subject: Girl Gamers No Longer A Myth! [print this page] Games are becoming more and more diverse and popular as the world advances technically and socially. Where boys were the ones who dominated the gaming market before, girls are stepping up to the plate and enjoying some of the free games for girls out there as well.
Gaming Types and Diversity
All different sorts of games are available now for purchase and to play. With such a wide array of people who are starting to get into the building game' market, it's no wonder that there are so many out there! You can find anything from games that focus on teaching colors, shapes, numbers to games that focus on quizzes, make-up tricks, and action riddled adventures. Games are now pandered at children of all ages; so a five year old and a twenty-two year old are going to find the same enjoyment out of online gaming. One might be dressing up her Barbie doll and the other might be playing tetris but they're both just as engaged!
Girls Playing Differently than Boys
With society offering a growing list of girl games, people are being to ask what the difference between girl games and boy games are. Do they play the same things? What differentiates them?
Girl, for the most part, are going to prefer games that are based around characters, designs, and cute personalized items. They are more likely to play a game because of the story then because of the fighting. They are more interested in design than in the killer graphics.
Games that are based around characters and storylines (where you feel like you get to know the character and their problems)
?Games with personalization options (where you can choose how your character looks; eyes, hair, etc)
{Games with an emphasis on the design of the world
Boys, for the most part, are going to lean more towards fast paced games like first person shooters, action-based wrestling games, and games that are stock full of blood and adventure. They are going to be more interested in a game where they can win by learning complex maneuvers then in games where the main character has an intriguing plotline.
?Fast paced games such as first person shooters, racing, or wrestling
?Games that focus more on complex maneuvers instead of character characterization
?Games with plenty of gore and action instead of adventure storytelling
While these points are all true, that doesn't mean girls or boys should feel as if they have to fall into these stereotype. This is a statistic; it's going to be different for everyone. There are also plenty of games that include all of these points. That's one reason that World of Warcraft is so popular! It has elements that appeal to boys and girls alike.
Where are the games?
You can get games in a variety of places like GameStop, Walmart, and Target. More and more games are being purchased online, however, as boys and girls alike recognize the simplicity of downloading a game and beginning to play immediately. It is efficient and most importantly, they can often find free ones and then play as many as they like!
