Why are you a Gamer?

[heyheysg]

By this I mean two things

1) You play videogames as your main hobby, as opposed to coin collecting, swinging, baseball or any other things that people do.

2) You identify yourself as a Gamer when asked about it, you keep up to date with the latest games, know all the jargon and the in jokes. Despite there being negative stereotypes about gamers in general.

For myself, I never really thought about the first one, I have been playing since young, on Atari and played Wolf 3D when it first game out. I guess mostly it's something I'm familiar with and as much of other things I've done, it is the easiest and cheapest form of entertainment I know. (Easiest as in less human interaction and injuries)

Number 2 just happened when the internet was invented. Or maybe I accept being grouped within certain definable traits and have no problem claiming that I am not incredibly unique in this world of 6 billion

 

[rompsku]

No specific reason.
I just enjoy it.
It's my favorite form of relaxation and escapism.
It also has it's challenges and can test your patience and sanity.
Also great for playing with buddies and socializing (party games), or just passing the time.

 

[IxionIndustries]

I identify myself as a gamer, because I have nothing else to really identify with.

I enjoy gaming, I've done it since I was born. Sure, I'm not "HARDCORE!" or anything, I don't beat a lot of my games, I just play until I get bored.

 

[NuclearPenguin]

Because reality bites.
all it is is let downs, seriously.
As soon as you try something fun, you get put down.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Because I enjoy it, it makes me feel good and it is a wonderful escape from the depressing, mundane reality of life.

 

[person427]

I'm not really sure about those questions, so I'll answer the title. I'm a gamer because at a young age I would always watch my cousin play his NES and my neighbor play his N64. Eventually, I got to try out Duck Hunt, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario 64, and MegaMan. When I got my Gameboy, I wanted the Gameboy version of Megaman for Chistmas, but Santa couldn't find it. Luckily, soon after, my kindergarten best friend told me all about pokemon, and another friend then knew I liked it and got me yellow. I've been gaming ever since.

 

[Gildan Bladeborn]

I grew up playing them with my dad (back when games were simple enough that he could actually play them with a degree of competency) and kept doing so to this day because games are awesome.

 

[LeonLethality]

Because I enjoy gaming. Why else?

 

[scorch 13]

Because its fun,der.

 

[AWAR]

mostly because i sucked at sports,was bored and needed something competitive

 

[Tourette]

It floats my boat, yay man.

 

[Kaboose the Moose]

It is this or murder and coke.

I actually manage to fit all of them on my schedule. Lucky me?

Srsly answer: I enjoy playing games, it is fun for me, great way to pass the time, etc, etc

I agree.

I like games because it's a fun entertainment medium that's relaxing and enjoyable. Besides, what else am I going to do after work, watch TV?. The crap that's on the telly days I'd rather stab my eye with a fork while gently cupping IdialistCommi's testicles than watch the garbage that's aired.

 

[sephiroth1991]

I just enjoy playing games.

 

[BehattedWanderer]

I never thought about Why I'm a gamer. I just...am. My Dad was a gamer, my sister a gamer, I was a gamer. As long as I can remember there have been videogames of some form in my life. Even before I was around, there were videogames--the NES, the computer with games like Lode Runner, the older computer with huge actually floppy discs and a 7 inch screen with like 8 colors with games like King's Quest. Having games around is like having food in the fridge to me, as is playing them akin to eating said food.