The Olympics comes around every four years. However, in between that there is the Commonwealth Games which brings some of the best nations together for a big athletics event that is just as important to many athletes who are eligible to compete. However, despite the popularity, there is no game for the fans to play and imagine they are at this athletic event.

So why is this the case and is there an argument for a game to be made? There is certainly a market for the game in the sports game industry; especially considering that sports games are one of the most profitable.

What is the Commonwealth Games?

The Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The first time the event was held was back in 1930, so much later than the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. However, it is just as important to the schedule for competitors and fans of athletics.

Held every four years, and two years difference to the Olympics, the Commonwealth has given many cities that would not normally be considered for the Olympics the chance to host a games. In the UK, cities like Manchester and Glasgow have both hosted the event in the past.

However, on 28th July the games will start in Birmingham and many people are looking to the best sign up offers betting apps have to offer as the excitement grows.

Why is there no Birmingham 2022 game?

The Commonwealth Games has a similar feel to the European Championships that are held two years after the World Cup in football. Yet football gets the instalment of European Championships either added to the original game or a separate game in the past.

However, athletics have been put to one side when it has come to game development. Fans are only subjected to a game once every four years with athletics when the Olympics comes around.

With so many game developers specialising in sport, it is surprising that one of them has not picked up on this as an opportunity to make money and satisfy fans needs. Ever since the release of Track and Field International, athletics games have always been popular.

What was the last game released on console?

The last official athletics game that was released was for the Tokyo games. In 2019, Sega manufactured the game for Nintendo and Playstation for fans to get excited for the upcoming games. However, with the games delayed a year due to the pandemic fans have wanted another instalment quicker especially with the latest consoles released since then.

With only other alternatives rather cartoonish with the likes of Summer Sports and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, hardcore athletics fans feel undervalued.

Is the Commonwealth big enough?

With 72 teams competing in the games there is certainly enough interest worldwide; especially from the minnows who may feel unrepresented in other athletics games.

However, with only six teams having attended every Commonwealth Games: Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales, there is a core fan base across the world who would be interested in a Commonwealth Games on consoles.