26 January, 2008

Gamer Taxonomies

The subject of classifying gamers came up (again) on the PA boards. It's always an interesting, if ultimately futile exercise.

So why does it keep coming up?
Well, for the marketers, there's money in it. 'Nuff said. For the gamers, there are lots of reasons. Some are curious. Some like organization. Some want to find others who are like them.

So why is it futile?
Because the experience of a game is highly subjective. Much like movies you can find people from all walks of life who like (or hate) the same games for completely different reasons.

So why are you going to do it?
Because I can't think of a better way to spend my Saturday (i.e. I'm stupid).

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