![]() ![]() The Mobile GamerĪgain, preconceived notions of mobile gamers conjure images of peoples’ mothers playing Bejeweled Diner Dash, and Tetris.Īre we going to trash-talk Tetris? Not on my watch. Single-player RPGs are my specialty, and experiencing the world for hours should be fun, not difficult and frustrating. To the hardcore gamer who threw insults of ‘casual’ my way: you’re right I am! I don’t feel shame anymore in picking the lower difficulties in games, so I don’t get frustrated and get to experience some great story-driven games. Where the hardcore gamer plays The Witcher III on the highest difficulty, attempting to 100% complete the game, the casual gamer spends time collecting herbs, slaying the occasional beast in their way, and experience the rich open world and amazing storyline. Not so!Ī casual gamer can be someone who merely plays on a lower difficulty than others. Perhaps when picturing a casual gamer, you think of someone playing sudoku or completing crossword puzzles. Casual gamers need not necessarily be ‘rookies’ or ‘noobs’, but rather have an attitude that the outcome of the game is not the main reason they play games. Those who play for the story of a game, who go at their own leisurely pace are gamers that take in the scenery as much as they can, making it into a full-blown atmospheric experience. ‘Get Gud, casual’ was the refrain.Ĭasual gamers make up a huge portion of the gaming population. The latter specifically regarding my low dexterity. Indeed, I have had it hurled at me as an insult in some online games like Call of Duty and Dark Souls. Okay, so I know that there may be somewhat of a negative connotation concerning the term ‘casual. If you are okay with that, then go for it! The Casual Gamer The downside to hardcore gaming regarding Esports is that you invest much of your time and life into playing the game of choice. ![]() Even split between the winning team, this money is nothing to put your nose up at. For example, the recent winnings of Fornite alone in Esports was a pool of nearly $15 million. These gamers train nearly every day, attempting to beat other players in their chosen games, as well as their high scores and personal bests.īeing a hardcore gamer can be extremely profitable s well, if you can prove yourself and make it to the top of the heap. Some more well-known hardcore gamers would be professional players found in the Esports league. Not every hardcore gamer is like my friend John, but when I think ‘hardcore’, I think of someone who is heavily invested in besting the game, no matter the challenge or consequence. I mean, I am not a stranger to staying up late playing games, but this was almost too much to comprehend. The next morning, I texted John to see how his night of improving his kill to death ratio went. For me, it was just a fun diversion with friends. He would become involved in the game he got angry at others and would learn the multiplayer maps in-depth so he could take advantage of all of the most beneficial spots.Īs the night went on, I got tired and retired for the night. He was a hardcore gamer, spending hours on hours trying to reach all prestige levels and dominate the game. One night I was playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 with my friend John. This type of gamer takes no prisoners, including themselves.
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