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Husband and Wife Computer Games?

Posted by Cliff on from the not-as-a-substitute-for-physical-interraction dept.

An Anonymous Coward asks: "I have a home network, and my wife and I each have our own computers (plus a few extra). My wife has a fear of computers, and uses hers as little as possible. In an attempt to get my wife in front of her computer more, I am looking for games we can play together. My question is, what networkable games out there appeal to the female gender? Quake-like games are definelty out. Too bad Sims isn't multi-player..." I've gotta echo the sentiment about the Sims not being multi-player, however lately I've noticed a few husband and wife couples out there on a few MMORPGs. Are any of you couples out there playing games together? If so, which ones?

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  1. Come on... by elefantstn · · Score: 0, Funny

    What girl doesn't love Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards?!

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  2. two data points by mikeee · · Score: 3, Funny

    Same story here. I don't know other women who play RTS, but my wife will do Total Annilihation, especially in multiplayer team mode.

    We actually make a good team; I tie up opponents with constant harrassment while she sits off in a corner playing a building game. Eventually, I say, 'Um, dear, I could really use some help now.' She says, 'Oh, right, other players.' and sends over a massive force from her heavily fortified base, laying waste to all in her path.

    What a girl.

    :)

  3. I think the team oriented thing is it... by Raleel · · Score: 3, Funny

    that along with not being a big busted half clad action chic. My wife plays a lot of diablo 2 and diablo. I think she could get into EQ or Dark Age of Camelot. She doesn't really like RTS or FPS. Ironically, she really likes street fighter and tekken.

    I have yet to see a real trend though. I know one girl who loves tomb raider (decidedly big busted action chic). It might be totally random.

    I introduced my wife to diablo and I didn't think she was going to like it. one day I went for a nap and woke up to her swearing because she had gotten to the butcher for the first time. Remember that? Anyhow, I think there is something that says it must be unacceptable or something because I think she felt she needed to hide it a little bit. Now she's the one who encourages weekends of sitting at home and playing long long sessions of gaming and not going out til sunday afternoon for groceries and screaming in pain as the sunlight hits your eyes for the firs ttime in 2 days :)

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