{"id":113071,"date":"2016-12-07T08:57:32","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T06:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=113071"},"modified":"2016-12-07T08:59:41","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T06:59:41","slug":"10-fantastic-video-games-to-play-with-your-significant-other","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/113071-10-fantastic-video-games-to-play-with-your-significant-other","title":{"rendered":"10 fantastic video games to play with your significant other"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gaming is one of the most varied and enjoyable hobbies in the world and caters to all types of people, but it can be difficult to get into if you haven&#8217;t been exposed to the world of video games before.<\/p>\n<p>If your partner\u00a0is interested in getting into gaming but doesn&#8217;t know where to start, look no further than these epic multiplayer games.<\/p>\n<p>Below are ten amazing games to play with your significant other:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Borderlands 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Borderlands 2 ranks regularly among the best co-op games ever made, and the game&#8217;s light-hearted, action-packed gameplay will make an instant fan out of its players.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45841\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1.jpg\" alt=\"Borderlands 2 review screenshot 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1-170x96.jpg 170w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1-297x167.jpg 297w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1-530x298.jpg 530w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1-625x351.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Borderlands-2-review-screenshot-1-250x140.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Portal 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another fantastic co-op title, Portal 2 combines the original game&#8217;s unique puzzle solving mechanics with epic multiplayer gameplay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29482\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2.jpg\" alt=\"Portal 2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-170x96.jpg 170w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-297x167.jpg 297w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-530x298.jpg 530w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-625x351.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Portal-2-250x140.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Mortal Kombat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Various Platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your partner is more of a competitive gamer, nothing relieves a bit of stress like battling it out in a game of Mortal Kombat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mortal-Kombat-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-108161\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mortal-Kombat-9.jpg\" alt=\"mortal-kombat-9\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mortal-Kombat-9.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mortal-Kombat-9-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mortal-Kombat-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Mortal-Kombat-9-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Minecraft<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>PC, Xbox One, PlayStation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you and your significant other prefer relaxing and creative exercises as opposed to mindless virtual slaughter, Minecraft is a sure bet for a great multiplayer experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Minecraft-trees.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-110336\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Minecraft-trees.jpg\" alt=\"minecraft-trees\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Minecraft-trees.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Minecraft-trees-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Minecraft-trees-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Minecraft-trees-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Any LEGO Video Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Various Platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LEGO video games are built for co-op and provide hundreds of hours of solving puzzles, tackling enemies, and treasure hunting with your\u00a0partner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Lego-Star-wars-the-force-awakens.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-99936\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Lego-Star-wars-the-force-awakens.jpg\" alt=\"Lego Star wars the force awakens\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Lego-Star-wars-the-force-awakens.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Lego-Star-wars-the-force-awakens-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Lego-Star-wars-the-force-awakens-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Lego-Star-wars-the-force-awakens-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Diablo 3\/Path of Exile<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both of these games are action-RPGs and require more gaming experience than the titles previously mentioned on this list. However, they can offer an endless amount of fun co-op gameplay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Diablo-3-female-necro.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109979\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Diablo-3-female-necro.jpg\" alt=\"Diablo 3 female necro\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Diablo-3-female-necro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Diablo-3-female-necro-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Diablo-3-female-necro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Diablo-3-female-necro-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>PC, PlayStation 4, Android<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner prefer a more involved, direct form of gaming, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is the perfect exercise in couples communication.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Keep-Talking-and-Nobody-Explodes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-113079\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Keep-Talking-and-Nobody-Explodes.jpg\" alt=\"keep-talking-and-nobody-explodes\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Keep-Talking-and-Nobody-Explodes.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Keep-Talking-and-Nobody-Explodes-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Keep-Talking-and-Nobody-Explodes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Keep-Talking-and-Nobody-Explodes-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Speedrunners<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you and your partner like competitive platformers, Speedrunners offers hours of head-to-head racing fun on a number of creative and crazy side-scrolling maps.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Speedrunenrs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-113083\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Speedrunenrs.jpg\" alt=\"speedrunners\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Speedrunenrs.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Speedrunenrs-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Speedrunenrs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Speedrunenrs-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Trine 2 Complete Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arguably the best game in the Trine series, this charming game is built for co-op gameplay and is a great title for new and experienced gamers alike.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41296\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot.jpg\" alt=\"trine 2 screenshot\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot-170x96.jpg 170w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot-297x167.jpg 297w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot-530x298.jpg 530w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot-625x351.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trine-2-screenshot-250x140.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Mario Kart<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Various platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mario Kart has been a classic multiplayer title for years and no matter which version you&#8217;re playing, it&#8217;s one of the best choices for fast-paced multiplayer racing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Mario-Kart-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84537\" src=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Mario-Kart-8.jpg\" alt=\"Mario Kart 8\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Mario-Kart-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Mario-Kart-8-230x130.jpg 230w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Mario-Kart-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Mario-Kart-8-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Now read:\u00a0<a title=\"Permalink to The very best alternatives to Steam\" href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/112551-the-very-best-alternatives-to-steam.html\" rel=\"bookmark\">The very best alternatives to Steam<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your partner is interested in getting into gaming but doesn&#8217;t know where to start, look no further than these epic multiplayer 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