What is the definition of hardcore games?!

[DanneSandin]

Chark said:

DanneSandin said:

Chark said:
The best way I see it is a type of game that is enjoyed by those who are actively considered a gamer or part of the gaming culture. As appose to a casual game that may be mainstream, played by people who honestly aren't really into games but just happen to be swept up by a certain title.

But isn't there A LOT of gamers around on these very forums that play iOS games, or party games? Or Nintendo games for that matter ^^ How do you define Mario Kart and 2D Mario then?

Hardcore gamers can be into iOS games too, they aren't banned from playing or liking them. The difference is that they play and are intrested in other games, of varying difficulty and genre. Someone who is an active game consumer, willing to play titles with in depth story for long periods of time. Play games that require certain levels of skill or competitive play.

A casual gamer might only play smaller titles with a limited degree of the above mention. Only spending little on gaming or little time dedicated to games. Someone who might play Just Dance with friends or Angry Birds but not care to play or purchase a wide variety of titles in more complex genres, would be considered a casual gamer.

Nintendo games are not neccessarily casual games despite appeal or "party" game status. Hardcore vs Casual is more dependant on the consumers.

so, any game could be considered core, it's more depending on what the consumer DOES with that game?