Watching These 14 Video Games Is As Much Fun As Playing Them
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1. L.A. Noire
L.A. Noire allows you to solve crimes by interrogating witnesses and chasing down bad guys. Instead of having your hands on the controller, it's usually more fun to yell out what to do to your friends.
2. Grand Theft Auto V
The latest installment of GTA has heart-pounding chase scenes, shootouts, and heists to go along with a creative and interesting storyline. For the observer, it's kinda like watching The Fast & The Furious.
3. FIFA 14
Even if you're not a soccer fan, this summer's World Cup was still a rush. So, if you can't handle the pressure of a game (or the vuvuzelas), sit back and watch the drama unfold.
4. The Walking Dead
Even if you aren't that interested in the story, turn out the lights when you play this game. You'll be a jumping, sobbing, scared mess in no time.
5. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Any game in this series lends itself to a good watching. Plus, you don't have to be responsible for the imminent deaths of your teammates or fellow soldiers.
6. Resident Evil 6
Every bit as as scary as The Walking Dead, Resident Evil incorporates even more devilish-looking enemies. It’s not the best game to play if you tend to get nightmares, but watching someone else die can be a fine hobby.
7. Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
If hand-eye coordination isn't your thing, then sitting down to watch someone play Guitar Hero should keep you entertained. Plus: Free, live concert!
8. Super Mario Brothers
If you aren't an expert at the game, watch someone who is. It can be beat in under 10 minutes if done correctly, and it's fun to see if someone can navigate it successfully.
9. Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition
Regardless of what platform you play it on, Mortal Kombat is the perfect medium to watch two of your buddies go from friends to enemies.
10. Madden NFL 15
Whether your team is great or terrible, guiding them to a Super Bowl victory is tons of fun, especially when you don't have to worry about engineering an 80-yard drive.
11. Just Dance 2014
Nothing is more fun than watching your friends dance around the room like a bunch of idiots. Nothing.
12. Assassin's Creed Unity
In many of the titles of this series, the game becomes repetitive, so handing the controls over to a novice is entertaining in more ways than one.
13. Wii Sports
Wii Bowling in the Wii Sports package is a classic minigame that allows you to pick your character and bowl your way to the top, which can be all the more hilarious if your friends are terrible at it.
14. Ms. Pac-Man
Even though it's an old game, watching an expert collect all the dots, avoid the ghosts, and catching all the pretzels is really, really entertaining. Or maybe the word is mesmerizing.