Every day more fun-seeking girls sign up for the GameGal army. They may have not played any games since Pac-Man, but they know that the technology and artistry of games have progressed to the point where a night with The Sims can easily beat a night at the Multiplex.

Eye Toy (PS2)
This webcam/game combo is great fun for newbies and seasoned gamers alike. Invite your friends over and take turns swatting away ninjas or washing windows. It’s almost more fun to watch your friends jump around in front of the screen than to play.
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American Idol (PS2)
No need to make a spectacle of yourself on national TV. Now you can tout your vocal abilities in the privacy of your own home. A virtual Simon may still make snarky comments, but he can’t do a thing when you decide to insult his mother and “squish his head.”
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Midway Arcade Treasures (PS2)
The retro gaming trend continues with a best-of release from Midway. Instead of blowing off the dust from your boyfriend’s Atari 2600, you now have easy access to all those great games of yesteryear.
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Mario Kart Double Dash (GC)
The eternal plumber reaches an all-time high in Double Dash! We mocked Double Dash fever at first as fanboy overkill – but once you get behind the wheel (or behind the guy behind the wheel), you’ll be addicted, too.
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