My sister and I have been playing video games since we were both about 4 years old
(1994; we're twins, so the same amount of years) I have yet to find any female gamers that are as hardcore into video games as we are. Most don't play Gears of War, Call Of Duty, Halo, Mass Effect, or Bioshock- they just play rock band or guitar hero (which yeah, I play too) How come there aren't very many girl gamers? I just figured it was because our culture teaches that women aren't supposed to be agressive or competitive, and that video games are for guys, so women don't really get that chance to play and get hooked to the games like most guys do. Plus, adolesents can conform to their culture better than anyone, so it kind of makes sense to me.
What I've heard is that guys like it because they're more of what a man was built to do- to defeat the game, but there's no hormonal barrier that prevents a woman from being as or more agressive than a man, so what's up? Why are there so few female gamers?

morgaine300

No, I don't argue for the sake of arguing, whatever you may think. But when it sounds like you think wearing dresses and make up is what makes you a woman, then yes, I'm going to react to that.

I hate to tell you this, but you have reacted to nearly everything I've ever said also -- you've NEVER had any room to talk me during this whole thing.

morgaine300

Amen. I think that sums it up very nicely. (Though I don't require fancy graphics.)