7 Perfect Valentine's Dates For Gamers

2. Co-op Mode

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One of the beautiful things about human relationships is that they allow us to share our hobbies. A good time is doubled with a second person along for the ride.

Playing games together can sometimes be risky; as much as you may love your designated player 2, that shouldn't stand in the way of the serious business that is trouncing them on Mario Kart. But how many blue shells have led to breakups? Is competitiveness worth the heartache?

Thankfully, co-operative games exist with the aim of bringing players together rather than thrusting them apart. Whether it's finding the portal to each other's heart in, er, Portal, being the eponymous 'Lovers' in a Dangerous Spacetime, or getting the juices flowing in Overcooked, there's a wealth of options that'll bring you together with all the force of a the gravity gun.

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Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know). He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.