It can be difficult for a gamer to date a girl who has zero interest in video games. Seen from the outside, video games are a silly way of killing time that some people take way too seriously, the same way you might feel about scrapbooking, cats, or jogging. So, when she hits you with the inevitable “I don’t get it” it’s natural to try and persuade her by getting her to play with you. Here are some suggested titles to keep your significant other from rage-quitting your foray into the world of gaming. Check out our list after the jump.

With music-based video game franchises like Rock Band and Guitar Hero becoming more niche with their releases (Beatles, Aerosmith, Metallica, etc.) and titles like Michael Jackson: The Experience becoming more prevalent we thought we’d compile a list of other music acts that should make the leap to the digital domain, with some ideas about what kind of game they belong in. Read who made the final cut after the jump!

Musicians are like today’s Greek Gods. They’re rich, good looking, crazy, and can get laid whenever and wherever they want. For us mere mortals though, being in a band can sometimes be a really bad idea. Read more after the jump!

The good folks over at Activision are at it again with their latest installment to the Guitar Hero franchise. Guitar Hero numero 6 aka – “Warriors of Rock.” This time with more than 90 classic face melting tracks to choose from. We had a chance to sit down with the game over the past several days, and we are happy to report that YES this game roc… Click to read more

It’s every gamer’s dream to reel in a gamer chick. Believe me when I say fellas that they are out there, so don’t give up. But, if you’re having a hard time picking up Ms. Hardcore Gamer at the discotech, you may be able to charm a curious lady-friend into becoming the Jean Grey to your Cyclops. Start her off with some chick-friendly games and soon enough she’ll be shotgunnning Mountain Dew and pulling Halo marathons just like one of the guys. Maybe she’ll even do it topless.

Hot on the heels of their latest hit release – Miss America – the Mississippi rockers known as Saving Abel decided to offer COED an exclusive. Not an unreleased track nor a typical interview, but something a little different. Members Jared Weeks, Jason Null, Scott Bartlett, Eric Taylor and Blake Dixon collectively put their own spin on what drives a woman “crazy” in bed. The key word here being “crazy”. You won’t find any of this advice in Cosmo, that’s for sure…

Ah, June! The birds are chirping, the sun’s shining, and where are you? Firmly parked in your favorite chair in front of the radiant flat screen television, settling in for a nice session with the latest action, adventure, or sports title. With another onslaught of new releases including Tiger Woods Golf 2011, Green Day Rockband, Sniper, and others, it’s going to be another busy month for PS3, XBox 360, and Wii fans.

Guitar Hero® Van Halen® features 25 of Van Halen’s greatest hits including “Jump”, “Panama” and three Eddie Van Halen’s epic guitar solos. Notoriously missing is the “Kick Out” feature where Eddie throws you out of the band regardless of how well you’re doing, how popular you are, or how long you’ve been jamming with him.

more about “Guitar Hero 3…On the Drums“, posted with vodpod
When the insanity that is Guitar Hero on “expert” gets too much to play on the guitar, it’s time to take matters into your own hands. Like this guy, who made a custom MIDI drum pad specifically for Guitar Hero 3. Here he is playing “Through the Fire and Fla… Click to read more

From the makers of Guitar Hero comes Harmonica Hero! Twice the price without the cool!… Click to read more

Since the Guitar Hero franchise releases a new “update” every 6 months, and Rock Band costs more than a month’s rent, I am left with two choices: either buy Rock Band and live off Ramen for the remainder of the year, or purchase the pocket version of Guitar Hero.
Basic Fun, the company responsible for this mini marvel, worked with the creati… Click to read more

This is for all those crotchety musicians that hate on Guitar Hero players ’cause, like, they should all learn real instruments and stuff. Truth be told, Guitar Rising looks well executed, though I’m wondering what songs will be licensed due to Guitar Hero‘s stranglehold on the music game genre.… Click to read more

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story has stalled at $14.2 million in the box office. While the movie wasn’t the pitch-perfect mock biopic I had hoped for, it was still highly enjoyable – and much better than most of its competition the past two weekends. So why the poor box office gross?
Can somebody explain to me why the dreadful P.S. I Love You (yes, I wat… Click to read more

Watch in awe as YouTuber “azuritereaction” runs through “And Justice for All” without breaking a sweat (or a note streak):

“azuritereaction”…YOU ROCK!… Click to read more

Just this morning I was thinking to myself, “Wouldn’t it be great if another 80s icon ran for governor?” Well, guess what? Today, my ultimate wish has came true: Jon Bon Jovi is planning to run for governor of New Jersey.
He’s a cowboy – on a steel horse he rides – but does Jon Bon Jovi have what it takes to wrassle up a worthw… Click to read more