ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Women and video games

Video games are like toys that lots of people like to play with. Some video games are about racing cars or playing sports, while others are about exploring magical worlds or fighting bad guys.

Just like how different toys are enjoyed by different kids, video games are enjoyed by different people too. Some boys and some girls like to play video games.

Girls and women are just as capable of playing video games as boys and men are. Sometimes people think that video games are only for boys because a long time ago, video games were mostly marketed to boys. But now, many video games are made for everyone to play and enjoy.

There are even women who make video games, write about them, or stream themselves playing games for others to watch. Video games can be a fun hobby for anyone who likes to play them!
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