The 10 Best Games for Non-Gamers

It's dangerous to start gaming alone. Take this list.

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You love games. Awesome, we do as well. But a lot of people don’t, and the elitism that surrounds our beloved medium isn’t doing anybody any favors. Let’s do something about that.

Those who say they don’t enjoy video games just haven’t been guided to the correct one yet. No, your mom won’t enjoy the soul-stomping difficulty of Demon’s Souls. Your co-worker doesn’t want to partake in a three-hour raid, slamming hotkeys to earn the magical shield of mystical magic +10. Don't overwhelm these nervous adventurers with games incompatible with their skill levels. Remember, you have to crawl before you can walk.

These games aren't “baby games" by any means. They just tend to downplay the importance of reflexes, or they have other elements of broader appeal. So come with us, non-gamer, and don’t be scared.

We want to share our hobby with you.

LittleBigPlanet 2 (PS3)

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Portal 2 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)

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Minecraft (PC)

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Buzz Series (PS3, PS2, PSP)

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Dance Central (Xbox 360 with Kinect)

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FarmVille (PC via Facebook, iOS)

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The Sims 3 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC, Mac, iOS, Android, webOS)

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Wii Sports (Wii)

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Mario Kart Wii (Wii)

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Angry Birds (PS3, PSP, Mac, PC, WP7, iOS, Maemo, webOS, Android)

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