Girls, bond with your boyfriends through videogames

There’s a recent article in the latest issue of “Women’s Health” magazine that talks about one great way for couples to bond. Since this is a gaming blog, you know what we’re going to say, right?

Yep. Their advice is for you and your significant other to bond over video games!

While most of the article is filled with double entendres and other sexually suggestive phrases (it’s titled, “Grab the Joystick: Toy with your Man in the Virtual World”), they do cite someone who should know about these sorts of things. Susan K. Perry, Ph.D. states that, “Playing video games allows you to bond and learn how to problem-solve as a team.” Perry is a Los Angeles-based social psychologist.

The rest of the article suggests some games you guys can both try out, such as Guitar Hero II and Splinter Cell: Double Agent, but there’s no mention of any Wiimote fun from relationship-fostering Wii games like Wii Sports at all. Still, lay off the overly addictive qualities of World of Warcraft, play something casual and accessible for the two of you, have fun talks while you’re at it, and soon you’ll be going out on dates with your PSP in tow, kinda like the lovebirds in this Korean PSP commercial.

There’s a recent article in the latest issue of “Women’s Health” magazine that talks about one great way for couples to bond. Since this is a gaming blog, you know what we’re going to say, right?

Yep. Their advice is for you and your significant other to bond over video games!

While most of the article is filled with double entendres and other sexually suggestive phrases (it’s titled, “Grab the Joystick: Toy with your Man in the Virtual World”), they do cite someone who should know about these sorts of things. Susan K. Perry, Ph.D. states that, “Playing video games allows you to bond and learn how to problem-solve as a team.” Perry is a Los Angeles-based social psychologist.

The rest of the article suggests some games you guys can both try out, such as Guitar Hero II and Splinter Cell: Double Agent, but there’s no mention of any Wiimote fun from relationship-fostering Wii games like Wii Sports at all. Still, lay off the overly addictive qualities of World of Warcraft, play something casual and accessible for the two of you, have fun talks while you’re at it, and soon you’ll be going out on dates with your PSP in tow, kinda like the lovebirds in this Korean PSP commercial.