​The Paris 2024 Olympic Games mark an unusual occurrence: it will be the first time in over three decades that there will be no official console video game. Since "Olympic Gold: Barcelona 92," every Olympic edition has had its own video game, but this time, Paris has settled for a mobile game called "Olympics GO! Paris 2024."

The connection between the Olympic Games and video games began in 1983 with Konami's "Track & Field," an arcade game that introduced the button-mashing mechanic. This game included events like the 100-meter dash, high jump, and hammer throw. Over time, other titles like "Summer Games" allowed players to compete in swimming, sprinting, and archery on platforms such as the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64.

The success of these games led to the creation of titles for the Winter Olympics, like "Nagano Winter Olympics '98." Additionally, Nintendo joined the trend with "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games," where Mario and Sonic characters competed in events at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

For Paris 2024, fans will have to adapt to enjoying the Olympic experience through mobile devices, reflecting the evolving world of video games.​