Video Games by Zodiac Sign

Your sign holds the gamer within

by Jeff Kishner

Although movies get most of the press, the video game industry rakes in billions of dollars each year. And while a single game title costs five times more than one ticket at the multiplex, it offers more hours of engagement, as well as fun time with friends and family. Fortunately, there are so many video game genres out there, there's something to appeal to everyone. Read on to learn which type of video game will appeal to your zodiac sign.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Fighting Games
Who put the "Mars" in "martial arts?" Your planetary ruler, that's who! Whether you're into kickboxing or just kicking butt, there's no end to the fighting moves you can rely on to beat down your opponent. Yes, it's brutal, but better to get your aggression out on an imaginary opponent than on that annoyance in the next cubicle.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Action/Platformer Games
Slow and steady wins, and luckily your sign seriously values predictability and methodical actions. These are great traits when your task is conquering various challenges to move on to the next level in a game. You like to sit on your couch all day anyway, so why not spend twelve hours on Donkey Kong?

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Driving Games
Your sign rules local transportation, so whether you're the next Tony Hawk or you're into drag racing, strap on your virtual helmet and get ready, set, go! This genre will appeal to speed freaks as well as those who like to master courses -- or just ram into other vehicles.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Educational Games
Your sign is ruled by the Moon, significator of family and the parent-child bond. Go to a mommy forum if you want to have lively debates about the merits of video games for the very-young crowd, but if you don't mind sitting your child down in front of a monitor, there are many well-designed titles to stimulate their growing cortical connections.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Party Games
Face it: many games are more engrossing and optimally frustrating than "fun." If you're less interested in immersing yourself into a fantasy world and would prefer hanging with a group of friends, try fast-paced mini-games designed for short bursts of raucous pleasure.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Puzzle Games
If your resume states "excellent attention to detail," then these games are right up your alley. Your logical mind excels at anything from math problems to matching three of the same-colored doodads. Fortunately for you, many of these games will fit on your phone, so there's no need to invest in a $300 console.

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