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NPD: gamer girl population on the rise |
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A new report from the NPD Group shows that the population of girl gamers is increasing.Eh? Girls play video games? Kidding, just kidding.
So does that mean we'll see more fangirls shouting "PWN!" when playing Grand Theft Auto IV online? Probably not. The report shows that girl gamers are more into social networking and virtual world online games.
Then again, the survey was only limited to the age group of 2-14. According to the data, tweens (aged 9-12) comprise the age group that are migrating to video games, looking to interactive gaming to look for friends while stuck at home. Young teens (13-14) are also included in the girl gamer population.
The report found that the most popular subjects for girls of all ages are fashion, clothes and accessories, books, music, and videos. Looks like Boogie was right on the money when it announced its sequel, Boogie Superstar, which is aimed at girls.
Doubtless the rise in their numbers were helped along by the rise of the Wii, and the increased popularity of casual games. From there, and judging from the points of interest that the survey found, I doubt we'll see a rise in hardcore girl gamers anytime soon.
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Via NPD
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Not to support prejudices, but well, it's the truth.
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Of course im just talking about personal experience here. i could be off the mark.
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On the other hand, she plays Resident Evil and CoD4. She isn't really typical gamer. She just plays what's good in her opinion.
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Gamer girls have existed since gaming itself. Do you guys honestly think most girl gamers will reveal the fact that they are girls when you encounter them online? They don't use mics often and don't type or anything because they know the sexual harassment they'll receive from tons of socially and sexually neglected idiots out there.
I'm friends with girl gamers in real life and online. Sure, it might seem like they would prefer "cute" games like Mario and Zelda, but there are hardcore female versions of fps_doug from Pure Pwnage out there, believe me.
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G4's gamer girl on x-play... Morgan Webb...she seems like a gamer and she isnt ugly like you said either...as a matter of fact she pretty hot...
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wrong
Most girls i know love GTA
Infact, QJ posted an article a while back with a survey showing that GTA is the most played game by females
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Morgan Webb is attractive.
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Cute, most likely wealthy, hXc gamer/producer.
Famous, Wealthy, Wealthy, and...wealthy?
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