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What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 12:37:52

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After reading so many comments and hearing this term thrown around so much I was wondering what it really means? What do you guys think qualifies you as hardcore.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 12:40:32

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This guy.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 12:40:52

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Someone who keeps up with the industry, and buys a lot of games.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 12:41:25

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I buy alot of games...

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 12:42:07

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There is no single definition......
Its like asking what 'all right' means.
Its hard to define.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 12:42:11

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ORIGINAL: BrotherNick

Someone who keeps up with the industry, and buys a lot of games.

Yeah and their personal bias isn't extreme like fanboys.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 12:42:27

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Someone who plays video games and calls themself a hardcore gamer

edit: also moved the thread to Gaming Culture

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 12:49:48

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I'll quote another forum member:

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Hardcore games are extremely difficult and test your reflexes.

The last game I played like that is Ninja Gaiden 2.

Evidently hardcore is about having good reflexes.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 12:54:45

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A "hardcore gamer" is a buzzword, it is a term used by narcissists to pony up there already enflated egos. Depending on the time period a "hardcore" gamer has many definitions. In the 80s it was about high scores and keeping to it. Now its some one who trolls message boards. Some think its someone very involved in a series, or is dedicated to it (madden, etc.). Some think its someone who plays games everyday. The truth is though it is just new gamers and old gamers. There is no invisible line that makes someone hardcore or casual, there are just gamers. Again the term "hardcore" gamer is just a term to make people feel good about themselves. The term "casual" gamer is used to put someone down. Take anytime someone uses the word "casual" switch it with "retarded" and you get my point.

Hardcore gamers portray themselves as this:

They describe casual gamers as this:

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:04:08

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Lol, good one with the pictures.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:08:20

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Hardcore Gamer: Anyone that could see Nintendo's Conference was retarded and disgusting.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:08:50

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The amount of hours I have logged playing WarHawk. That's hardcore, but nothing compared to the years I have logged playing Ace Combat(s) and Gran Turismo 1~4. I hate the "tooting" of one's own horn, but I might actually be part of the code in those games.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:09:00

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Ok So Im not crazy. I thought something happened between now and when I started playing games that I missed.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:12:36

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quote:

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Lol, good one with the pictures.

I try, I try. The sad thing is though is that as "hardcore" gamers feel more threatened they will become more vocal. While all the time they will get less and less important in the industry. This E3 should have shown that. Expect more and more youtube videos like this one:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=k-uTnqYHZ-I

Expect more and more petitions to companies like Bliazzard to make their games more "hardcore" too. Its like people forgot how these companies became popular in the first place, thats right by not being hardcore. People who say Diablo was "mature" make me laugh my ass off.

Edit: Mk_Red you are seeing a shift. Soon the "hardcore" will be all but forgotten. You'll call me crazy now. But two years ago nobody believed me when I said MS would fight for the "casual" market.

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ORIGINAL: Maddens Raiders

The amount of hours I have logged playing WarHawk. That's hardcore, but nothing compared to the years I have logged playing Ace Combat(s) and Gran Turismo 1~4. I hate the "tooting" of one's own horn, but I might actually be part of the code in those games.

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it is a term used by narcissists to pony up there already enflated egos.

As you can see hardcore gamers think they have some effect on the industry and how it is played out. The like to think they are important. It's no different then someone who reads books and goes around telling someone what books to read. If someone reads a book they don't like even though they told them not to their egos feel threatened. They learn they are not who the industry revolves around. This is a cripling blow to their sense of self importance. In fact I would be suprised if Madden Raiders does not yell at me and call me some sort of fanboy for these remarks.

They feel threatened. Watch. Laugh. Ignore it you can still play the games you want.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:22:10

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ORIGINAL: bcash23

After reading so many comments and hearing this term thrown around so much I was wondering what it really means? What do you guys think qualifies you as hardcore.

I thought it was just people who didn't like nintendo

. I like microsoft and sony games cause they're like more advance and most are rated M. (GTA IV, COD4, MGS4) but if it means you just play all day and buy every game that comes out I guess I'm not hardcore

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:23:57

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There are a lot of things that can define it but you just know really. Have you ever imported a game? Do you know what buffering means for fighting games and/or Devil May Cry? Do you know the Konami code and the first few games that utilized it? Do you recognize the Spread Shot as the best weapon in Contra? Is your sister hot? Have you ever bought new computer components for ONE particular game to run well? Have you ever spent more than 3 dollars playing Metal Slug at an arcade? Is your sister single? Have you seen or own The Wizard? Do you have a piece of game related clothing or other various trinkets? Did you ever attempt to beat Shadow of the Beast (DAMN THAT GAME)!? Ever attempted a speed run or 100% in a game? Did you succeed? Will you tell your sister I'd like to talk to her? Do you often know game developer's names off the top of your head (Not just Kojima, Miyamoto and Cliffy B either)? etc. etc. etc.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:25:59

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Is your sister hot?

Yes. I'm a hardcore gamer!! Wooohooo

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:32:38

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Funny stuff I'm glad Im not hardcore. lol

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:34:39

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Take a look at them. The "hardcore". I spit in disgust. They are polluting this industry. Gaming is meant to expand not shrink. Next thing you'll hear is that its "ok" if hardcore gaming doesn't make profit as long as it pushes art. Gaming is entertainment folks, not art, not movies.

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RE: What is a Hardcore Gamer? - Jul.-16th-2008 13:35:13

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A hardcore gamer is a small foul mouthed pre-pubecent boy who thinks he is in some kind gang because of what console he has and has to insult those he precieves as being in rival gangs.

Hardcore gamers also feel the need to re-afferm there position of hardcore by spouting that they are hardcore gamers every five mins and by calling everyone gay on forums who hold a different view they also like typing the word "fact" in capital letters to show that what ever it is they are saying is 100% right and cannot be argued with.

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