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Valentine's Day: The Video Game Way

Valentine's Day: The Video Game Way

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  • Posted 02/14/2011
Valentine's Day is a lot of things. For some, it's a day in February; for others, it's a time to offer a harsh rebuke of the American Diabetes Association and plow massive amounts of message hearts and chocolate into our mouths. Some might even consider the day a complete fabrication produced by corporate America to sell us more stuff, but that would be ridiculous, right? What Valentine's Day is meant to be is a day that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside as you tell other people you love them and they tell you that they like you, but not that way. Then, you run home and have a good healthy cry while listening to that Brian Adams song--yeah, that one. But you know something? Video games have their fair share of warm and fuzzy moments, too, and some that kind of miss the point of love entirely. So, we're going to take a look at some of those instances of affection (or lack thereof) and dive deeper into what video games teach us about a holiday in which teddy bears are forced into slave labor.

Warning: This story contains multiple plot spoilers.
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48 Comments

  • Generic_Dude

    Posted Feb 22, 2011 4:27 am GMT

    This is the most pointless article I've seen in a long time... does Gamespot even review games anymore?

  • angelofbeast198

    Posted Feb 22, 2011 12:49 am GMT

    hahah what song of Brian Adams is he talking about in the article?

  • AlexanderMagnum

    Posted Feb 21, 2011 4:54 pm GMT

    No exist these womens nerds!

  • Duthos

    Posted Feb 21, 2011 1:45 pm GMT

    Video games taught me the very best women are fictional.

  • 47gunner

    Posted Feb 21, 2011 3:32 am GMT

    @ Madball357 :
    that's exactly why I asked for DA... just remember when I told Zervan:"that wasnt exactly what I hoped for!!" XD

  • redskinStu

    Posted Feb 20, 2011 9:29 am GMT

    Madball called it right.

  • Madball357

    Posted Feb 20, 2011 1:22 am GMT

    The people asking why this or that game isn't included in the list, you understand that this article isn't meant to be taken seriously, don't you? Oh, no? Yeah, that's what I thought.

  • LiLPunisher12

    Posted Feb 19, 2011 5:39 pm GMT

    Dont forget The Darkness!

  • gawthy

    Posted Feb 19, 2011 8:31 am GMT

    What about Kratos and his love of killing everything

  • teeskoowared

    Posted Feb 19, 2011 7:57 am GMT

    FF VIII had the best love story of any game....dunno why they didn't include any ffs in here...or zelda for that matter lol. Naw I think this article was just meant to be humorous so I like it

  • HLno1

    Posted Feb 19, 2011 6:29 am GMT

    Gordon Freeman and Alyx's relation is cute XD

  • GreySeven

    Posted Feb 19, 2011 5:20 am GMT

    And then DK became a good guy. Who knew?

  • pie369

    Posted Feb 17, 2011 4:32 pm GMT

    where is metal gear, eva and snake, raiden and rose?

  • lionheart234

    Posted Feb 17, 2011 6:47 am GMT

    lol.... old school at its best =p

  • dawnofhero

    Posted Feb 17, 2011 6:21 am GMT

    @R083R70

    I think what he was trying to say was that games don't need sexual themes to get the point across that lovers love each other. Like in Donkey Kong, Mario proved his care and love by dodging barrels and climbing scaffolding in hopes of rescuing Pauline.

  • R083R70

    Posted Feb 15, 2011 3:24 pm GMT

    @Born_Lucky You know that kind of thinking put Mass Effect on FOX news to be crucified along with many other games that want to strengthen the emotion of the plot and overall atmosphere of the game. If you are immature enough to write off all portrayals of sex in games, movies, etc. as childish or inappropriate, and can't see that it's a extremely relevant part of life and if done correctly can hugely impact (in a good way) the story of something then you are no better then any thirteen year old.

    @StanleyL Well given the circumstances and their clear intentions I'd still have to disagree, similar formulas have shown romance through sex for thousands of years. Either way that's a valid point, but I would still have to respectfully disagree.

  • hasancakir

    Posted Feb 15, 2011 2:17 pm GMT

    You shall not play video games on valentine's day (if you have a girlfriend of course. Otherwise it's best to play video games all day

  • StanleyL

    Posted Feb 15, 2011 10:17 am GMT

    @R083R70 I have a different interpretation of that scene. Ethan and Madison had just only met, and the whole encounter came off as strictly physical to me. The fact that Ethan was on a strict timetable to save his son and somehow had time for a little horseplay with a stranger did not come off as "romantic". The alternate ending of them as a happy family seemed very contrived, and I sensed very little romantic connection between the two. Emotions were definitely high, but I'm not sure it qualifies as a romance. But since the game can be played so many different ways, that's just my own interpretation.

  • ZombieGamer86

    Posted Feb 15, 2011 10:11 am GMT

    That your girlfriend is going to get kidnaped lots of times!

  • 47gunner

    Posted Feb 15, 2011 9:44 am GMT

    why no Dragon Age??? i made some love with almost everyone out there!!!
    even Zervan... ;D