The term ‘Girl Gamer’ annoys me quite a lot. It’s a term I have always pondered and seen as something rather odd and alien. The main reason for my issue with the term is the way in which its used and sadly its used mostly by females. When a ‘girl gamer’ demands to be treated the same as any other gamer I often listen to their points, after all I’ll hear most people’s points of view, ... more.

The National Gamers Surveys, conducted by New Zoo this year, reveals that more than a half of U.K, France and German adults are gamers, with the highest ratio of gamers in Europe being in the UK. Overall, the United Kingdom has the highest ratio of gamers, with 68% of men and 59% of women playing games. In Germany, 63% of men and 54% of women play games. In France, 61% of men and 52% of women p... more.

When we think of video games and video gamers we usually also think of the usual stereotypes that surround them, - obesity, social awkwardness and completely useless when it comes to members of the opposite sex. Most modern day gamers don’t waste their lives on games, instead they embrace the community. Surely anything that brings individuals together, to build communities where people can be... more.