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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Debate & Discussion > [Pedants and insufferable nerds call to arms] How would you define "gamer"
 
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Naz al-Ghul
Mar 23, 2014

Honorarily Japanese

sex idiot posted:

What does "gamer" mean to you, is it just someone who plays video games? or is there more to it than that?

and what separates a true "gamer" from a "casual"? what qualifies someone as a gamer and what should someone look out for in their own habits if they don't want a light foray into gaming to become a part of their overall identity?


"you might be a gamer if..."

A gamer is someone who indulges in video games as a hobby. Video games are done habitually.
Nothing really disqualifies you from the label beyond that if you fit those qualifications. The gaming community is mainly comprised of "hardcore" gamers that scoff at mobile gamers who don't buy consoles and high-end gaming PCs, but I really don't understand the stigmatization of the casual gamer.

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