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Confessions of a Thirty Something Female Gamer

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Videogames. They're not just for kids and teenaged boys anymore. Believe it or not, the average age for a gamer is 29 years old and more and more women are playing pc and console games than ever before and there is even a growing segment of over 50 gamers.  Adults should not fear videogames.  Gaming helps sharpen your strategy and critical thought skills which can help improve your work skills. Gaming is a great way to unwind after a bad day and especially when theres nothing on the tube. And finally, gaming is just really fun! This lense is here to help start you on the right path if you have ever considered playing a videogame. 

Game Resources

Great all around resources for gamers with any experience level.
Computer And Videogames News, Reviews, Previews
A Great all around resource for gamers from all experience levels.
IGN Games: Cheats, Previews, Reviews, Trailers and Screenshots
One of my favorite sites to get all the latest
information.
PlayStation
All things Playstation
GameSpot:Video Games PC Xbox 360 PS3 Revolution PSP DS PS2 ...
Another Great resource that covers all aspects of gaming
The Official Guild Wars Site
This is the official Guild Wars site
Guild Wars Guru
One of the best fan related sites, this superb site covers all aspects of the game.
The Official Movies Games Site
The Official site for The Movies game.
Half Life 2.NET
All things Half Life.
Planet Half Life
One of the definitive sites that covers all info regarding the Half Life series

Miscellaneous Websites that I enjoy

These are just a few of the sites that I either visit periodically or use on a weekly basis.
Unity Headquarters
No One Lives Forever 2 was a critically acclaimed game released in late 2002. After nearly four years, the game is still a popular budget title and this site is an excellent resource for No One Lives Forever Series
BizRate
I'm be a gamer, but I am also a woman who LOVES to shop. BizRate is a great resource as it will help you find the best and most reliable places to shop on the Internet.
GameGal.com: Video game news and reviews for girl gamers: Playstation, Xbox, Gamecube, PC, PSP, Gameboy
GameGal.com is another great video and computer game site for girl gamers.
Tiger Direct
A great place to shop for computer parts and accessories.
GRRLGAMER - Grrls who got game! Game reviews, strategy guides, community and more!
The best online resource for women and grrls who love to play computer and console games!
Game Girl advance
Fascinating Ezine/ Blog about the politics and culture of gaming.
WomenGamers.Com - Because Women DO Play
A No-frills, content-heavy website for women who game. The has reviews, previews, and much more.
Girl Gamers Grow Up
Although a bit old, this is an interesting article covering the growing female gaming demographic.

The Games I'm currently playing or planning to play

Here is a list of games I have played, am currently playing, or am looking forward to playing.
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Gaming News From G

Just keeping an eye on things.

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A Few Book Recommendations

Along with being a gamer, I'm an avid reader
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Guild Wars Screenshots

Here are some screenshots from the game
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MelodyCA

I'm just a mild mannered six sigma greenbelt, manufacturing process controller/girl friday extraordinare who enjoys playing videogames after a hard day... more »

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