I fear people will think less of me for saying I like videogames so I rather not mention it and go straight into my Furries thing.

Yes, I have mentioned while introducing me. No one has never made jokes or anything, in fact it's also some to talk about.

I'd be in denial if I said no. Video games had accompanied me so much throughout my life.
I just don't like how other people phrase/give an image of it though. :/

In a formal meeting especially with clients, no. People tend to judge you on this.

Meeting new friends and they ask about it, I'll tell them I play video games. And if they start nerdgasming on me, I'll do the same.

Some kids (mainly younger coworkers) try to shame me for liking Nintendo. I just tell them I've been playing video games before they were even born. If that doesn't work then I tell them to fuck off.

Of course. I love gaming, I love the fact that I can forget about my life for a bit and take an "interactive approach" to a fantasy world. I love being told awesome fantasy stories with well developed characters, I love watching cut-scenes, I love listening to the soundtracks. Some games I've played... They're so rich in artistry, others just showcase the incredible amounts of effort and polish that the developers put into it.

I'm not ashamed to say that I play videogames, I've never been judged for it either. And what's my career? Instrumental music, because I want to be a VIDEOGAME MUSIC COMPOSER. That's what I want to do, that's what I like... I guess it is pretty much part of my life.

You like furries? Pfff. You're terrible.

I am trying to make a lengthy reply against you but my hands are way too busy with your avatar and won't cooperate.

Cool that you've never had a problem getting girls but that's not the case for a large portion of men out there who have to deal with a negative stigma surrounding games ...

Your right about having more than one factor when it comes to appeal but that doesn't make my point any less valid of games lowering your public appeal ...

I feel there is a contradiction here. If gaming is something you're VERY PASSIONATE about than maybe its more than just a hobby to you.

I wouldn't introduce myself as a gamer because it has the stigma of a nerdy, childish thing. However, anybody in my life knows gaming is a big fucking deal to me. I have logs tracking the games I own, the game I've completed, etc. I'm currently rushing through some games because I want to get them out of the way for upcoming holiday releases.

I absolutely consider gaming part of me, its more than just something I do to pass time. Its easy for me to say gaming is part of me because I am also passionate about it and its something I will probably never stop doing in my life. Just because its part of you doesn't mean its all you're about.