What do games have to do with it?

As I was browsing the web, I came across something very interesting: the girl video gamer. I like to play the occasional video game so I decided to click on a post titled: How to get your girlfriend to play video games. Somehow I thought it was really funny that there is a "guide" on how to have your female partner play games with you. Either she wants to or she doesn't. Anyway, here is what the article outline:

1. Find out if she has ever played video games - okay, I can see this one working. Asking me if I have ever played will evoke my interests in possibly then playing together.
2. Present it as quality time - although I can see playing video games together as quality time, it is not a way to always play what you want and simultaneously get some quality time points.
3. Disguise it as exercise - this is weird. Does anyone actually believe this? I mean, sure, some games involve more work than others, but is disguising it as me getting my daily workout really going to work? I doubt it.
4. Buy her video game items - Sure! I can definitely see this working. Every girls wants that pink controller or the Mario inspired mushroom earrings.
5. Make a trade - the post says to get her to play video games, in the initial stages, you may need to take her out for dinner in return for playing games and so on. I think that will work for a while, but eventually that will really put a dent in your wallet.

I just thought I'd share these with you. I know Sean loves video games and has actually gotten me to play more than I used to. He even let's me pick games that we then play together.
The only advice I can give in regards to getting your lady friend to play games with you is to let her do it on her own terms; don't make her feel pressured as it will only get annoying she will never play with you, although the occasional Little Big Planet iPhone cover may make up for it.

Any other girl gamers out there:? What are your favorite games? Do you play with your significant other?