Girls Gone Gamers In Online World

Let's face it; games that appeal to girls don't always have the same attraction to boys

. There is some crossover in activities that engage both genders but for the most part our chromosomes dictate where our gaming interests lie. A growing number of free girl games can be found online and are attracting the wired generation to put down Barbie and pick up the mouse.

Much to the relief of a mother's cosmetic budget, the hours of time that girls used to spend in front of the mirror applying makeup and experimenting with outrageous color powders is now spent in front of the computer screen. Instead of smearing on lipstick and caking on eye shadow, a simulated version of this activity is available online in game form. No more spilled nail polish on the counter when the virtual version is mess-free.

The game dress-up online has opened up worlds of versatility. Girls used to only try on what was available in the house. Now the computerized version offers shirt renderings in countless colors and patterns to suit any whim. If the pastel green shirt clashes with the purple pants on the digital dress-up avatar, a hue change is available with the click of a button.

Drawing more and more girl participants to computer games is a create-a-date application. In this virtual mode girls can "design" a boyfriend and decide on his hair and eye color, skin tone, clothing, hat, and more attributes. After the digital date is built, he can be given a voice and even dance. This process can provide hours of giggling to girls who wouldn't ordinarily even dare to speak to a boy.

The verdict is still out as to whether girls derive the same amount of satisfaction from an online version of dress-up versus raiding mom's closet. There is no denying the benefit of the tactile experience of draping oneself in blouses and scarves, adjusting them so they sit just right. The software version most likely cannot offer that kind of realistic experience even though the computer version excels in terms of color and pattern versatility.

Part of the appeal in many girl games is sharing an experience with other girls. The camaraderie that is created within a group of daring dress-up or makeup artists is not completely lost in the online simulations. Many of the games offer a networked version where invited players can comingle; hearing and seeing each other's costume creations.

Families can be relieved of their obligation of having a pet in the house thanks to the virtual versions that are available within the online game community. Appealing mostly to girls are the games that involve adopting a virtual pet, and in a simulated reality they feed him regularly, take him for walks, and let him romp with other pets. There's no waste cleanup, no odors and no vet bills.

Amongst girls there seems to be acceptance of two kinds of play worlds: the real, tactile kind, and the computerized simulation. One will not completely substitute the other, but free girl games have certainly had a positive effect on curtailing the financial outlay for toys, costumes and makeup.

by: jertrihayes

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