Video game player

A video game player is a person who plays video games or sometimes computer games. A video game player who plays video games as a regular hobby or routine almost everyday is referred to as a full-time or hardcore gamer, and one who does not play them that often is referred to as a part-time gamer. Video game players are mostly from Generations X and Y. According to the Entertainment Software Association, as of 2004 an average video game player was born in 1974.

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Video game - Computer game - Hobby - X - Y - Entertainment Software Association - 2004 - 1974

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Video gaming is a traditionally male hobby. Until the 16-bit era, female video game players were extremely rare. Today, 30 percent of PC gamers and 20 percent of console gamers are female. Video game players who think older video games are more fun than newer ones sometimes call themselves old school gamers. Most gamers recognize two types of video game players: hardcore and casual.

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16-bit era - PC - Console

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