Do you remember when vidyagames used to b "the hobby of social rejects"

[Nymeria]

ChaosReich said:

Nymeria said:
That core gamer mentality is still niche and stigmatized with the stereotypes from the 1980s. Gaming expanded so much, especially in recent years with mobile titles that nearly everyone plays some from of video games.

I could say I play video games and no one bats an eye. If I start explaining how excited I am about Last of Us Part II or going into the mechanics of Nioh, then it's confused looks and people wanting to change the subject.

Interesting contrast. I dont experience that surprise at my excitement of a new game and whatnot amymore, sucks that you do

It varies. My female friends are almost all casual gamers so they find it odd.  My male friends are often even more in depth in their knowledge of game systems, particularly in strategy or role playing titles.