Are games impressive?

[wewontdie11]

My male friends that aren't real gamers have been pretty impressed when I play Guitar Hero on expert or COD4 online etc. (not to brag), but the opposite sex... really not so much. On the few occasions I am foolish enough to let the conversation drift in the direction of games or am playing a game when talking a female friend, the conversation soon dies or I get the "you really should go out more" vibe.

 

[blank0000]

mmmmm its all relative depending on who you are and what the situation. some talents are impressive but useless in most feilds, however, depending on the nature of a game and how well it tests your mind its not waaaaay out of the question.

 

[Joeshie]

Depends on the game. If you are good at Halo, then that's about as impressive as being able to ride a bike. If you are good at a game like Starcraft or Quake, then it's pretty damn impressive.

 

[Copter400]

No, not really.

Cough.

 

[geldonyetich]

I'm not sure I'd use the word "impressive" for this question. More like, "genuinely challenging."

The answer becomes more readily evident: Most casual-friendly junk isn't, but there are a few games that truly challenge the player.

(And if they were genuinely challenging, whether a member of the opposite sex finds it "impressive" depends on two factors: 1. If they actually know enough about the game to know how hard it is. 2. If people who play games well is honestly one of their turn-ons. )

 

[Erana]

Well, its not impressive if you're trying out Xbox live for the first time and get sniped thrice in a period of ten seconds.
Then its just kinda rude.

DDR is a talent.
Guitar hero is not.
God of War is talent.
WOW is not.

That's all my opinion.