And here we go with diving into more gamer dating sites! Given the tight knit and small(ish) gamer dating community, I'm surprised I haven't run into the same matches over and over again.
Gamingpassions.com is one I had to unearth when browsing for new gamer dating sites to try. I was a little hesitant to sign up because it looked… well, old, but one thing I've learned over time is you can't judge a dating app by its cover (or pixels); sometimes the ones that look older or aren't as aesthetically pleasing have a lot going on under the surface!
This applies to people I've been matched with as well, lol.
Let's jump right into the Gaming Passions review. Did it feel safe? Did I get any hookups? Could I live with the free account or did I end up paying monthly?
Head on down for the tea. 🍵
Gaming Passions has been around a long time
Gaming Passions was established in 2004, so it's another dating site that I consider a granddaddy in the space. It's also part of Passions Network, a collection of niche dating sites that cater to various interests and hobbies, which means a lot of members are exposed to it from other sites in the network. It seems like once you create a profile here, you can also explore the full Passions Network if you want to.. Two birds, one stone.
The TL;DR on Gaming Passions
I spent a few weeks on the platform and initially it gave me AOL vibes, but not in a bad way. There were chat rooms and groups, a number of search filters and profile options, and a very "90s" aesthetic.
Some quickie answers you may be curious about before signing up:
How to delete Gaming Passions account: Go to "my account settings" and then "delete account" under the account management section.
Are there verified profiles on Gaming Passions? They don't offer verified profiles on the site.
Are there camming features? There are camming features on Gaming Passions that users can take advantage of.
Is there a paid plan for Gaming Passions? Yup, there's a paid plan that costs $4.95 a month.
Is there a free trial for Gaming Passions? If you want to try the paid features, it's $1 for the first 7 days. Not too shabby.
Will my paid membership get canceled when I delete account? No… you'll have to contact them separately to make sure you're not billed once your account is deleted. This information is on the "delete account" page and easy to do.
Are profiles public or private? There's an option to make your pictures public (so anyone can see them) or "secret." HOWEVER. 🚩If you want your profile hidden from the search engines, you have to have a paid account.
How do groups work on Gaming Passions? Groups are kind of like a "tag" to identify yourself with when you sign up. So for example, if I added myself to the "Adventure" group, anyone who clicks into the "Adventure" group can see my profile. Think of it as a glorified search filter.
Is there a Gaming Passions app?
Ah, the question of the hour. Negative, ghost rider. If you're wanting a gamer dating site with a mobile app to match on the go, this is not the site you're looking for.
Is Gaming Passions a good gamer dating site?
This Gaming Passions review was one I spent a lot more time on than usual. I really did appreciate the effort the founder(s) put into building out features and trying to keep it mostly free. I'll be the first to admit that it took a bit to start getting messages, matches, or even people sending me a smooch. BUT. The quality of the guys and gals who connected with me were great. I only ended up going on a handful of dates (along with some… super spicy offline chats) but have no regrets.
If you're looking for a gamer dating site that feels safe without being inundated with questionable messages right off the bat, Gaming Passions will be great for you! Being able to use the different actions (like "smooch") takes the pressure off users who aren't sure how to start a conversation without feeling awkward, so this allows you to initiate it when you receive one.
Overall, it felt like a good (and safe) dating site to add into the mix. If you're concerned about privacy and dating under the radar though, pony up for the paid account like I did – it's only $4.95/month and you'll be able to keep your profile completely private outside of the Gaming Passions site.
