Video Games: Not Just for Boys

Mmm, I haven't met many female gamers either. But, then again, I can't find a lot of guy gamers with the same tastes as me. It's a bit annoying/embarrassing for me, because I can never find anyone to play with (I can't just walk up to someone and go "Hey! Wanna play Guilty Gear with me?" kinda awkward, y'know?)

I've been gaming ever since my brother got a SNES long time ago (I think my first games were Adventure of Link, Mario Bros 3., Dr. Mario, and Duck Hunt). Since then, I've deviated mostly to RPGs (like Lady Miyomi, I love to read), but I like all sorts of games.

The only thing that's annoying about being a "minority" (especially since I'm a Korean female; none of my asian girlfriends play videogames ;__; ) is that guys gives you strange looks or are surprised when you purchase or talk about videogames. It's not so bad now, but I do get the occassional "You play videogames?! :0!!" remark from both sexes.

Also, it seems as though there's a lot more female gamers on the internet than male gamers. I heard that it was because girls tend to go on forums and blogs more often but, then again, that sounds like a exaggeration.

EDIT:

Originally Posted by guyinrubbersuit

I have a question for you female gamers: what kinds of games would you like to be made? What would be the ideal 'game for girls'? It can be one made or a fantasy one.


I'll speak for my girlfriend, since she's a very casual gamer and only recently started. I had her play Animal Crossing and she enjoyed it very much because of the customization that goes on, like decorating your house and the interaction with the townspeople. I should get her the Sims because I know she'll love that. I also got her addicted to Tetris Attack. That right there is pretty self explanatory.

Well, I like all sorts of games, but I usually look for something with easy-to-learn controls and great story. Violence, gore, and sex doesn't really bother me in a game, but I don't specifically go out to look for those things in my games.

Some of the girl gamers I do know usually enjoy puzzle games and RPGs though, if that helps.

My ideal game would be a rpgs-slash-fighting-slash-horror-genre all into one game (Shadow Hearts was a good start~)

Jam it back in, in the dark.

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...?)

How ya doing, buddy?

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?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.