The term "gamer" really has started to test my patience. Isn't ANYONE who plays video games a "gamer" regardless of the genre, ESRB rating, or frequency of play?
Its like saying "You are only a car driver if you drive a BMW," or "You only are a home owner if you have a multi million dollar mansion in Beverly Hills"
Its ludicrous. There are gamers who like to play casually, and there are gamers who live in their parent's basement playing World of Warcraft 8 hours a day and calling people who don't 'n00bs/noobs/nubes/newbs'
Will Nintendo alienate those whose major hobby is playing videogames? I don't think so. I used to be one of those, prior to graduating college. The only people Nintendo alienates are those who won't buy a Nintendo console to begin with.
 I am a Gauntlet Adventurer.I strive to improve my living conditions by hoarding gold, food, and sometimes keys and potions. I love adventure, fighting, and particularly winning - especially when there's a prize at stake. I occasionally get lost inside buildings and can't find the exit. I need food badly. What Video Game Character Are You? |
Mega Man 9 Challenges: 74%
| Waltz | Tango | Jitterbug | Bust a move | Headbanging |
| Bunny Hop | Mr. Trigger Happy | Double Trouble | Mr. Perfect | Invincible |
| Almost Invincible | No Coffee Break | Air Shoes | Mega Diet | Encore |
| Peacekeeper | Conservationist | Farewell To Arms | Gamer's Day | Daily Dose |
| Whomp Wiley! | Truly Addicted! | Truly Hardcore! | Conqueror | Vanquisher |
| Destroyer | World Warrior | Trusty Sidearm | Pack Rat | Valued Customer |
| Shop A Holic | Last Man Standing | Survivor | Hard Rock | Heavy Metal |
| Speed Metal | Fantastic 9 | Fully Unloaded | Blue Bomber | Eco Fighter |
| Marathon Fight | Quick Draw G | Quick Draw C | Quick Draw S | Quick Draw H |
| Quick Draw J | Quick Draw P | Quick Draw T | Quick Draw M | Quick Draw X |
