Re: what type of gamer are you

friend sent this definition of a hardcore gamer so don't get angry if he copied it from some site but it is a pretty good definition

Who is a Hardcore Gamer?

Hardcore gamers are a highly misunderstood community of people worldwide who have been the main driving force behind the entire gaming industry. A hardcore gamer is usually a male, between 14 – 34 years of age who has gaming in their top priority list, for example, someone who would prefer to play a game instead of sleeping at night or watching TV. Basically a game addict. With a very high technical knowledge on computer, console hardware and the whole computer industry in general, they keep up-to date with the latest technological advancements. Many are financially independent and make purchasing decisions themselves.

One of their main characteristics is that they usually play a large number of games per year that could very well be over a 100 games. Therefore, hardcore gamers don’t always buy their games, they do copy and share. If not, there would be no real hardcore gaming community to speak of. However they contribute to a large share of game purchases. While playing all the latest games that are released, they substantially contribute to the hardware industry as they upgrade their computer and console systems very regularly to meet the high hardware requirements of the new games that are released. As the trendsetters in the gaming industry, these elite gamers are so focused on gaming that some end up being game developers themselves.

In comparison, a regular gamer is someone who would play a game occasionally to entertain him/her self. The age group is varied, ranging from kids to seniors. Mainly being kids whose purchasing decisions are based on their parent’s willingness to purchase games for their child. Obviously, most parents don’t encourage their children to play PC or console games. Therefore they usually play very few games per year and their computer or console systems rarely get updated. Usually, they are not game enthusiasts and do not contribute significantly to the industry.

 

In comparison, a regular gamer is someone who would play a game occasionally to entertain him/her self. The age group is varied, ranging from kids to seniors. Mainly being kids whose purchasing decisions are based on their parent’s willingness to purchase games for their child. Obviously, most parents don’t encourage their children to play PC or console games. Therefore they usually play very few games per year and their computer or console systems rarely get updated. Usually, they are not game enthusiasts and do not contribute significantly to the industry.