Words Of Wisdom said:
I'm casual? Come on, I play with my Wii every night. |
I am SO going to quote you out of context one day, and it will be delicious.
Back to the topic, bdbdbd has a great grasp on the situation. Remember that the enthusiasts who cover gaming often are "journalists" in the same sense as the folks who write your newspaper, or show up on your T.V. Far too often, they're fans whose love for their hobby has taken them to elitist extremes (think movie and food critics). Since there aren't any professional gaming news sites, these guys' voices are all we hear. And if there's one thing a snob hates, its seeing his hobby cater to people unlike him or herself. As a result, the lunatic fringe makes itself seem like the majority of voices. Just remember though that just because these guys say something, it doesn't automatically mean its true, especially if they feel the need to repeat their "wisdom" over and over again.
