I don't think there are as many women gamers for multiple reasons. Part of it probably has to do with society, women are raised to be more interested in fashion, shopping, girly things. Part of it probably has to do with the way they're marketed, you tend to see advertising aimed more at men. And then, of course, there's the whole gamer nerd stereotype that goes along with it but I find that guys love a girl who can play video games. My husband thinks it's the greatest thing in the world that I play video games with him. I think there are more women that play games than will admit to it.
I'm not so big on the first person shooters online, but I do like playing the campaigns on games like Gears of War, Call of Duty, etc. Bioshock and Mass Effect were great games, I think they dumbed down Mass Effect to a little too much for the masses though. Left for Dead is fun if you like zombie games. Of course I love all the old school nintendo and sega games as well. I think it's more fun to be diverse in your game play.
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