"Fanboyish" Behavior is hurting the industry(I.M.H.O.)

I joined this site because of my love for video games and since then I have opened my eyes to the fact that annoying "Fanboys" are hurting the industry with their extremely immature behavior...Like seriously It  when I read some of the "Fanboyish" comments on this site it reminds me of a group of 5 year olds arguing with each other because they just can not accept the fact that their new toy is NOT seen as better than the toys of the other kids... Like Honestly if the industry would unite then think about how it could be so much better...for example I recommend RB6:Vegas & Splinter Cell:DA to PS3 owners and I tell every proud owner of a PS3 to pick up a copy Oblivion since I played it on me Xbox 360 and loved it...BUT most would not do that because if a title is on both systems then "fanboys" just need to talk about how much it sucks or will suck for the "other guys" console(I.E. DMC4)...back to the point I'm trying to make...I think it would be better if gamers started acting like adults instead of children and If you like a game/console just give your humble opinion regarding it based on why you like it and recommend it to others don't just mindlessly bash the "others".

[Rasputin2011]

Agree or Disagree or maybe even agree to disagree but just give some feed back because it is crazy how nobody reads the blog's and plus we all know that the "fanboys" on this site are getting way out of hand.

[Halonator]

I have noticed that as well. I think all systems (yes...even the wii) has something unique to offer and some people just prefer one to the other.
I my selp am a console gamer. i say this because i like playing good games on any consoles but i can't play on a computer. if they were to bring out mush have games on all 3 consoles then i would have to buy all three.
I have the 360 now and when KZ2 and heavenly sword comeout and if i can afford it at the time i will buy the PS3. I would consider the wii but i don't think i would play it as much.
but anyways you are right, i thnk fanboys just need to feel suprior to other and need to make them selves feel better about the choice they made.

[Rasputin2011]

I never thought of the whole "Console Gamer" so yeah...I am a Console Gamer too....Like right now I have been playing alot of Gears & RB6 on XBL and GOW2 on PS2.

[vidoardes]

I would like to know what your definition of a fanboy is... I started console gaming life with a Master System, then a NES, had a little break and then got a PS1, PS2, a Wii and when I have saved enough money, I will get a PS3. I have made a conscious choice not to get a 360, because I am not convinced by what it offers? Does this make me a Sony fanboy? Do I now fall into that category because I have sided with the Sony brand, or do is there more to it?

I think one thing that gets peoples backs up is that the word fanboy gets thrown around so much, and the fact that it is usually used in a derogatory way. I have no problem with people wanting or using a 360, I have no quarms with games going multi-platform that were originally exclusive, and I have no problem with the spotlight being shined on the PS3's flaws (of which it does have it's fair share). But if someone starts yapping of untrue 'facts' in an effort to the console, and I try and counter the argument, I get labeled a fanboy. I agree the petty squabbling makes sites like this more and more unbearable, but the 'All-Round Gamers' need to stop getting high and mighty, wading in every argument with 'well I love both consoles, so that makes you silly fanboys'. Some of us have chosen a particular console, and for our own reasons, and I believe we should be able to justify those reasons without being painted with the same brush as people who like to make trouble with such brilliantly worded arguments as "P$3 suxorz, 360 ftw!!1!"

[Rasputin2011]

My Definition of "Fanboy" is people that post stupid @$$ comments like "Silly XBOTS they should have purchased a PS3 inorder to play B3YOND instead of that trash from MS"

....and for the record YOU are NOT a "fanboy" because you can justify why you do not have a 360 not just mindlessly bash it because you own a PS3.

[FCOLitsjustagame]

I see a fanboy as someone who post off topic stuff just to annoy other people. It's basically the videogame version of the common forum Troll. Hehe, this is like national geographic we can start classifying different versions of the species.

Anyway, basically, if the thread is about a game what is the point of coming in and saying, "Xbox sx PS3 rules" or vis versa? Or "this game stinks this other game on this other console rules". Who the heck cares, we are trying to talk about this particular game on this particular console. It's nice you (general you) like your stuff, why not let other people like theirs too? Now if you (general you) have a reason for not liking whatever the post topic is about then I don't think posting your opinion of the subject is being fanboy, even if its negative. It's just the continuous going off topic and TRYING to annoy people who don't share the same opinion that makes one a fanboy.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Fanboys have always controlled this industry that’s why there are more than one console and each has its own set of exclusives. By the way your logic to own all systems doesn’t apply to real world considering most people can’t afford more than one console. Don’t forget the poor people as you stepping on them while trying to get all consoles, some people cant afford to even get a core 360 which is why so many buy cheaper like Wii, PS2, Xbox or gamecube. When someone gets there console and are excited then they get bashed for buying it, this is where I started my fanboyism.

[Rasputin2011]

So many "fanboys" have to be so Vicious about their opinions and plus who said that everybody should own all consoles? Who is stepping all over the "poor" people? I know my overall point by the industry uniting is that we gamers should act on the fact that we have more in common with each other with our passion for Video Games then just attack each other and bash everything due to silly brand loyalty...Like it just seems to me that it is really ridiculous to be that way like when people dislike each other because of stuff like one is fat or "Black" or Handicapped people think its crazy so why is it NOT crazy for people to automatically dislike each other over a video game console?

[Neutral Gamer]

Firstly, you're right, it's always good to know whether people read your blog and if they liked it, cos it encourages you to write more.

But it's more an effect of the whole Blog system on this site. Because you don't have to click on a blog to read it (as it's already completely shown) unlike normally submitted articles it's hard to know exactly how many people have read it. Hopefully N4G will change the system soon and let blog entries appear on the front page like other stories if they're popular.

I wonder if anyone's ever tried to "submit" their blog as an article - how cheeky would that be! Haha.

Secondly, I agree with your article, it's the fanboys that have taken over. Whenever a PS3 vs 360 article is submitted, even if it's just a screenshot or a low quality article, it's approved much quicker than other more deserving articles of a higher quality.

A lot of articles use "flamebait" titles to attract the readers and get people to approve it quickly. There are some real quality nuggets of gold out there amongst the rocks but a lot of those stories are missed out by potential approvers cos they may not find the story interesting or inflammatory as they like.

When are people gonna realise it's about the GAMES and not the consoles. I especially agree with you on the Oblivion issue. I loved that game on the 360 and I really wanted PS3 owners to appreciate such a high quality game. But the fanboys just took over and just turned the whole "PS3 Oblivion has slightly better graphics" issue into a full fledged flame war.

It's up to us contributors to approve and submit more quality stories to counteract the flamers.

Finally, you said in your first comment, "just give some feed back". Well I'm gonna go one better and give you POSITIVE FEEDBACK mate. Keep up the blogs, I like reading them, and keep up the good work!

Cheers :)

[Danny23]

i too am tired of stupid immature behavior of fanboys. Its as if a system automatically makes a game bad.

[fareweathersmile]

plus when everybody is acting like fanboys it drives all the fangirls away.....

[JasonXE]

when people label themselves to a console instead of respecting the uniqueness of the competitor. It's merely a pipe dream thinking that "fanboys" will disappear but it's a part of our everyday society. The only thing we can do is educate one person at a time and hope it spreads.

[Hayabusa 117]

fanboy's are hurting your personal views, not the industry. Brand loyalty is hurting the industry.

But yeah, fanboys are bringing this site down. Just look at the examples you gave...I would happily recommend Oblivion to anyone with a PS3, but MS fanboy's say stuff like "it's only better because it's taken another year of development" e.t.c. And then there's Devil May Cry, which was at first on every Sony's fanboy's "games that pwn the 360" list. Now, it's a crappy game that's been downgraded because of the 360, despite the fact that there's no evidence that anything has been changed in it.

The worse thing about all this fanboyism is that they resort to illogical arguments. They argue simple for the sake of arguing.

Unfortunately, you will never rid the world of idiots.

[XboxOZ360]

I suppose it's difficult t define what is, and isn't a fanboy, as for each person it's quite different.

From my experience on sites, when I pass a comment, or start a thread on a news topic showing the pros or cons of something, it will inevidably get some person saying I'm a fanboy and that I'm simply trashing the system it's related to because I'm a MS Fanboy. And seeing I am a Xbox360 lover, it usually about something negative Sony or at time MS have done to warrant the attention

I'm certainly no fanBOY, as I'm 54 next Sat (12th may, send all presents and token of $ to my email, than you ), and certainly do not fall into the BOY catergory . . . I'm a "supporter" of a partiicular platform, but I'm also a gamer at heart. I have several 1st-gen LE Xbox's, A Nintendo Virtual "Boy", a Hello Kitty LE Dreamcast, a Slimline PS2, yet my "prefered" gaming platform is MS's This-Gen Xbox.

Fanboyism to me is more the comments that are made by some members, even in the face of solid evidence to the contray. Where the person (fanboy) still goes on about how HIS platform is far superior to the one you might have, and no matter how you might try to discuss something, you end up in an agrument over silling things, taking the topic righ off target, and into a flame-war. If you don't agree at times, simply make a simple comment, and walk away.

Fanboys take the topic to heart, more than is needed. If MS Xbox-Div do something stupid or down right illogical, then I'll be the first to comment about it, same goes for Sony or Nintendo. Each makes mistakes, some however, make far too many to their own good. You get called a fanboy for supporting a particular platform, when in fact, that's not fanboyism, it's simply brand loyalty, which is different to blind brand loyalty . . .

Each system has its pros and cons, seeing them for what they are is having an open mind about things, having a closed mind on the subjects is more around what a fanboy is. The PC centric gaming world has a dislike for console owners in general, Sony Playstation owners have a dislike for MS or even Nintendo owners, and visa-versa, thing is, we are hopefully all gamers at the end of the day, not enemies . . If we were open to simply discussing matters more freely, without getting all wound up aboutthings, we'd see more "mature" debate on the various subjects.

And a fanboy is someone you can't reason with, even with evidence to counter their claims of superiority, or belief. Nothing wrong with having a belief in something, but being open to listen to information to the contray of your belief is simply being mature. Something many people are unable to be around gaming as such. If a member shows or explains something that counters my claims, then of course I'lllisten to it, an dtake it onboard. This is how we "learn" thing sin life. None of us knows everything, evn at my age, no comments please, I'm stilllearning heaps every day. Which is why I follow the game indusrty, so that I can continue to learn more, and have a educated comment on things.

So many times I've had people say things like "I didn't evenbother reading your comments, waytoo long, and you're just a fanboy anyhow . . . ??? How the heck can someone make a valid comment on a topic, if they haven't bothered to even read it, or followed the links supplied that might well support the topic . . ? That to me is fanboyism to the extreme, and unfortunately, it quite noticable on this site . . .