Videogamedebate writes:
This weeks debate is on the subject of casual gamers, more specifically it’s based on those who purchase consoles without the intention on branching out beyond the yearly CoD or FIFA. Everyone should know at least one person who buys the latest console just to play either or both of these games. Usually they have no interest in the single player aspect of the game, which is reflected in their gaming history through lack of achievements and trophies. Sure, they are annoying but could they be doing greater damage to the overall gaming sector?
Most of the gamers I know just buy the new annual iteration of their favourite shooter and sports game each year....and the new GTA when it releases.
That's all they play.
The idea of a real gamer is rediculous. Does somebody who watch many films have the name Real Filmer attached to them? What about books? Music? We dont consider those other mediums to have any consumers that are fake or real. Gamer is anybody who plays games. A real gamer is a nonsence term that should have been replaced long ago. The term should be dedicated gamers. Those who read up on game news, who care about games being a major part of their lives. The term should be Dedicated gamers, not real gamers.
If you play video games, you're a gamer. Beng casual isn't bad, and there isn't any justification for thinking less of a person based upon what and how they play. We have to remember that our entire community was looked down upon as nerds and geeks, at time when we used to be united.
Aren't both FIFA and Call of Duty videogames? If yes, then I'm pretty sure anyone who plays them are technically "gamers".
They may be short changing themselves by not playing other amazing titles, but hey that's their choice not mine. Who am I to say what someone else is or is not?
What utter nonsense. I buy both those games every year as well as most others. I complete COD single player & sell it on as I'm useless at MP, the kids are too fast for me, & play Fifa for the whole year it's out both SP & MP until the next one arrives. Am I a real gamer ? Ha what a joke. Anyone can check my gamertag a & I bet I've played more games than most of these so called hardcore gamers put together. It annoys me how these so called hardcore gamers look down on the COD/Fifa players as if they're not worthy. In fact they probably play their consoles & put more hours in than most.