I need some suggestions from my fellow gamers.

Okay, so I'm dating a girl who actually likes playing certain videogames, and wants to play with me. The only problem is, she has a different taste in games than I do. She is really big into platformers (such as ratchet and clank), where I prefer more RPG or strategy games. I'm not saying I don't like platformers (I do), just if I had to pick between ratchet and clank or Mass Effect 2, I would pick ME:2. She wants to play more games together, and I plan on getting the new R&C game when it comes out, but I'm looking for something with good local multiplayer that you think would fit her type of game play. Since I'm more of a single player, or online shooter type of gamer I don't know where to begin. Any good suggestions on multiplayer games that would be good locally for both a hardcore gamer (me) and just a casual gamer (her)? PSN or hard disk suggestions are welcome. THANKS!

My girlfriend likes LBP2 and ModNation Racers. She also plays Critter Crunch a lot too.

Well the best way is to actually go out together and find a game together to play. Both for the current consoles and if possible find a retro console. Since playing videogames can span 26 different genres.

You buy one and let her buy one, then buy a third game together. co-op. I have discovered games in genres thank to other people. This was easier in the days of the arcades.

The couple that plays videogames together stays together?

If she likes platformers, you'll probably be better off with a system like the PS2 or find a cheap Nintendo console so you can play games like Jak, Ratchet and Clank, and Mario. As far as PS3 platformers that have local play, Little Big Planet is your best bet.

Okay, so I'm dating a girl who actually likes playing certain videogames, and wants to play with me. The only problem is, she has a different taste in games than I do. She is really big into platformers (such as ratchet and clank), where I prefer more RPG or strategy games. I'm not saying I don't like platformers (I do), just if I had to pick between ratchet and clank or Mass Effect 2, I would pick ME:2. She wants to play more games together, and I plan on getting the new R&C game when it comes out, but I'm looking for something with good local multiplayer that you think would fit her type of game play. Since I'm more of a single player, or online shooter type of gamer I don't know where to begin. Any good suggestions on multiplayer games that would be good locally for both a hardcore gamer (me) and just a casual gamer (her)? PSN or hard disk suggestions are welcome. THANKS!

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Man, you just described my wife to a T. She loves the platformers, but has zero patience for most of the games I like to play (FPS, RPG, etc). My advice? Get a Wii and buy New Super Mario Wii, Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, and Kirby. Galaxy 2 has a Co-op part of it that is somewhat interesting. Kirby's Epic Yarn is painfully cute (but then that's all of Nintendo's stuff), but that's a great game, too, and it is a traditional couch co-op game.

Just be ready to play some Killzone 2 or 3 or Black Ops afterwards to make you feel right again.

Also, if getting a Wii is not an option, I suggest our old stand by... the Lego games. They are extremely simplistic, but do the job and are entertaining enough. Plus, you can get Lego Batman, Lego Indiana Jones, Lego Star Wars Trilogy and maybe even the newer Lego Pirates of the Caribbean games for relatively cheap.

Ultimately, if you find a casual/co-op game a bit boring, remember: it is worth every second if your significant other is gaming with you. Support it for sure. Because there are many other girls out there that would love nothing more than hate on your gaming.