Core or Casual: Which of the two markets are more important/desirable?

[Chrizum]

S.T.A.G.E. said:

Chrizum said:

Hardcore gamers < 5% of the market
Mainstream > 95% of the market

Enough said.

I believe the core a little larger than 5% of the market. Core titles sell more than your giving credit.

Mainstream/casual gamers also buy "hardcore" games. Most Call of Duty and GTA sales come from mainstream/casual gamers.