
It has been a great year for gamers. Two new game consoles—PlayStation 4 and Xbox One— have ushered in a new generation of living room gaming, and then scientists gave us some delicious data to throw back in mom’s face about how spending all that time glued to the NES was actually making us smarter. And to add to the year of good news, a very (un)official poll of about 50 couples at Joypolis arcade in Tokyo said that playing video games actually makes you more attractive on a date!
But which games are best to impress, and does it really work? Click below to find out as well as to participate in our official RocketNews24 poll to test this theory of video games’ effects on beauty.
Shattering the stereotype of the lonely video game-playing nerd, the teenage and 20-something couples surveyed overwhelmingly said that they actually found their significant other more attractive when they watched them play video games. About 81% of these couples also said that playing video games, specifically ones like the tile-matching game Puyo Puyo, together can make their relationship closer. Something about the puzzle aspect of the game made couples feel more connected, unlike shooting games that left them feeling cold. The couples also recommended two-player games where lovebirds can play at the same time.
Apparently, seeing your significant other playing video games allows you to better understand and see their mannerisms as well. We can only guess it comes from the intensity video games can bring out unlike normal date activities like watching a movie or eating dinner. Something about frantically trying to match that one last Tetris tile before losing draws out raw emotions that couples normally do not experience.
Although this video game concentration face may be attractive to a date, we wonder if the effect works on people intensely playing a video game alone. If a face concentrated on getting the highest score on Dr. Mario can impress a date, can the same face also woo our readers? That is why we have asked our very own Mr. Sato to help us out. First, take a look at his “video game face.”
No stranger to beauty regiments, makeovers and fashion trends, Mr. Sato agreed to participate in this official RocketNews24 poll about the effect that video games have on beauty. That is where you, our beloved readers, come in. We have three non-video game playing photos for you to compare to Mr. Sato’s “video game face” above. Take a look at the photos below and be sure to answer our poll at the bottom!
▼ Is a giant stick of grilled chicken a better accessory than a video game?
▼ Can Mr. Sato improve his parasol/fundoshi on the beach realness with a video game?
▼ Does fake cleavage trump “game face Sato”?
Click away, good people! Let us, and our man, know which look suits him best!
Source: ShuPure News
Images: RocketNews24






Age-ravaged Mr. Sato seeks beauty help from Lift Up Trainer Buru Buru Buru Ko
The lovely booth ladies of Tokyo Game Show 2017
Suika Game can now help you stay in shape with new exercise version of the smash-hit game【Video】
Can lightning strike twice? We return to Tokyo’s host photo studio to crown the RocketHost 【Poll】
Aomori tourism council makes super-hard tile-matching game using different apple varieties
Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl
Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]
Used chopsticks upgraded from “waste” to “valuable material” by Kawasaki City thanks to ChopValue
Japan’s instant ramen snack theme park features an athletic course even adults can enjoy
Pizza Hut Japan’s drinkable curry pizza is here – Is it all we dreamed it would be?[Taste test]
Bizarre Japanese vending machine sells “Peace and Equality” and “Angels and Demons”
Japanese temple burns to the ground, fire burning inside for 1,200 years unharmed
McDonald’s Japan adds curry French fry flavor, regional-taste burgers to its menu with Gotochi Mac
The story of our reporter P.K. Sanjun’s heart attack
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
This Tokyo Station sweets sensation sells out daily, but we finally got our hands on it
Japan’s izakaya pubs closing at record pace, failing to attract foreign tourists
Krispy Kreme Japan is bringing two special donuts to the most-forgotten big city in the country
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Starbucks Japan hoping fans will go bananas for its new mottainai banana affogato Frappuccino
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Is real Tokyo as dangerous as the Yakuza video games? Chapter 2: Towards the Gray Darkness
Mr. Sato Cosplays as Slime and Waits in Line 24 Hours to Purchase Dragon Quest X
Can three inexperienced guys working together beat a NES game from 1987 at Japanese chess?
The battle of Elden Ring vs. hard-core casual gamer Mr. Sato
How to throw off your suit and shirt like a Like a Dragon tough guy, starring Mr. Sato【Videos】
Mr. Sato marries a handsome anime man in VR at Tokyo Game Show 2017
Tokyo Game Show — Cosplay dreams broken, Mr. Sato heads to the Like a Dragon/Yakuza booth anyway
Is real Tokyo as dangerous as the Yakuza video games? Chapter 4: Not Like a Dragon
Mr. Sato goes on a date with an idol, unleashes his secret weapon: canned rum
Is real Tokyo as dangerous as the Yakuza video games? Chapter 3: Crazy Town
Watch as Nagoya’s famous handmade candy studio makes Mr. Sato face candies 【Video】
We play little-known instrument the Udar, which does a killer Final Fantasy Prelude
Kanji Tetris is the coolest way to practice and play with Japanese that we’ve ever seen【Video】
Fallout pop-up shop opens in Tokyo, Mr. Sato makes a bittersweet visit【Photos】