Probably the best thing in the entire world. Am I right or what? But not every game is well suited for the relaxing and slumber that a bed protests. Some heavy action and intense games are too frantic for a tired one. I will say that I love playing video games in bed no matter what the game is, but some games require too much concentration (Ninja Gaiden 2, I'm looking at you). The games where you actually have to sit up from your slouched position and part your hair millions of times during an intense boss battle needs to take a break while in bed. These are my top five games to play in bed and why.



5. Animal Crossing for Gamecube
Why: It is simply fun and relaxing. Stress is only a minor factor as you deal with "real life stress" of relationships and doing your job well and on time. Animal Crossing is perfect, even when you wanna doze off for a halfie or two, you can wake up and hey...maybe you got new mail!



4. Super Mario Brothers Series for Nintendo systems
Why: There is something mezmerizing about playing a Super Mario Brothers game. Whether it be teleporting through pipes or tossing fireballs like there was no tomorrow, the series has always provided a nice relaxing and invigorating experience. SMB games typically have a great flow and learning curve perfect for some relaxed gameplay. It is never a bad idea to pop in SMB 3.



3. Skate for XBOX 360
Why: Skate is one of the most perfect pick up and play games. Just like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater did years ago, it innovated a simple yet complex control scheme which was easy to pick up quickly but hard to master. It is always great loading up a session of Skate and just cruising around in and out of bowls and on rails. It is a great game to get your mind off things and eliminate all the pressures of your life and other games. When you fall, no one really sees nor cares.



2. Earthbound for SNES
Why: There has been so much said about this game that I hope almost all of you already know this game inside and out. One of the best SNES RPGs and best RPGs in general of our time, Earthbound is perfect for bed time relaxing. With witty dialogue and simple gameplay and menus, Earthbound is a treat. It is like living out your fantasy boy life while just staying in bed and I say "fuzzy pickles" to that.



1. Metal Gear Solid Series for PSX, PS2, PS3
Why: While the Metal Gear Solid series has certainly had its action packed moments, its true motive is a passage through dialogue and cinematic story telling. I only dream of having a PS3 so I could play MGS4 in bed all day. It is the perfect game to just sit back and relax to. Watching movies in bed is great, playing Metal Gear Solid in bed is better.

There are definitely many more, but these five standout, as games I remember and still love to play while in bed. So, what are some games you bring to bed? Oh yeah, the DS in bed pretty much kills all of these just because, but I didn't want to list tons of DS games.