Casual or core – which are you?

Find out what sort of gamer you are by filling in this table. Look at the criteria for a core gamer answer yes or no to the question and then support your response with an example of how you consume you games – use specific games and experiences.

CORE CRITERIA YES/NO EVIDENCETechnologically savvy – can you hook your console to the net easily or upgrade your PC?

Yes Have used both Xbox Live and PlayStation NetworkAdded parts to my PC

Have the latest high-end computers/consoles – which consoles/formats do you own?

Yes Gaming PCXbox 360

Willingness to pay to play – how much would you invest in a new game or console?

Yes Spent £500 on Gaming PC.

Prefer violent/action games – are you more Bioshock than Angry Birds?

Yes Played games such as Battlefield, Assassin’s Creed, Grand Theft Auto.

Prefer games that have depth and complexity – do you like a challenge?

Yes Played non-linear RPGs such as The Witcher 2.

Play games over many long sessions – long haul or short bursts?

Yes Played Skyrim for 8 hours solid the day it came out.

Hunger for gaming-related information – do you use game related website or read game magazines?

Yes IGN, GameInformer, Machinima, PC Gamer

Discuss games with friends/bulletin boards – is this a common topic of conversation with your on and offline friends?

Yes Discuss with other friends are gamers.

Play for the exhilaration of defeating (or completing) the game – do you try to play to completion?

Yes Have completed nearly every game I own.

Much more tolerant of frustration – how long do you give a game if it’s hard to play?

Yes I don’t like to leave a game unfinished regardless of how hard it is.

Engaged in competition with themselves, the game, and other players – do you strive to get the high-scores and be the best?

No I prefer single player to competitive online gaming.

HARDORE OR CASUAL?

Hardcore