Every Gamer Girl Can Relate to These 6 Truths
From a young age, we knew we were gamer girls. Little did we know our obsession with Wii Sports, Pokémon and Club Penguin would lead to a lifestyle of gaming. Today, we've played everything from Marvel Rivals to Stardew Valley and Grand Theft Auto.
Are you someone who spends most of your day online, too? Continue reading to discover the truths you can relate to as a gamer girl.
One Hour of Gameplay Leads to Early Morning Gaming
We can't be the only ones who enjoy gaming more at night. As early risers, we tend to put a cap on our late-night playing. However, there have been multiple times when we had so much fun that we lost track of time. Before we know it, the sun is beginning to rise and our sleep schedule is once again ruined.
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You Know the Lore of Every Video Game
The love for a few of our favorite games doesn't come from the actual gameplay. It's actually about the rich lore behind each character. For example, Five Nights at Freddy's has an entire universe with multiple books. Meanwhile, series like The Sims have been cultivating a storyline from the first game from nearly three decades ago. That attention to detail immerse us much more deeply within these franchises.
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The Most Exciting Part of Your Day Is Finding a New Keyboard
Every gamer girl has to have a set-up. If you're a Switch gamer, you probably have an adorable skin and joystick caps. Meanwhile, PlayStation and Xbox players may choose a chic controller. And for PC gamers like us, we have an entirely customized space. Unfortunately, we can't replace the more expensive items very often. But one easy swap is our keyboard because of its size and affordability. Plus, there is so much room to show your style with it because of all the keys.
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You Don't Have Helmet Hair, You Have Headset Hair
Fashionable, sporty or outdoorsy people will have one style fear: helmet hair. For us gamer girls, we have something different to worry about, and that's headset hair. The moment you take yours off, your hair will be lifting and messy. Thankfully, a quick brush will reset things into place.
You Have More Online Friends Than Real-Life Friends
Being social in the real world isn't our forte, but we become different people on the internet. In fact, we are social butterflies. Unsurprisingly, we have more friends from the gaming community than people we've met at work and school. It's just so much more freeing to have healthy distance between you and your peers.
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Finger Cramps Are a Normal Occurrence
Gaming can require a lot of dexterity. As a pro gamer, you have to have perfect hand-eye coordination. That way, you can look at your computer screen without monitoring your mouse and keyboard. When you are moving at lightning speed, your hands are bound to get tense and cramp. They're not used to that much movement!
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