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NPD: gamer girl population on the rise

Posted Sep 25, 2008 at 5:23AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: NPD
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NPD: more girls getting into gaming, fangirl population on the rise? - Image 1A 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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# ...Silver-Tiger 2008-09-25 06:53
I think girls prefer "casual" games. They are more likely to play Wii or DS games. That's at least my experience.Of course there will be always exceptions, but in general they don't like violent games such as GTA IV imo.



Not to support prejudices, but well, it's the truth.

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# ExactlyGW2 2008-09-25 07:55
There not really gamers, they are casual games. even the girls i know who play games like gta4 and halo, thats all they play. its all they ever play. its like they found something they like and they never move on. oh and the play guitar hero and rock band of course.



Of course im just talking about personal experience here. i could be off the mark.

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# not truePS3 OUTSIDER 2008-09-25 08:08
i know 2 women that play ps3 online 1 plays cod4 the other plays rainbow and both are in there 20s but you are right about them not moveing on to new games.

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# ...Silver-Tiger 2008-09-25 08:47
well, Like I said there are exceptions. My sister plays GTA IV, too. The funny thing is, she only drives with the cars or flies the helicopter, but she never kills people. And she plays Spore and Pokemon.



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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# lol @ what people think.NarooN 2008-09-25 09:43
There are many hardcore girl gamers out there, and a lot of them can probably kick a lot of our arses. And no, just because they're good doesn't mean they weigh 250 lbs. and have acne all over their faces.



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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# My Art teacher...Main Cowz 2008-09-25 11:24
... Ms. Jones loves to play Counter-Strike and other FPSes and she also likes to play fighting games like Street Fighter and stuff

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# GW2FOURTHxSURVIVOR 2008-09-25 12:56
You don't have any friends online that are girls and you know it; also, you smell.

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# i know a girl gamerginious 2008-09-25 13:48
well i dont technically know her but ive seen her on t.v

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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# to Silver Tigersantaandy 2008-09-25 16:05
Isn't playing what's good in their own opinion what makes *any* gamer a gamer? I would think that would be typical behavior of all of us.

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# ..kraft 2008-09-25 18:30
but in general they don't like violent games such as GTA IV imo.



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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# lolBinary 2008-09-26 02:35
I know their was a lesbian orgy going on at Halo 3.

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# hit enter too soonBinary 2008-09-26 02:38
they was all pink and purple and I was the only person thats was red.

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# To: giniousgirandhistacos 2008-09-26 03:23
HA! Spoken like a true gamer. Get off the couch and out of the basement... Morgan Webb is NOT attractive.

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# girandhistacosBrant 2008-09-26 04:45
You probably think girls with blonde hair, tans and breast implants are the only hot women don't you?

Morgan Webb is attractive.

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# Morgan WebbBinary 2008-09-26 08:02
Hot...yes but can be annoying bit-ch!

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# Jade Raymond?Achooist 2008-09-26 08:57
Jade Raymond anybody?



Cute, most likely wealthy, hXc gamer/producer.

Famous, Wealthy, Wealthy, and...wealthy?

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