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Game Developers Missing Their Target?
wh0pper writes "Digital Trends is reporting that a recent survey finds that there aren't just 2 gamer markets, but instead a whopping 6. What does this mean? It means that game developers and publishers are ignoring a large portion of the gaming market by focusing on the traditional two segments: casual gamers and hardcore gamers. The 4 other game markets they identified are Social Gamers, Leisure Gamers, Dormant Gamers, Incidental Gamers. If you are wondering what those categories mean, the article gives descriptions of what each segment is. A surprising result from the survey is the importance of social gaming; video games are often considered a solitary activity, but Parks Associates' findings indicate a significant portion of the market views gaming as a social activity."
Dormant Gamers have gone into hibernation waiting for the time the galactic economy is capable of sustaining their exhorbant needs.
Until that time, they pass the time playing SimEarth...
WTF difference is their between a "Casual Gamer" and a "Leisure Gamer"?
Lots of polyester in the closet?
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What is this, game-string theory?
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I'm a dormant gamer, i just fucking woke up and my friend is expecting me to play an FPS with him.
Not sure, but I started out as a Leisure Suit Gamer. I still get misty-eyed when I see Lefty's.
Dude, aim away from your face. Thats how you go blind... all that 'mist'.
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I played Deathtrack or Wing Commander till my joysticks wore out - every Leisure Suit Larry
Yeah, I played Leisure Suit Larry until my joystick wore out, too.
There are only 10 types of gamers in the world: Those who understand pwning, and those who don't