Hardcore vs Casual Gamers

Discussions center on the distinction between hardcore 'true gamers' or enthusiasts and casual gamers or general people who play video games, including debates on stereotypes, gatekeeping, and differing views within gaming communities.

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kyleee Aug 13, 2020 View on HN

are you talking about the demographic of "people who play video games"?

JVIDEL Jul 13, 2012 View on HN

You were talking about casual gamers.

minthd Mar 24, 2015 View on HN

Roughly, gamers("true gamers") VS casual gamers.

Sir_Cmpwn Jan 12, 2018 View on HN

In my experience gamers are a clear outlier.

hindsightbias Aug 18, 2022 View on HN

Gamers have a weird view of the world. The 90% of non-gamers on FB will think this is wonderful.

auto Sep 30, 2023 View on HN

No, definitely not the sentiment on HN, more so the gaming circles I find myself in on the broader web.

pests Jul 19, 2020 View on HN

Many because not all gamers are the stereotypical south park caricature?

soulofmischief Feb 4, 2020 View on HN

Us hardcore gamers make up a minority of the gaming community.

PhasmaFelis May 9, 2019 View on HN

Are you conflating all adult gamers with unhealthy obsessives?

Touche Dec 4, 2013 View on HN

To be fair you're not describing "people who play games", you're describing gaming enthusiasts.