For years, PC games have been recognized as a primarily male activity. However, with the rise of role playing, simulations, and strategy focused games, women have quickly found themselves equally as engaged in these fun and exciting games. Computer games allow a person to cut off all the distractions in their everyday life and becoming engulfed in a different world, if only for a little bit. The main difference between PC and video games are their basic capabilities. Video games for consoles tend to get played out fairly quickly and are then beat. Along with their short lifespan, their graphics may not be up to some players preferences. PC games offer something different because many of them are constantly getting updated, new downloads, and new opponents to play with. An ever changing game means that people will be hooked on the same game for more and will not feel pressured to keep throwing money down for new ones. Graphics can also be affected dramatically by which computer it is run on. While a video game will look identical on any person's console, somebody with enough money and skill can install new graphic cards and make their PC game run to the best of its ability. Better graphics and a constantly expanding game play experience means that one can fully experience the potential of a game, rather than being stuck with what a normal video game has to offer.

There are a large variety of genres in computer games that draw in many different people. Simulation games that allow a person to replicate scenarios, cities, zoos, and more will attract those with creative minds. Being able to control the situation in a game can be very relaxing for people who have more stressful lives in the real world. Another popular genre of PC games is role playing. With the online capabilities many computer games have, RPG games have so much potential. A person simply creates a character, customizes them to their liking, then sends them out into a virtual world where they can do and meet almost anybody. The simulation and RPG games are definitely targeted for people who like to have a little more control in their games and wish to enter a new virtual world. Many boys may feel that these games leave more to be desired. There are several genres whose main focus is for male players. First person shooting games are one of the number one genres in the business for many different reasons. The rush of hiding in a war stricken virtual world, trying to get the most kills can be very entertaining for some. Racing games often give the same excitement when played. Whether it's a simulation or a shooting game, it's become clear that PC games have begun dominating the virtual game market. Computer games have risen as a front contender of sales due to their ever changing worlds they offer their players, advanced graphic capabilities, and of course their audience of loyal customers who continue playing over and over again.