football and the role it’s played in the popular presentation and consciousness of the sport? As part of the Brown County Library’s Football Fan-O-Rama, Dr. Bryan Carr (COMM/ITADS/WGSS) does just that, covering decades of history, anecdotes, and game design in about 45 minutes. From the early days of pen and paper and electric football all the way to the breathtaking realism and simulation of the Madden series, it’s all in here – so strap on the pads and hit the field (or put on your headphones and hit play) for a new Serious Fun!

You can listen to the new episode here on SoundCloud or in your favorite podcast program. Check out all the other podcasts and programming from Good CAHSS Productions on the official GCP page.