What is the definition of hardcore games?!

[Jumpin]

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

Jumpin said:

To most 10-13 year old males, the most important thing is that they appear like they're badasses, so they stick the word "hardcore" in front of everything that they can think of that they do, which includes the games they play, typically games that are shallow with lots of blood. 10-13 year olds typically, but also 20-50 year old males who have the awkward social standards and maturity of 10-13 and so are just figuring out how to be badass tweenagers during what should be their adult life.

There isn't actually a such genre as "hardcore game"

Theres no genre, but rather games created for the audience who already understand games and want games tailored to the hobbyist games, featuring elaborate stories to games that present a challenge. Hardcore games= Games not  intentionally made for the casual audience.

By your definition, TV soap operas like Coronation Street and Days of Our Lives are hardcore since they are not made for a casual audience.

Realistically, no one who is sufficiently adult would call something a "hardcore game" with a straight face.