The definition of a true gamer......

......is someone who can appreciate all games and trust their own judgement without relying on reviews, others opinions or image.

If you like shooters, buy shooters. If you like RPG's, buy RPG's. But dont expect to like a game just because everyone else does. For example, many people use the score of GeoW to justify why they bought it, which is just wrong. Same goes for a lot of titles that got AAA on GS. When I get my 360, I might rent it or something but its simply not my kind of game. Im more interested in the numerous RPG's that will soon be released. But thats my preference. Many gamers hated P.N 03 for the GC, myself among them, and it got 5.3 or something from Gamespot. But it has acheived cult status amongst some gamers who enjoy its old-school style shooting action.

Another example is Nintendo's so-called 'kiddy' reputation. Before Playstation launched in 1995, gamers bought 'kiddy' games all the time, as the games themselves counted, not reputation, not image etc. just how they appealed to individual gamers. Its only since then that this has mattered much, and its all fanboyism.Sega had nearly as many 'kiddy'games as Nintendo back then. It was down to whether you would rather play Mario, Zelda and Final Fantasy or Sonic, Ecco the Dolphin and Phantasy Star.

Many games are referred to as must-haves, some as overhyped and overrated, but in the end, personal opinion counts the most. Just because a game gest a good score does not mean you have to buy it, thats just moronic. But not nearly as moronic as a minority of PS3 or 360 owners who claim that the Wii is just for casuals yet its made to appeal to gamers, casual and non-gamers, and even hardcore gamers. The hypocracy comes in when it transpires that most of those making these comments bought a PS2 last gen......which is considered the biggest casual console of them all.

SOmeone who goes to a game store and the game store only has 2 games

Jax and Daxter

&

JAK II

THe True Gamer would pick up Jak II because its the better of the 2 :lol:

Seriously dude, nice post.

I agree with that.....my preference is my preference whether you like it or not!:P

Good pos,  but what brought about this rant?

I'd just as easily say a true gamer is someone who enjoys playing videogames.
shsonline

Good point. The idea of casual gaming does get a lot of flak for no reason. Some people just arent able or willing to pay as much money for or invest as much time in games but still enjoy it as much.

What brought about the rant was a lot of other definitions people have given of a true gamer. Mostly fanboys who probably wont listen, but the rant made me feel better, so its ok, lol.

I agree with most of what you said but looking at a review before you buy a game isnt what you make it seem. Why buy a game to find out it sucks instead of finding out what others thought about it before you go and throw your money away?Blitz_Nemesis

Im not saying people shouldnt use reviews, I mean I do. Its just people rely on them a little too much. Ive bought games that have gotten terrible reviews and quite enjoyed tham. Like Hybrid Heaven on the N64, I loved that game bit it got less then a 5 I think on GS.

Good pos,  but what brought about this rant?

I'd just as easily say a true gamer is someone who enjoys playing videogames.
shsonline

[QUOTE="shsonline"]Good pos,  but what brought about this rant?

I'd just as easily say a true gamer is someone who enjoys playing videogames.
laughingman42

Ah that was it! I think im becoming senile......and im only 21 this year.....

......is someone who can appreciate all games and trust their own judgement without relying on reviews, others opinions or image.Quofan

You say "personal opinion counts for the most" after listing multiple criteria which fall into the real of a personal opinion, saying that people who follow those opinions aren't true gamers. Good for you for focusing on personal opinion, but shame on you for excluding a broad range of personal opinion. "True gamer" is a title people make up to help validate the way they game. Despite your rather liberal presentation of things, you're not acting any differently here.