There’s this common misconception that women don’t like to play video games. Or write about video gaming. This week’s HUD basically tells that misconception to shove it.
HUD Special Edition: Women Writers
We’re giving the regular panelists a break this week in a departure from the usual sausage-fest that is HUD for a very special edition focusing on 10 kick-ass female writers in the gaming industry, including six(!) editors-in-chief. We talk about what they’re playing, hype around this year’s biggest games, their views on sex in games and their worst pet peeves as female journalists. We’re incredibly psyched to have all these writers with us this week — hope you guys enjoy it too! — Robin
(1) What are you playing this week?
I’m loving World of Goo, even if it’s a struggle to remember just exactly how those laws of physics work. I’m also trying to tap into my more creative side to make some LittleBigPlanet levels, even if the results haven’t been so pretty. It’s a good thing that I write about games for my living instead of making them.
Fallout 3, Gears of War 2, Fable II, Left 4 Dead, Tomb Raider: Underworld, LittleBigPlanet — it’s a ridiculously lovely time to be a gamer right now.
Guitar Hero: World Tour this week! I’m playing with my three roommates, just attempting to adjust back to the Guitar Hero style from playing so much Rock Band 2. As the bassist, I’m definitely feeling the heat with the new “note” added for bass!
Fallout 3 on the PC, but I’m having a hard time sticking to one game–there’s an embarrassment of riches right now. Far Cry 2, Lego Batman, and Little Big Planet are kinda on deck. Rock Band 2 remains my palate cleanser, or will until I get my hands on some Samba de Amigo maracas. Aiiii!
Currently balancing my time between Midnight Club: LA (I’m surprised at how much I enjoy the online!) and Princess Debut — and surprised that no one’s ever thought of mashing up a dating sim with a rhythm game before. Interesting stuff, for sure! Next up: Fable II and Order of Ecclesia.
Fallout 3 — Finished the main story, but went back to play the other 75 hours of the game.
About all I have time for these days is my first MMO, Perfect World. It’s easy to pick up and put down, which is important! I’m playing with friends - who picked up the game in addition to their subscription MMOs - and some steady-eddy in game companions. On the plate this week? Just some grinding and hopefully finishing up some lingering dungeons.
I was playing Dead Space before my second Xbox 360 red-ringed. I bought an Elite to keep me company while the other goes back, but I haven’t had time to play much. I did play Bejeweled Twist which is incredibly addicting. Be careful! Otherwise I plan to continue Dead Space tonight and Fable 2 this weekend.
This week, I’ve been playing various characters in Warhammer Online, and trying a few classes on both the Order and Destruction sides. Even though the game is focused on PvP and Public Quests, I haven’t had to say a single word to anybody; it’s kind of nice to have a shared understanding and sense of purpose without all the banter. I also just started playing Fable 2. Between hunting down bandits and beetles with her BFF named Pup Pup, my Hero is currently trying to find a mate using flatulence and flexing her muscles — just like I’m doing in real life.
Fallout 3, Little Big Planet, Guitar Hero World Tour, Ubisoft’s Ener-G branded girl’s sports games, and Dora Saves the Snow Princess. And still more PixelJunk Eden. Currently, I’m trying to cope with the emotional decisions I have to make in Fallout 3. I used to love being evil in games but since I had my daughter I’ve gone all soft, and want to “do the right thing.” It’s really annoying. She’s also the reason I’m playing Dora. We cover a lot of “kids” products for What They Play, but it’s my not-so-secret guilty pleasure.
