The definition of hardcore gamer?

[Bodhesatva]

I used to wonder why this was such a hot topic (it gets discussed once every week or two), but now I realize that many people (perhaps including me) use this definition to define "good games" and "Good gamers," and disparage those who do not fit their description.

Personally, I have two requirements:

1) Play games a lot

2) Play games for skill

That's it. Graphics, supposed immersion levels, and range of genre choice are irrelevant, in my opinion.