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Casual Gamers Not So Casual

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the gameaholics dept.

Next Gen is reporting on a study indicating that casual gamers actually play quite a lot, putting the term 'casual' under a microscope. From the article: "'Our survey has determined that mainstream audiences dedicate a substantial amount of time to gameplay — not just in 15-minute increments as previously thought,' said Loren Hillberg, executive VP and general manager of commerce at Macrovision."

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  1. Gamer? by theelectron · · Score: 5, Interesting

    In general parlance, could someone who plays in increments of less than 15 minutes be considered a 'gamer'?

    1. Re:Gamer? by dominion · · Score: 5, Funny

      Possibly.

      I'm sure a lot of women whose husbands only have sex in 15 minute increments a day would consider them to be "fuckers".

    2. Re:Gamer? by ClamIAm · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Could a peice of software be considered a "game" if it takes more than 15 minutes to play before you start to enjoy it?

      Could a piece of video be considered a "movie" if it takes more than 15 minutes before you start to enjoy it?

      Could a piece of text be considred a "novel" if it takes more than 15 minutes before you start to enjoy it?

      Could a piece of metal be considered a "tool" if it takes more than 15 minutes before you learn how to use it in a way that makes it useful?

  2. Consider this contrast.. by stratjakt · · Score: 5, Funny

    People who have casual sex rarely break the 15 minute mark.

    Interesting. Indeed.

    Titties!

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