The typical stereotype casts men as attached to their computers or playing the latest Xbox 360 games and ignoring their female companions. But with the recent advent of backwards relationships where many men are more studious and women are more inclined to such hobbies as gaming, men need to be convinced to get back into the gaming sport. This wikiHow will show you how to get your boyfriend or male companion to get interested in video games.

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Find out what types of games your boyfriend likes to play. Does he like role playing, racing, sports, mind, or sports games?
Find out why he doesn't play games currently. Does he just not have time and now needs a push from you? Does he have an emotional attachment that he does not wan to recall? Is he afraid of losing? Does he have an injury that prevents him?
Work with him to deal with the issues from the aforementioned step.
Convince him that video games are the best way to spend time together without wasting money. Also invite him to play at your house so he can get to know the way you live and the way your family is. If they don't know about him, this would be a great introduction as a Friend. Just remember he might be nervous at your house with your family.
Find a few games he likes and play the ones he is better at. Mix it up, but always go back to the game he is good at. Racing games are generally easier for you to lose at without showing it.
Be supportive of him as he plays.
Explain to him how much fun you are having with him.
HAVE FUN!

[edit] Tips

Bring lots of food and drinks to make it a date
Sit on the floor to make it more fun
Give him a hug every time someone wins.
If you do want to let him win, for some reason, don't make it obvious you are trying. Guys hate when they win because you lost on purpose, he will feel like he cheated.
Don't lose on purpose everytime. Your boyfriend should be happy for you if you win, and it will make the game become more competitive.