[General Discussion] What is a gamer, anyway?

1. What did gamer mean 10 or 15 years ago?

For me, simply someone who plays video games. I never thought of it too much as a person who's hardcore about a system and gets everything he/she possibly could. Although today, I could definitely classify myself as one. New game every other week.

2. What does it mean for you and/or your friends now?

To some ones, it's about arguing about how Sony Fanboys are stupid. To others, it's about how much the PS3 sucks and why the Wii is better. The other group is just one that plays games with me unbiased on opinion of system. I still have fun playing video games with all those groups though.

3. Has the next-gen done anything to change that?

Ooooooh yeah... I have a constant argument with my friends on how the PS3 isn't worth it and how Sony hasn't come up with an original idea in ages. Basically, out of my friends, it's my job to prove that the Wii is a good system, and not just another Gamecube.

Jam it back in, in the dark.