Video Games: Not Just for Boys

Originally Posted by RockgamerXIII

I've never really looked at female gamers differently. I've been playing games with my sister since I first started playing games, and we've always played the same type of games. Because of this, I've just figured that most girls who play games play the same ones that guys play.

But then again, who are those Barbie games made for?

Little girls under the delusion thinking that any girl themed game is actually good. Most of the time they're not and generally have no point to them.

There aren't alot of guy themed games out there since most of the genres appeal to us anyway. <_<

Originally Posted by Rydia

It certainly sets the stage for some interesting conversations whenever I happen to pay for a game-related item, and the cashier is male. There have been more than a handful of instances when the cashier incorrectly assumed that what I was buying was actually for a male relative or a boyfriend.

I get this all the time and it's annoying as hell. I've had the cashiers actually ask me if I was getting it for my brother or boyfriend. I've been given the "why are you here" look many times, which makes no sense. Again, I really don't understand what's the big deal. So, to ease the tension (only when I feel like), I'll talk to them about Doom and Quake just so I can see the shocked looks on their faces.

Originally Posted by Chaotic

There aren't alot of guy themed games out there since most of the genres appeal to us anyway. <_<

The Guy Game is the only one I could think of. Though I guess that might appeal to lesbians also (even though it shouldn't appeal to anyone).

Originally Posted by Darkcomet72

I agree 95%.

Only 95% because you will be very hard pressed finding ANY girl who plays arcade shootemups.

For the record, I love Time Crisis and House of the Dead ;__;

Originally Posted by Freelance Wolf

I see this mentioned a lot in message boards. I am thinking it's strictly a US thing, for I've NEVER once been given strange looks or remarks from any males when I've played or purchased a game. Perhaps there are more girl gamers in Canada?

Well, it isn't so bad now. When I go to game stores or talk about games (in public) a few years ago, I would get lots of funny looks, and even comments about it. Nowadays though, it's not as bad. Dunno; it seems there's more girl gamers (either that, or the market recognizes us as group now...?)

Originally Posted by Acacia

For the record, I love Time Crisis and House of the Dead ;__;

Those are Light Gunners, not shootemups. I mean like.... this

Originally Posted by Megalith

Girls who play games are about as normal as girls who read comic books.

So in other words, we're fairly "normal" (whatever that means) and would only be considered otherwise by immature 10-year-old boys and pathetic guys who have lived sad, sheltered lives.

Originally Posted by Darkcomet72

Those are Light Gunners, not shootemups. I mean like.... this

:0;;

(I guess those are kinda fun. Although I don't have the patience to play those games XD;; )

Another thing I don't understand is why people tend to associate dancing/singing games with girls. In my area, games like DDR and Karaoke Revolution are played mainly by guys. Is it different for other regions?

I like to break the mold. Not only am I a female gamer, but I play pen and paper rpgs, collectible card games, and read comics. Yes, I am a geek. Oh, and a mom to boot. 14 year old boys minds may now explode when ready.

As for games that I like, i'd like to think a little bit of everything. I mostly play rpgs, but I love platformers as well as horror. I'm learning to love FPS, though only on consoles so far. The only type of game I can't stand is sports. I find sports boring to watch, so why play them? Besides, if I was inclined, i'd rather play the sport instead on on a tv screen.

I was a casual gamer since I was small. My parents bought my brother an Atari, and I used to watch him play all his games as well as play myself when he wasn't using it. My parents refused to buy us any other systems though I begged them, so I stayed casual by playing at friends' houses from time to time. It took graduating high school and moving in with my fiance for me to feel like a true gamer. We now own quite a few systems and hope to own more in the future.

I think games will always be a great passion in my life. I have a daughter now. I plan on introducing her to games, and if i'm lucky, she may share my enjoyment in them.

Yeah, okay.

See, if a girl plays The Suffering, then I'd be extremely pleased. Other than that, I see no potential problems whatsoever.

Not like I care anyway. Both genders can have a go at it.

Most girls I know that play games only like classics, like Mario or Zelda.
And the others play "childish" agmes like The Sims. (Ok, you may like it but you have to agree that it's not a MACHO game such as God of War or Ninja Gaiden)

And those girls that don't play games get all angry when my friends and I gather to play games or even if we talk about it. Go figure ...

Only like 10% of the male population plays arcade shooters to begin with, no wonder no girls do either.

Originally Posted by Chaotic

I said MAYBE. Never said it would happen.

"Maybe" implies it might happen. It WILL NEVER happen.

Originally Posted by Lady Miyomi

I get this all the time and it's annoying as hell. I've had the cashiers actually ask me if I was getting it for my brother or boyfriend. I've been given the "why are you here" look many times, which makes no sense. Again, I really don't understand what's the big deal. So, to ease the tension (only when I feel like), I'll talk to them about Doom and Quake just so I can see the shocked looks on their faces.

I sometimes start conversation about a game if there isn't a line in the store. When I went into Gamestop to ask about the Advent Children movie, I actually spoke with a male cashier who didn't seem surprised about my questions. Of course, he was the only one who spoke with me on an equal level.

My mother still plays Ms. Pacman occasionally.

I find that most of my family won't touch gaming, but they'll watch. This is pretty annoying(although, I'm not going to let on that it is) as being watched while playing a game really puts me off.

That applies not only to family, but people who watch me in the arcades(and a prime reason as to why I've started playing arcade games at home, in the privacy - etc.), basically anybody who watches me. I'm terrible at gaming when I'm over at a mates house, simply due to the fact that he's watching me, and he always sticks me with an xbox controller.

Do you reckon the next generation (for portables, this generation) of consoles will likely help this perception that games are a guys thing only? What with the games I've seen comng out for PS3 and Xbox360 so far... Hmm...

On another note, slightly off-topic, this was a few months ago. A Current Affair program over here in Australia had a story about people not going to work because of games. Two people they interviewed were girls... But BOY were they like blokes ('scuse the pun). It's got me thinking... Are there any girls who doesn't have a "nerdy" or "geeky" type past who play games (DDR etc. doesn't count)? Or girls who don't act like guys?

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Do you reckon the next generation (for portables, this generation) of consoles will likely help this perception that games are a guys thing only? What with the games I've seen comng out for PS3 and Xbox360 so far... Hmm...

Why do you think Nintendo sells so well?

I have been playing since the days of Pac-man, but good ol DOS game where awsome too! I loved Kings Quest and Police Quest games!

To be truthful, I honestly think that it's not much harder to find Girls that play games as much as you do, than it is to find Guys who do so.

Originally Posted by FallDragon

Only like 10% of the male population plays arcade shooters to begin with, no wonder no girls do either.

More like 1%

Well, do girls usually incorporate the topic of games into their daily conversations? I know some friends who talk Warcraft 24/7 (annoying -_-').