Lonely-hearts clubs for gamers out there?

by Dan Choi { Nov 30th 2005 at 7:15AM }

The 30+ Single Gamers' Club lays out the problem thusly: you're 30 years old or over, you're single, and you're a gamer. How do you find a potential mate who understands your "problem" (and isn't a real-life Tauren in disguise)?

Arranging singles clubs for gamers seems like an idea whose time has come. Don't dump your significant other for a swinging online romance just yet, however, as the 1UP club in question appears to be populated by few of the females required to meet the needs of the mainly male members who've joined. If you search here, though, it looks like they're out there, but not as vocal.

We're simply left to wonder whether gamers of any age have a matchmaking site specifically keyed to their interactive-entertainment sensibilities. An electronic-gaming eHarmony of sorts? The gaming community would certainly appreciate a service with our beloved games finding their way into those 29 Dimensions of Compatibility sometime soon. Any suggestions for our lovesick brothers and sisters? And do such girls really exist online?

[Via the latest pages of EGM]

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Aaron Styles @ Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM

About a year ago I was looking for *someone* and I looked around for general "nerd"/"geek" matchmaking sites, as well as the "normal" ones.
I think I came across 2 "nerd"/"geek" sites and between them they only had one match for my country.
Eventually I actually found someone through one of hte "normal" sites. And yes, she's a gamer :D

Big test this weekend, though. I find out if she likes Civ IV (if it works :P)

spiff @ Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM

sorry to burst your bubble but for girls gamer=loser, there is no way around that
if you want to meet girls, go out, learn to dance, read books
NEVER tell a girl "I love video games", she will dump you inmediately

sharpfish @ Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM

Well I've been with my "girl" for 6 years - she has never minded me being a Gamer - and she herself plays GBA (and DS) in moderation.

If you are single though, I wouldn't specifically go to a "geek" site, you are likely to attract weirdo females that way.

In fact I would suggest just chilling out and letting things happen naturally, I know a guy who is one of these dating agency things and he is never happy, girl after girl just won't meet his "standards".. don't force the issue just relax and let nature take it's course ;)

littlestninja @ Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM

I have agree with "spiff" on a certain level. I really don't think gamer=loser, but you do need to be a well rounded individual. But that goes for everyone, regardless of your interests. Its all about balance.

syco @ Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM

This isn't a very good approach. The demographics alone don't make this feasable. I think gamers shouldn't get so hung up on it. If you find a nice girl, AWESOME, if not, don't sweat it. One will show up eventually, or you will meet one via one of your other interests. You have other interests, right?

Although I can't imagine someone hitting 30 without meeting someone. That would seem like you're actively avoiding them or something.