What Type of Games Do Women Prefer?

In case this is a news flash for you, it's still good to know that women are gamers. They have preferences, they have tastes, and if anything, they may actually be the bigger gamer demographics. Sure, women aren't hardcore gamers and they will probably not make a career out of gaming, unlike some men, but they do go online at least as much as men.

In fact, the evidence is mounting that women gamers tend to overtake their male counterparts, including in more skill-based games, too, and this is a good thing. Yet, one can't help but wonder what type of games do women prefer? What is the type of gaming that best fits the women's perspective?