In Real Life

Adult Video Games, S&M Play, Foot-Sniffing Can Drive Away Sweethearts

Hobbies are a personal thing. What might float your boat might not float your lover’s. And sometimes, your hobby might repulse them entirely.


March 23, 2012
In Real Life

Single And Looking To Mingle? Try World Of Warcraft

The folks at Online University have put together some statistics about gaming and online dating, and it seems like (surprise!) gaming could be a great way to meet single guys. Plus, as the graphic points out, “Battling demons and trolls with a girl is a bigger rush than grabbing coffee with her.”


February 16, 2012
In Real Life

10 Ways Japanese Girls Know You Are A ‘Creepy’ Otaku

Some of you are nerds. That’s fine. Some of you are not. Likewise — fine. But for the geeky male readers out there, not all members of the opposite sex are going to be down with your peculiarities. According to Japanese site Sugoren, here are nine ways that Japanese women can instantly spot “creepy” otaku.


December 19, 2011
In Real Life

Relive The Horrors Of Dating With This Party Flirting Game

Drink or say something stupid. Drink. Drink then say something stupid. Drink. Drink then try and say something charming, only to end up saying something stupid.


July 28, 2011
In Real Life

7 Bad Dating Tips I Learned From My Xbox 360

Lonely? Unlucky in love? I used to be like you until I learned the secrets of love from my Xbox 360. Now I’m passing these pointers of passion, all delivered in actual Xbox 360 dating-advice video games, on to you.


May 21, 2011
In Real Life

Game Dev Searches For Developer Girlfriend Online In Adorable, Probably Illegal Personal Ad

There’s a game developer on the internet looking for love. And he’s got the job to woo you.


April 26, 2011
PC

World Of Warcraft May Be The Future Of Online Dating

Dating sites are always looking for a method of matching people up with dates they’ll actually like in real life. But World of Warcraft may already have found it.


August 8, 2010
In Real Life

Looking For A Piece On Craigslist

A loveless gamer on Craigslist defines compatibility in terms of Tetris.


September 16, 2009
In Real Life

OKCupid Dating Survey Gives Gamers An Edge Over Literature Nerds

You don’t need to be embarrassed about visiting dating sites unless you’re into literature instead of video games, insist on using netspeak and cannot spell the word defenestration.


November 26, 2008
News

Felicia Day’s World Of Warcraft Dating Tips

Felicia Day, the incredibly adorable star of the web sitcom “The Guild” and “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” has some important tips for men trying to find romance in the World of Warcraft.