i'm trying to start a videogame corporation. expected to start in late 2018. my first marketing idea is to appeal to the female minority of gamers. i want to ask what you would most prefer in a game, console and controller. this is actually a serious question.
i'll also do the mainsteam market of gaming.
i just noticed that many girls / women don't play video games because there isn't a game or console that really appeals to what you may want. so what do you want in a game console and controller.
2006-12-09 07:49:05 · 6 answers · asked by the one and only robertc1985 4 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
Well, I'll be the first to say that we don't want 'girly' games. Don't listen if anyone tells you that.
We want intelligent games. There can still be lots of blood, gore, and explosions, but the important thing is that the plot MUST NOT BE AN AFTERTHOUGHT, as it seems to be in most games these days. Also, I've always liked games that let you customize your playable character. I'd love to choose the character's gender, body type, height, clothing, etc. This doesn't mean I'm going to dress it up in pink, girly clothes, it just means I want the freedom to make my character look how I want it to look, whether that's thuggish, badass, preppy, goth, whatever. It would be a nice change of pace to be able to have a playable female character that TOTALLY KICKS ***.
I also like games where you can do a lot of different things. I don't like racing games because racing is all you get to do. I don't like fighting games like Super Smash Bros. because fighting is all you do. It gets old. Maybe I want to fight and race and collect stuff and solve puzzles and shoot stuff, all in one game.
Keep in mind that, when you're marketing this stuff, don't market it as a girly or feminine console. If I saw an ad for a console like that, it would turn me off immediately. Your average female gamer is, for the most part, a lot like an intelligent male gamer.
As far as the controller goes, one thing I've ALWAYS wanted is a controller that literally hooks to my body. Small attachments for my hands and feet, something to put around my waist and something to put around my neck. I'm not sure if this is even possible, but I'd love to be making the moves myself instead of just pressing buttons.
2006-12-09 08:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hope you are really serious, because It is a very interesting question. I am glad some one asked it! Personally i prefer party games ( Monkey ball, Fusion Frenzy, Astro Pop etc) . Don't, don't DON'T make a girly console! Make customizable Characters, include a mini game of some sort between levels. Woman can and do multitask on a daily basis. Good luck!
2006-12-09 08:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by misty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 08:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by olis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I've relized that many girls (like myself) like any typical gaming system. But for others, they don't like the console's size. Maybe if the Console was about the same size as a GC, but with a PS2 controller, just not as heavy.
2006-12-09 08:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by Small Fry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have no clue to what i like in the physical looks and feels of a game system, because the game is my top priority when gaming, not the controller. but i will say that you wll definitely make a lot of money if you follow through with your plan. many girls will love to have a girly game system and games. good luck!
2006-12-09 07:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by brookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most women wants light controls and not so much buttons ...but i guess Im diffrent i go with all kinds of controls.. I like games like the sims ...
2006-12-09 07:55:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋