Calling all gamers

"calling all gamers who actively participate in forums"

keep that bias in mind.

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- 20
- HoN
- past time, semi-competitive
- game content, difference of interest
- more like a romance novel; detail and well developed characters.

You're just trying to pick up women on the interwebs, aren't you? lol j/k

Anway..

Male, 28

I enjoy FPS games mostly

I honestly can't say for certain why I really like playing them (besides the obvious answer; that they're fun). I guess I like games that have a great story; being immersed in a game to the point you feel like a part of the story is quite entertaining and engaging.

Why do I think there are so many more men than women in the gaming industry? That a big question. Maybe because guys like "instant gratification" more? I think saying anything here could get me into trouble.... lol

If a team consisting entirely of women made a game, I think it may be well thought out and possibly rely more on a compelling story rather than raw action. But that's just a very simple (and wild) guess.

I'll try and answer in minor detail to my reasoning.

What is your gender?
Male
What is your age?
21
What games do you play?
Genre-wise primarily FPS
Why do you enjoying playing them?
Great fun and a way to unwind
Why do you think there are so many more men than women in the gaming industry?
When Video games first appeared, it was considered a boy-ish thing. Throughout the years, this thought towards gaming has stuck.
Nowdays, if a female gamer announces they are female while gaming, they usually get LOADS of abuse (immature sexual jokes usually) - meaning there are probably loads more female gamers than what most people think.
If a team consisting of entirely women made a game, what do you think it'd be like, genre, characters and popularity, etc.
It depends on the women who make it. Just because it's an all woman team, doesn't mean it's going to be all pink and have loads of unicorns in it (like the stereotype of "female gamers" play).
Having said this, they will most likely be slightly more puzzle-based than just "shoot the crap out of this person". So perhaps a stealth-like Call of Duty (or more strategy needed to "clear" a room full of enemies) or something. Again, it depends on the group of women who develop the game.

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I think that's a very valid point. I think some females are hesitant to make their sex known due to abuse that may likely come of it in a "gaming" environment.

I'm not trying to imply that all (or even most) males are disrespectful in online gaming, but people tend to say things they may not in real life due to the anonymous nature and decreased chance or ability of retribution that the "internet wall" presents.

- What is your gender? Male
- What is your age? 18
- What games do you play? Shooting games
- Why do you enjoying playing them? They're fun
- Why do you think there are so many more men than women in the gaming industry? It's a proven fact that men have better hand/eye coordination than women, so it's harder for females to learn how to play a video game properly. Many women like video games and want to learn, but it's either very difficult or they just stick to games like Super Mario and Pacman. I'm sure there are many other factors that come into play, but that's just one of them.
- If a team consisting of entirely women made a game, what do you think it'd be like, genre, characters and popularity, etc. Most of the characters would probably be women. The game would also be made easier to play, I believe.

- What is your gender?
Male
- What is your age?
19
- What games do you play?
RPG's, and FPS's
- Why do you enjoying playing them?
RPG's make me immersed in the game, they make me feel a deep sense of significance and feel like i have control. I like FPS's because they are a great stress reliever, and they help with my more competitive side.
- Why do you think there are so many more men than women in the gaming industry?
Im going to say that statistically, more men (much more) play video games because of our immense competitive nature and are always into things that the average human just can't do (ie., kill people, be an elf, or fly a space ship). Women tend to care more about their physical appearance and aren't extremely into adventurous activities or sports.
- If a team consisting of entirely women made a game, what do you think it'd be like, genre, characters and popularity, etc.
I think the team wouldn't be very competitive at all, i feel that the environment would be very friendly, and most likely be for RPG's, and MMO's. I think that they would use their clan time having fun and not taking the game to serious.

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What is your gender?
Male

What is your age?
20

What games do you play?
FPS's

Why do you enjoying playing them?
It kills time when bored

Why do you think there are so many more men than women in the gaming industry?
Because gals would rather watch there soaps?

If a team consisting of entirely women made a game, what do you think it’d be like, genre, characters and popularity, etc.
Dunno

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Would you mind sending them a link to the survey please?

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The ones who I keep in contact with, sure, but most of them I rarely see nowdays (most are from my school days).

I'll email them now before I forget... Don't know if any of them will even bother filling the survey in, but it's worth a try.