I have been researching the "typical" gamer as far as demograpics, social standing, and life outside the virtual world. What do you consider the "typical" gamer.
It seems that in past decades we all were introduced to arcade games (Pac Man), and later game consoles (Nintendo), in which we played for fun, maybe a few hours a week. Once gaming became more complex and games more realistic, usage seemed to explode. It seems though, there was a time between Mario Brothers and Halo where the only people glued to video games were those that maybe had social issues. Now, this is coming from me, a girl who played Mario Brothers, but then has not been addicted to any video game since. So, I know this is just my opinion.
It seems like now, EVERYONE plays video games. If you are a 13-year old boy in Indiana, or a 40 year old businessman in New York, or a 27 year old mother, it doesn't matter, they all have a game (or games) of choice.
I guess my question is, "what is you idea of the typical gamer"? Is that idea the same as it was years ago? Do you think people with social anxieties, or outcasts rely on SNS, MMORPG, and MUDs to get the social interactions they lack from the real-world?
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To me a typical gamer is someone who uses games to kick back and relax or just have fun. They don't need to be a nerd, or have "issues" or be antisocial, or a geek, or have anything else "abnormal" that seem to be associated to gamers.
People always have their preferred leisure activity or relaxtion methods or hobbies.
I absolutely agree! I think if there was ever a stereotype, it should be proven wrong by now. The vast array of video games that we have now appeals to everyone and anyone. There is Nintendo Wii Fit, Sims games, educational games, NintenDogs, and of course, the MMORPG's. I think some people still relate ALL video games to the stereotype of the Dungeons & Dragons "geek", or think gamers are locked in their houses, afraid to be part of the outside world. It just isn't true, and quite the opposite outcome is possible.
When I convinced my Mom to play Wii tennis, and she actually enjoyed it, I felt the world of video games had changed forever! :) There really isn't a typical gamer...it touches 12-year olds to 90-year olds (my grandma, playing Wii bowling). Thank you Randy
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