I loved reading this! I'm 38 and have enjoyed computer games for a long time. My parents were extremely late to the getting a computer party (my mum in particular, seemed to think it was a fad that would go away...ha!) but my best friend had a PC and I used to spend a lot of time at her house playing games like Duke Nukem, Doom and our absolute favourite for whiling away hours - Transport Tycoon! We did eventually get a PC at home and my brother and I played a lot of games.
My husband is really into games and plays a lot and I still dip in and out when I see something that peaks my attention. My most recent favourite is Animal Crossing on Switch which got me through the pandemic!
Funnily enough, I downloaded a new game at the weekend - 'A Highland Song' - because I'd seen a review of it in the Guardian and it sounded up my street. I don't play things very often at the moment, but we're going away next week and will take the switch with us and I plan to lose myself in that game for a bit during our break. I loved 'Strange Horticulture' too which I played a few months back.
I'm rambling now, but I find it so interesting how women don't tend to talk about this very much. I think often gaming gets negative press, but there's so much wonderful, creative storytelling out there and I love to lose myself in that occasionally! Thanks for writing about this!
Love it - Transport Tycoon! I remember the name although I don't recall having that one at home. We did have Railroad Tycoon, which I think had a similar premise. Build stuff and see what happens haha! Never heard of A Highland Song, but having just taken a look at a review, the graphics are gorgeous. Let me know if you'd recommend for me to buy it.
It's funny as my husband does not like gaming himself, but will happily watch me for a little while, and he has said that he would prefer to watch me gaming than watch TV.
We should do a post together about (women) gaming - that could be really fun!
I loved reading this! I'm 38 and have enjoyed computer games for a long time. My parents were extremely late to the getting a computer party (my mum in particular, seemed to think it was a fad that would go away...ha!) but my best friend had a PC and I used to spend a lot of time at her house playing games like Duke Nukem, Doom and our absolute favourite for whiling away hours - Transport Tycoon! We did eventually get a PC at home and my brother and I played a lot of games.
My husband is really into games and plays a lot and I still dip in and out when I see something that peaks my attention. My most recent favourite is Animal Crossing on Switch which got me through the pandemic!
Funnily enough, I downloaded a new game at the weekend - 'A Highland Song' - because I'd seen a review of it in the Guardian and it sounded up my street. I don't play things very often at the moment, but we're going away next week and will take the switch with us and I plan to lose myself in that game for a bit during our break. I loved 'Strange Horticulture' too which I played a few months back.
I'm rambling now, but I find it so interesting how women don't tend to talk about this very much. I think often gaming gets negative press, but there's so much wonderful, creative storytelling out there and I love to lose myself in that occasionally! Thanks for writing about this!
Love it - Transport Tycoon! I remember the name although I don't recall having that one at home. We did have Railroad Tycoon, which I think had a similar premise. Build stuff and see what happens haha! Never heard of A Highland Song, but having just taken a look at a review, the graphics are gorgeous. Let me know if you'd recommend for me to buy it.
It's funny as my husband does not like gaming himself, but will happily watch me for a little while, and he has said that he would prefer to watch me gaming than watch TV.
We should do a post together about (women) gaming - that could be really fun!
This is a great idea! Thanks for your email too - will reply when I get a chance and we can plan something for next year