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Female Gamer Talks Girl Gaming
Snowcone writes "As gaming becomes more mainstream, it's inevitable that many girls will join the ranks of the die-hard gamer. Gaming is typically reserved for those with that extra chromosome, which poses the question; in a world dominated by the male sex, why do women choose to put themselves in the position of the minority? As a female gamer, Dots @ Snackbar Games discusses reasons why it's ok for girls to enjoy gaming just as much as the guys do." This is another perspective on a much-discussed subject.
...for those with that extra chromosome.
Anyone up for a game of Super Downs Syndrome Racer?
Teenagers!? Uh-oh. I guess I better stop going to LAN parties to pick up chicks.
Extra chromosome != male. Extra chromosome = wuh-oh.
Perhaps she meant to say "different chromosome?"
Actio personalis moritur cum persona. (Dead men don't sue)
If I meet a girl who plays video games, it had better be because she likes it, not just so she can get in my pants.
Yeah, you tell 'em! I hate it when girls try to get into my pants! How dare they think of me as a sex object!
"Are you being weird, or sarcastic?" said Emma. I said I didn't know because I get the two feelings mixed up.
When she does well do you give her a sticker?
My fiancee recently bought me a Gamecube because I really wanted to play Metroid Prime & Zelda...but I can't even touch it. She has taken the Gamecube over to play and beat SuperMario Sunshine, Zelda, Super Monkey Ball, Luigi's Mansion. I've created a monster,I hardly get to play my Gamecube. (or with her for that matter, kiddin)
I asked her why she was so into the Gamecube, all of a sudden, because she doesn't play PS2, Xbox or Dreamcast. She says she likes the games because they aren't realistically violent (like a SOCOM, MGS, or Metal of Honor) and she likes the puzzles that are a part of the game.
I never thought I could convert my fiancee to somewhat of a gamer, but here I sit at my computer while she sits playing Monkey Target on Super Monkey Ball.
First they take my rib, now they want my games?! FORGET IT!
What's a 'girl'? ;)