Being a 'Gamer'

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anthony64641 on 10 July 2013

Ok so i was going through youtube and see this video. Great youtube, always post original content and statement valid reasons (which is rare on the internet lol)

Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HXJLTtMIHU

In this video he talks about being labeled as a Gamer and how we all show embrace others and alot more.
One interesting topic that they went over was Gaming in public places. How some gamers are somewhat embarrassed to play video games in a public setting and why they might be that way. Personally I dont have any problems gaming in public but after watching this video i realize that its only a small number of my friends are gamers o.O (a handful).Also.. lol just watch.

What do you guys think about the video?

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gooch_destroyer on 10 July 2013

I hate term "Gamer"....I don't know why but I just do.

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winston000smith on 10 July 2013

I will confess to feeling a bit embarrassed to play 3DS on the train because I thought I was the only person in the UK over 18 to own one.

Attending Comicon proved otherwise - it seemed that grown-ups were mostly playing 3DS and kiddies were all on I-phones and tablets.

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Xen on 10 July 2013

Embarrassed versus not embarrassed only has to do with your self esteem, and my self esteem doesn't stop me from enjoying some Dissidia 012 on the train or on the plane, or while tanning ^.^

However, regarding the term "gamer"... I'd agree that it's stupid. Gaming is a form of entertainment, like books, music, or films. Would you call somebody that listens to music a lot a musicer?

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Gnac on 10 July 2013

I do what I want in public. For example, "Al Fresco Tailoring". But I don't appreciate being called a nudist.

I don't care about playing games in public, yet the term "gamer" rustles my non-existent jimmies.

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mysticwolf on 10 July 2013

Sometimes it feels a little awkward to play my 3DS in public, makes me feel kind of immature.

Been away for a bit, but sneaking back in.

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sethnintendo on 10 July 2013

Xen said:

However, regarding the term "gamer"... I'd agree that it's stupid. Gaming is a form of entertainment, like books, music, or films. Would you call somebody that listens to music a lot a musicer?

No but I am a watcher.

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Gnac on 10 July 2013

mysticwolf said:
Sometimes it feels a little awkward to play my 3DS in public, makes me feel kind of immature.

That really depends on if you're travelling by plane, and happen to have a fragile ego.

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Xen on 10 July 2013

sethnintendo said:

Xen said:

However, regarding the term "gamer"... I'd agree that it's stupid. Gaming is a form of entertainment, like books, music, or films. Would you call somebody that listens to music a lot a musicer?

No but I am a watcher.

What, like a Gregorian?


Are you embarrassed to play Video Games in public?
No! why would I??	32	86.49%
Well yes, a little	5	13.51%
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