Casual or core – which are you?

Find out what sort of gamer you are by filling in this table. Look at the criteria for a core gamer answer yes or no to the question and then support your response with an example of how you consume you games – use specific games and experiences.

CORE CRITERIA YES/NO EVIDENCE Technologically savvy – can you hook your console to the net easily or upgrade your PC?

No It’s good to have but not really that interested

Have the latest high-end computers/consoles – which consoles/formats do you own?

No Still have a Gamecube, Gameboy, Original Nitendo DS and 2007 Macbook Pro

Willingness to pay to play – how much would you invest in a new game or console?

No Waste of money, just play it around a friends

Prefer violent/action games – are you more Bioshock than Angry Birds?

No Can become very competitive but prefer app games

Prefer games that have depth and complexity – do you like a challenge?

Yes Gives more purpose

Play games over many long sessions – long haul or short bursts?

No Short bursts, not enough time for that

Hunger for gaming-related information – do you use game related website or read game magazines?

No Useful as a conversation starter but waste of information

Discuss games with friends/bulletin boards – is this a common topic of conversation with your on and offline friends?

No Maybe occasionally on release but never purposely

Play for the exhilaration of defeating (or completing) the game – do you try to play to completion?

Yes But may get bored easily, love to complete levels

Much more tolerant of frustration – how long do you give a game if it’s hard to play?

No Give it a little while but have to be concentrating very hard

Engaged in competition with themselves, the game, and other players – do you strive to get the high-scores and be the best?

Yes If I’m in a competitive mood.

HARDORE OR CASUAL?

Casual