Ol No Bones
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She can watch me play Mario Kart 64 but I'm not gonna give her half my screen.
Best game to show a first date?
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PassiveObserver
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I don't know who I'm questioning more, the OP or the select few who gave earnest answers of games that girls may find enjoyable, like they've given this some thought before.
TaintedHotSauce
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Postal or Soldier of Fortune. Show how the face of gaming really changed.
Ultimodragon64
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I would start with something casual like Mortal Kombat or Manhunt
redhairedking
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OP better let us know how his date went
Pro tip: but she does want to go back to your place to see your "puppy."
Woo-Fu
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What second date?
peanutbutterlatte
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There's the girl that played Crash Bandicoot with her Dad when she was 7 back in 1999. Don't fall for the illusion that she gives a shit about Dark Souls 2.
lastrealgameralive
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Play Contra so she knows you are a real man.
Aquamarine
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OP show her Katawa Shoujo...the most beautiful, moving game of all time. She'll love it!
Deified Data
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If she doesn't display a marked interest in games and gaming, I probably wouldn't bother sharing that hobby with her on a first date. Not that I'm ashamed, but I typically don't like to expound on things the other party has no real interest in.
Me and my wife bonded over our love of video games, but for our first date, I took her to see The Incredibles, which she loved, then we went back to her place and snogged for a bit, then I screwed her brains out. That's kind of the outcome you want here, maybe. It should be noted that I knew her for a year before this first date happened, however (I met her while she was visiting a mutual friend, we hit it off and had a great make out session, no sex. She went back to her hometown, we kept in touch via email for a year, she moved to LA, and then we finally went out on our first date. We've been together ever since, 10 years this November).
We play games together (LEGO games, LBP, currently Diablo 3), but she games on her own anyway (Fallout, Skyrim, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, etc), but I wouldn't recommend whipping out the gaming collection unless she mentions an interest. There's nothing wrong with talking about your love of games, but personally, I'd let her play with the puppy, chat about stuff she likes, and maybe watch a movie first. The first date will be you guys still feeling each other out for chemistry. be yourself of course, but don't try to force gaming on her on that first trip back to your apartment.
We play games together (LEGO games, LBP, currently Diablo 3), but she games on her own anyway (Fallout, Skyrim, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, etc), but I wouldn't recommend whipping out the gaming collection unless she mentions an interest. There's nothing wrong with talking about your love of games, but personally, I'd let her play with the puppy, chat about stuff she likes, and maybe watch a movie first. The first date will be you guys still feeling each other out for chemistry. be yourself of course, but don't try to force gaming on her on that first trip back to your apartment.
Yeah...no.
Unless you meet a girl who is already a "hardcore" gamer, I wouldn't even think about introducing video games directly, let alone on a first date. If you want her to take an interest in your hobbies and interests, be honest and open about it and initially respect that it may not be her thing. Play a game with her in the room, and if she's interested she will show it, and it can grow from there.
First and foremost though, first dates are about establishing a connection and discovering potential compatibility. Do you enjoy each other's company, common interests, sense of humour, physical attraction etc.
You should be focusing on that, not trying to shoehorn gaming into the date. Talk, laugh, relax. Use the puppy thing as a line to lengthen the date once you're done at the bar if things are going well. There's often that awkwardness once you've left the bar/cinema/restaurant where you both want to do something else, even innocently, but neither can think of something to say and it just ends awkwardly with a goodbye and a "text me!". If things go well, you've already got that one sorted; "So do you want to come and see my puppy?"
Once back at yours, focus on the puppy, offer her a drink of whatever, and just chill. If things go well you shouldn't be thinking about firing up your game console! This should be about getting to know each other, not an opportunity to showcase the leaps and bounds gaming have come on since SMW. If she asks, then it's fair game, but this should be about BOTH of you learning about each other on a personal level.
Unless you meet a girl who is already a "hardcore" gamer, I wouldn't even think about introducing video games directly, let alone on a first date. If you want her to take an interest in your hobbies and interests, be honest and open about it and initially respect that it may not be her thing. Play a game with her in the room, and if she's interested she will show it, and it can grow from there.
First and foremost though, first dates are about establishing a connection and discovering potential compatibility. Do you enjoy each other's company, common interests, sense of humour, physical attraction etc.
You should be focusing on that, not trying to shoehorn gaming into the date. Talk, laugh, relax. Use the puppy thing as a line to lengthen the date once you're done at the bar if things are going well. There's often that awkwardness once you've left the bar/cinema/restaurant where you both want to do something else, even innocently, but neither can think of something to say and it just ends awkwardly with a goodbye and a "text me!". If things go well, you've already got that one sorted; "So do you want to come and see my puppy?"
Once back at yours, focus on the puppy, offer her a drink of whatever, and just chill. If things go well you shouldn't be thinking about firing up your game console! This should be about getting to know each other, not an opportunity to showcase the leaps and bounds gaming have come on since SMW. If she asks, then it's fair game, but this should be about BOTH of you learning about each other on a personal level.
Stupid fucking hamster face...
Oh no, not the Denko face
InfiniteUnrest
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Wait, so you have a date set up with plans to go back to your apartment and...you want to show her video games?
After the first several posts, I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one who thought this. Glad that I am not. Human procreation is not as endangered as I feared. In all seriousness though, to each their own. Maybe she's got a Mario fetish.
Violence Jack
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With my ex, the first game I showed her was Puzzlequest. I then lost access to my 360 for a long time after that.
With my current girlfriend, the first thing she wanted to play was Katamari Damacy. I don't think you can go wrong with a puzzle or strategy game.
With my current girlfriend, the first thing she wanted to play was Katamari Damacy. I don't think you can go wrong with a puzzle or strategy game.
SPACECADET
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GTAIV
edit: woops, you mean best game to show a first date, not best first date shown in a game.
unless they are into games, none.
edit: woops, you mean best game to show a first date, not best first date shown in a game.
unless they are into games, none.
tauroxd
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This man knows what's up!
SweetJohnnyCage
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Let us know if the Department of Defense gets involved.
Horseticuffs
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I don't do drugs but that seems like a hella memorable date!
Hey. All us dorks would love to have a chick who has our back in L4D. Hell, I didn't so that's why I taught my kids how to hold shit down.
If a woman comes into your life loving games already that's rad as hell, bro. If she doesn't try to treat it like a religion. If you want someone to consider your faith you don't shove it down their throat like a prick. You live a humble, generous, decent life and they notice your peace and inner-light and come to you to ask about what the fuck.
Be suave. Be thoughtful. Be sweet and respectful. Be sexy. Maybe she'll stick around and want to know exactly what makes you tick.
Don't fucking throw copies of Pokemon Red and Blue at her like Shuriken while dressed as Naruto the second you get her in your kill room.
Arcadehero
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If you are at a bar, maybe they have some arcade games. Games that will "get you hot" like Virtua Striker:
Setting the mood!
Although most likely they will have Golden Tee. That is always a popular bar game and it makes it easier to get into the subject of gaming - if you were serious.
Setting the mood!
Although most likely they will have Golden Tee. That is always a popular bar game and it makes it easier to get into the subject of gaming - if you were serious.
QuantumZebra
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Yea I mean seriously... Candy crush and words with friends? That means after a year of dating you might get her hooked on like, Need for Speed or New Super Mario Bros or something... but first date?
lol
Its Quite Toasty
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Exactly what I was going to say man. Just talk and have a good time, gaming really isn't important at that moment.
SeventhSon
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Art Vandilay
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I would avoid showing her video games on the first date at all costs. If she insists then that's cool, but you're better off not looking like a huge nerd on a first date.
HockeyNinja
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Pro-tip: Find out what she's into and do what she'd like to do. If she asks you what you're into, tell her you're into video games. That's all. Then go back to HER and tell her you're more interested in what she's all about. Don't take that as an opportunity to bust out your smartphone and showing her your collection of 6000 MAME ROMS that you run on an emulator. Don't show her your Super Mario tattoo or your post count on NeoGAF. Just stop.
Women like guys who LISTEN to them almost more than they like chocolates and unicorns.
Source: I'm married to a non-gamer hottie.
Women like guys who LISTEN to them almost more than they like chocolates and unicorns.
Source: I'm married to a non-gamer hottie.
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